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Bangor University

Bangor · QS World #567

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University of Strathclyde

Glasgow · QS World #230

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.

2/10

Bangor

scored higher in 2 categories

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8/10

Strathclyde

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Strathclyde leads in 8 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, courses). Bangor University is ahead on international, scholarship.

Bangor University vs University of Strathclyde at a glance

Bangor University and University of Strathclyde both teach 27 subject areas, the largest being Teacher Training, Law and Electronic & Electrical Engineering. Bangor University offers 329 courses across 52 subject areas; University of Strathclyde offers 541 courses across 67 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Bangor University and £22,750 at University of Strathclyde: Bangor University is about £4,750 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at Bangor University and £30,250 at University of Strathclyde: Bangor University is about £11,250 a year cheaper.

Of the 19 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Strathclyde is higher in 17 and Bangor University in 2. The widest gap is in Economics: £20,000 three years after graduating from Bangor University, against £32,000 from University of Strathclyde. Of the 20 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Strathclyde is higher in 14 and Bangor University in 6.

World & National Rankings

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

#567
QS World
#230
#501
THE World
#351
#46
Guardian UK
#25
1884
Established
1796
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
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Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Bangor University

University of Strathclyde

87%
89.6%

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%
84%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.5%
18.8%

International

International student share

329
541

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

7
0

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%
VS

Strathclyde

86 countries · 18.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India31%
  • 🇨🇳China10.5%
  • 🌐Kuwait4.4%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.1%
  • 🌐Oman3.8%

Subjects

27 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 Strathclyde

Also taught at both: Geology & Earth Sciences, Pharmacy, Sociology & Criminology, Design & Fashion, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Creative Writing, Information Systems & Data Science, Pharmacology, Human Geography & Environment, Mental Health Nursing.

Only at Bangor University

Only at University of Strathclyde

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 Strathclyde
£22,750

Bangor University is about £4,750 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bangor University
£19,000
University of Strathclyde
£30,250

Bangor University is about £11,250 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 Strathclyde

  • Teacher Training

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    89%Satisfaction93%

  • Law

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    86%Satisfaction94%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£34,000
    97%Satisfaction87%

  • History

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    93%Satisfaction94%

  • Business Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    83%Satisfaction81%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£33,500
    80%Satisfaction82%

  • Accounting

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    83%Satisfaction93%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£32,500
    83%Satisfaction84%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    90%Satisfaction91%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    82%Satisfaction88%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    85%Satisfaction88%

  • Economics

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    98%Satisfaction84%

Showing the 12 largest of 20 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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Bangor University

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FAQ

Bangor University vs University of Strathclyde: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Bangor University and £22,750 at University of Strathclyde: Bangor University is about £4,750 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at Bangor University and £30,250 at University of Strathclyde: Bangor University is about £11,250 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 Strathclyde?

Both universities teach 27 subject areas: Teacher Training, Law, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, History, Business Studies, Computer Science, Accounting, Finance & Actuarial Science, Politics & International Relations, Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General) and 15 more.

Is Bangor University or University of Strathclyde better for Teacher Training?

Teacher Training graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from Bangor University, and £31,000 from University of Strathclyde. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Bangor University and 93% at University of Strathclyde. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bangor University or University of Strathclyde offer more courses?

University of Strathclyde lists 541 courses on CourseOptions and Bangor University lists 329 courses.

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

Bangor University teaches 25 subject areas that University of Strathclyde does not, including Zoology & Animal Biology, Welsh Studies, Ancient Languages, Ecology & Conservation, Music, English Literature, Biology, Environmental Sciences and 17 more.

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

University of Strathclyde teaches 40 subject areas that Bangor University does not, including English Studies, Education Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, French and 32 more.

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Bangor University329 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Strathclyde541 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses