Wrexham University

Brief overview

At Wrexham University, you will find a friendly, vibrant and inclusive learning community that aims to inspire. Its practical courses offer a rich, hands-on, and supportive study experience, with academics who know students by name. This personal approach is what the university is renowned for, with high levels of student satisfaction and bright career prospects.

From our community feel, to our practice-informed teaching and personalised support, we are committed to fostering a warm, welcoming environment where everyone feels heard and valued. This commitment is reflected in our rankings as 1st in Wales and joint 3rd in the UK for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide, 2026)

Courses of study (3)

Undergraduate Courses

What makes us special?

Our career-focused degree courses are built around helping you fulfil your potential.

Be part of a University ranked Top 3 in England and Wales for Social Inclusion, for the 8th year running in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026.

We are 1st in Wales and joint 3rd in the UK for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2026)

Through strong links with industry, we ensure that each of our courses is designed to ensure you get the key skills needed for your chosen career.

The university’s main campus, Plas Coch, is located on Mold Road in the heart of Wrexham next to the Racecourse Ground – the oldest international football stadium in the world – the home of Wrexham AFC. The campus, which is home to the halls of residence, Wrexham Student Village, is just a five minute walk from Wrexham General Railway Station and a 10 minute walk from Wrexham city centre.

The campus boasts three modern social learning spaces in The Study, the B Hive, and The Gallery as well as the library, student support centre, student union, and specialist labs for computing, engineering and art and design students. Sports students are also well catered for with the £5m Colliers Park National Football Development Centre and the Wrexham University Hockey Stadium. Health students will also benefit from our healthcare simulation centre that is equipped with a purpose built inspection room and advanced audio/visual technology that enables students to work to be monitored by trained professionals.

Wrexham is a vibrant city rich in heritage, surrounded by beautiful scenery and historic sites, with a lively centre offering great shopping, cafés, restaurants, culture, and nightlife – there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Perfectly located on the Wales–England border, Wrexham offers easy access to Chester, Liverpool and Manchester to the east, Snowdonia’s rugged landscapes to the west, and the stunning North Wales coastline to the north.

Find out more about our location: Discover Wrexham - Wrexham University

What course opportunities do we offer?

Wrexham University offers a diverse range of courses designed to help students achieve their ambitions and thrive in their chosen careers. From art, design and media, to engineering, computing, and business, and from nursing, health, and social care, to education, sport, and the sciences, our programmes combine academic excellence with real-world experience. Many courses are developed in partnership with industry, ensuring students gain the skills and knowledge employers are looking for — all within a supportive and friendly learning environment.