If you're the outdoor type, Bangor could be the place for you. It's close to the sea and the mountains. The cost of living is low, and part-time work is fairly easy to come by, so it might be easier on your wallet than some places, too. The town - actually one of the UK's smallest cities - has a significant proportion of Welsh speakers. Founded in 1884, Bangor University has a long tradition of academic excellence and a strong focus on the student experience. Around 11,000 students currently study at the University, with 650 teaching staff based within twenty three Academic Schools.
Key statistics
The University is made up of five Colleges housing twenty-three academic Schools, as well as over fifty specialist research centres, enabling the provision of courses spanning the Arts, Humanities and Sciences. University offers hundreds of courses across the arts and the sciences.
| Total UG Students | Total PG Students | International Student | Student Faculty Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8,240 | 2,390 | 21% | 16:9 |
The University’s recent investments in facilities and services include the Pontio Arts and Innovation centre, a multi-million pound development which includes teaching facilities a theatre, cinema, bar, cafes and an innovation space. As for the university itself, major investment has provided more student accommodation and it is expanding academically, too, with new courses introduced every year. The university counts Danny Boyle, the Oscar-winning director of Slumdog Millionaire, among its alumni.
| Undergraduate course | Postgraduate course |
|---|---|
| IELTS with minimum score of 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in any component | IELTS with minimum score of 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in any component |
IELTS Requirements may vary course to course. Students educated in English or from an English-speaking country may get a waiver to IELTS requirement, if they have achieved a minimum of a C or equivalent in their high school English (higher for some courses) or a letter from your University confirming their bachelor degree was taught in English.
Other English Requirement for Undergraduate & Postgraduate:
70% in English for all Central and State Boards (except Punjab State Board).so for students from Punjab State Board, IELTS is mandatory.
TOEFL : 80 ( W- 17,L- 17,R-18 ,S-20 )
Pearson PTE: 56/51
Undergraduate/Bachelor Degree
- 65% in all Central and State Boards (except Punjab State Board)
- 85% from Punjab State Board (or equivalent in Diploma in Engineering/Technology subject)
- Mature students will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Entry into Year 2 will be considered for students with an HND or at least one year of study at a University overseas or in the UK. In case students do not meet university requirements then they will consider for entry into the International Year Zero.
Postgraduate/Master Degree
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Bachelor degree minimum 2nd Class division or 55 % and above equivalent.
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Mature students will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
If you do not meet the requirements for entry into a Master’s Degree in Bangor Business School then the university can consider you for entry into International Incorporated Masters.
UG: Like all first-year undergraduates at the University you will be guaranteed a place in University owned or managed accommodation for your first year of study provided you make an application when requested to do so and before the closing date (31 July).
PG: International postgraduate students who submit their accommodation application and achieve ‘unconditional’ status before 07 August will be guaranteed a room in University accommodation. The University will try their best to find accommodation for all other postgraduate applicants, but unfortunately this cannot be guaranteed.
| Conditional Offer | Unconditional Offer | CAS |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Weeks | 10 days | 5 days |
UG: All self-funding students will receive a scholarship of £2,000 a year. All outstanding international students (e.g. 1st class, A grade) will receive a scholarship of £4,000 per year
PG: All self-funding international students will receive a scholarship of £2,000. All outstanding international students (e.g. 1st class honours degree holders) will be automatically considered for a scholarship of £4,000.
Some key facts of Bangor University
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The Complete University Guide 2018 : 65
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QS World University Ranking 2018: 441-450
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Total number of students 10,194 (2019)
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Retention of students 75%
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Total number of academic staff 790+
