Bangor University is a public university in Bangor, Wales. It was one of the founding institutions of the federal University of Wales. It became a university in its own right in 2007. The university is known for its beautiful location between the mountains of Snowdonia and the Menai Strait. It has a strong reputation for research in a number of areas, including ocean sciences, environmental science, and psychology. The university is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment.