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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 Reading

Reading · QS World #196

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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.

5/8

Reading

scored higher in 5 categories

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3/8

Wrexham

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Reading leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Wrexham University is ahead on established, satisfaction, international.

University of Reading vs Wrexham University at a glance

University of Reading and Wrexham University both teach 28 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Building & Construction and Law. University of Reading offers 448 courses across 70 subject areas; Wrexham University offers 159 courses across 52 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £25,850 a year at University of Reading and £12,750 at Wrexham University: Wrexham University is about £13,100 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,450 a year at University of Reading and £12,500 at Wrexham University: Wrexham University is about £13,950 a year cheaper.

Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Reading is higher in 16 and Wrexham University in 0. The widest gap is in Accounting: £39,000 three years after graduating from University of Reading, against £19,500 from Wrexham University. Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Reading is higher in 8 and Wrexham University in 3, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#196
QS World
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#201
THE World
—
#33
Guardian UK
#110
1892
Established
1887
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
—

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

University of Reading

Wrexham University

85.1%
86.9%

Satisfaction

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

£35,800
£24,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.7%
81.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

18%
22.9%

International

International student share

448
159

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
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.

Reading

96 countries · 18% international

  • 🇨🇳China26%
  • 🇮🇳India6.9%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.2%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.9%
VS

Wrexham

19 countries · 22.9% international

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

Subjects

28 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 Reading

Wrexham University

Also taught at both: Accounting, Fine Art, Teacher Training, Film Production & Cinematography, Animal Science, Media & Film Studies, Computer Science, Architecture, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Civil Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Social Policy & Public Policy.

Only at University of Reading

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 Reading
£25,850
Wrexham University
£12,750

Wrexham University is about £13,100 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Reading
£26,450
Wrexham University
£12,500

Wrexham University is about £13,950 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 Reading

Wrexham University

  • Business & Management (General)

    £35,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    77%Satisfaction81%

  • Building & Construction

    £36,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    90%SatisfactionNo data

  • Law

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

  • Psychology (General)

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£15,500
    83%Satisfaction88%

  • Design & Fashion

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£15,500
    93%Satisfaction71%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    92%Satisfaction92%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    94%Satisfaction91%

  • Food Science

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£16,000
    95%SatisfactionNo data

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    96%Satisfaction96%

  • Education Studies

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£17,000
    97%Satisfaction95%

  • Nutrition & Dietetics

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    94%Satisfaction91%

  • Accounting

    £39,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    86%Satisfaction81%

Showing the 12 largest of 17 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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University of Reading

The Sporting Excellence Scholarship

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FAQ

University of Reading vs Wrexham University: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £25,850 a year at University of Reading and £12,750 at Wrexham University: Wrexham University is about £13,100 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,450 a year at University of Reading and £12,500 at Wrexham University: Wrexham University is about £13,950 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 Reading and Wrexham University?

Both universities teach 28 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Building & Construction, Law, Psychology (General), Management, Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Biomedical Sciences, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Food Science, Sociology & Criminology, Childhood & Youth Studies and 16 more.

Is University of Reading or Wrexham University better for Business & Management (General)?

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £35,500 three years after graduating from University of Reading, and £19,500 from Wrexham University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 77% at University of Reading and 81% at Wrexham University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of Reading or Wrexham University offer more courses?

University of Reading lists 448 courses on CourseOptions and Wrexham University lists 159 courses.

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

University of Reading teaches 42 subject areas that Wrexham University does not, including Finance & Actuarial Science, Economics, History, Marketing, Mathematics, Agriculture & Land Management, Politics & International Relations, Chemistry and 34 more.

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

Wrexham University teaches 24 subject areas that University of Reading does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Adult Nursing, Social Work, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Creative Arts (General), Health & Social Care, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Software Engineering and 16 more.

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University of Reading448 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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Wrexham University159 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses