Bangor University

Bangor, UK

QS World 2026 · #566

A small North Wales university with a genuinely large psychology department and a triple-accredited business school.

About Bangor

Bangor sits between the Menai Strait and the mountains of Eryri (Snowdonia), giving it one of the most distinctive settings of any UK university — compact, scenic and outdoors-oriented. It has one of the UK's largest and most consistently well-regarded psychology schools, a dedicated School of Ocean Sciences on the Strait, and a Business School holding the rare "triple crown" of AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS accreditation. Around 10,000 students study here, which keeps teaching personal rather than anonymous, and outdoor life — sailing, hiking, watersports — is genuinely central to student life rather than a niche add-on. It suits students drawn to a specific subject strength and a calmer, safer first UK experience over big-city scale.

Why students choose it

  • A large, well-regarded psychology department with close staff contact
  • A triple-accredited Business School — a rare credential shared by few universities worldwide
  • A genuinely outdoor, nature-based student lifestyle on the Menai Strait and Eryri's doorstep

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Typical entry grades

BBB (A Level)  ·  IB 28

Solid tier · indicative for the flagship courses below — always verify per-course requirements directly with the university.

Tuition (international, per year)

£20,000–£28,000/yr

mid tier for UK — figures are typical ranges, not this specific university's published fee.

Language of instruction

English

Campus

campus campus, Bangor

🏆 Scholarships to look into

Informational only — scholarship amounts, deadlines and even which schemes are running change often (sometimes per intake), so treat this as a starting point, not a guarantee. Always confirm current details directly with the scholarship provider or Bangor's financial aid office.

Beyond government-level awards, most UK universities offer their own merit-based international scholarships — commonly a partial tuition reduction for strong A-Level/IB/IGCSE results, sometimes auto-considered from your application and sometimes requiring a short separate form.

  • Chevening Scholarships: UK government-funded, fully-funded, for one-year Master's study — highly competitive, open to students from eligible countries with leadership potential.
  • Commonwealth Scholarships: For citizens of Commonwealth countries, mainly postgraduate, funded by the UK government.
  • University international merit scholarships: Widely offered across Russell Group and other universities — typically a tuition-fee reduction for high entry grades, often renewable each year of study.

Chevening and Commonwealth are postgraduate-only. For undergraduate applicants, the university-specific merit scholarships are usually the more relevant route.

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Popular courses

Psychology

⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years (4 years in Scotland)

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Typical entry: A science or Mathematics recommended

Ocean Sciences

⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years (4 years in Scotland)

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Banking & Finance

⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years (4 years in Scotland)

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Typical entry: Requires Mathematics · TMUA (required or recommended at several universities — check the specific course)

Business Management

⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years (4 years in Scotland)

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Typical entry: Mathematics helps but usually isn't required recommended

Law

⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years for an undergraduate LLB (UK, Ireland, Australia, NZ, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia); typically a 3-year postgraduate JD entered after a Bachelor's (US, Canada)

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Typical entry: LNAT (some universities)

Durations are typical for UK — always confirm the exact length (including any placement or integrated Master's year) on the course's own page before applying.

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How to apply

Main intake(s)
September
Typical deadline
Late January (equal consideration deadline)
Note
Oxford, Cambridge and most Medicine / Dentistry / Veterinary Science courses close earlier — 15 October the year before entry.

English language requirements

IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)

Most universities waive this requirement if you've completed 2+ years of English-medium schooling (e.g. IGCSE / A Level / IB) — always confirm the specific university's waiver policy before booking a test.

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Bangor FAQ

Quick answers about grades, tuition, deadlines and applying to Bangor as an international IGCSE / A Level / IB student.

What grades do I need to get into Bangor?

As a typical benchmark for international entry, Bangor expects around BBB at A Level or 28 points on the IB Diploma. This is indicative for Bangor's flagship courses — competitive subjects like Medicine and Law usually sit above this baseline, and the exact requirement varies by course, so always confirm the specific figure on Bangor's own admissions page before applying.

How much does Bangor cost for international students?

International tuition at Bangor typically falls in the £20,000–£28,000/yr range (mid tier for UK). This is a typical range for the university's tuition tier, not Bangor's specific published fee for every course — confirm the exact figure for your intended programme directly with the university.

When is the application deadline for Bangor?

Bangor follows UK's typical intake calendar: September, with applications generally due late january (equal consideration deadline). Oxford, Cambridge and most Medicine / Dentistry / Veterinary Science courses close earlier — 15 October the year before entry. Always verify the exact date on Bangor's own admissions page, since deadlines can shift year to year.

What IELTS score do I need for Bangor?

UK universities, including Bangor, typically ask international applicants for 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0). Most universities waive this requirement if you've completed 2+ years of English-medium schooling (e.g. IGCSE / A Level / IB) — always confirm the specific university's waiver policy before booking a test.

What is Bangor known for?

A small North Wales university with a genuinely large psychology department and a triple-accredited business school. Bangor sits between the Menai Strait and the mountains of Eryri (Snowdonia), giving it one of the most distinctive settings of any UK university — compact, scenic and outdoors-oriented. It has one of the UK's largest and most consistently well-regarded psychology schools, a dedicated School of Ocean Sciences on the Strait, and a Business School holding the rare "triple crown" of AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS accreditation. Around 10,000 students study here, which keeps teaching personal rather than anonymous, and outdoor life — sailing, hiking, watersports — is genuinely central to student life rather than a niche add-on. It suits students drawn to a specific subject strength and a calmer, safer first UK experience over big-city scale.

Can I apply to Bangor with IGCSE, A Level or IB qualifications?

Yes — Bangor accepts applicants from IGCSE-to-A-Level, IGCSE-to-IB-Diploma, and directly from the IB Diploma. Tutopiya's free UK University Shortlist Builder matches your predicted or actual grades against Bangor and every other UK university we track, tagging each as reach, target or safety.

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