Bangor University is a research university on the north Wales coast, between the Snowdonia mountains and the Menai Strait. It is best known for marine science, environmental science, psychology and sport science, and for one of the lowest costs of living of any UK university. Choose it for a science degree in a small, scenic town.
Bangor, United Kingdom
Official website: bangor.ac.uk
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One of the largest marine science schools in Europe
85% world-leading or excellent (REF 2021)
Among the lowest of any UK university town
£17,000 – £24,000
International students, undergraduate and taught Master's
£9,000 – £11,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on bangor.ac.uk before you apply.
MSc Computer Science
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 75
MSc Data Science and AI
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 75
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 75
MSc Marine Biology
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 75
MSc Electronic Engineering
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 75
BSc Psychology
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 75
School of Ocean Sciences — one of Europe's largest, with its own research vessel on the Menai Strait.
Snowdonia National Park on the doorstep — a base for environmental and outdoor science.
Psychology — one of the UK's leading departments for research.
Bangor — a small cathedral city with some of the UK's lowest student rents.
Marine and environmental graduates join Natural Resources Wales, marine consultancies and offshore wind developers.
Computer science and electronic engineering alumni work at north Wales's semiconductor cluster and across the UK.
Psychology graduates progress to clinical training, research and NHS roles.
Business graduates go into finance and management roles in Manchester, Liverpool and Cardiff.
Undergrad
14 Jan 2027
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
No UG intake
Postgrad
Rolling
The university's Victorian main building overlooks the town, with halls, the Pontio arts centre and most teaching within a ten-minute walk and the marine school across the strait on Anglesey.
Bangor is a small city on the north Wales coast with mountains, beaches and castles nearby and very low rent. Manchester and Liverpool are about two hours by train.
CAS from Bangor University
Proof of funds for fees and living costs
English test at B2 level or above
TB test certificate, if required
Immigration Health Surcharge payment
Valid passport with blank pages
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS with an equal-consideration deadline of 14 January 2027 for September 2027 entry. Taught Master's courses accept applications on a rolling basis, with most closing in July for September and November for January.
September is the main intake for all undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Bangor also runs a January intake for many taught Master's programmes, including computer science, data science, the MBA and electronic engineering. Check the course page for which intakes are open.
You need a Student route visa. Bangor issues your CAS once you accept an unconditional offer and pay the deposit. Apply online up to six months before your course starts, showing proof of funds, and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge with the application.
Computer science, data science and AI, the MBA, marine biology and electronic engineering are the most applied-for programmes. Most Master's courses ask for a 2:2 or above and IELTS 6.0 with no band below 5.5. Undergraduate offers typically range from BBB to BCC.
Yes. Bangor offers international scholarships that reduce tuition for undergraduate and Master's applicants, including awards for students from India and other countries, usually assessed automatically from your application. Check the university's scholarships page for the current amounts and any separate application steps.
