Study at Wrexham University

Why study at Wrexham University

Teaching is organised into two faculties covering arts, science and technology alongside social and life sciences, with established provision in areas such as nursing and allied health, engineering, computing, business and art and design. With campuses in Wrexham, Northop and St Asaph, it has a compact regional character, and many undergraduate courses offer a foundation year for students who need extra preparation before degree-level study.

Location and student life

The main Plas Coch campus sits on Mold Road in Wrexham (LL11 2AW), with a further site on Regent Street in the city and additional campuses at Northop and St Asaph, the latter centred on the OpTIC technology centre. Wrexham is a city in north-east Wales, and the university provides food and drink outlets and social spaces across its campuses alongside the on-site Wrexham Student Village. Applicants can explore the campuses through open-day events and virtual tours before deciding, and the city centre with its shops and leisure options sits close to the main campus.

Courses and subjects

Subject areas listed by the university include animal science, art and design, built environment, business, computing, education, engineering, health and wellbeing, and nursing and allied health, alongside criminology, psychology, media and sport. Courses are grouped into the Faculty of Arts, Science and Technology and the Faculty of Social and Life Sciences. Provision spans undergraduate and postgraduate taught courses, online degrees and research degrees (MPhil, PhD and MRes), many undergraduate courses offer a foundation year, and many courses offer September and January start dates.

Entry requirements for international students

International applicants generally need qualifications equivalent to the UK entry requirements published for each course, so requirements vary by course and by country of previous study. For English language, the university typically asks for IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5 for undergraduate and postgraduate taught courses, with selected programmes asking for 6.5 overall; pre-sessional English courses can help students reach the required level. Always confirm the exact requirements on the relevant course page and the university's English-language and country-specific guidance.

Accommodation

The university offers on-campus en-suite rooms in the Wrexham Student Village, close to teaching buildings and social spaces, with bills, Wi-Fi and round-the-clock security typically included. Rooms are allocated under a published allocation policy, which also sets out where accommodation is guaranteed, for example for students on the International Nurse Training Scheme. Private rented housing in and around Wrexham provides an alternative for students who prefer to live off campus.

Scholarships and funding

The university's international fees pages note that international scholarships and discounts for undergraduate and postgraduate applicants are available, with full details published on its scholarships and funding pages. Values, eligibility and deadlines change each year, so applicants should check the current scholarships and bursaries page and confirm any award in their offer letter before budgeting. Some awards on those pages are limited to UK-domiciled students and do not apply internationally.