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Where extraordinary people power an international community to create a more sustainable world for everyone.

Top 5

UK University of the Year

(WhatUni? Student Choice Awards, 2022)

Top 25%

of all institutions worldwide

(Times Higher Education World University Rankings, 2023)

Top 20

in the UK for Teaching Quality

(The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2023)

Our students are thriving

Our graduates are succeeding

Our collaborations are ground-breaking

=10th

in the UK

Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Ratings assessed against the United Nations’ Sustainability Development Goals, 2026

=74th

in the world

Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Ratings assessed against the United Nations’ Sustainability Development Goals, 2026

25th

in the UK

People & Planet University League, 2025/26

12th

in the World

for Life on Land, Sustainability Impact Ratings, 2026

Students on laptops in the kitchen area at St Mary's halls of residence

A place you'll belong

Between the mountains and the sea of North Wales, you’ll find a close and compassionate community drawn together from around the world. 

I don't have many regrets, but not studying at Bangor is one of them.

Steve Backshall,  Honorary lecturer and part of Bangor University's teaching team; naturalist, explorer and presenter.