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)

Undergraduate Entry

Bangor's entry requirements for Canada depend on the province where you studied, see below:

Candidates who require additional studies to reach the desired level for entry onto a 3-year degree will be considered for a 4-year degree with incorporated foundation year.*

Undergraduate Transfer

It is possible to transfer into the 2nd year of an undergraduate degree programme if they university studies undertaken to date in another country or in another university in the UK correspond by level and content to the 1st year of a programme at ÌÇÐÄVlog. In order to assess an application for transfer, students are required to provide an official certified transcript detailing the study undertaken to date with their application.

Studying Law at ÌÇÐÄVlog

Canadian students who wish to apply for any of our LLB (Law) programmes can also apply to Bangor upon completion of the above relevant high school or CEGEP qualification. It is not necessary to complete an undergraduate degree in Canada first and then apply for the LLB.

Students who have already completed their undergraduate degrees in a non-law subject, but who wish to obtain an LLB can also apply for entry onto an accelerated LLB programme which takes two years to complete.

Students may also gain entry to year 1 of our undergraduate degree programmes if they have successfully completed 1 or 2 years of an undergraduate degree at a Canadian university with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 (or equivalent) and seek to transfer to Bangor for the remainder of their degree.

Postgraduate entry

Minimum GPA of 2.0 or C+

Candidates who require additional studies in order to reach the desired level for entry onto a Masters degree will be considered for an extended Masters degree with incorporated Pre-Masters*.

PhD

Requires a Bachelors degree as well as a Masters degree

Mature students

Students may be eligible for entry under the mature student regulations. This regulation does not require a bachelor degree. The applicants must however have obtained relevant work experience or held a position of responsibility relevant to the proposed course of study for a minimum period of 2 years prior to commencing the course. This rule does NOT apply for applicants for PhD studies, and entrants MUST have a taught postgraduate degree.

English Language Requirements

Entry onto undergraduate and postgraduate programmes is dependent on academic qualifications and English Language Level. 

Applicants from Canada need NOT 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).

Students from other countries who require advice regarding their qualifications can contact the International Education Centre at: international@bangor.ac.uk

* 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.

ÌÇÐÄVlog is a designated educational institution, which means that Canadian students are eligible to receive Canada Student Loans. Our federal Education Institution (EI) code is PUDW.

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 Canada 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.