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Study in Wales

Study in Wales. Bangor University. Traditional University – founded in 1884 World Ranking – top 275 Universities (Times 2012) 12,000 students 1,800 International students over 80 countries. Bangor – Location. Wales Outstanding natural beauty Mountains & sea

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Study in Wales

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  1. Study in Wales

  2. Bangor University • Traditional University – founded in 1884 • World Ranking – top 275 Universities (Times 2012) • 12,000students • 1,800 International students • over 80 countries

  3. Bangor – Location • Wales • Outstanding natural beauty • Mountains & sea • Best University Setting in the UK (Independent A-Z guide) • Castles – 3 world heritage sites

  4. Bangor – City of Learning • College town • Population:15,000 • Good range –shops, restaurants & bars • Low cost of living – 2nd cheapest place in the UK • Safe - very low crime rate • City - Cathedral

  5. Bangor – the city of learning • Welsh speaking • Friendly people • Outdoor pursuits – • Near to Manchester & Liverpool • Good transport links – London, Dublin & mainland Europe

  6. University Structure 6 Colleges: • Arts & Humanities • Business, Social Science & Law • Education • Natural Science • Health & Behavioural Science • Physical & Applied Sciences

  7. UK Education V US • Universities state owned • Honours Degree - 3 years • No liberal arts • No general Education requirement • Select Major immediately - specialise • Joint degrees available • Year 3 – research project • Graduate Studies – Masters 1 year • PhD – 3 years

  8. Over 150 Majors available • Banking & Finance • Biological Sciences • Celtic Studies • Creative Writing • Electronic Engineering • English Literature & Language • Environmental Sciences • Linguistics • History & Archaeology • Media & Creative Studies • Music • Psychology • Social Sciences • Sports Science • Ocean Sciences • Health Sciences / Pre-Med

  9. Entry Requirements • High School - GPA 3.0 • SATs scores (550+) or ACT (26+) • Minimum of 2: APs (3+) or SAT subject tests (550+) or College level courses

  10. Applications: 1. Through UCAS (University Common Application System) – 5 choices www.ucas.com 2. Direct to University – online application

  11. Impressive Facilities • Research Ship • Psychology - MRI scanner • New Arts & Innovation centre • Multi-media centre • Environmental research station / botanic garden • Environment Chamber – Sports Science

  12. Finances & Scholarships Annual Tuition • Arts, Education & Humanities - $16,700 • Business - $18,000 • Health & Behavioural Sciences - $18,000 • Science & Engineering - $18,000 Annual Living Costs (Includes accommodation) $9,000 Total Annual Costs = $25,000-$27,000 Scholarships of up to $9,000 available

  13. Student Life • International Student Welfare Team • Peer Guides • Personal Tutor • Internships • Careers Centre • 100 Sports teams and societies

  14. University Accommodation • Student village • Single bedrooms • Own bathroom • Guaranteed year 1 • Self catering - Shared kitchen • No meal plan • Sports centre / Sports fields onsite

  15. Fulbright Summer Institute

  16. More Information Maggie Parke International Officer Maggie.parke@bangor.ac.uk www.bangor.ac.uk

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