Why Choose Us?

Bangor University (located in North Wales) was founded in 1884, making it one of the oldest and most prestigious degree awarding institutions in the UK. For 125 years students from all over the world have graduated from Bangor and as a result gone on to achieve great success in their chosen careers.

With students from over 70 countries world-wide, the city is a thriving international community. The University prides itself on the quality of the overall student experience: the education and the lifestyle. Situated near to the spectacular mountains of Snowdonia and with the sea close by, Bangor is one of the most attractive study locations in the UK. The city is safe, compact and cost effective with one of the lowest crime rates and cost of living of any university city.

Postgraduate Courses by Academic School/Research Institute

Below are the subject areas available at the university.

• Bangor Business School
• Biological Sciences
• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Creative Studies and Media
• Cymraeg (Welsh)
• Education
• Electronic Engineering
• English
• Environment and Natural Resources
• Healthcare Sciences
• History and Welsh History
• Law
• Lifelong Learning
• Linguistics and English Language
• Modern Languages
• Music
• Ocean Sciences
• Psychology
• Social Sciences
• Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences
• Theology and Religious Studies
• Welsh Institute for Social and Cultural Affairs (WISCA)

International Scholarship

Applicants wishing to apply for Undergraduate and Postgraduate taught programmes may be eligible for the ‘International Scholarship’ This is awarded as a tuition fee reduction of up to £1500 for each academic year of study and is given on the basis of academic excellence. There are a number of scholarships available for the 2009/10 academic year.

The University also offers an International Research Scholarship of up to £1500 reduction in fees.