Study Abroad Bangor University

Bangor University

Bangor, Wales, United Kingdom

Bangor University is one of the oldest university in the UK and is located where the mountains meet the sea. This provides easy and fast connection to cities all over Europe, including  London, Dublin, Liverpool and many other places. Times Higher Education called Bangor University the top UK university for help and support and ranked them in the top 5% of the world universities. This university is the center of the Welsh language and culture providing a unique experience for students. With over 10,000 students, 23 academic schools and 6 colleges, Bangor University is a prestigious school with great opportunities for students studying abroad.

 

Location: Bangor, Wales (population: 3.1 million)

University: Bangor University (16,600 students)

Terms available:   Fall (late September to mid-January) & Spring (late January to early June)

Minimum Application Requirements:  2.7 GPA and Sophomore status

Application deadlines:  March 15 for Fall term abroad; October 1 for Spring term abroad

 

Academic Program

Established in 1884, Bangor University is ranked Number One in Wales for Teaching Quality. Bangor University has state of the art study facilities including a Computer Science labs, Ocean-Going Research Vessel and Media Studies Center equipped with editing suites, productions studio and digital media equipment. They offer a wide variety of courses, along with courses offered in English. To review the available course offered for study abroad student please visit Bangor University’s course catalog.

For more information go to Bangor University’s website.

 

Credit Transfer

For High Point University to recognize the credits you complete abroad, you must earn at least a grade equivalent to a C in the U.S. HPU will not accept credit for courses with grades of C– or below. Grades for all courses earned abroad are recorded on the international transcript. Credits are received by HPU as transfer credits, which means the credit is received but the grade is not. Your HPU grade point average will not be impacted positively or negatively by your study abroad courses.

 

For More Information…

For more information, email a study abroad representative. To schedule an advising appointment, contact the Office of Study Abroad at 336.841.9280.

 

 

Housing

HPU students studying abroad at Bangor University students can live in Residential Housing on campus. There is also the option of a home stay, though spots are limited.

 

Meals

Meals at Bangor University are self-catered.

 

For More Information…

For more information, email a study abroad representative. To schedule an advising appointment, contact the Office of Study Abroad at 336.841.9280.

 

 

Cost Breakdown for Fall 2012 & Spring 2013

Application Fee: $500.00

The application fee is non-refundable. Due at time of application.

 

Program Fee: $15,357.50

The program fee is payable to High Point University and includes tuition and fees. Participants are billed at the HPU All-Inclusive Fee rate of $19,900 with a less of $2,630 for housing not included and $2,812.50 for meals not included.

Note: Total may vary due to currency exchange rate and tuition costs

 

Additional Costs:

  • Meals
  • Round-trip airfare
  • Ground transportation
  • International medical insurance
  • Trip cancellation insurance
  • Passport
  • Immigration visa
  • Textbooks
  • Personal travel, expenses, and souvenirs

 

 

For More Information…

For more information, email a study abroad representative. To schedule an advising appointment, contact the Office of Study Abroad at 336.841.9280.

 

 

What will I experience at Bangor University?

Bangor University has more than 80 clubs, sports and societies to help students meet new people and get involved with the university. The university is also located near many exciting attractions. Some of these include places like Anglesey, one of the most popular island destinations in North Wales, and Snowdonia National Park. There are also picturesque villages and nearby towns that students can visit. Students also have many opportunities to visit museums, cathedrals, castles, the pier, bridges and even a waterfall. For more information, please visit the Student Life in Bangor section of their website.

 

For More Information…

For more information about Bangor University, visit the Bangor University website or email a study abroad representative.

For an idea of what your semester at Bangor University may look like, schedule an appointment with a study abroad adviser Contact the Office of Study Abroad at 336.841.9280.