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Bangor have been incredible for my transition into university. I am a mature student moving into halls. I am very impressed with everything the university has to offer and in an very grateful that I get to study here.
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Bangor have been incredible for my transition into university. I am a mature student moving into halls. I am very impressed with everything the university has to offer and in an very grateful that I get to study here.
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Bangor University is based in the city of Bangor, in the North West Wales county of Gwynedd. 10,825 students are enrolled at Bangor University:
- 7,775 of these students come from the UK
- 290 come from EU countries
- And 2,715 are students from non-EU countries.
(Source: HESA 2022/23)
The graduate outcomes for Bangor University show that six months after leaving university, 88% of graduates are in work or further study. The typical graduate salary six months after leaving Bangor University is £24 - £27K a year.
(Source: HESA Graduate Outcomes Data Survey 2023 for 2020/21 graduates)
Updated: 4th October 2024
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Coming to Bangor University was my own choice. I shortlisted this university among a list of universities. I really feel lucky to be a student of BU, because I never felt empty, deserted, or alone. Even off days are beautiful. Academically, it is very alluring: mode of teaching, library resources are awesome. As a whole, I recommend this university to those who really want to learn and serve
The overall experience at the university is amazing with excellent faculties and enormous facilities.
Bangor university is as excellent as it is gorgeous. The walls of the castle-like building holds not only ancient stories but also bustling brains filled with ideas and knowledge. Coming from a country that sees teaching as secondary, it is such a relief to be among researchers and scholars who treat it as an honor. I have learnt so much about my course and my abilities in this one month since joining. Classrooms are not only filled with lectures but also discussions that demand critical thinking and problem solving. We are able to put what we have learnt in theory right then and there in practice. This will go a long way in helping me establish myself as a clinical psychologist who is able to tend to patients as best as she can.
This is my second year of university and I have enjoyed every single minute of it, the clubs and societies are fantastic and I can’t argue about it whatsoever.
I'm in my first year and so far have had very positive experiences. Especially many options to get support from staff, only big issue has been with halls really.
Best UK university, highly recommended for international students.
Lots of things to do and high quality guidance
Friendly and welcoming university staff are supportive
I love the diverse range of societies you can join from your very first day. The lectures are always fun and engaging no matter the topic, with lab work being done in a professional setting with fantastic facilities.
Bangor have been incredible for my transition into university. I am a mature student moving into halls. I am very impressed with everything the university has to offer and in an very grateful that I get to study here.
I study English Literature, for which, the quality of teaching and engagement from lecturers is excellent.
A well managed school, with great facilities and a good variation of courses. Lovely landscape and takes advantage of it positively
The uni needs more funding, the societies are cliquey and isolate people if not an immediate fit, the class sizes are nice and the staff are lovely however.
friendly and helpful, but awful parking situation
The environment is so supportive for me to succeed in my academics, as well as providing a friendly and encouraging atmosphere socially, ensuring everyone is treated equally.
The environment of uni is excellent
I absolutely love it here, the people and the staff are amazing. The maintenance and halls residence are incredible
So far Its been exciting with a lot of things to do. Theres also great support for all the students.
My time here so far has been great, I am really glad I came here for university.
Absolutely loving it so far. Fab uni, fab location and fab people. Everyone’s super helpful and kind
Excellent environment to be in
Been at the uni for a few years, making use of all the facilities and never had an issue accessing resources through the uni, there is also a good mental health support system for the students.
The jobs I applied for, I was not even given any response to know if I scaled through or not.
My experience in Bangor has been amazing so far. The town is small but peaceful, surrounded by beautiful mountains and the sea, which makes it such a relaxing place to live and study. The people here are friendly and welcoming. Studying at Bangor University has been both exciting and challenging, the lecturers are supportive, and there’s a real sense of care for students.
The Uni has no money despite having everyones course fees each year. They have laid off loads of professors so now massive class sizes, meaning very little support, you will now have to pay to join societies and clubs, aweful money support team as they are broke so can not support anyone, wifi is none existent anywhere on campuss so make sure you have 4G, NO car parking at all anywhere except ASDA yet they still want to charge you for a parking pass (DONT DO IT), trips have mostly been cut due to haveing NO money, loads of Uni buildings and land had to be sold so is now just a tiny section of what it was. Also, there are NO jobs in Wales so dont fall for their 'career support' waffle. If you are thinking of choosing Bangor for its location, i'd strongly recommend choosing a better Uni and visiting Snowdonia in your summer breaks. If you want a Uni experience filled with 20mph speed limits, no parking, aweful shopping, next to no nightlife, and a broke Uni, choose Bangor
Amazing University with great facilities such as high-tech labs, study spaces, library, and student social areas. Very supporting staff and welcoming feeling. Very knowledgable staff and lots of opportunities within the University (study/work abroad, volunteering, Student Ambassadors, etc.).
Decent student support and helpful lecturers. Lab facilities are sometimes drawn out with limited access to textbooks. Area itself is okay but not much to do
Bangor University offers high-quality education and excellent facilities, making student life easier. The university's convenient location provides easy access to accommodations, grocery stores, and restaurants within walking distance. The academic performance of students is outstanding, and I'm thrilled to be part of the Bangor community.
"As an international student, Bangor University was a great experience for me. Supportive staff, good academics, and a lovely campus made it enjoyable. I made friends, learned new things, and grew as a person. Would recommend to others looking for a welcoming university experience."
I would tell my younger self that university life is not just about lectures and assignments — it's about time management, building connections, and staying mentally balanced. As an MSc Computing student at Bangor, I learned that staying organized from the start makes everything easier, especially when deadlines pile up. I would also say: don't hesitate to ask for help — whether it’s your lecturers, classmates, or the university support services. And finally, take time to enjoy the beautiful surroundings and student activities — it's part of the experience too!
A great university overall. Stunning location.
Satisfactory experience so far. But the university could really improve on the career services.
Facilities here are averagely good, Lecturers are very friendly and quite invested in helping their students, the academic learning standard is quite excellent except that the facilities needs more modern upgrade.
No compliments, quiet city so the societies and clubs add some more social occasions, lots of opportunities per course, with great support from disability services, careers hub and personal tutor meetings. Only improvements could be with better building maps to make it easier to find rooms
All the teachers, tutor and staff are so cooperative to all the students and helping nature. Thank you for your help 🙏.
Theres a larger range of clubs and societies to join and enjoy with good facilities, ive joined to play badminton and poker before and but going poker due to some inconvenience and stopped badminton since i wanted to learn how to get better but its more of a free play kinda hour once a week
Great University! I always enjoy the activities that are on by the SU. We just had varsity and it was so great to see the school spirit
Great university, underated Gdghgdhhgggg
My perfect course is right here at Bangor University!! Currently in my first year of clinical and health psychology:)
环境很好，设施不错，前台工作人员很细心。停车位现在总被外来车占领
i got through clearing and my first year wasn’t going as well as i had wanted but they have been so understanding especially when it comes to extra learning support, i wish i had accessed it earlier
I am a January intake of Advanced Data Science. The student union and departments are friendly and supportive and requests are dealt with fast. There are many places to study at and everything is in a good walking distance, e.g. the furthest schools to villages are less than 35 mins of walking. There are various social events provided for students, most of which are free. My lecturers in School of Computer Science and Engineering are all learned an supportive. They are knowledgeable and are very good at explaining. There are many computers in labs and reading rooms, which can be used to access a good number of applications university provided for students. E.g. Office 366, Onedrive, Jupyter notebooks etc.
As an international student from Canada, this school has made it such an easy transition from home to a new environment. The atmosphere is one of a close knit school, where they truly care and are very considerate. This includes administration staff, professors, student union and so on.
Overall impressed with all that’s above ,the only reason why some are low is I haven’t personally used it .
It’s a amazing university with excellent professors!
Very supportive and has a wide array of opportunities available, makes sure everyone feels seen and heard, amazing availability of clubs and societies, always something exciting going on.
Situated within stunning distance of Snowdonia National Park, Bangor University has breathtaking scenery and offers state-of-the-art campus facilities, including large lecture rooms and study spaces, eateries and coffee shops, as well as student accommodation. There are over 150 clubs and societies at Bangor University, including sports clubs, varsity, societies and volunteering. Through joining clubs and societies, there are plenty of opportunities to try new things and meet new people. Undeb Bangor is a very active and supportive student union to ensure that my time at Bangor University is memorable and enjoyable. The careers service is excellent in helping with finding graduate jobs by offering one-to-one support, careers fairs and many career events throughout the year. The student services team at Bangor University are very friendly and offers a wide range of support, including mental health and well-being, disability services and academic support. Bangor University offers quality
Beautiful loaction with the world class education for international students
The apartment is good as a whole, but there are too few activities on special days such as festivals and there is no sense of belonging.
Good place to go to when studying any zoology with where it’s located, lecturers for the most part are ace and are always happy to help.
Helpful staff and excellent service. As a person who struggles understanding directions. It is the nicest place to pursue my masters I believe
I have not been in education for 30 years but thus is such a welcoming and diverse place.The MSc in counselilng offers a rich environment with great lectures and beautifully executed small group exercises.The dept has excellent links to potential placements
Facilities are great, all the societies I’ve joined have also been good fun and very welcoming.
Bangor university has very good facilities to support students in there learning, lecturers are very supportive and helpful, the module content is interesting amd fun.
Overall really enjoying my time here, the society's are great fun and the people here are great. The lecturers are really kind and good at their jobs too.
it is a good university staff and teachers were really helpful.
Very nice property for student
generally a great place with a large number of societies that are free to join and a lot of opportunities to further your career.
Bangor university is a great university that has a variety of services that help students in anyway they can.The lecturers and staff of the University are kind and understanding and if there was a place i could rate them it would be 5 stars.
Good facilities and campus. Not much to complain about.
Sometimes going up hills can be a pain, especially on wet/ windy days. It's pretty decent. The whole student services is great, mostly there for students when needed. There is plenty of things to do after lecture hours. There's something for everyone. All staff are lovely and kind, some have great personalities!
The campus is quite small for the amount of students at the university. Pontio is always crowded, as anyone is allowed to go in, so its not the best place to study, its more of a social area. It would be great if Pontio were open 24 hours a day just for students, and maybe from 8pm to 8am only students are allowed in the building. The 2 pound meals in Teras are great, however we need more places in Bangor that provide these meals, as Teras is far too small for the amount of people that turn up. There can be a lot of bullying in clubs/societies so maybe having an anonymous platform in which students can speak about these types of events would be helpful. In terms of placements/ graduate jobs, more needs to be done with international students, as they do not know about what their options are in terms of sponsorship and visa requirements. Lastly the issue with homophobia and racism needs to be handled, with both students and lecturers as its concerning.
great university and all staff are friendly. They are all very supportive and will give you all the help you need
Just about to finish final year and as someone who isn’t too fussed about the big city life and likes the more nature/views more- I have nothing to complain about (as long as you don’t mind hills lol)
again, amazing! recommended to friends
Amazing nature areas and you get a lot of support.
Uni is good society’s are the besr
Best experience of my life so far
Below average but definitely cheap in terms of tuition and especially the cost of living in Bangor.
Bangor was the best decision I made. The exposure I've got with the help of lecturers and their amazing methods of teaching is really fulfilling.
As an international student, a Nigerian, there is never a place home away from home like Bangor University. I enjoyed every bit of my academic experience at Bangor. Expert tutors, who are very knowledgeable in their respective fields and who are always willing to support students. Wonderful and active students Union that is doing great things to better students experience and wonderful Welsh people who have never discriminated against me. I would always remember Bangor University with fond memories. I had several offers from other universities in the UK but I chose Bangor for obvious reasons. No regrets at all.
It’s going very good up to now
Really good place to study a lot of students life
Absolutely amazing university since being there I have come out as trans, every sports society and society has been soo welcoming they have made it my home, my greatest friends have been made here, the uni staff are soo accommodating and accepting and have also have helped with my mental health soo much
Bangor University is a school to be preferred in every respect.
The careers service and student union are great, all of the university staff are always friendly and happy to help. when living on campus, rent is slightly more expensive than if you were to find a private landlord here, but laundry services are available 24 hours, and there are frequently special offers and events for campus students only. there are a tangle of slubs and societies to choose from. particularly culture and sports related ones. We also have a quidditch team, befitting of the Hogwarts -esque Main arts building.
My experience at bangor univerity is excellent. Because of higher quality of education system with excellent campus facilities, also active student life with diverse clubs and societies.
I love Bangor University, it gives a real community feel. Everyone knows everyone, so if you like the idea of a closer knit community it’s the university for you! There are areas of the uni that need updating; particularly in the media department. Overall though, it’s absolutely amazing!
There is so much stuff to do and to get involved with that I am constantly busy, but in a good way.
People in the Library constantly talk and think it’s social time, very frustrating, but other than that everything is great.
It’s fine, there’s alot to do however sometimes it’s harder to communicate due to the social events being hard to find.
Bangor University has an excellent academic team and support team, as well as a superb disability support programme.
Bangor University offers extensive learning opportunities and social activities and events throughout the whole year. There is always something going on and is very student orientated. The location of the University is perfect for sports and societies such as surfing, mountain climbing and wakeboarding and the highstreet has lots of different restaurants, pubs and clubs. You're bound to see someone you know on a night out and there's a real family-feel to the city.
The accommodations where are not available lift, I think I is too much difficult to carry luggage from ground to top. If there is any alternatives like sloping etc its help students.
I loved my time in Bangor Would relive it all in a heartbeat!
Bangor University is a great school to be depending on the department you belong to.
Interesting modules, but severly affected by covid. Most trips were cancelled. Would have liked more in-person practical experience.
Internet keeps cutting out, yet they claim it's award-winning wifi? The halls are like a prison with extra steps, literally paying for a kitchen that lacks basic equipment such as a kettle. I've seen better ovens and hobs in a bedsit for homeless people. The Hoover leaves the stench of death after use. The fire doors don't have a seal, thus rendering them useless. Borth X101-108 is not suitable for human habitation and should not warrant such a high cost to live in.
I am in the Wrexham campus and have had little support and the facilities are poor. The library is good and librarians are very helpful . I have also had good support from study skills. Support from lecturers is poor and accessing the correct information for assignments and general inquiries is difficult.
Lovely uni, good facilities, nice Bangor campus
Basic amenities, has everything thats needed
Good university. I know there is a lot to offer from Bangor university as I have friends joined in societies aswell as a lot of helpful staff and careers advisers within the university that have helped me along my way.
Bangor University is a lovely place to study with a great campus and facilities and multiple sights, the university has a number of great clubs and society’s with friendly and welcoming members who do on discriminate due to ability, the WiFi on campus however is quite temperamental and I find myself having to connect my laptop to my mobile hotspot instead of the universities WiFi overall Bangor is a great university to study at
Bangor University is a good university but nothing special in terms facilities and carrers and union it is a small city so this may affect this but for what it is it’s okay but the facilities are either outdated or when they aren’t they are always busy.
Bangor are a very understand university, have a good understanding of people living at home with carers backgrounds
Overall one of the best university with cooperative staff
Bangor University is accessible and helped a lot when I came over during 2020. It was the height of lockdown and I had spent 2 years working on getting into the Arthurian Literature MA, and the University really helped me as an international student get settled and the professors provided great lessons given the circumstances. I ended up staying for my PhD, and I'm currently in my 2nd year of PhD studies. I'll never regret coming to Bangor.
About a month here and I should have come earlier lol. Great tutors, serene learning environment, friendly and helpful people literally everywhere in the town. You guys are helping me apply my thoughts and get my brain to work more effectively haha
Brilliant, everything you need and more and not even expensive. The professors are always happy to help and there’s always a balance of seriousness and kindness with them. It’s always clean too and for a university you’d expect it to be a little run down but no!!! spotless. it’s a beautiful university, not to mention the library that’s stunning and the terrace ; terrace is perfect for a warm day
I am nearing the end of my first year at Bangor Uni and I have thoroughly enjoyed my time here so far. As it is my first year I have had a lot of spare time to be able to find opportunities and events to go to, of which there are so many. The number of societies is huge and so varied, and they run regular events weekly. I believe Bangor can suit any person, whether you want to go out and explore, join clubs and go to events, or be a bit more relaxed and independent. I have met many lovely people from all over the UK and abroad, and have made some wonderful friends; I like how you get to see people every day and grow closer as the year goes on. As for my course, I really like it so far. I do Wildlife Conservation and I have found it to be an interesting and not too heavy selection of work thus far. Overall very good experience here though I would appreciate a bit more organisation and communication for assignments and assessments.