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Bangor University

Bangor · QS World #567

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University of West London

London · Guardian UK #108

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.

3/9

Bangor

scored higher in 3 categories

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6/9

West London

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Bangor University vs University of West London at a glance

Bangor University and University of West London both teach 30 subject areas, the largest being Music, Law and Business Studies. Bangor University offers 329 courses across 52 subject areas; University of West London offers 338 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Bangor University and £16,750 at University of West London: University of West London is about £1,250 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at Bangor University and £17,250 at University of West London: University of West London is about £1,750 a year cheaper.

Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of West London is higher in 14 and Bangor University in 7, with 3 about level. The widest gap is in Health & Social Care: £18,500 three years after graduating from Bangor University, against £26,500 from University of West London. Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of West London is higher in 14 and Bangor University in 10, with 1 about level.

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
#1201
#46
Guardian UK
#108
1884
Established
1860
No
Russell Group
No
—
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 West London

87%
88.2%

Satisfaction

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

£27,400
£29,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.3%
78.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.5%
27.1%

International

International student share

329
338

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

West London

64 countries · 27.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India47.8%
  • 🌐Nepal33.1%
  • 🇨🇳China2%
  • 🇺🇸United States1.8%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan1.6%

Subjects

30 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 West London

Also taught at both: Finance & Actuarial Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Marketing, Biomedical Sciences, Economics, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Medicine, Midwifery, Pharmacology, Creative Writing, Politics & International Relations, Social Policy & Public Policy, Health & Social Care, Mental Health Nursing, Children's Nursing.

Only at Bangor University

Only at University of West 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 West London
£16,750

University of West London is about £1,250 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bangor University
£19,000
University of West London
£17,250

University of West London is about £1,750 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 West London

  • Music

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    82%Satisfaction89%

  • Law

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    86%Satisfaction85%

  • Business Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    83%Satisfaction88%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    83%Satisfaction94%

  • Design & Fashion

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    100%Satisfaction81%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    80%Satisfaction85%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    97%Satisfaction88%

  • Information Systems & Data Science

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
    90%Satisfaction85%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    82%Satisfaction94%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    84%Satisfaction92%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    88%Satisfaction88%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    85%Satisfaction91%

Showing the 12 largest of 25 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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Bangor University

Canadian Centennial Scholarship Fund (CCSF)

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FAQ

Bangor University vs University of West London: common questions

Is Bangor University or University of West London cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Bangor University and £16,750 at University of West London: University of West London is about £1,250 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at Bangor University and £17,250 at University of West London: University of West London is about £1,750 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 West London?

Both universities teach 30 subject areas: Music, Law, Business Studies, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Design & Fashion, Computer Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Information Systems & Data Science, Media & Film Studies, Drama & Theatre, Sociology & Criminology, Psychology (General) and 18 more.

Is Bangor University or University of West London better for Music?

Music graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from Bangor University, and £21,000 from University of West London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 82% at Bangor University and 89% at University of West London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bangor University or University of West London offer more courses?

University of West London lists 338 courses on CourseOptions and Bangor University lists 329 courses.

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

Bangor University teaches 22 subject areas that University of West London does not, including Teacher Training, Zoology & Animal Biology, Welsh Studies, Ancient Languages, Ecology & Conservation, Geology & Earth Sciences, English Literature, History and 14 more.

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

University of West London teaches 38 subject areas that Bangor University does not, including Civil Engineering, Biological Sciences (General), Building & Construction, Genetics & Genomics, Film Production & Cinematography, Games Design & Computer Animation, Physics, Aerospace Engineering and 30 more.

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Bangor University329 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of West London338 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses