Rankings
How every major ranking places Bangor University. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education & teaching | 35 | $24,914 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 31 | $28,281 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 18 | $26,261 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 14 | $26,935 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 14 | $26,935 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 12 | $32,994 | See → |
| Psychology | 12 | $28,281 | See → |
| Social sciences | 12 | $26,261 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 11 | $26,261 | See → |
| Business & management | 9 | $27,608 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 7 | $28,281 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 7 | $28,281 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 5 | $27,271 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 5 | $28,281 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 3 | $32,994 | See → |
| Hospitality, tourism & service industry | 1 | $26,396 | See → |
Costs and entry
10 courses mention scholarships. 7 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at Bangor University
The job market for Bangor University's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the UK.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at Bangor University cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $26,261 a year; half of Bangor University's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $24,914 and $28,281. Most courses last 1 year. Fees vary by field: life sciences & biotechnology courses are typically $32,994, education & teaching $24,914.
How is Bangor University ranked?
Bangor University is ranked #566 by QS (2026) in the world. In the UK it is #55 in the Complete University Guide (2026) and #62 in the Guardian University Guide (2026). Its strongest QS subjects include Agriculture & Forestry (#101) and Environmental Sciences (#301–350).
What IELTS score does Bangor University need for a postgraduate course?
Many postgraduate courses (60 of the 153 that list it) ask for IELTS 6 overall with no band below 5.5.
How many postgraduate courses does Bangor University offer?
195 postgraduate courses across 16 fields; the largest are education & teaching (35), humanities & languages (31) and environment, sustainability & agriculture (18).
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Updated 6 August 2026. Courses and fees from Bangor University's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Complete University Guide 2026, Guardian University Guide 2026, QS subject rankings 2025. Always confirm fees and requirements on the university's website.