Find Your Course at Bangor University

At Bangor, you learn from academics who are shaping their fields and inviting you to be part of the work they do. Our Botanic Garden, Natural History Museum and specialist research facilities, including our own research vessel, give you the chance to explore your subject in hands-on and memorable ways.

Here, your learning doesn’t stay in the classroom. You’ll test ideas, experience new environments and build confidence through real experience.

Bangor is known for its friendly, close-knit feel. Campus Life brings students together through events that help you settle in and meet people quickly. From pizza nights and cooking lessons to karaoke, film evenings and mountain walks, there’s always something happening.

It’s easy to find your place here, whether you’re living in halls or commuting from home.

Around the city, you’ll find a great mix of bars, cafes and restaurants, including Bar Uno at Ffriddoedd Village and Barlows at St Mary’s.

Pontio, our arts and innovation centre, is a lively hub with a cinema, theatre, bar and café all under one roof.

With the mountains and the sea right on your doorstep, Bangor offers unforgettable experiences in one of the most inspiring places to study in the UK.

Bangor Students’ Union supports a huge range of clubs, societies and volunteering projects, including:

• Over 60 sports clubs from rugby and football to scuba diving, climbing and martial arts.
• A diverse mix of societies covering academic interests, culture, outdoor adventure, music, drama, gaming and more.
• Student-led volunteering projects supporting wellbeing, the elderly, children, the environment, community initiatives, campaigns and events.

Whether you want to try something new or take your passion further, you’ll find a community ready to welcome you.

A more affordable student experience

We understand the pressures students face and work hard to make sure financial barriers don’t get in the way of a full university experience.

Our cost of living support includes:

• Bargain Hot Lunch every weekday at Café Teras
• Free period products
• 24/7 learning and warm spaces
• One-to-one budgeting sessions
• Access to bursaries, hardship funds and scholarships
• A budget accommodation option

We’re here to help you make the most of your money so you can enjoy your time at university.

Choose Bangor as your Firm Choice and you’re guaranteed a room in our award-winning halls.

Our St Mary’s and Ffriddoedd villages are both within walking distance of the main university buildings and facilities, making it easy to get around and settle into student life.

Your rent includes:

• Wi-Fi and wired internet
• All bills (water, heat, electricity)
• Gym and Campus Life membership

You’ll live in a friendly, supportive community where there’s always something to get involved in.

Your future matters to us. Bangor offers a wide range of opportunities to help you develop skills, gain confidence and explore your career options.

You’ll have access to:

• Careers guidance throughout your course.
• Placements, internships and work experience opportunities.
• Enterprise competitions and support to grow your own ideas.
• Part-time work and volunteering roles through CareerConnect.

Our placements, BUILT Awards and employer events help you develop practical skills that stand out on your CV and give you real confidence as you plan your next steps.

At Bangor, you learn in a community that puts discovery and real experience at the heart of your degree. Our specialist facilities reflect the subjects we’re known for. From our research vessel and MRI Scanner to the climatic chamber, Natural History Museum and Botanic Gardens, you’re never far from hands‑on learning.

If sport and wellbeing matter to you, you’ll find outstanding spaces here too. Our FIFA and World Rugby certified 3G and grass pitches, sports halls, gyms and squash courts give you plenty of ways to stay active. Canolfan Brailsford, our state‑of‑the‑art gym in the heart of the campus, also offers a multi‑route climbing wall and an athletics track, along with support to help you stay healthy and connected.

We believe your potential should be supported, not limited. That’s why we offer a wide range of bursaries and scholarships for new and returning students.

If you excel in our annual Entrance Scholarships, you could be awarded a Merit Scholarship. For UK students (excluding Wales, who can access our Money Support scheme), the Bangor Bursary provides extra financial help over the duration of a three‑year course.

It’s our way of helping you to study with confidence and make the most of every opportunity here.

At Bangor, your undergraduate experience can stretch far beyond North Wales. Most of our courses give you the option to take an International Experience Year, where you spend a full additional year studying or working abroad.

When you graduate, your degree will include ‘with International Experience’, showing future employers that you’ve grown your independence, adaptability and global outlook. You can explore whether this path is right for you at any stage during your studies before you apply.

University is about discovery in every sense, including the things you love outside the classroom. Bangor Students’ Union offers an extensive range of clubs, societies and volunteering projects. Whether you’re into sport, music, culture, outdoor adventure or something a little different, you’ll find a group that welcomes you in.

It’s a brilliant way to meet new people, learn new skills and feel part of a friendly and supportive community from your first week.