Bangor University

Bangor is an affordable, student-centred city in north Wales, set between the mountains and the sea.

• Academi, a designated 'safe space' club, is the official student nightclub and the focus for night-time entertainment and general socialising.
• Both residential campuses have bars – Bar Uno and Barlows – where students can eat, drink and meet up with friends.
• Pontio Arts and Innovation Centre is the biggest arts and entertainment venue in north-west Wales, housing a theatre, studio theatre, cinema, and places to eat.
• Bangor's location is well suited for all sports, especially outdoor sports.
• Campus Life and the international team organise a range of events including day trips, Sunday lunches, film nights, the annual One World gala concert and open mic nights.

• Accommodation is guaranteed for all first-year undergraduate students who apply within the prescribed period.
• All accommodation is within easy walking distance of the university.
• Accommodation is en suite and self-catered, with shared kitchen facilities. There is 24-hour on-site security.
• For all students living in the university halls of residence, gym and Campus Life membership are included.
• Students can choose to live in a designated hall which includes alcohol-free, female-only, quiet or halls for Welsh-speakers.

• There are over 200 Students’ Union clubs and societies – all are free to join.
• Students can choose from sporting clubs, academic, religious, hobby and interest societies – or choose to volunteer.
• SU events range from Serendipity – the annual welcome week fair – to RAG week, healthy living week and the summer ball.

• Most university buildings are within walking distance of student accommodation and the city centre.
• An efficient bus service operates in and around the city. Direct trains come from London, Manchester, Crewe and Cardiff.
• Bangor has good road links along the north Wales coast from the M56 and M6.
• The ferry service from nearby Holyhead to Ireland is fast and frequent.
• Bangor is around 2 hours by train from Manchester and Liverpool airports. Anglesey airport offers weekday flights to Cardiff.

• On campus, work can be found in the uni’s cafes and bars or assisting with open days, school liaison events and photoshoots.
• Students can also find part-time work in the shops, restaurants and bars of the city.
• The Skills and Employability team help find part-time student jobs, with an online portal listing local as well as global jobs.

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