Bangor University, UK

Founded in 1884, the Bangor University has over 9,000 students and 26 academic schools. It is located in the city of Bangor in the north of Wales. The University's academic schools are grouped into six colleges: Arts & Humanities, Business, Social Sciences and Law, Education and Lifelong Learning, Natural Sciences, Health and Behavioural Sciences and Physical and Applied Sciences. It offers many facilities including an ocean going research ship, nanotechnology laboratories and botanical gardens. On campus accommodation is guaranteed to all first year students.