The University of Wrexham Glyndwr was originally known as Glyndwr University until 1887. In 2016, it was renamed to its current name. In 2008, the institution was officially recognized as a university. Since 2004, the university has been a part of the University of Wales. There has been a rapid increase in the number of students over the years. The university’s management committee decided to expand its campus area and build more faculty buildings because enrolments were going up. A Board of Governors oversees the university.
Wrexham Glyndwr University offers 6,500 students a variety of facilities, including a large sports centre, a radio studio, a sound recording studio, engineering laboratories, an art gallery, a computer lab, a theatre studio, a motor racing team, an integrated crime scene laboratory, and a Chinese medicine clinic, among others. When Wrexham Glyndwr University purchased the Racecourse Ground of Wrexham FC, it became the only university to own an international football stadium.
- Recently awarded Silver in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF 2017).
- The university is ranked 11th in the UK for courses and lecturers, according to the Whatuni Student Choice Awards for 2018.
- It is the best in the region that 93% of full-time graduates in 2015/16 were employed or studying within six months of graduating.
- The Sunday Times Good University Guide ranked WGU 2nd in the UK for Teaching Quality
- 2023 Times University Guide: 120th
- Guardian University Guide 2023 ranks 94th
Wrexham Glyndr University rose 14 places this year, placing it at No. 2 in the United Kingdom and No. 1 in Wales for Teaching Quality according to the results of a student survey.
The ranking by the national newspaper is predicated on factors such as students’ perceptions of the quality of their professors’ instruction, the competitiveness of incoming students, the significance of their research, and the future employment prospects of their recent graduates.
The 2018 edition of the guide also features a ranking of universities in England and Wales based on their commitment to and practice of social inclusion.
The rankings are based on important indicators that account for the variety of students admitted and their subsequent academic success in higher education.
This new praise comes not even a week after Glyndr was bumped up more than 40 spots in the rankings compiled by another national newspaper.
The University was once again recognized for the quality of its teaching after climbing more than 40 places in The Guardian’s University Guide league table, now placing it at number 66 in the UK.
Students at Wrexham Glyndwr University live in three main blocks. Corbishley Hall is situated in 96 acres of parkland and has twenty large single rooms with shared kitchens. With 328 en-suite rooms in flats of six to eight, Wrexham Village is the university’s newest accommodation. Student Village houses 208 single en-suite rooms arranged in flats of five to six.In and around Wrexham, there are private landlords and properties available for students to rent. The Accommodation Office maintains a list of recommended landlords and properties.
Wrexham Glyndŵr University’s campuses reflect our specialisations, as well as providing students with a range of facilities. The campuses each have their own unique character, identity, and purpose, which is a benefit not only to the students, but also to the communities in which they are located, as well as to local businesses.
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, we may have altered the way in which we will provide some of our services and facilities to our students. However, the university remains committed to providing excellent student support, student services, and facilities that will improve your academic performance.
Wrexham Glyndŵr University’s campuses reflect our specialisations, as well as providing students with a range of facilities. The campuses each have their own unique character, identity, and purpose, which is a benefit not only to the students, but also to the communities in which they are located, as well as to local businesses.
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, we may have altered the way in which we will provide some of our services and facilities to our students. However, the university remains committed to providing excellent student support, student services, and facilities that will improve your academic performance.
Tuition fees for Undergraduate degree courses
For a full-time undergraduate degree course at Wrexham Glyndr University, tuition fees will be £9,000 per year starting in 2022/23.
Tuition fees for Masters degree courses
If you want to study at taught masters level, you may be able to borrow up to £17,489 from the university.
The university will offer Welsh students a maximum of £10,350 in funding support (£8,790 if they live at home), provided by a combination of grants and loans. A minimum grant of £1,000 will be available to all eligible students.
About
The University of Wrexham Glyndwr was originally known as Glyndwr University until 1887. In 2016, it was renamed to its current name. In 2008, the institution was officially recognized as a university. Since 2004, the university has been a part of the University of Wales. There has been a rapid increase in the number of students over the years. The university’s management committee decided to expand its campus area and build more faculty buildings because enrolments were going up. A Board of Governors oversees the university.
Wrexham Glyndwr University offers 6,500 students a variety of facilities, including a large sports centre, a radio studio, a sound recording studio, engineering laboratories, an art gallery, a computer lab, a theatre studio, a motor racing team, an integrated crime scene laboratory, and a Chinese medicine clinic, among others. When Wrexham Glyndwr University purchased the Racecourse Ground of Wrexham FC, it became the only university to own an international football stadium.
Why the Wrexham Glyndwr University?
- Recently awarded Silver in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF 2017).
- The university is ranked 11th in the UK for courses and lecturers, according to the Whatuni Student Choice Awards for 2018.
- It is the best in the region that 93% of full-time graduates in 2015/16 were employed or studying within six months of graduating
Ranking
- The Sunday Times Good University Guide ranked WGU 2nd in the UK for Teaching Quality
- 2023 Times University Guide: 120th
- Guardian University Guide 2023 ranks 94th
Wrexham Glyndr University rose 14 places this year, placing it at No. 2 in the United Kingdom and No. 1 in Wales for Teaching Quality according to the results of a student survey.
The ranking by the national newspaper is predicated on factors such as students’ perceptions of the quality of their professors’ instruction, the competitiveness of incoming students, the significance of their research, and the future employment prospects of their recent graduates.
The 2018 edition of the guide also features a ranking of universities in England and Wales based on their commitment to and practice of social inclusion.
The rankings are based on important indicators that account for the variety of students admitted and their subsequent academic success in higher education.
This new praise comes not even a week after Glyndr was bumped up more than 40 spots in the rankings compiled by another national newspaper.
The University was once again recognized for the quality of its teaching after climbing more than 40 places in The Guardian’s University Guide league table, now placing it at number 66 in the UK.
Accommodation
Students at Wrexham Glyndwr University live in three main blocks. Corbishley Hall is situated in 96 acres of parkland and has twenty large single rooms with shared kitchens. With 328 en-suite rooms in flats of six to eight, Wrexham Village is the university’s newest accommodation. Student Village houses 208 single en-suite rooms arranged in flats of five to six.In and around Wrexham, there are private landlords and properties available for students to rent. The Accommodation Office maintains a list of recommended landlords and properties.
Campus Life
Wrexham Glyndŵr University’s campuses reflect our specialisations, as well as providing students with a range of facilities. The campuses each have their own unique character, identity, and purpose, which is a benefit not only to the students, but also to the communities in which they are located, as well as to local businesses.
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, we may have altered the way in which we will provide some of our services and facilities to our students. However, the university remains committed to providing excellent student support, student services, and facilities that will improve your academic performance. Check out this page for more details.
Job Prospect
Wrexham Glyndŵr University’s campuses reflect our specialisations, as well as providing students with a range of facilities. The campuses each have their own unique character, identity, and purpose, which is a benefit not only to the students, but also to the communities in which they are located, as well as to local businesses.
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, we may have altered the way in which we will provide some of our services and facilities to our students. However, the university remains committed to providing excellent student support, student services, and facilities that will improve your academic performance. Check out this page for more details.
Tuition Fee
Tuition fees for Undergraduate degree courses
For a full-time undergraduate degree course at Wrexham Glyndr University, tuition fees will be £9,000 per year starting in 2022/23.
Tuition fees for Masters degree courses
If you want to study at taught masters level, you may be able to borrow up to £17,489 from the university. For more information, please visit our Postgraduate Funding section.
Scholarship
The university will offer Welsh students a maximum of £10,350 in funding support (£8,790 if they live at home), provided by a combination of grants and loans. A minimum grant of £1,000 will be available to all eligible students.
You Must Know
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Discipline
Entry Requirement
- Animal Science
- Art and Design
- Business
- Computing
- Criminology and Policing
- Social and Community Work
- Education
- Engineering
The university will offer Welsh students a maximum of £10,350 in funding support (£8,790 if they live at home), provided by a combination of grants and loans. A minimum grant of £1,000 will be available to all eligible students.
What You Like To Study
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Courses
- Accounting & Finance Management
- Additional Learning Needs/Special Educational Needs and Disability (ALN/SEND)
- Aeronautical & Mechanical Engineering
- Animal Behaviour, Welfare & Conservation Science
- Animation
- Applied Animal Behaviour, Welfare & Conservation
- Applied Animal Behaviour, Welfare & Conservation (with Foundation Year)
- Applied Art
- Applied Business Management
- Applied Sports & Exercise Sciences
- Architectural Design Technology
- Automotive Engineering
- BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance (with Foundation Year)*
- BA (Hons) Animation (with Foundation Year)
- BA (Hons) Applied Arts (with Foundation Year)
- BA (Hons) Business (with Foundation Year)*
- BA (Hons) Children’S Books with Foundation Year*
- BA (Hons) Comics with Foundation Year
- BEng (Hons) Aeronautical & Mechanical Engineering (with Foundation Year)*
- BEng (Hons) Automotive Engineering (with Foundation Year)*
- Biochemistry
- Biomedical Science
- Accounting & Finance Management
- Accounting & Finance Management (with Foundation Year)
- Accounting & Finance Management (with Industry Placement)
- Additional Learning Needs Special Educational Needs and Disability (ALN/SEND)
- Additional Learning Needs/Special Educational Needs and Disability (ALN/SEND) (with Foundation Year)
- Adult Nursing
- Aeronautical & Mechanical Engineering
- Aeronautical & Mechanical Engineering (with Foundation Year)
- Animal Behaviour, Welfare & Conservation (Top-Up)
- Animal Behaviour, Welfare & Conservation Science
- Animal Behaviour, Welfare & Conservation Science (with Foundation Year)
- Animation
- Animation (with Foundation Year)
- Applied Art
- Applied Art (with Foundation Year)
- Applied Business Management (Top-Up)
- Applied Cyber Security
- Applied Software Engineering
- Applied Sports & Exercise Sciences
- Applied Sports & Exercise Sciences (with Foundation Year)
- Architectural Design Technology
- Architectural Design Technology (with Foundation Year)
- Automotive Engineering
- Advanced Clinical Practice
- Art Interdisciplinary Practice
- Arts in Health
- Biomedical Science
- Community Specialist Practice
- Computer Game Development
- Computer Networking
- Computer Science
- Computing
- Creative Production and Curatorial Practice
- Criminology & Criminal Justice
- Cyber Security
- Data Science and Big Data Analytics
- Design Interdisciplinary Practice
- Education (Wales)
- Engineering (Aeronautical)
- Engineering (Automotive)
- Engineering (Composite Materials)
- Engineering (Electrical & Electronic)
- Engineering (Mechanical Manufacturing)
- Engineering (Mechatronics)
- Engineering (Renewable & Sustainable Energy)
- Game Art