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Bangor University

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University Ranking

A public university in Gwynedd, United Kingdom, Bangor University has been around for more than 100 years. Bangor is among the top 800 universities in 2020, according to the Academic Ranking of World Universities (Shanghai Ranking). Bangor's ranking has declined from 401–500 in 2016 to 701–800 in 2021. Similarly, Bangor's global university ranking has dropped from 411 in 2017 to 601-650 in 2021, according to QS (Top Universities). This information leads to the conclusion that Bangor has performed poorly in ranking factors like research output, faculty, and educational quality.


 

From 2019 through 2021, Bangor constantly placed between 401 and 500 in THE's global university rankings. Similarly, Bangor's ranking was increased by US News & World Report to 748 in 2021 compared to 605 in 2018. Bangor is listed as being among the top 100 higher education institutions in the UK by well-known UK publishers. From 2017 to 2021, The Complete University Guide and The Guardian put Bangor in the top 100 universities.

Ranked By20182019202020212022
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Universities Rankings 501-600601-700701-800601-700NA
QS - World University Ranking 441435501-550601-650601-650
THE (Times Higher Education) - University Ranking 301-350401-500401-500401-500401-500
The Complete University Guide - University Ranking (UK) 6562837265
The Guardian - University Rankings6347787586
US News & World Report - Global Universities605729729748760
Course Ranking

The Times Higher Education (THE) has lowered Bangor's position in its PG Business and Economics ranking over time, upgrading it from 301–400 in 2021 from 251-300 in 2019. However, Bangor's business management and accounting programmes are well-liked throughout the UK. According to The Complete University Guide's rankings for accounting & finance and business & management studies, Bangor is among the top 100 programmes.


 

In a similar vein, The Guardian's Accounting & Finance Rankings from 2017 to 2021 ranked Bangor in the top 100 cities. With the exception of 2019 and 2020, The Guardian has put Bangor in the top 100 programmes in business, management, and marketing. Bangor has moved up in The Guardian's Electronic & Electrical Engineering rankings from position 23 in 2017 to position 19 in 2021. Additionally, Bangor was ranked in the top 50 universities for Electronic & Electrical Engineering by The Complete University Guide. The Complete University Guide has consistently ranked Bangor's computer science programme in the top 100 since 2017.


 

Ranking for Business Courses
Ranked By20182019202020212022
THE (Times Higher Education) - PG Business and Economics NA251-300301-400301-400401-500
The Complete University Guide - Accounting & Finance Ranking 3941785645
The Complete University Guide - Business & Management Studies (UK)5056665144
The Guardian - Accounting & Finance Rankings 4859734457
The Guardian - Business, Management & Marketing 951131148296
Ranking for Engineering Courses
Ranked By20182019202020212022
The Complete University Guide - Electrical & Electronic Engineering3840333734
The Guardian - Electronic & Electrical Engineering1816241937
Ranking for Computers Courses
Ranked By20182019202020212022
The Complete University Guide - Computer Science 4146475650
Ranking for Science Courses
Ranked By20182019202020212022
QS - QS - Biological Sciences Rankings451-500NANA601-620NA
THE (Times Higher Education) - Life Sciences Rankings176-200201-250251-300251-300201-250
THE (Times Higher Education) - THE - Psychology RankingsNA176-200176-200251-300251-300
The Complete University Guide - Biological Sciences Rankings6469828672
The Complete University Guide - Psychology Rankings2930333534
Ranking for Humanities Courses
Ranked By20182019202020212022
THE (Times Higher Education) - Arts & Humanities Rankings201-250301-400301-400301-400301-400
The Complete University Guide - Art & Design RankingsNANA414378
The Complete University Guide - Communication & Media Studies Rankings3651627131
The Complete University Guide - Sociology Rankings3131434428
The Guardian - Guardian Media & Film Studies Rankings3842637656
The Guardian - Guardian Sociology Rankings5436516162
Ranking for Medicine Courses
Ranked By20182019202020212022
QS - QS - Medicine Rankings451-500451-500501-550501-550NA
THE (Times Higher Education) - Clinical and Health Rankings301-400301-400401-500401-500401-500
The Complete University Guide - Nursing Rankings1810302617
Ranking for Law Courses
Ranked By20182019202020212022
The Complete University Guide - Law Rankings4854514547
The Guardian - Guardian Law Rankings2328202335

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US News

401

Times Higher Education

601

QS Rankings

401

Times Higher Education

760

US News

601

QS Rankings

760

US News

Scholarships

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2022-03-31

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₹4.78L

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2020-04-30

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40

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₹7.20L

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2023-07-07

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₹4.78L

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2023-11-30

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₹1.92L

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Established: 1595

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Bangor University
What is Bangor University known for?

Bangor university is known for its excellent research centres and its specialized courses in: Clinical, pre-clinical, and health Arts and Humanities Life Sciences Physical Sciences

How to enrol in courses at Bangor University?

Check the official website of Bangor University regularly to keep yourself updated with the eligibility criteria and application dates and deadlines. Also, start preparing for the English language proficiency test like IELTS.

How to change course at Bangor University?

To change the course at Bangor University, students need to approach the director of the course they wish to transfer to. After this is done, complete the Change of Degree Request on MyBangor through the Request Centre.

Is Bangor University good for international students?

Yes, Bangor University is good for international students with great student diversity, excellent learning facilities, and a high acceptance and placement rate.

What are the application deadlines for applying to Bangor University?

The application deadlines for the various intake seasons are- January intake: October end September intake: June end

What is the minimum GPA requirement to get into Bangor University?

Students need a minimum GPA of 2.6 to get into Bangor University.

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