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Bangor University

Bangor · QS World #567

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University of Worcester

Worcester · THE World #1501

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 8 datapoints

We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

4/8

Bangor

scored higher in 4 categories

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4/8

Worcester

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Bangor University and University of Worcester are evenly matched: each leads in 4 of 8 categories where both have data. Bangor University is ahead on ranking, established, international, courses; University of Worcester on satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, scholarship.

Bangor University vs University of Worcester at a glance

Bangor University and University of Worcester both teach 37 subject areas, the largest being Teacher Training, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Business Studies. Bangor University offers 329 courses across 52 subject areas; University of Worcester offers 305 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Bangor University and £17,200 at University of Worcester: University of Worcester is about £800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at Bangor University and £18,900 at University of Worcester, so the two cost about the same.

Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Worcester is higher in 14 and Bangor University in 11, with 4 about level. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £32,000 three years after graduating from Bangor University, against £24,000 from University of Worcester. Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Worcester is higher in 15 and Bangor University 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
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#501
THE World
#1501
#46
Guardian UK
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1884
Established
1946
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 Worcester

87%
87.8%

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%
85.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.5%
15.1%

International

International student share

329
305

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

7
39

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

Worcester

38 countries · 15.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India50.2%
  • 🌐Nepal15.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria11.3%
  • 🇬🇭Ghana1.5%
  • 🇺🇸United States1.5%

Subjects

37 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 Worcester

Also taught at both: Biology, Design & Fashion, Music, English Language, Medical Sciences, Drama & Theatre, Finance & Actuarial Science, Accounting, Adult Nursing, Marketing, Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery, Physical Geography & Climate, Biomedical Sciences, Creative Writing, Human Geography & Environment, Medicine, Politics & International Relations, Children's Nursing, Geography (General), Medical Imaging, Philosophy.

Only at Bangor University

Only at University of Worcester

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 Worcester
£17,200

University of Worcester is about £800 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bangor University
£19,000
University of Worcester
£18,900

About the same.

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 Worcester

  • Teacher Training

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    89%SatisfactionNo data

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    93%Satisfaction95%

  • Business Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    83%Satisfaction62%

  • Law

    £20,000Salary (3 years)No data
    86%Satisfaction90%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    85%Satisfaction85%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    88%Satisfaction89%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    80%Satisfaction92%

  • History

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    93%Satisfaction98%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    82%Satisfaction94%

  • English Literature

    £17,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    95%Satisfaction89%

  • Environmental Sciences

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    84%Satisfaction86%

  • Health & Social Care

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    84%Satisfaction94%

Showing the 12 largest of 30 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Bangor University

Canadian Centennial Scholarship Fund (CCSF)

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Deadline: N/A

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 Worcester

Molly Haughton Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Amity Le Grange Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Emily Bennett Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Eva Baldwin Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Imogen Stanley Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Bangor University vs University of Worcester: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Bangor University and £17,200 at University of Worcester: University of Worcester is about £800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at Bangor University and £18,900 at University of Worcester, so the two cost about the same. 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 Worcester?

Both universities teach 37 subject areas: Teacher Training, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business Studies, Law, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Computer Science, History, Media & Film Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, English Literature, Ancient Languages and 25 more.

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

Teacher Training graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from Bangor University, and £26,500 from University of Worcester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bangor University or University of Worcester offer more courses?

Bangor University lists 329 courses on CourseOptions and University of Worcester lists 305 courses.

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

Bangor University teaches 15 subject areas that University of Worcester does not, including Zoology & Animal Biology, Welsh Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences, Information Systems & Data Science, Linguistics, Social Policy & Public Policy, Dentistry and 7 more.

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

University of Worcester teaches 31 subject areas that Bangor University does not, including Education Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Social Work, Biochemistry, Film Production & Cinematography, Journalism, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation and 23 more.

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Bangor University329 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Worcester305 courses · 39 scholarshipsBrowse Courses