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Student Life

Great teaching, award-winning accommodation, and a stunning setting. Learn about why you’ll love your time here in beautiful Bangor. 

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Why Choose Bangor?

Best University in the UK!

The Student Crowd website analysed thousands of student reviews and crowned Bangor University with the top spot for 2020

TEF Gold for Teaching

In the national Teaching Excellence Framework, we were judged to deliver Gold standard teaching.

Satisfied Students

We're consistently rated highly for Student Satisfaction. 

Free Clubs and Societies

We won the award for Best Clubs and Societies at the WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2019. It's no wonder, as there's hundreds to choose from and they are all free to join! 

Life at Bangor

As a Bangor student, you'll live in some of the best university accommodation in the UK, meet new friends and receive support every step of the way.

Life at Bangor

As a Bangor student, you'll live in some of the best university accommodation in the UK, meet new friends and receive support every step of the way.

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Social Life

Find friends for life on campus. We're known for our friendly and welcoming approach.

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Accommodation

We guarantee accommodation to all first years who choose Bangor University as their Firm Choice.

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Financial Support

We offer over £3.4M in scholarships and bursaries for undergraduate students, to help you during your studies.

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Clubs and Societies

With around 200 clubs and societies to join for free, there's a lot going on at Bangor. That's why we won the WhatUni Student Choice Award in 2019!

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Sport

Our location makes us the ideal choice for outdoor adventurers. We also have modern on campus gyms and sports facilities.

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Get Ready for University

Getting ready for university can be a little overwhelming at times, so we've teamed up with our student vloggers and experts to help you along the way.

Our Location

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Bangor is a coastal city with students at its heart Get set for adventure

Bangor is located in beautiful North Wales. Although we're surrounded by nature, we're well connected and you can travel to us easily by rail or road. 

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International Students

Bangor is a small city with a big community.  We welcome international students from across the world. 

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Student Support

We're here to help you throughout your time as a student. 

Disability Support

Our team of Disability Advisors can offer you advice before you arrive and during your studies.

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Peer Guides

Each new student is assigned a Peer Guide to help you settle-in. Peer Guides are second and third year students who will help you during Welcome Week and beyond. 

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Counselling Service

You can arrange one-to-one counselling sessions through our Student Services centre. 

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Money Support

If you need advice on student finance or if you're experiencing any money issues, our Money Support advisers can help. 

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Health and Wellbeing

Your health and wellbeing matters to us. Take a look at the initiatives and resources available to our students. 

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Inclusive Community

We aim to create an environment for you to live and study that ensures you can be yourself, take advantage of every opportunity and reach your full potential.

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International Support

The International Student Support Office can prepare you for your arrival at Bangor, advise you on visas and help you settle-in to life at Bangor. 

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Already Applied to study at Bangor?

If you have already applied to study with us, you can find useful information on what happens next in our Applicant hub. 

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Study at Bangor University

We offer hundreds of courses across the sciences, arts, humanities, business and law. Take a look at what you could study. 

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Academic skills and development

You can access a range of support to strengthen your academic skills.  Our Employability services will ensure that you're prepared for life after graduation.

Academic skills and development

You can access a range of support to strengthen your academic skills.  Our Employability services will ensure that you're prepared for life after graduation.

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Skills and Employability
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Study Skills
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Personal Tutors

Gain valuable experience whilst you're studying

Our work experience and study abroad options help you broaden your horizons.

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Work Experience and Placements

Work experience is a critical factor in gaining future graduate employment. We offer a variety of options to gain valuable employability skills, which includes supporting you in work placements and internships that you may wish to undertake.  

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Studying Abroad

If you have ever wondered about taking a gap year, or a trip over the summer and have regretted not doing so, then our study abroad programmes give you the opportunity to really make the most of your study experience.

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