ÌÇÐÄVlog

Why choose Bangor for your studies?

History

Founded in 1884, dedicated to academic excellence for more than 140 years, ÌÇÐÄVlog is one of the oldest and most prestigious degree awarding institutions in the UK. Find out more

Rankings

• No. 1 Best University in Wales - University Compare 2026
• Top 15 UK University – University Compare 2026
• Top 55 UK University – Complete University Guide 2026
• Top 600 University In the World - QS World and Times Higher University Rankings 2026
• Top 25 UK University for Lecturers and Teaching Quality – WhatUni 2025
• 6th Safest overall UK University - Unifresher’s Alternative University League Table
• 85% of ÌÇÐÄVlog’s research is world-leading or internationally excellent – REF 2021

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Careers and Employability

• 5 Stars Global Rating for Employability - QS Star Rating System
• 88% of our graduates progressed to employment or further study within six months of graduation – DLHE survey 2021
• Daily ‘Careers Studio Drop In’s’ where students can speak to student career coaches
• Many courses help strengthen career prospects through;
  • Work placements: students are provided with a variety of options for work experience – either within the degree, through University internships or by volunteering.
  • Industry partnerships: Some degrees are run in partnership with the industry such as Teacher Training, Nursing and Social Work.
  • Professional accreditations: to help develop students’ careers, many of the degrees are accredited by professional bodies of global repute, such as IBMS, ACCA, CIMA, CIM, BCS, BPS, IET, ICF, SRA, and NMC.

Cost of Study

• Scholarships worth over £1M are available for international students.

Student Support

• Top 40 UK University for ‘Student Support’ – WhatUni 2025
• Regular Information sessions on topics such as finding work, visas, study tips etc
• One-to-one, in-person or online appointments, to deal with any issues you may have
• Immigration and Visa support/advice
• Top 35 in the UK for our 'Student Union’ – WhatUni 2025

Accommodation

• Ranked No.13 in the UK for 'Student Accommodation' – WhatUni 2025
• Top 55 UK University for 'Facilities' - WhatUni 2025
• Guaranteed accommodation for new international students*
• Free Wi-fi, gym membership, and campus life activities access
• Conveniently located within a 15 minute walk from the lecture halls and also the city centre
• Two student villages comprising of sports facilities, laundry, café, bar, shops and 24 hour security
• Variety of room options available; En-Suite, Studios, Townhouses, Standard, and Budget

* Accommodation is guaranteed to international students beginning in the September intake only, we cannot guarantee accommodation for the January and May intakes.

Location

• A cathedral city, Bangor is set between the Eryri (Snowdonia) Mountains and the sea and is a beautiful place to study.  With miles of beautiful coastline and the nearby Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park, the area boasts some of the most spectacular scenery in the country.
• Located close to two UNESCO World Heritage Sites; the ‘Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd’ and the newly inscribed 'Slate Landscape of Northwest Wales’
• Close to major cities like London (3.5 hrs), Manchester (1.5 hrs) and Liverpool (1.5 hrs)

International Year Zero

A Baccalaureate or Certificate de Probation with 10/20 in relevant subjects.
 

International Year 1 - Business, Management and Finance

Francophone:
Good grades in high school education and successful completion of at least one year of higher study
OR Baccalaureate with 11+/20

Anglophone:
General Certificate of Education Advanced level - pass grades or 'Award' of the international Baccalaureate with 24+ points is required to be considered for entry onto the International Year 1*.

*The International Year 1 is the first year of our 3 year Bachelor Degrees in Business, Management & Finance provides an intensive combination of first year university subject modules with extra study and English language skills, and is taught on campus at ÌÇÐÄVlog International College and delivered by our partner Oxford International Education Group.

Undergraduate Entry

General Certificate of Education Advanced level with 112 - 136 UCAS points (BCC-ABB).
Good grades in Baccalaureate and International Foundation Programme.
A Levels or International Baccalaureate - see course pages for specific entry requirements.

Mature students will be considered on a case by case basis.

Entry into Year 2 will be considered for students with a HND or at least one year of study at a University overseas or in the UK.

If you do not meet our requirements then we will consider you for entry onto the International Year Zero.

Postgraduate Entry

Students who have completed a Licence/ Bachelor degree from a recognised Cameroonian university would be considered with minimum 12/20.

OR Students who have completed a Diplôme d'Ingénieur or a Maîtrise / Master's degree from a recognised Cameroonian university with be considered.

Mature students will be considered on a case by case basis.

If you do not meet the requirements for entry onto a Masters Degree in Bangor Business School then we can consider you for entry onto *International Incorporated Masters

*The pre-masters part of our International Incorporated Masters is taught on campus at ÌÇÐÄVlog International College and delivered by our partner Oxford International Education Group.

Postgraduate Research/PhD

Good grades in Bachelor degree and a Masters degree. Previous research experience is essential.

English Language Requirements

Grade C O'level English Language or an IELTS score of 6.0 (no element below 5.5) Some courses have higher English Language Requirements.

For students educated in English or from an English speaking country we may be able to waive the requirement, if you can provide evidence that you achieved a minimum of a C or equivalent in your high school English (higher for some courses) or a letter from your University confirming your bachelor degree was taught in English.

Details of the English language requirements for courses run at ÌÇÐÄVlog International College (BUIC) can be found here.

* Note: In such cases, candidate details will be shared with ÌÇÐÄVlog International College which delivers the 1st year of the 4-year degree course, and Pre-Masters component of the Masters degree course in partnership with ÌÇÐÄVlog. Candidate details will not be shared with any other third party organisations.

• International Year Zero: High school certificate or equivalent from your home country + IELTS 5.5 (5.5)
• International Year 1: School leaving qualification equivalent to the British school leaving qualification (A-levels / IB) + IELTS 5.5 (5.5)
• Undergraduate Courses: School leaving qualification equivalent to the British school leaving qualification (A-levels / IB) or the University may also recognise relevant professional experience of 2 years or longer for entry onto our degree programmes + IELTS 6.0 (5.5)
• Postgraduate Courses: Undergraduate / bachelor degree of equivalent standard to the British undergraduate/bachelor degree or the University may also recognise relevant professional experience of 2 years or longer for entry onto our degree programmes + IELTS 6.0 (5.5)
• PhD/Research Course: Postgraduate / Master’s Degree of equivalent standard to the British Postgraduate / Master’s Degree + IELTS 6.0 (5.5)

Note: Some courses may require higher entry requirements. Refer to individual course page for details. Course Search

Applicants from some countries do NOT need to provide additional evidence of English Language ability, if previous education was with English medium of instruction. Otherwise, an IELTS overall 6.0 with 5.5 in each component or equivalent is normally required (some courses may require a higher score.

Find out about the annual tuition fee for international students as well as the many attractive scholarships for international students on our International Fees page.

Last year scholarships worth over £1 million pounds were offered by ÌÇÐÄVlog, helping students from around the world to satisfy their dream of studying overseas. Find out about the annual tuition fee for international students as well as the many attractive scholarships for international students on our International Scholarships page.

We have a dedicated team of international recruitment officers who regularly travel overseas to meet prospective students throughout the year. Alternatively you can approach one of our authorised agents in your country who can advise you about admissions at Bangor and assist you with your application.

The details about our next visit to Cameroon will be posted here soon. In the meantime, feel free to contact us by filling in the Enquiry Form, and we will get back to you within 24 hours.

Our dedicated team of international recruitment officers travel overseas to meet prospective students throughout the year. Find out when they may be visiting your country.