Address: Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DG, Wales, United Kingdom
Marine Science, Environmental Science, Psychology
Bangor University stands on the North Wales coast in Gwynedd, between the mountains of Snowdonia and the Menai Strait. It was established in 1884, and the university describes Welsh language and culture as one of its six strategic themes.
Academic activity is grouped into three colleges and around ten schools. The colleges cover arts, humanities and social sciences, science and engineering, and medicine and health. The School of Ocean Sciences uses the Menai Strait for teaching and sampling, and the research vessel Prince Madog is used for ship-based field courses.
Student numbers are around 10,000 according to the university’s own profile and published sources. Teaching can be taken in Welsh, and the university operates a Welsh Language Policy.
Domains taught:
AI and Machine Learning, Chemistry, Ecology and Sustainability, Electrical and Electronics, Life Sciences, Marine Science, Software Engineering
Diplomas*:
Bachelor, Doctor, Master
Status:
Public
Partnerships:
Partnerships with Welsh government, environmental agencies (e.g., Natural Resources Wales), and international marine research institutes. Strong regional engagement.
Research:
Research in areas such as ocean sciences (School of Ocean Sciences), natural sciences, health and behavioural sciences, AI, and arts and humanities.
Famous Alumnis:
Danny Boyle, Frances Barber, Hamza Yassin, Paul Bérenger
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
1600
Current students***:
10500
Foreign students***:
15%
Cumulative former students***:
85000
Pros
Stunning location between Snowdonia and the sea, high student satisfaction, strong research in niche areas like marine biology and environmental science.
Cons
Relatively small city, can feel remote for some, limited nightlife compared to larger cities.
Best For
Students interested in marine and environmental sciences, psychology, or Welsh culture, in a unique natural setting with a strong community feel.
Swansea University is a public university in Wales with engineering, materials science and health sciences, close in profile to Bangor.
Aberystwyth University, another Welsh public university, lists international politics and earth and environment among its fields.
Cardiff University in Wales is a public university offering journalism, engineering and healthcare.
University of Stirling in Scotland is a public university with sports science, aquaculture and social sciences.
University of East Anglia is a public university in England with creative writing and environmental sciences.
Most Similar Schools Abroad
Ocean University of China in Qingdao is a public university whose fields include oceanography and marine biology.
Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel in Germany is a public university with marine sciences and nanoscience.
Universität Bremen in Germany is a public university with marine and environmental sciences.
Nagasaki University in Japan is a public university with fisheries science and marine engineering.
Kindai University in Japan, based in Osaka, lists fisheries science and aquaculture.
*our own picks (our criteria: a mix between domains, diploma delivered, reputation and size), but obviously too many criteria for an apple-to-apple ranking.
FAQ
When was Bangor University founded?
It was established in 1884. It stands in the city of Bangor in Gwynedd, North Wales.
How is the university organised?
There are three colleges: arts, humanities and social sciences; science and engineering; and medicine and health. Beneath them sit around ten schools.
Can I study through Welsh?
Yes, Welsh language and culture is one of the six strategic themes and courses are offered in Welsh. The university has a published Welsh Language Policy.
What is the Prince Madog?
It is the vessel used for the ship-based field course in ocean sciences. Students sample the sea as part of the programme.
How many students attend?
Around 10,000 students, although recent yearly figures are slightly lower or higher. The latest numbers appear in university statistics.
Where is Bangor in Wales?
It lies on the North Wales coast in Gwynedd, between Snowdonia and the Menai Strait. The postal address and travel information are on the university's contact pages.
Aquaculture, Biodiversity, Climate Change, Environmental Impact, Marine Ecosystems, Sustainable Development
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
known locally
known locally and internationally
is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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