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Why choose ���ϲ����� for your studies?

History

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

Rankings

• No. 1 Welsh University of the Year – Daily Mail University Guide 2024
• Top 15 in the UK for University of the Year - WhatUni 2024
• Top 45 UK University - The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024
• Top 500 University In the World - QS World University Rankings 2025
• Top 20 UK University for Lecturers and Teaching Quality – WhatUni 2024
• 85% of ���ϲ�����’s research is world-leading or internationally excellent – REF 2021

Transcript for Discover Your Place Video

Text: DISCOVER

Visual Description: Impactful aerial shot over Drws y Coed on a sunny day, showing mountains in the background.

Text: YOUR

Visual Description: Dramatic aerial shot over Llyn Padarn, Llanberis, on a sunny day as members of ���ϲ�����’s Paddleboard society are paddleboarding on the lake. In the background, the mountains of Eryri can be seen.

Text: PLACE

Visual Description: Four ���ϲ����� students conversing and walking past the colourful mural outside of Pontio Arts and Innovation Centre.

Visual Description: Aerial shot of Menai Bridge on a sunny day with views of Menai Bridge on the left and the city of ���ϲ����� to the right.

Text: IN A BREATHTAKING LOCATION

Visual Description: Aerial shot of Porth Neigwl Beach on a sunny day on the south coast of the Llŷn Peninsula.

Visual Description: Aerial shot flying over ���ϲ�����’s Main Arts building on a sunny day with the University’s flag flying.

Visual Description: Six individuals walking through a forest

Visual Description: Six individuals walking through Newbrough Forest, Anglesey, at sunset, reaching the beach.

Visual Description: A climber reaching out his hand to help another climber up a mountain.

Visual Description: A surfer approaching a wave in the sea from the surfer’s point of view.

Visual Description: A surfer riding a wave with a pink sky in the background.

Visual Description: A close up shot of a microscope being adjusted by a person in a laboratory that is wearing blue gloves.

Visual Description: A ���ϲ����� student in a laboratory wearing protective eyewear and a white lab coat pouring liquid nitrogen into a large container.

Text: WHERE EXPERT ACADEMICS

Visual Description: Timelapse video footage of an individual analysing their findings in a laboratory with colleagues working in the background.

Text: AND THE LATEST DISCOVERIES

Visual Description: A smiling lecturer gesturing towards the front of a lecture hall with several students listening.

Visual Description: A ���ϲ����� professor analysing salt marshes at Abergwyngregyn beach with two smiling students. Puffin Island can be seen in the background.

Visual Description: A ���ϲ����� student analysing the liquid inside of a test tube at a laboratory whilst wearing a lab coat and blue protective gloves. Many other students are working in the background of the shot.

Visual Description: A ���ϲ����� student pointing towards green coloured algae inside of a plastic container in a laboratory. 

Text: INSPIRE WORLD LEADING RESEARCH

Visual Description: Two ���ϲ����� students conversing and walking towards the M-Sparc building in Gaerwen on a cloudy day. 

Visual Description: Four ���ϲ����� students sat on a bench on the Teras area outside of the Main Arts Building. They are all smiling and posing for the camera.

Text: AND EMPOWER

Visual Description: Two ���ϲ����� students hugging and smiling whilst facing the camera on the grassy area outside of Pontio. The sky is blue, and one student has put daisies in her hair.

Visual Description: A high five performed by two happy individuals in an office. There is also a third person in the background who cannot contain their excitement.

Text: THE NEXT GENERATION

Visual Description: Three ���ϲ����� students sat in the University’s Treborth Botanical Garden, smiling and conversing as the sun shines on them. 

Text: WELCOME TO

Visual Description: Three ���ϲ����� students sat in Blue Sky Café Bar which is located on ���ϲ����� High Street. They are clinking their glasses together whilst smiling.

Text: BANGOR UNIVERSITY

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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
• 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 20 UK University for ‘Student Support’ – WhatUni 2024
• Free English language support for international students throughout the year
• Dedicated team to handle international student concerns ranging from visa, accommodation, health, money matters, and employment
• Free of cost writing and skills workshops for students, for confidential writing, study skills, time management, and numeracy/statistics support
• Ranked top 15 in the UK for our 'Student Union’ – WhatUni 2024
• Top 10 UK University for 'Personal Tutors' - StudentCrowd University Awards 2024

Accommodation

• Ranked No.6 in the UK for 'Student Accommodation' – WhatUni 2024
• Top 45 UK University for 'Facilities' - WhatUni 2024
• Guaranteed accommodation for new international students*
• Free Wi-fi, gym membership, and campus life activities access
• £35 million investment in student accommodation halls
• Conveniently located within a 15 minute walk from the lecture halls and also the city centre
• Student village 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 intake.

Location

• Coastal town situated near to the Snowdonia mountains.
• Close to major cities like London (3.5 hrs), Manchester (1.5 hrs) and Liverpool (1.5 hrs)

International Year Zero*

A High School Certificate with 50%.

*International Year Zero is the first year of our 4 year International Incorporated Bachelor degree and is taught on campus at ���ϲ����� International College and delivered by our partner Oxford International Education Group.
 

International Year 1 - Business, Management and Finance

HSSC/FSc (55% or above)
OR Two-year Bachelor degree (Pass) 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 ���ϲ����� International College and delivered by our partner Oxford International Education Group.
 

Undergraduate/Bachelor Degree

• HSSC/FSc (75% or above)  OR
• Two-year Bachelor Degree (Pass)

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/Master Degree

Bachelor degree (4-year) with overall grade of 60% / Grade B / Division II OR GPA 3.0 OR
2 year Bachelors degree and a 2 year Masters degree

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 ���ϲ����� 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 ���ϲ����� 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

English Language awarded at Elective/Advanced Level HSC.

IELTS 6.0 (5.5) or equivalent. Some courses have higher English Language Requirements.

Details of the English language requirements for courses run at ���ϲ����� International College (BIC) can be found here.

* Note: In such cases, candidate details will be shared with ���ϲ����� 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 ���ϲ�����. 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 ���ϲ�����, 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 ���ϲ����� and assist you with your application.