Bangor University

One of the best public institutions in the UK, Bangor routinely ranks well on a variety of scales for both academic and research performance. The 2014 Research Excellence Framework recognised Bangor's research, judging that 85% of it was "world-leading" or "internationally good." Bangor is listed as being among the top 100 higher education institutions in the UK by well-known UK publications. 

Bangor University has consistently been within the world's top 500 universities in rankings by THE from 2019 to 2021. Similarly, US News & World Report has changed Bangor's rank from 605 in 2018 to 748 in 2021. From 2017 to 2021, The Complete University Guide and The Guardian put Bangor in the top 100 universities. The following are a few noteworthy aspects of Bangor University ranking highlights -

 

• #481 - QS 2024 - World University Ranking
• #52 - The Complete University Guide 2024 - University Ranking UK
• #54 - The Guardian 2024 - University Rankings

 

Course-Wise Rankings

The Bangor University courses are regarded by some of the top ranking agencies. The Times Higher Education (THE) has lowered Bangor's position in its PG Business and Economics ranking over time, moving it from 251-300 in 2019 to 301-400 in 2021. However, Bangor's business management and accounting programmes are well-liked throughout the UK. According to The Complete University Guide's rankings for accounting & finance and business & management studies, Bangor is among the top 100 programmes. 

 

In a similar vein, The Guardian's Accounting & Finance Rankings from 2017 to 2021 ranked Bangor in the top 100 cities. With the exception of 2019 and 2020, The Guardian has put Bangor in the top 100 programmes in business, management, and marketing. Bangor has moved up in The Guardian's Electronic & Electrical Engineering rankings from position 23 in 2017 to position 19 in 2021. Additionally, Bangor was ranked in the top 50 universities for Electronic & Electrical Engineering by The Complete University Guide. The Complete University Guide has consistently ranked Bangor's computer science programme in the top 100 since 2017. Here’s a list of the university’s subject-wise rankings according to THE university rankings 2022 -

 

Business Courses

• #31 - The Complete University Guide 2024 - Business and Management Studies UK
• #48 - The Guardian 2024 - Business and Management 
• #49 The Guardian 2024 - Guardian Economics Rankings

 

Engineering Courses

• #33 - The Complete University Guide 2024 - Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• #13 - The Guardian 2024 - Electronic and Electrical Engineering

 

Law Courses

• #43 - The Complete University Guide 2024 - Law Rankings
• #12 - The Guardian 2024 - Guardian Law Rankings

 

Mass Communication & Media Courses

• #85 - The Complete University Guide 2024 - Communication and Media Studies Ranking
• #74 - The Guardian 2024 - Guardian Media and Film Studies Rankings

 

Humanities & Social Sciences Courses

• #32 - The Complete University Guide 2024 - Psychology Rankings
• #44 - The Complete University Guide 2024 - Sociology Rankings
• #53 - The Guardian 2024 - Guardian Sociology and Social Policy Rankings