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Bangor University

Bangor · QS World #567

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University of Sunderland

Sunderland · Guardian UK #86

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

6/9

Bangor

scored higher in 6 categories

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3/9

Sunderland

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Bangor University leads in 6 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Sunderland is ahead on satisfaction, employment, international.

Bangor University vs University of Sunderland at a glance

Bangor University and University of Sunderland both teach 26 subject areas, the largest being Teacher Training, Law and Electronic & Electrical Engineering. Bangor University offers 329 courses across 52 subject areas; University of Sunderland offers 193 courses across 56 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Bangor University and £17,500 at University of Sunderland: University of Sunderland is about £500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at Bangor University and £17,000 at University of Sunderland: University of Sunderland is about £2,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Bangor University is higher in 17 and University of Sunderland in 5, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Pharmacy: £28,500 three years after graduating from Bangor University, against £38,500 from University of Sunderland. Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Sunderland is higher in 16 and Bangor University in 8.

World & National Rankings

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

#567
QS World
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#501
THE World
#1501
#46
Guardian UK
#86
1884
Established
1901
No
Russell Group
No
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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 Sunderland

87%
89.8%

Satisfaction

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

£27,400
£24,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.3%
81.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.5%
36.5%

International

International student share

329
193

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

Sunderland

56 countries · 36.5% international

  • 🌐Nepal29.5%
  • 🇮🇳India17.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria16.6%
  • 🇨🇳China7.3%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan6.9%

Subjects

26 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 Sunderland

Also taught at both: Sociology & Criminology, Accounting, Health & Social Care, Medicine, Pharmacy, Biomedical Sciences, Economics, Adult Nursing, Children's Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery.

Only at Bangor University

Only at University of Sunderland

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 Sunderland
£17,500

University of Sunderland is about £500 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bangor University
£19,000
University of Sunderland
£17,000

University of Sunderland is about £2,000 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 Sunderland

  • Teacher Training

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    89%Satisfaction80%

  • Law

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
    86%Satisfaction95%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    97%Satisfaction76%

  • Business Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    83%Satisfaction91%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
    83%Satisfaction93%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    80%Satisfaction78%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    93%Satisfaction86%

  • Childhood & Youth Studies

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    92%Satisfaction100%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£18,000
    82%Satisfaction93%

  • Design & Fashion

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£17,000
    100%Satisfaction90%

  • Music

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£17,000
    82%Satisfaction100%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
    85%Satisfaction88%

Showing the 12 largest of 24 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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FAQ

Bangor University vs University of Sunderland: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Bangor University and £17,500 at University of Sunderland: University of Sunderland is about £500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at Bangor University and £17,000 at University of Sunderland: University of Sunderland is about £2,000 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 Sunderland?

Both universities teach 26 subject areas: Teacher Training, Law, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Business Studies, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Computer Science, Geology & Earth Sciences, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Media & Film Studies, Design & Fashion, Music and 14 more.

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

Teacher Training graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from Bangor University, and £26,000 from University of Sunderland. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Bangor University and 80% at University of Sunderland. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bangor University or University of Sunderland offer more courses?

Bangor University lists 329 courses on CourseOptions and University of Sunderland lists 193 courses.

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

Bangor University teaches 26 subject areas that University of Sunderland does not, including Zoology & Animal Biology, Welsh Studies, Ancient Languages, Ecology & Conservation, English Literature, History, Biology, Environmental Sciences and 18 more.

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

University of Sunderland teaches 30 subject areas that Bangor University does not, including Film Production & Cinematography, Journalism, Biochemistry, Business & Management (General), Chemistry, Fine Art, Nursing (General), Performing Arts (General) and 22 more.

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Bangor University329 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Sunderland193 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses