Founded in 1884, a public university located in North Wales. Known for strengths in marine science, environmental science, psychology, electronic engineering, and creative writing.
Address: Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DG, Wales, United Kingdom
Marine Science, Environmental Science, Psychology
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.
- 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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