Main Menu Breadcrumb Home Cymraeg ABOUT US We're steeped in history and we strive for innovation. Explore this section Founded in 1884, Bangor University today is a thriving, forward-looking institution offering excellent opportunities. Around 10,000 students currently study with us and our teaching and research is grouped into nine academic Schools. Best in the UK, based on StudentCrowd reviews StudentCrowd2020 Top 20 for Teaching Quality Times and Sunday Times League Table 2019 ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY Established in 1884, Bangor University has a long tradition of excellence and exceeds expectations, both for academic standards and student experience. LEARN MORE Our Location We are situated on the North Wales coast, between the mountains of Snowdonia and the Menai Strait. Although we're surrounded by nature, we're well connected to major towns and cities. FIND OUT MORE Video: Bangor University's Location ACADEMIC SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES The academic activities of the University are grouped into three Colleges and nine academic Schools. FIND OUT MORE SERVICES AND FACILITIES Browse the list of our Services and Facilities. FIND OUT MORE UNIVERSITY STRATEGIC THEMES We are recognised regionally, nationally and internationally as a centre of excellence for a varied portfolio and our strategic themes reflect this. Teaching Excellence Research Excellence Welsh Language and Culture Internationalisation Community and Economy Sustainability Working in Partnership Bangor University has a successful track record of working in partnership with businesses and the wider community and we are committed to our vital role in the social, cultural and economic life of the area. We aim to explore the possibilities for working collaboratively with other institutions and partners in Wales, the UK and overseas with the aim of becoming ever stronger and more successful in teaching and research. Enterprise / Entrepreneurship Research Working with Business / Employer Links Conference Facilities Contacts Honorary Fellows Places to Eat and Drink Pontio Sports Facilities University and the Community Management and Governance Widening Access Working for Us Vice-Chancellor's Office News and Events Wales - a small nation with big ideas about how to tackle climate change Helping to tackle climate change globally and in Wales Research on disturbance of sleeping oystercatchers wins Award Nov 27 19:30 Bangor University Symphony Orchestra and Chorus Dec 02 09:00 Mental health, Wellness and Work- Advanced Workshop Dec 08 12:10 CLIMATE CHANGE AND RENEWABLE ENERGY: FOLLOW US BANGOR UNIVERSITY Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DG, UK +44 1248 351 151 Contact Us VISIT US MAPS & DIRECTIONS POLICY Legal Compliance Modern Slavery Act 2015 Statement (Accessibility Statement) Privacy and Cookies Bangor University is a Registered Charity: No. 1141565 © 2021 Bangor University By continuing to browse this site, we assume you agree to this. For more information, ACCEPT AND CONTINUE