From 1884 to the present day
Funded by quarrymen and farmers who wanted to give the local people of North Wales the chance to access higher education, Bangor University first opened its doors on 18 October 1884.
Known as the University College of North Wales, the institution, which was based in an old coaching inn, had 58 students and had ten members of staff. Students were initially conferred degrees by the University of London, until 1893 when Bangor became one of the three original constituent colleges of the University of Wales.
The original location
The University was originally based in an old coaching inn called the Penrhyn Arms. In 1903, the city of Bangor donated a 10-acre site overlooking the city at Penrallt for a new building, and substantial sums of money were raised by local people to help meet the cost.
The foundation stone was laid in 1907, and four years later in 1911 the main building was opened, together with some arts and social science buildings and part of the Library.
The Science Departments remained in the Penrhyn Arms for another fifteen years. In 1926 they moved to new purpose-built accommodation which had been constructed with the assistance of funds raised by the North Wales Heroes Memorial.
Bangor University today
Today, we have over 10,000 students and around 2,000 members of staff. Bangor University is committed to providing teaching of the highest standard, conducting research of the highest quality, taking good care of its students and playing a full role in the wider community of Wales.
WHY STUDY AT BANGOR?
The teaching of the highest standard
We offer the highest quality teaching in a supportive learning environment and you can be assured that you will be taught by lecturers who want to see you thrive.
A wide range of courses
Our courses will help to set you on the right path for a successful career.
You can choose to study from courses across the sciences, arts, business, law, and humanities. We have a variety of learning pathways, including degree apprenticeships and foundation degrees and you can combine your love of two different subjects by opting for a joint honors degree.
Every new undergraduate student can gain work experience as part of their degree. This can range from a two-week placement to a year out between Years 2 and 3 of your degree.
- Small classes
- Experienced teaching staff
- College at the heart of the Bangor campus
- Close to accommodation blocks
- Be a university student from the day you start
- Successfully complete your first year at BUIC and continue your studies directly with Bangor University.
- English training with additional pre-sessional options
- Complete (2021):- 83
- Guardian (2021):- 63
- Times / Sunday Times (2021):- 70
- ARWU (2020):- 701–800
- CWTS Leiden (2020):- 252
- QS (2021):- 601-650
- THE (2021):- 401–500
- Teaching Excellence Framework :- Gold
