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Wrexham University
Wrexham University is a university in Wrexham, Wales, in a town setting. How it compares on official data.
125th of 142 in the overall Be Wise ranking, with a score of 21.7 out of 100. How we rank.
How it compares
| Measure | Wrexham University | Average in the overall table | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student experience | 82.1% | 85.1% | Average positive answers across seven National Student Survey 2026 themes, from 405 final-year students. |
| Continuation | 79.8% | 83.0% | Full-time degree students still studying or qualified a year after starting (Discover Uni). |
| Graduate prospects | 62.7% | 63.7% | Graduates in professional or managerial work, or further study, 15 months after finishing (Discover Uni). |
| Earnings | £26,700 | UK average for the same subjects | Median earnings five years after graduating, tax year 2023-24 (LEO): 17% below the UK average for the same mix of subjects. |
Sources: National Student Survey 2026, Office for Students (Open Government Licence v3.0), first degree, full-time, by teaching provider; LEO graduate outcomes, tax year 2023-24, Department for Education (Open Government Licence v3.0), median earnings five years after graduating; Discover Uni dataset, 8 September 2026 edition, HESA (CC BY 4.0), continuation and graduate prospects. All sources and licences.
What students say: National Student Survey 2026
The share of final-year students giving positive answers on each theme, next to the average for providers in the overall table.
| Theme | Wrexham University | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching on my course | 85.9% | 87.5% |
| Learning opportunities | 82.3% | 85.3% |
| Assessment and feedback | 84.2% | 82.7% |
| Academic support | 85.8% | 89.1% |
| Organisation and management | 73.6% | 79.5% |
| Learning resources | 84.5% | 88.5% |
| Student voice | 78.7% | 79.8% |
Subject tables
Wrexham University appears in 1 of our 35 subject tables. Subjects need at least 50 survey responses.
| Subject | Position | Student experience | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing and midwifery | 58th of 75 | 83.5% | £38,4003% above the UK average for this subject |
Also has official data for, but not enough to rank in: Agriculture, food and related studies, Allied health, Architecture, building and planning, Business and management, Computing, Creative arts and design, Education and teaching, Engineering, Health and social care, Law, Media, journalism and communications, Psychology, Sociology, social policy and anthropology, Sport and exercise sciences.
UCAS points of past entrants
The UCAS Tariff points of recent entrants to full-time degree courses who had Tariff qualifications, from Discover Uni. These are past entrants, not offers: check each course page for entry requirements.
The middle entrant (the median) was in the 112 to 127 band, and the most common band was 96 to 111 points. Work out your UCAS points.
Courses and key facts
Discover Uni lists 57 full-time degree courses; 16 of them with a placement year, as an option or built in.
Wrexham University website · Accommodation
Course counts, TEF and links: {oa("du")}, CC BY 4.0. Check course details with the university.
Living costs in Wrexham
Average private rent in the Wrexham area was £770 a month in August 2026, against a UK average of £1,400. Student rooms usually cost less than a whole home. Cost of living in Wrexham.
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Open Be University WiseSources
- National Student Survey 2026, Office for Students
- Discover Uni dataset, 8 September 2026 edition, HESA
- LEO graduate outcomes, tax year 2023-24, Department for Education
- Price Index of Private Rents, Office for National Statistics
- Discover Uni: compare courses, official UK course comparison website
- Wrexham University: official website
Data used under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (Office for Students, Department for Education, ONS) and CC BY 4.0 (HESA). All sources and licences.
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Quick answers
Where is Wrexham University in the Be Wise ranking?
125th of 142 in the overall Be Wise ranking, with a score of 21.7 out of 100. The Be Wise ranking uses only official data on student experience, continuation, graduate prospects and earnings.
What do students say about Wrexham University?
In the 2026 National Student Survey, an average of 82.1% of final-year students gave positive answers across the seven themes, from 405 responses. Its highest theme compared with the average was assessment and feedback (84.2%, against 82.7%), and its lowest was organisation and management (73.6%, against 79.5%).
How many students continue their course at Wrexham University?
On Discover Uni data, 79.8% of full-time degree students were still studying or had qualified a year after starting. The average in the overall table was 83.0%.
What do Wrexham University graduates go on to do?
On Discover Uni data, 62.7% of graduates were in professional or managerial work, or further study, 15 months after finishing. The average in the overall table was 63.7%.
How much do Wrexham University graduates earn?
Median earnings five years after graduating were £26,700 in the 2023-24 tax year, according to the Department for Education's LEO data. That is 17% below the UK average for graduates of the same mix of subjects.
What UCAS points do you need for Wrexham University?
Entry requirements vary by course, so check each course page. Among recent entrants with UCAS Tariff points, the most common band was 96 to 111 points. Past entrants' points are not offers.
How much is rent near Wrexham University?
The ONS average private rent in the Wrexham area was £770 a month in August 2026. Student rooms in halls or shared houses usually cost less than a whole home.