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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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University of Aberdeen

Aberdeen · QS World #288

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Wrexham University

Wrexham · Guardian UK #110

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 8 datapoints

We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

6/8

Aberdeen

scored higher in 6 categories

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2/8

Wrexham

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Aberdeen leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Wrexham University is ahead on employment, international.

University of Aberdeen vs Wrexham University at a glance

University of Aberdeen and Wrexham University both teach 27 subject areas, the largest being Law, Management and Chemical Engineering. University of Aberdeen offers 597 courses across 80 subject areas; Wrexham University offers 159 courses across 52 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,800 a year at University of Aberdeen and £12,750 at Wrexham University: Wrexham University is about £8,050 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,000 a year at University of Aberdeen and £12,500 at Wrexham University: Wrexham University is about £10,500 a year cheaper.

Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Aberdeen is higher in 8 and Wrexham University in 3. The widest gap is in Biomedical Sciences: £36,000 three years after graduating from University of Aberdeen, against £20,500 from Wrexham University. Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Aberdeen is higher in 8 and Wrexham University in 2, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

#288
QS World
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#201
THE World
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#22
Guardian UK
#110
1495
Established
1887
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
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Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

University of Aberdeen

Wrexham University

89.2%
86.9%

Satisfaction

Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)

£37,600
£24,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.3%
81.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

18.8%
22.9%

International

International student share

597
159

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

3
0

Scholarships

Number of scholarships

International Community

Where do international students come from?

Top source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.

Aberdeen

81 countries · 18.8% international

  • 🇨🇳China20.2%
  • 🇮🇳India14.1%
  • 🇺🇸United States8.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.3%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.1%
VS

Wrexham

19 countries · 22.9% international

  • 🇮🇳India66.8%
  • 🇩🇪Germany7.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.7%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh7.4%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan1.8%

Subjects

27 subjects you can study at both

Courses listed at each university in the subject, and the typical (median) international fee a year. Select a count to see the courses.

University of Aberdeen

Wrexham University

Also taught at both: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Health & Social Care, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Biomedical Sciences, Building & Construction, Media & Film Studies, Music, Nutrition & Dietetics, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Social Policy & Public Policy, Computing & IT.

Only at University of Aberdeen

Only at Wrexham University

Fees

What it costs international students

The typical (median) international tuition fee a year across each university's published course fees. Individual courses vary; each course page shows its own fee.

Undergraduate

University of Aberdeen
£20,800
Wrexham University
£12,750

Wrexham University is about £8,050 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Aberdeen
£23,000
Wrexham University
£12,500

Wrexham University is about £10,500 a year cheaper.

Outcomes

Graduate outcomes by subject

Median graduate salary three years after graduating, and student satisfaction with teaching, across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject. Source: Discover Uni.

University of Aberdeen

Wrexham University

  • Law

    £26,500Salary (3 years)No data
    92%Satisfaction85%

  • Chemical Engineering

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£41,500
    83%Satisfaction75%

  • Education Studies

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£17,000
    95%Satisfaction95%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£15,500
    91%Satisfaction64%

  • Psychology (General)

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£15,500
    88%Satisfaction88%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,000
    77%Satisfaction60%

  • Accounting

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    86%Satisfaction81%

  • Forensic Science

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£18,000
    99%Satisfaction80%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£41,500
    71%Satisfaction75%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    90%Satisfaction96%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£41,500
    75%Satisfaction75%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    98%Satisfaction95%

Showing the 12 largest of 13 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Aberdeen

Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Undergraduate and PGDE

£6,000

Deadline: N/A

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Wrexham University

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FAQ

University of Aberdeen vs Wrexham University: common questions

Is University of Aberdeen or Wrexham University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,800 a year at University of Aberdeen and £12,750 at Wrexham University: Wrexham University is about £8,050 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,000 a year at University of Aberdeen and £12,500 at Wrexham University: Wrexham University is about £10,500 a year cheaper. These are medians of the international tuition fees each university publishes for its courses; the fee for a specific course is on its course page.

What subjects can you study at both University of Aberdeen and Wrexham University?

Both universities teach 27 subject areas: Law, Management, Chemical Engineering, Education Studies, Business Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Psychology (General), Computer Science, Teacher Training, Civil Engineering, Accounting, Forensic Science and 15 more.

Is University of Aberdeen or Wrexham University better for Chemical Engineering?

Chemical Engineering graduates earn a median £32,000 three years after graduating from University of Aberdeen, and £41,500 from Wrexham University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at University of Aberdeen and 75% at Wrexham University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of Aberdeen or Wrexham University offer more courses?

University of Aberdeen lists 597 courses on CourseOptions and Wrexham University lists 159 courses.

What can you study at University of Aberdeen but not at Wrexham University?

University of Aberdeen teaches 53 subject areas that Wrexham University does not, including English Studies, Economics, French, Anthropology, German & Scandinavian Studies, Politics & International Relations, Finance & Actuarial Science, Celtic Studies and 45 more.

What can you study at Wrexham University but not at University of Aberdeen?

Wrexham University teaches 25 subject areas that University of Aberdeen does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Adult Nursing, Social Work, Business & Management (General), Counselling & Psychotherapy, Creative Arts (General), Design & Fashion, Software Engineering and 17 more.

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University of Aberdeen597 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Wrexham University159 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses