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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 Southampton

Southampton · QS World #111

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Wrexham University

Wrexham · Guardian UK #110

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

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Southampton

scored higher in 9 categories

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Wrexham

scored higher in 0 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Southampton leads in 9 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Wrexham University does not lead in any category where both have data.

University of Southampton vs Wrexham University at a glance

University of Southampton and Wrexham University both teach 42 subject areas, the largest being Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Business & Management (General) and Mechanical Engineering. University of Southampton offers 545 courses across 91 subject areas; Wrexham University offers 159 courses across 52 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,000 a year at University of Southampton and £12,750 at Wrexham University: Wrexham University is about £13,250 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £31,200 a year at University of Southampton and £12,500 at Wrexham University: Wrexham University is about £18,700 a year cheaper.

Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Southampton is higher in 18 and Wrexham University in 5. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £47,000 three years after graduating from University of Southampton, against £23,000 from Wrexham University. Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Southampton is higher in 16 and Wrexham University in 7.

World & National Rankings

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

#111
QS World
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#129
THE World
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#16
Guardian UK
#110
1862
Established
1887
Yes
Russell Group
No
Silver
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 Southampton

Wrexham University

87%
86.9%

Satisfaction

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

£37,200
£24,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.1%
81.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

35.1%
22.9%

International

International student share

545
159

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

52
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.

Southampton

103 countries · 35.1% international

  • 🇨🇳China63.5%
  • 🇮🇳India4.8%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia2.8%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia2.6%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong2.5%
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Wrexham

19 countries · 22.9% international

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

Subjects

42 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 Southampton

Wrexham University

Also taught at both: Accounting, Adult Nursing, Building & Construction, Management, Music, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Games Design & Computer Animation, Health & Social Care, Healthcare Science, Psychology (General), Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Social Policy & Public Policy, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Children's Nursing, Community & Specialist Nursing, Creative Arts (General), Fine Art, Applied Computing, Teacher Training, Architecture, Business Information Systems, Mental Health Nursing, Applied Psychology, Computing & IT, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation.

Only at University of Southampton

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 Southampton
£26,000
Wrexham University
£12,750

Wrexham University is about £13,250 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Southampton
£31,200
Wrexham University
£12,500

Wrexham University is about £18,700 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 Southampton

Wrexham University

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £40,500Salary (3 years)£41,500
    89%Satisfaction75%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    80%Satisfaction81%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £34,500Salary (3 years)£41,500
    87%Satisfaction75%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£17,000
    87%SatisfactionNo data

  • Aerospace Engineering

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£41,500
    94%Satisfaction75%

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£15,500
    89%Satisfaction71%

  • Chemical Engineering

    £34,500Salary (3 years)£41,500
    89%Satisfaction75%

  • Computer Science

    £47,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    80%Satisfaction60%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    86%Satisfaction96%

  • Law

    £28,500Salary (3 years)No data
    87%Satisfaction85%

  • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

    £34,500Salary (3 years)£41,500
    83%Satisfaction75%

  • Education Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£17,000
    88%Satisfaction95%

Showing the 12 largest of 24 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Southampton

Horizon Europe fee waiver

100%

Deadline: N/A

Cowrie Foundation Scholarship

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

Xiamen University PhD Scholarships

See details

Deadline: N/A

Sociology Criminology International Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

Southampton Ageing & Gerontology Talent Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

University of Southampton vs Wrexham University: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,000 a year at University of Southampton and £12,750 at Wrexham University: Wrexham University is about £13,250 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £31,200 a year at University of Southampton and £12,500 at Wrexham University: Wrexham University is about £18,700 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 Southampton and Wrexham University?

Both universities teach 42 subject areas: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Business & Management (General), Mechanical Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, Design & Fashion, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Sociology & Criminology, Law, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and 30 more.

Is University of Southampton or Wrexham University better for Electronic & Electrical Engineering?

Electronic & Electrical Engineering graduates earn a median £40,500 three years after graduating from University of Southampton, and £41,500 from Wrexham University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at University of Southampton and 75% at Wrexham University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of Southampton or Wrexham University offer more courses?

University of Southampton lists 545 courses on CourseOptions and Wrexham University lists 159 courses.

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

University of Southampton teaches 49 subject areas that Wrexham University does not, including General Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Geology & Earth Sciences, Physics, Archaeology, History, Ancient Languages, English Literature and 41 more.

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

Wrexham University teaches 10 subject areas that University of Southampton does not, including Film Production & Cinematography, Social Work, Forensic Science, Nutrition & Dietetics, Animal Science, Childhood & Youth Studies, Crafts & Applied Arts, Food Science and 2 more.

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University of Southampton545 courses · 52 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Wrexham University159 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses