Which university is better: Bangor University or University of Edinburgh?

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The Bangor University and University of Edinburgh are some of the finest universities in the United Kingdom. Bangor University is located in Bangor, Gwynedd, UK and University of Edinburgh is located in Edinburgh, UK. Check the comparison below between Bangor University and Edinburgh University:

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Bangor University

University of Edinburgh

Establishment

1884

1582

Location

Bangor, Gwynedd, UK

Edinburgh, UK

Shiksha Popularity Rankings

#305 in World

#20 in World

Acceptance Rate

56%

51%

University Reviews on Shiksha by Students

4.0

4.1

Placement Rate

83.8%

95%

Average Salary

INR 31.10 LPA

INR 56.52 LPA

QS Ranking 2025

#474

#27

UG Annual Fee

INR 16.88 L - 22.72 L

INR 49.16 L - 57.52 L

PG Annual Fee

INR 12.72 L - 27.01 L

INR 19.41 L - 94.54 L

Popular Streams

Computer Science | Psychology| Business and Management

Psychology | Business | Chemical Engineering

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