Bangor ranks in the top 15 nationally for a bunch of subjects - particularly, 3rd for Celtic Studies and 9th for Music (Complete University Guide 2023)!
They’ve also got impressive Teaching Quality stats - 20th in the UK no less (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022/23)!
Bangor’s main campus is nestled in between the beautiful mountains and open sea in Bangor, giving you some of the most beautiful uni surroundings in the country.
On campus, you can enjoy the Brailsford Sports Centre boasting a gym, squash courts and even a climbing wall. There’s also the Pontio Centre - a social hub and performing arts centre. As well as libraries and lecture halls, Bangor also has specialised facilities for a range of their subjects - including Sports Science and Ocean Science.
Bangor is one the most stunning places in the UK you could study - surrounded by the serenity of the mountains and sea of North Wales, which has been named one of the best regions in the UK to visit (Lonely Planet 2020).
However, Bangor is hardly in the middle of nowhere! The city provides a blend of North Wales’ natural beauty with shops, restaurants, sports facilities and more for your time outside of lectures!
There’s also great transport connections for visiting family or friends - approximately 2 hours to Manchester, 4 hours to London and 4 hours to Cardiff.
Inclusivity is a core part of Bangor’s 2030 strategy, and they have a committed Strategic Equality Plan to be accountable to upholding the 2010 Equality Act.
Their goals and priorities are laid out in detail in the plan, but they have ensured equal focus on university-wide, student, staff, and broader community inclusivity goals.
Sustainability is a mindset that drives Bangor University to bring protection and prosperity to the planet, their cultural heritage, and the people and communities that live there. In particular, they have the ambitious target of reducing carbon emissions by 25% by 2025.
And their efforts have not gone unnoticed - with impressive rankings for their sustainability contributions as a 1st Class Uni according to People and Planet (People & Planet University League), and ranking in the top 60 unis globally for their work towards UN Sustainability Goals (Time Higher Education Impact Rankings, 2022).
Bangor offers a vast range of courses, from all the main subject areas to the more niche - they’ve got your Arts, Humanities and Sciences, as well as Business, Computer Science, Psychology, Law and Ocean Science.
They also offer some culturally-specific options, including their Celtic Studies course (a subject only offered at 8 unis in the UK!) and Welsh language studies alongside other subjects!
Bangor University guarantees a room in halls for all first year students.
They have 2 accommodation villages, and both are within walking distance of all the main uni buildings and facilities so you’ll never be far from everything you need!
All Bangor’s halls are self-catered, and they are introducing new, more budget-friendly options for 2023.
You also get gym and Campus Life membership included in your rent - bargain!
For full details of our halls’ guarantee go to bangor.ac.uk/accommodation/guarantee-accommodation
As well as regular student finance, Bangor also has a range of scholarships and bursaries you could be eligible for. These include merit and sports scholarships, and specific scholarships for Welsh studies; there’s also means-tested bursaries, their Hardship fund, a Carer’s bursary and a Homeless Students’ bursary too.
Bangor’s Students' Union has over 150 clubs and societies that are free to join - and they’re a great way to continue existing hobbies, try new things, and meet like minded people.
They’ve won awards for their clubs and societies (WhatUni 2019, 2020) and they have everything you can think of from sports, to volunteering, to arts and culture societies.
Bangor has a long and rich history - and is the oldest city in Wales!
Bangor is home to an award winning pier - Pier of the Year 2022 to be exact! That’s definitely worth a look for yourself…
Grab every opportunity and always keep your eyes on the prize! Get clued up on the experiences that await - visit Bangor’s website here:
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