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Bangor University

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2023/24 edition

About Bangor University

Based between the mountains and the sea in North Wales, Bangor University’s campus is surrounded by a breathtaking natural landscape. Bangor offers the highest quality teaching in a supportive learning environment with courses across the arts, humanities and sciences.

As a university that provides strong support for research activities, there are several subject related specialist resources such as a research vessel, MRI Scanner, climatic chamber, Natural History Museum and Botanic Gardens. The latest Research Excellence Framework (REF, 2021) recognised 85% of Bangor’s research as being either world leading or internationally excellent.

A Student Life for everyone

Students tend to settle in quickly and get to know people easily due to Bangor’s size and friendly nature. The Students’ Union has over 150 clubs, societies and volunteering projects. Clubs and Societies are free to join at Bangor so you can get involved with as many as you like. There is plenty to do in Bangor with bars, cafes and lots of activities a stone's throw away for those seeking adventure.

Impressive Facilities

The University has an impressive range of learning resources and facilities, including an extensive collection of books and journals; over 1,000 computers for student use, several 24-hour access PC rooms, social learning spaces, its own research vessel ‘Prince Madog’, state of the art science labs and an fMRI Scanner We have some specialist facilities at Bangor, like the National History Museum, Moot Court as well as the Treborth Botanic Gardens, where some students also choose to volunteer.

Canolfan Brailsford, the university's Sport Centre is a hub for sports lovers, housing two main sports halls, three well-equipped gyms, a multi-route climbing wall and a range of impressive outdoor facilities.

Financial Solutions

As you would expect from a university that places great emphasis on student support, Bangor is keen to demonstrate their longstanding belief that further education should be available to students from all economic backgrounds. Bangor University offers a range of bursaries and scholarships to new and returning students. on both merit-based and needs-based criteria. Alternatively, flexible payment plans mean you can spread the cost of your qualification over the year.

A University that cares about you

You will be given as much help and support as possible with health and welfare matters as well as your academic work. Each student is given a Personal Tutor at Bangor, an academic member of staff who you can turn to throughout your time at university.

Accommodation

There are dedicated halls of residence for Postgraduate students at Bangor where you will be placed with other Postgraduate students. University halls of residence will also enjoy a gym and Campus Life membership included in their rent, conveniently within walking distance of their accommodation.

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