Bangor University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #582 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #237 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #46 of 163 | In the United Kingdom |
| #3 of 10 | In Wales |
| #84 of 1,000 | For Special Education |
| Top50% | For 171 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 11,270
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.bangor.ac.uk
- Languages
- English;Welsh
- Acceptance rate
- 58%*
* Bangor University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | General Certificate of Education (GCE) with 2 Advanced ('A') passes, plus General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) pass in English or Welsh language, or vocational qualifications, or foreign equivalent |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | September to June (September - January; January-June) |
| Enrollment | 11,270 |
Research profile
Bangor University is a world-class research university with 32,388 scientific papers published and 1,181,723 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Medicine, Computer Science, Ecology, and Geology.
Bangor University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 420 | 3832 |
| 1994 | 355 | 3891 |
| 1995 | 400 | 4152 |
| 1996 | 479 | 4747 |
| 1997 | 494 | 4839 |
| 1998 | 503 | 5686 |
| 1999 | 560 | 6729 |
| 2000 | 507 | 7525 |
| 2001 | 498 | 8790 |
| 2002 | 635 | 10836 |
| 2003 | 589 | 11979 |
| 2004 | 581 | 12798 |
| 2005 | 623 | 15179 |
| 2006 | 641 | 17690 |
| 2007 | 702 | 19727 |
| 2008 | 740 | 22195 |
| 2009 | 804 | 25610 |
| 2010 | 905 | 28498 |
| 2011 | 927 | 33163 |
| 2012 | 956 | 37309 |
| 2013 | 964 | 42407 |
| 2014 | 1022 | 45906 |
| 2015 | 1066 | 47482 |
| 2016 | 1114 | 50417 |
| 2017 | 1158 | 52982 |
| 2018 | 1141 | 58213 |
| 2019 | 1069 | 64256 |
| 2020 | 1133 | 76174 |
| 2021 | 1101 | 84591 |
| 2022 | 1198 | 83409 |
| 2023 | 1189 | 84702 |
| 2024 | 1022 | 82762 |
| 2025 | 858 | 76661 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Bangor University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Annual Tuition (GBP) |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate (UK/EU) | £9,000 |
| Undergraduate (International) | £15,500 - £18,000 |
| Postgraduate (UK/EU) | £6,500 - £9,000 |
| Postgraduate (International) | £15,500 - £18,000 |
| PhD (UK/EU) | £4,500 - £6,500 |
| PhD (International) | £15,500 - £18,000 |
Bangor University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Bangor University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Doctorate | Accountancy, Archaeology, Banking, Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Education, Electronic Engineering, Environmental Studies, Film, Finance, Geography, Health Sciences, History, Journalism, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Management, Marine Science and Oceanography, Media Studies, Medicine, Modern Languages, Music, Philosophy, Psychology, Religion, Social Sciences, Sports, Theatre, Writing |
|---|
Bangor University alumni
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Danny Boyle
- Occupations
- writerdirectorfilm producerproducerartistic director
- Biography
-
Daniel Francis Boyle is a British director and producer. He has been described by the British Film Institute as "one of the liveliest and most unpredictable of British directors, adept at shifting genres and bringing a personal quality to whatever he tackles".
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Roger Whittaker
- Occupations
- composerwhistle artistsinger-songwriterguitaristwriter
- Biography
-
Roger Henry Brough Whittaker was a Kenyan/British singer-songwriter and musician. His music is an eclectic mixture of folk music and popular songs, the latter variously in a crooning or in a schlager style. He was best known for his baritone singing voice and trademark whistling ability as well as his guitar skills.
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Frances Barber
- Occupations
- film actoractorstage actor
- Biography
-
Frances Barber is an English actress. She received Olivier Award nominations for her work in the plays Camille (1985), and Uncle Vanya (1997). Her film appearances include three collaborations with Gary Oldman in Prick Up Your Ears (1987), We Think the World of You (1988) and Dead Fish (2005); as well as Sammy and Rosie Get Laid (1987); Soft Top Hard Shoulder (1992); and latterly Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool (2017). Barber's numerous television credits include The Street (2009), Doctor Who (2011), Silk (2012–2014), and Whitstable Pearl (2021–2025).
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Robert Edwards
- Occupations
- researcherbiologistphysiologistphysician
- Biography
-
Sir Robert Geoffrey Edwards was a British physiologist and pioneer in reproductive medicine, and in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) in particular. Along with obstetrician and gynaecologist Patrick Steptoe and nurse and embryologist Jean Purdy, Edwards successfully pioneered conception through IVF, which led to the birth of Louise Brown on 25 July 1978. They founded the first IVF programme for infertile patients and trained other scientists in their techniques. Edwards was the founding editor-in-chief of Human Reproduction in 1986. In 2010, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine "for the development of in vitro fertilization".
Bangor University faculties and divisions
| College : Arts and Humanities | Arts and Humanities, English, History, Linguistics, Modern Languages, Music, Native Language, Psychology, Religious Studies, Theology |
|---|---|
| College : Business, Law, Education and Social Sciences | Business Education, Education, Law, Primary Education, Regional Studies, Secondary Education, Social Sciences |
| College : Health and Behavioural Sciences | Health Sciences, Midwifery, Nursing, Psychology, Radiology, Sports |
| College : Natural Sciences | Agriculture, Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Forestry, Geography, Marine Science and Oceanography, Natural Sciences, Physics |
| College : Physical and Applied Sciences | Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering |
| Institute : Medical and Social Care Research | Social Welfare |
| Institute : Rehabilitation | Rehabilitation and Therapy |
| Institute : Social and Cultural Affairs | Cultural Studies, Social Problems |
| Research Division : Accounting | Accountancy |
General information
| Founded | 1884 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Gorau Dawn Deall |
| Colors | green, yellow |
Location and contacts
| Address | Bangor, LL57 2DG United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| City population | 15,000 |