About
Bangor University is a long-established institution, with over 120 years' dedication to academic excellence. The most recent Research Assessment Exercise confirms its status as a world-class research institution with an international reputation.LocationLiving in Bangor enables students to combine a high-quality educational experience with a wonderful living environment. Bangor is regarded to be am...
Bangor University is a long-established institution, with over 120 years' dedication to academic excellence. The most recent Research Assessment Exercise confirms its status as a world-class research institution with an international reputation.LocationLiving in Bangor enables students to combine a high-quality educational experience with a wonderful living environment. Bangor is regarded to be amongst the UK's best university locations, situated between the mountains of Snowdonia and the Irish Sea and offering some of the finest beaches and most beautiful scenery in the country. North Wales is an area of outstanding natural beauty, yet close to major cities such as Manchester and Liverpool, so travelling to and from Bangor is easy, with London also easily accessible by direct train.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 501 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 29 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 9,035
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 15.7 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 31%
- Female : Male
- 59 : 41
- Staff
- 1,656
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownUS News
5 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecology | =100 | 41.3 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | 180 | 41.3 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =419 | 41.3 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | =465 | 41.3 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =739 | 41.3 | 2026 |
ARWU
12 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Oceanography | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Ecology | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Finance | 151-200 | - | 2019 |
| Environmental Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Hospitality & Tourism Management | 201-300 | - | 2021 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Public Health | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 301-400 | - | 2021 |
| Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2020 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2017 |
| Psychology | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
QS
8 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture & Forestry | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Environmental Sciences | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Linguistics | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Psychology | 301-350 | - | 2025 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | 451-500 | - | 2024 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 551-700 | - | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 601-650 | - | 2025 |
| Medicine | 701-850 | - | 2026 |
THE
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Sciences | 201–250 | 50.6 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 301–400 | 42.4 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 301–400 | 37.8 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 301–400 | 31.0 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 301–400 | 38.3 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 401–500 | 39.1 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 501–600 | 33.9 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 501–600 | 29.0 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 601–800 | 28.2 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Bangor University?
Bangor University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =566, THE Rank 501–600, ARWU Rank 501-600, US News Rank =970.
When was Bangor University founded?
Bangor University was founded in 1884.
What are the top subjects at Bangor University?
Top subjects at Bangor University include: Ecology, Oceanography, Agricultural Sciences, Agriculture & Forestry, Ecology.
Where is Bangor University located?
Bangor University is located in Bangor, United Kingdom.