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Bangor University

Bangor · QS World #567

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University of the Arts London

London · QS World #851

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.

7/10

Bangor

scored higher in 7 categories

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3/10

Arts London

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Bangor University leads in 7 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, courses, scholarship). University of the Arts London is ahead on employment, international, graduate salary.

Bangor University vs University of the Arts London at a glance

Bangor University and University of the Arts London both teach 12 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Music and Drama & Theatre. Bangor University offers 329 courses across 52 subject areas; University of the Arts London offers 183 courses across 29 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Bangor University and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Bangor University is about £12,890 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at Bangor University and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Bangor University is about £11,890 a year cheaper.

Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Bangor University is higher in 4 and University of the Arts London in 2, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £32,000 three years after graduating from Bangor University, against £26,500 from University of the Arts London. Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Bangor University is higher in 5 and University of the Arts London in 0, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#567
QS World
#851
#501
THE World
#1501
#46
Guardian UK
#52
1884
Established
1986
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
Bronze

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Bangor University

University of the Arts London

87%
83%

Satisfaction

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

£27,400
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.3%
80.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.5%
54%

International

International student share

329
183

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

Arts London

84 countries · 54% international

  • 🇨🇳China55.7%
  • 🇮🇳India6%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.4%
  • 🌐Korea (South)3.9%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.3%

Subjects

12 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 the Arts London

Only at Bangor University

Only at University of the Arts London

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 the Arts London
£30,890

Bangor University is about £12,890 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bangor University
£19,000
University of the Arts London
£30,890

Bangor University is about £11,890 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 the Arts London

  • Design & Fashion

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    100%Satisfaction86%

  • Music

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    82%Satisfaction70%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    84%Satisfaction76%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    80%Satisfaction80%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    82%Satisfaction80%

  • Marketing

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    83%Satisfaction79%

  • Information Systems & Data Science

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    90%SatisfactionNo data

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 the Arts London: common questions

Is Bangor University or University of the Arts London cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Bangor University and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Bangor University is about £12,890 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at Bangor University and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Bangor University is about £11,890 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 the Arts London?

Both universities teach 12 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Music, Drama & Theatre, Computer Science, Business Studies, Media & Film Studies, Marketing, Psychology (General), Biology, Creative Writing, Information Systems & Data Science and Economics.

Is Bangor University or University of the Arts London better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £23,500 three years after graduating from Bangor University, and £23,500 from University of the Arts London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 100% at Bangor University and 86% at University of the Arts London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bangor University or University of the Arts London offer more courses?

Bangor University lists 329 courses on CourseOptions and University of the Arts London lists 183 courses.

What can you study at Bangor University but not at University of the Arts London?

Bangor University teaches 40 subject areas that University of the Arts London does not, including Teacher Training, Zoology & Animal Biology, Welsh Studies, Ancient Languages, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Law, Ecology & Conservation, Geology & Earth Sciences and 32 more.

What can you study at University of the Arts London but not at Bangor University?

University of the Arts London teaches 17 subject areas that Bangor University does not, including Film Production & Cinematography, Fine Art, Management, Cultural Studies, Applied Computing, Games Design & Computer Animation, Journalism, Architecture and 9 more.

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Bangor University329 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of the Arts London183 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses