BANGOR UNIVERSITY, WALES
Bangor is a traditional university in the north of Wales, UK, founded 125 years ago. We have 10,000 students, 1,000 of whom are International students from 70 different countries.
The university has 6 colleges - Arts & Humanities; Business, Law & Social Science; Natural Sciences; Applied Sciences; Health & Behavioural Sciences; and Education.
The university has a particular reputation for research and teaching in Banking & Finance, Electronic Engineering, Medieval & Celtic History and Literature, Creative Writing, Law, Music, Environmental & Ocean Sciences, Psychology, Sports Science and Teacher Training.
Popular courses for Canadian students are the 2 year LLB Law Degree and the Postgraduate Certificate of Education (PGCE).
Bangor is a small city of 15,000 people (plus 10,000 students) set in an area of outstanding natural beauty, where the Snowdonia Mountains meet the sea. It is one of the safest and most cost-effective cities to study in the UK. The area offers fantastic opportunities for students interested in the outdoors. Bangor is also at the centre of the Welsh language and culture.
The university is set on a hill above the city and the city centre, leisure facilities and accommodation are all within walking distance of the university.
Number of Full-Time Students: 10,000
Language of Instruction: English
Type of institution: Public
Setting: Urban and Rural
Scholarships offered: Academic
Website: www.bangor.ac.uk