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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 Glasgow

Glasgow · QS World #80

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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.

7/8

Glasgow

scored higher in 7 categories

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1/8

Wrexham

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

University of Glasgow leads in 7 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Wrexham University is ahead on satisfaction.

University of Glasgow vs Wrexham University at a glance

University of Glasgow and Wrexham University both teach 37 subject areas, the largest being Management, Law and Psychology (General). University of Glasgow offers 1,022 courses across 97 subject areas; Wrexham University offers 159 courses across 52 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,160 a year at University of Glasgow and £12,500 at Wrexham University: Wrexham University is about £2,660 a year cheaper.

Of the 12 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Glasgow is higher in 8 and Wrexham University in 4. The widest gap is in Electronic & Electrical Engineering: £30,000 three years after graduating from University of Glasgow, against £41,500 from Wrexham University. Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Glasgow is higher in 9 and Wrexham University in 4, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#80
QS World
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#84
THE World
—
#12
Guardian UK
#110
1451
Established
1887
Yes
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
—

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

University of Glasgow

Wrexham University

86.1%
86.9%

Satisfaction

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

£36,500
£24,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.9%
81.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

35.9%
22.9%

International

International student share

1022
159

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

4
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.

Glasgow

121 countries · 35.9% international

  • 🇨🇳China51.9%
  • 🇺🇸United States7.4%
  • 🇮🇳India7%
  • 🌐Kuwait1.7%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong1.5%
VS

Wrexham

19 countries · 22.9% international

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

Subjects

37 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 Glasgow

Wrexham University

Also taught at both: Health & Social Care, Mechanical Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Accounting, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Business & Management (General), Civil Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography, Building & Construction, Business Studies, Animal Science, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Childhood & Youth Studies, Design & Fashion, Veterinary Sciences & Nursing, Creative Arts (General), Forensic Science, Nutrition & Dietetics, Chemical Engineering, Computing & IT, Mental Health Nursing.

Only at University of Glasgow

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 Glasgow
No data
Wrexham University
£12,750

We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Glasgow yet.

Postgraduate

University of Glasgow
£15,160
Wrexham University
£12,500

Wrexham University is about £2,660 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 Glasgow

Wrexham University

  • Law

    £27,500Salary (3 years)No data
    86%Satisfaction85%

  • Psychology (General)

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£15,500
    91%Satisfaction88%

  • Computer Science

    £32,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    85%Satisfaction60%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    91%Satisfaction96%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£41,500
    80%Satisfaction75%

  • Software Engineering

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    80%Satisfaction71%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    90%Satisfaction92%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£41,500
    66%Satisfaction75%

  • Accounting

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    85%Satisfaction81%

  • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£41,500
    72%Satisfaction75%

  • Aerospace Engineering

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£41,500
    80%Satisfaction75%

  • Design & Fashion

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£15,500
    71%Satisfaction71%

Showing the 12 largest of 14 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Glasgow

Minerva Scholarships

£22,000

Deadline: N/A

Excellence Bursaries

100%

Deadline: N/A

Travel Bursaries

£50

Deadline: N/A

School of Computing Science postgraduate research excellence bursaries

See details

Deadline: N/A

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Wrexham University

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FAQ

University of Glasgow vs Wrexham University: common questions

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

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,160 a year at University of Glasgow and £12,500 at Wrexham University: Wrexham University is about £2,660 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 Glasgow and Wrexham University?

Both universities teach 37 subject areas: Management, Law, Psychology (General), Teacher Training, Computer Science, Education Studies, Music, Sociology & Criminology, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Social Policy & Public Policy, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering and 25 more.

Is University of Glasgow or Wrexham University better for Psychology (General)?

Psychology (General) graduates earn a median £24,000 three years after graduating from University of Glasgow, and £15,500 from Wrexham University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at University of Glasgow and 88% at Wrexham University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of Glasgow or Wrexham University offer more courses?

University of Glasgow lists 1,022 courses on CourseOptions and Wrexham University lists 159 courses.

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

University of Glasgow teaches 60 subject areas that Wrexham University does not, including History, Spanish & Portuguese, Mathematics, Classical Studies, Eastern European Languages, Politics & International Relations, Information Systems & Data Science, Physics and 52 more.

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

Wrexham University teaches 15 subject areas that University of Glasgow does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Adult Nursing, Social Work, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Fine Art, Healthcare Science, Applied Computing, Architecture and 7 more.

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University of Glasgow1,022 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Wrexham University159 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses