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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 Portsmouth

Portsmouth · QS World #662

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Wrexham University

Wrexham · Guardian UK #110

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 7 datapoints

We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

7/7

Portsmouth

scored higher in 7 categories

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Wrexham

scored higher in 0 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Portsmouth leads in 7 of 7 categories where both have data (ranking, established, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Wrexham University does not lead in any category where both have data.

University of Portsmouth vs Wrexham University at a glance

University of Portsmouth and Wrexham University both teach 40 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Computer Science and Management. University of Portsmouth offers 446 courses across 84 subject areas; Wrexham University offers 159 courses across 52 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,900 a year at University of Portsmouth and £12,750 at Wrexham University: Wrexham University is about £5,150 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,600 a year at University of Portsmouth and £12,500 at Wrexham University: Wrexham University is about £6,100 a year cheaper.

Of the 28 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Portsmouth is higher in 22 and Wrexham University in 6. The widest gap is in Manufacturing & Production Engineering: £28,000 three years after graduating from University of Portsmouth, against £41,500 from Wrexham University. Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Portsmouth is higher in 17 and Wrexham University in 7, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#662
QS World
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#401
THE World
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#55
Guardian UK
#110
1869
Established
1887
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
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 Portsmouth

Wrexham University

86.9%
86.9%

Satisfaction

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

£32,100
£24,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.4%
81.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.5%
22.9%

International

International student share

446
159

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
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.

Portsmouth

96 countries · 24.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India22.1%
  • 🇨🇳China11.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.8%
  • 🌐Kuwait7.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%
VS

Wrexham

19 countries · 22.9% international

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

Subjects

40 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 Portsmouth

Wrexham University

Also taught at both: Childhood & Youth Studies, Media & Film Studies, Social Policy & Public Policy, Social Work, Teacher Training, Adult Nursing, Architecture, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Psychology (General), Civil Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Software Engineering, Applied Computing, Music, Creative Arts (General), Mental Health Nursing, Public Health & Epidemiology, Applied Psychology, Healthcare Science, Business Information Systems, Chemical Engineering, Computing & IT, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation.

Only at University of Portsmouth

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 Portsmouth
£17,900
Wrexham University
£12,750

Wrexham University is about £5,150 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Portsmouth
£18,600
Wrexham University
£12,500

Wrexham University is about £6,100 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 Portsmouth

Wrexham University

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    87%Satisfaction96%

  • Computer Science

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    82%Satisfaction60%

  • Building & Construction

    £36,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    89%SatisfactionNo data

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£41,500
    84%Satisfaction75%

  • Education Studies

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£17,000
    89%Satisfaction95%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    87%Satisfaction81%

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£15,500
    83%Satisfaction71%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    86%Satisfaction95%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    93%Satisfaction75%

  • Law

    £25,500Salary (3 years)No data
    88%Satisfaction85%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£15,500
    85%Satisfaction64%

  • Accounting

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    93%Satisfaction81%

Showing the 12 largest of 29 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Portsmouth

Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

Estée Lauder Companies - Whitman Scholarship

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Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship

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Sanctuary Language Bursary

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Sanctuary Scholarship

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FAQ

University of Portsmouth vs Wrexham University: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,900 a year at University of Portsmouth and £12,750 at Wrexham University: Wrexham University is about £5,150 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,600 a year at University of Portsmouth and £12,500 at Wrexham University: Wrexham University is about £6,100 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 Portsmouth and Wrexham University?

Both universities teach 40 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Computer Science, Management, Building & Construction, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Education Studies, Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Law and 28 more.

Is University of Portsmouth or Wrexham University better for Sociology & Criminology?

Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £24,000 three years after graduating from University of Portsmouth, and £22,000 from Wrexham University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at University of Portsmouth and 96% at Wrexham University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of Portsmouth or Wrexham University offer more courses?

University of Portsmouth lists 446 courses on CourseOptions and Wrexham University lists 159 courses.

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

University of Portsmouth teaches 44 subject areas that Wrexham University does not, including Politics & International Relations, General Engineering, Marketing, Human Resource Management, Economics, Ancient Languages, Creative Writing, English Language and 36 more.

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

Wrexham University teaches 12 subject areas that University of Portsmouth does not, including Health & Social Care, Fine Art, Forensic Science, Nutrition & Dietetics, Aerospace Engineering, Animal Science, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Crafts & Applied Arts and 4 more.

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University of Portsmouth446 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Wrexham University159 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses