On the Road Again!  Bangor University

Founded in 1884, Bangor University is located in Bangor, Wales, situated between the stunning mountains of the Snowdonia National Park, the sea, and the beautiful Isle of Anglesey. Amid this gorgeous scenery, students receive a world-class education.

Here are some of the highlights:

  • Size – Bangor has more than 700 courses from undergraduate to postgraduate levels. 8,000 undergraduates call Bangor home.  Its relatively small size for a university in the UK translates into individualized attention. This support helps Bangor students reach their full potential.
  • Individualized Attention – Every student is assigned a personal tutor. Students have many public speaking experiences.  Employability is embedded is the curriculum.  Every student can either do a placement year (internship) or study abroad for a year.
  • Bangor Community – The community is always welcome at the university. The Student Center is open to the public for lectures and performances.
  • Rankings – Bangor students and professors conduct world-leading research. According to the 2014 Research Excellence Framework, Bangor ranked in the top 40 in the UK for research. Bangor was ranked in the top 10 in the UK University for Student Satisfaction according to The Complete University Guide 2021, and best in the UK based on 2020 Student Crowd reviews.
  • Accommodations – The university guarantees housing for all students. The dorms are award winning, ranked 3rd in the WhatUni Student Choice Awards. Bangor is also one of the least expensive university towns in the UK.
  • Prince Magog ship – The Prince Magog ship is a working vessel on which students gain practical experience. The ship is used for teaching, research and renewable energy research and research into the areas of zoology, marine biology and pollution issues.
  • School of Ocean Sciences – The School of Ocean Sciences is one of the oldest university centers for marine science in Europe. The school utilizes the local waters; students receive a lot of hands-on experience.
  • Natural History Museum – The Natural History Museum was established in 1884 and is one of the oldest in Wales. The museum contains a teaching collection of some of the best specimens of animals in the world (including a two headed lamb!).  This collection adds a dimension to the biology and zoology courses.
  • Affordability – Tuition starts at $21,000 depending upon the subject and exchange rates. Scholarships are also available.