Bangor University

Founded: 1884   Total Students: 10,000+

Overview

Founded in 1884, Bangor University today is a thriving, forward-looking institution offering excellent opportunities. Around 10,000 students currently study with us and our teaching and research is grouped into nine academic Schools. Bangor University has a long tradition of excellence and exceeds expectations, both for academic standards and student experience.

Our Mission
A strong, confident institution recognised regionally, nationally and internationally as a centre of excellence for its varied portfolio of teaching and research, and for the unique, multicultural, inclusive experience it provides for its staff and students.

A reputation for excellence
Bangor University is ranked in the top 40 in the UK for research, according to the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014. The REF recognised that more than three-quarters of Bangor’s research is either world-leading or internationally excellent, ahead of the average for UK universities.

Highlights

  • World ranking 169th for International Outlook – Times Higher Education World Ranking 2021
  • Top 40 UK University for Teaching Quality – The Times and Sunday Times League Table 2021
  • Top 10 UK University for Student Satisfaction – The Complete University Guide 2021
  • Top 20 UK University for Course Satisfaction – Guardian University League Table 2021
  • 85% of Bangor University’s research is world-leading or internationally excellent – REF 2021

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Bangor LL57 2DG, United Kingdom