Bangor University Acceptance Rate 2025/2026

Bangor University Acceptance Rate 2025/2026

Bangor University is among the few university institutions that do not provide data on acceptance rates. This is because a university has a program laid out where an applicant only needs to meet admission requirements to enrol and doesn’t necessarily compete with others.  The acceptance rate for Bangor University is 83%. The estimated acceptance rate is based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that publish such data.

To be admitted to the Bangor universe for the year 2025, applicants need to meet the admission requirements by possessing a General Certificate of Education (GCE) with 2 Advanced (‘A’) passes, plus a General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) pass in English or Welsh language, or vocational qualifications, or foreign equivalent. The academic year 2025 opens from September to June (September – January; January- June). Apply as early as possible.

Applicants applying from other countries(non-UK citizens) can apply for scholarships totalling more than a million pounds. Some of the Bangor University scholarships for international students are the Deans Scholarship, International Scholarship, EU Student Scholarships, Study Abroad Scholarship, and the Bangor HELP University Malaysia Ambassador Scholarship.

Bangor University Application Requirements 2025/2026

All international applicants must meet both the English language requirement AND the Academic entry requirements listed below:

Academic Entry Requirements For Undergraduate Courses

International Year Zero

• If your school-leaving qualification means you do not qualify for direct entry to the undergraduate programmes then the university can consider you for entry into one of our 4-year International Incorporated Bachelor degree (IIB) programmes, the first year or Year Zero is delivered at Bangor University International College* (BUIC).

Undergraduate Courses – direct entry to 1st year

• For entry into the first year of our 3 or 4-year undergraduate / Bachelor degree programmes, Bangor asks for a school leaving qualification which is equivalent to the British school leaving qualification, (A-levels / International Baccalaureate).

Undergraduate Courses – direct entry to 2nd year

• It is possible to transfer into the 2nd year of an undergraduate degree programme at Bangor University, if the studies undertaken at any other university (UK or overseas), correspond by level and content to the 1st year of a programme at Bangor University. To assess a transfer application, students are required to provide an official certified transcript detailing the study undertaken to date with their application.

Undergraduate Courses – mature students with industry experience

• University may also recognise the relevant professional experience of 2 years or longer for entry into our degree programmes. We strongly advise all such applicants to submit an online application which MUST be accompanied by documents like Employer references and a Detailed CV so that the admission office can consider your candidature for the course you applied for.

  Bangor University Postgraduate Courses Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Courses – direct entry

• Entry onto our postgraduate Master’s courses requires an undergraduate/bachelor’s degree of equivalent standard to the British undergraduate/bachelor’s degree with a minimum grade equivalent to British second-class honours.

Postgraduate Courses – mature students with industry experience

Bangor University may also recognise the relevant professional experience of 2 years or longer for entry into our degree programmes. Bangor strongly advises all such applicants to submit an online application which must be accompanied by the following documents:

1. Employer references – must include the title of the position(s) held and key responsibilities (e.g. decision-making, line management, budgets, operations etc) in detail. The letter must be printed on the official letterhead and signed by the HR department or senior manager in the company. It will also help if you can include the company details like its organisation overview, nature of the business, and its operations in the letter.
2. Detailed CV – must include education and career history in detail; focussing on employers & the nature of their business, job responsibilities held, professional training & qualifications, and academic/professional achievements.

Academic Entry Requirements – PhD/Research Courses

Bangor University English Language Requirements

The below specifies the IELTS score (and equivalent scores in other acceptable English tests) required to enter programmes within the University’s Academic Schools. The level required will vary according to the course and level of study.

Also, scores lower than the IELTS 6.0 equivalent in any of these non-SELT and Online test scores will be recognized for entry into the Online Pre-Sessional English courses. Candidates may consider gaining entry into the UK to study a pre-sessional English programme using a student visitor visa.

IELTS Requirements:

Undergraduate

• Bangor Business School – 6.0 (5.5)
• Biological Sciences -6.0 (5.5)
• Computer Science – 6.0 (5.5)
• Creative Studies & Media – 6.0 (5.5)
• Education – 6.0 (5.5)
• – QTS programmes – 7.0 (6.5)
• Electronic Engineering – 6.0 (5.5)
• English Literature / Creative Writing
  (some combined subjects may only require)6.5 (6.0),6.0 (5.5)
• Environment, Natural Resources & Geography 6.0 (5.5)

Healthcare Sciences

• – BSc Radiography b- 7.0 (6.5)
• History, Welsh History & Archaeology – 6.0 (5.5)
• Law – 6.5 (6.0)
• LLB Law with Professional English – 6.0 (5.5)
• Linguistics & English Language 6.0 (5.5)
• Medical Sciences – 6.0 (5.5)
• Modern Languages – 6.0 (5.5)
• Music – 6.0 (5.5)
• Ocean Sciences – 6.0 (5.5)
• Philosophy and Religion – 6.5 (6.0)
• Psychology – 6.0 (5.5)
• Social Sciences – 6.0 (5.5)
• Sport, Health & Exercise Science – 6.0 (5.5)
• Welsh – 6.0 (5.5)
• – BN Nursing / BM Midwifery – 7.0 (7.0)

Postgraduate Taught / Masters

• Bangor Business School – 6.0 (5.5)
• Biological Sciences – 6.0 (5.5)
• Computer Science – 6.0 (5.5)
• Creative Studies & Media – 6.0 (5.5)

Education

• QTS courses – 6.5 (6.0)
• Non-QTS courses – 6.0 (5.5)
• PGCE course – 7.0(6.5)
• MA Education – 6.5 (6.0)
• Electronic Engineering – 6.0 (5.5)
• – MSc Nanotechnology and Microfabrication – 6.5 (6.0)
• English Literature – 6.5 (6.0)
• Environment, Natural Resources & Geography – 6.0 (5.5)
• – MSc Distance Learning – 6.5 (6.0)

Bangor University Acceptance Rate 2025/2026

The acceptance rate for Bangor University 2025 is 83%.

Bangor University Application Process For Undergraduate Applicants 2025/2026

The process below will guide Bangor University applicants in Filling in their UCAS Undergraduate application:

•  Register with UCAS
•  Complete your details
•  Add your education history
• Complete your employment history
• Select your course choices
• Write a personal statement
• Submit your application
• Get a reference, pay your application fee, and send your application

Bangor University Application Process For Postgraduate Taught Applicants 2025/2026

For most of the postgraduate taught and postgraduate research programmes, you should apply directly to the university using the online application form. Follow the process to apply:

 Home/EU Students:

To apply as a home or EU applicant:

• Create an account on the application portal
• Enter your Email address and select a password
• You must follow the instructions displayed on the right side of the page to select an appropriate password, otherwise, the system will show an error message
• Once you have entered the details correctly, the system will send a verification email to the email address you have provided. Open the verification email and click on the link provided in that email. You will then get confirmation that the account has been activated. Please note, without verification, you may not be able to proceed further with the application.
• Now you can log into the portal by entering the email address and password to proceed with the application;

Click Here to Apply Online.

Apply now – International Students

•  International Education Centre
• Bangor University
• Gwynedd
• LL57 2DG
•  +44 (0) 1248 382028

How to apply for a Research Programme

There are several different ways of applying for postgraduate courses at Bangor University. You can apply online for most of the postgraduate degree programmes. Choose the option below by clicking on the link below:

How to apply for a Research Programme Bangor University

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