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Bangor is located on the North Wales coast, a few miles from Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park. We're well connected by road and rail, and only 30 minutes from Holyhead Port.
At Bangor, you’ll be taught by leaders in their field who are also deeply committed to your learning. We have excellent facilities including our own Botanic Garden, Natural History Museum and research ship.
Campus Life arrange all kinds of events and is known for its friendly coming together of halls. Events include pizza parties, cooking lessons, karaoke, mountain walking and much more.
There are plenty of bars, cafes and restaurants in and around Bangor, with many places on the University campus. Bar Uno at Ffriddoedd Village is open until late and serves food, drink and great coffee. At St Mary's Village, Barlows offers a choice of food and drink options.
Academi is the official student nightclub that hosts popular theme nights through the week.
Pontio is a social hub for students, inside you'll find a cinema and theatre as well as a bar and cafe.
Bangor University offers exceptional opportunities in stunning natural surroundings. The Students' Union offers a range of Sport Clubs, Societies and Volunteering Projects, including;
We understand the importance of a full student experience and we don't want anything to get in your way. We have a range of cost of living support initiatives to help you get the most out of your finances.
Initiatives include;
We guarantee a room in our award-winning halls for all new applicants who choose Bangor as their Firm Choice and apply by a certain date.
We have two accommodation villages; St Mary’s and Ffriddoedd, and both are within walking distance of all the main university buildings and facilities so you’ll never be far from everything you need.
Included with your rent is:
We're proud to be one of the leading universities in the world for sustainability. The Pocket Prospectus is a much smaller publication, which means we're significantly reducing our resource consumption while providing the course listings and helpful information you require when making your university choices.
Whether you want to join us online or in person, find out more about what Bangor has to offer at one of our open days.
Here's what to expect at one of our on-campus Open Days
📚 Attend subject talks
💬 Chat to our teaching staff and students
👀 View our accommodation
💥 Explore our campus
We're here to help you throughout your time as a student.
Our team of Disability Advisors can offer you advice before you arrive and during your studies.
Each new student is assigned a Peer Guide to help with the settling in process. Peer Guides are second and third year students who will help you during Welcome Week and beyond.
You can arrange one-to-one counselling sessions through our Student Services centre.
If you need advice on student finance or if you're experiencing any money issues, our Money Support advisers can help.
Your health and wellbeing matter to us. Take a look at the initiatives and resources available to our students.
Students with dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia and ADHD can get support and advice from our dedicated team.
There are a range of scholarships and bursaries available for undergraduate and postgraduate, home and international students.
As a full-time UK and Ireland undergraduate student starting a course at Bangor, you will have two main costs:
There is help available to meet these costs, with the exact financial support available to you depending on which part of the UK and Ireland you are from.
Bangor University will charge new, full-time undergraduate students starting in September 2025 a tuition fee of £9,535.
Sustainability at Bangor University is so much more than an environmental pledge or merely claiming to think green.
Sustainability is a mindset that drives us to bring protection and prosperity to the planet, our cultural heritage, and the people and communities that live here. That’s why we are one of the leading universities in the world for sustainability.
The natural world around us inspires many in our community to strive for sustainability in all its forms.
We offer the highest quality teaching in a supportive learning environment and you can be assured that you will be taught by lecturers who are passionate about their subject and want to see you thrive.
With many work experience and placement opportunities, your degree will get you on the path to the career of your choice.
Bangor University has a robust research program that covers a wide range of academic subjects, at national and international levels. The university places significant emphasis on supporting research activities and encouraging collaborations with businesses and industries in the United Kingdom and abroad. Moreover, it takes pride in its commitment to addressing local and regional needs, keeping in mind its important role as a research hub and educational institution in North Wales and throughout Wales as a whole.
As a result, Bangor University offers an impressive array of specialised facilities and state-of-the-art equipment to facilitate its diverse research efforts, knowledge development, and expertise. You can explore some examples of these exceptional resources on the university's facilities pages.