International

Nearly 2,000 international students from 126 countries choose to study at Bangor University.

Why choose Bangor for your studies?

Founded in 1884, dedicated to academic excellence for more than 140 years, Bangor University is one of the most prestigious degree awarding institutions in the UK.

About Us

5 Stars

Overall Excellent Rating

QS Star Rating System

Top 45

UK University

The Times & The Sunday Times Good University guide 2024

No.6

in the UK for Student Accommodation

WhatUni 2024

Top 20

in the UK for Lecturers and Teaching Quality

WhatUni 2024

Top 10

UK University for Personal Tutors

StudentCrowd University Awards 2024

Top 20

UK University for Teaching Quality

The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2024

85%

of Bangor University's research is world-leading or internationally excellent

REF 2021

Discover Bangor

Situated on the North Wales coast, Bangor is well connected and easy to reach from any part of the UK. Manchester Airport is only a two-hour train journey away and London is less than four hours away by train.

Explore our location

Everyone in Bangor has been very supportive, welcoming and friendly from the international student support team to lecturers and tutors.

Explore our Courses

Select from a range of Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Research degrees. The University also offers Pre-sessional, Pre-Masters and English Language courses.

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Explore our Courses

Select from a range of Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Research degrees. The University also offers Pre-sessional, Pre-Masters and English Language courses.

Ask us a question

Undergraduate Courses

Postgraduate Taught Courses

Research/PhD Courses

English Language Courses

January Intake Courses

May Intake Courses

Foundation Courses

Pre-Masters Courses

Bangor Degrees in Your Country

Study Abroad and Exchanges

Student inside the University's Main Arts Building

How to Apply

No Application Fee. International students can apply directly to us, either by themselves or with the help of our authorised Agents.

Halls of residence at the Ffriddoedd Student Village

Accommodation

Guaranteed accommodation for all international students provided the application is made before the deadline.

Students socialising and studying on sofas in Pontio

Career Prospects

We provide a wide range of resources to help you achieve your career ambitions

Visas and Student Support

Advice and guidance on a range of welfare related matters for all international students and their families

Three students relaxing on the sofas in Barlows at the St Mary's Student Village

Student Support

Our International Student Support Office provides free guidance to all international students about any problems or concerns regarding student life, visa, family, accommodation, and general well-being matters.

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