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Bangor University

Bangor · QS World #567

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University of Southampton

Southampton · QS World #111

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

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Bangor

scored higher in 0 categories

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10/10

Southampton

scored higher in 10 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Southampton leads in 10 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Bangor University does not lead in any category where both have data.

Bangor University vs University of Southampton at a glance

Bangor University and University of Southampton both teach 40 subject areas, the largest being Teacher Training, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and Finance & Actuarial Science. Bangor University offers 329 courses across 52 subject areas; University of Southampton offers 545 courses across 91 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Bangor University and £26,000 at University of Southampton: Bangor University is about £8,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at Bangor University and £31,200 at University of Southampton: Bangor University is about £12,200 a year cheaper.

Of the 31 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Southampton is higher in 27 and Bangor University in 3, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Finance & Actuarial Science: £22,500 three years after graduating from Bangor University, against £39,500 from University of Southampton. Of the 31 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Bangor University is higher in 17 and University of Southampton in 13, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

#567
QS World
#111
#501
THE World
#129
#46
Guardian UK
#16
1884
Established
1862
No
Russell Group
Yes
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TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Bangor University

University of Southampton

87%
87%

Satisfaction

Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)

£27,400
£37,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.3%
82.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.5%
35.1%

International

International student share

329
545

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

7
52

Scholarships

Number of scholarships

International Community

Where do international students come from?

Top source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.

Bangor

60 countries · 21.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India18.7%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan14.1%
  • 🇨🇳China12.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.3%
  • 🌐Nepal6.3%
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Southampton

103 countries · 35.1% international

  • 🇨🇳China63.5%
  • 🇮🇳India4.8%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia2.8%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia2.6%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong2.5%

Subjects

40 subjects you can study at both

Courses listed at each university in the subject, and the typical (median) international fee a year. Select a count to see the courses.

Bangor University

University of Southampton

Also taught at both: Design & Fashion, Accounting, Economics, Ecology & Conservation, Marketing, Psychology (General), Politics & International Relations, Social Policy & Public Policy, Philosophy, Biology, Medicine, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Children's Nursing, English Language, Health & Social Care, Information Systems & Data Science, Physical Geography & Climate, Adult Nursing, Creative Writing, Human Geography & Environment, Pharmacology, Heritage & Conservation, Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery.

Only at Bangor University

Only at University of Southampton

Fees

What it costs international students

The typical (median) international tuition fee a year across each university's published course fees. Individual courses vary; each course page shows its own fee.

Undergraduate

Bangor University
£18,000
University of Southampton
£26,000

Bangor University is about £8,000 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bangor University
£19,000
University of Southampton
£31,200

Bangor University is about £12,200 a year cheaper.

Outcomes

Graduate outcomes by subject

Median graduate salary three years after graduating, and student satisfaction with teaching, across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject. Source: Discover Uni.

Bangor University

University of Southampton

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£40,500
    97%Satisfaction89%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£39,500
    83%Satisfaction84%

  • Geology & Earth Sciences

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    81%Satisfaction89%

  • Ancient Languages

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    95%Satisfaction94%

  • Zoology & Animal Biology

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    82%Satisfaction83%

  • Law

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
    86%Satisfaction87%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£47,000
    80%Satisfaction80%

  • History

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    93%Satisfaction91%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    82%Satisfaction87%

  • English Literature

    £17,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    95%Satisfaction89%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    88%Satisfaction86%

  • Business Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
    83%Satisfaction66%

Showing the 12 largest of 32 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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Bangor University

Canadian Centennial Scholarship Fund (CCSF)

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Chevening Scholarships

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Commonwealth Master's Scholarship

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Pantyfedwen Student Scholarships

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Refugee Scholarship

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University of Southampton

Horizon Europe fee waiver

100%

Deadline: N/A

Cowrie Foundation Scholarship

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

Xiamen University PhD Scholarships

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Deadline: N/A

Sociology Criminology International Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

Southampton Ageing & Gerontology Talent Scholarship

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FAQ

Bangor University vs University of Southampton: common questions

Is Bangor University or University of Southampton cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Bangor University and £26,000 at University of Southampton: Bangor University is about £8,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at Bangor University and £31,200 at University of Southampton: Bangor University is about £12,200 a year cheaper. These are medians of the international tuition fees each university publishes for its courses; the fee for a specific course is on its course page.

What subjects can you study at both Bangor University and University of Southampton?

Both universities teach 40 subject areas: Teacher Training, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Geology & Earth Sciences, Ancient Languages, Zoology & Animal Biology, Law, Computer Science, History, Media & Film Studies, English Literature, Sociology & Criminology and 28 more.

Is Bangor University or University of Southampton better for Electronic & Electrical Engineering?

Electronic & Electrical Engineering graduates earn a median £29,000 three years after graduating from Bangor University, and £40,500 from University of Southampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 97% at Bangor University and 89% at University of Southampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bangor University or University of Southampton offer more courses?

University of Southampton lists 545 courses on CourseOptions and Bangor University lists 329 courses.

What can you study at Bangor University but not at University of Southampton?

Bangor University teaches 12 subject areas that University of Southampton does not, including Welsh Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Drama & Theatre, Linguistics, Dentistry, Forestry & Arboriculture, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Medical Sciences and 4 more.

What can you study at University of Southampton but not at Bangor University?

University of Southampton teaches 51 subject areas that Bangor University does not, including General Engineering, Business & Management (General), Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Civil Engineering, Archaeology, Chemical Engineering and 43 more.

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Bangor University329 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Southampton545 courses · 52 scholarshipsBrowse Courses