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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 West London

London · Guardian UK #108

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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.

6/7

West London

scored higher in 6 categories

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1/7

Wrexham

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

University of West London leads in 6 of 7 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses). Wrexham University is ahead on employment.

University of West London vs Wrexham University at a glance

University of West London and Wrexham University both teach 37 subject areas, the largest being Music, Design & Fashion and Business Studies. University of West London offers 338 courses across 68 subject areas; Wrexham University offers 159 courses across 52 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,750 a year at University of West London and £12,750 at Wrexham University: Wrexham University is about £4,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,250 a year at University of West London and £12,500 at Wrexham University: Wrexham University is about £4,750 a year cheaper.

Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of West London is higher in 19 and Wrexham University in 4. The widest gap is in Aerospace Engineering: £29,500 three years after graduating from University of West London, against £41,500 from Wrexham University. Of the 21 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of West London is higher in 15 and Wrexham University in 5, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
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#1201
THE World
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#108
Guardian UK
#110
1860
Established
1887
No
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 West London

Wrexham University

88.2%
86.9%

Satisfaction

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

£29,600
£24,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.4%
81.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

27.1%
22.9%

International

International student share

338
159

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
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.

West London

64 countries · 27.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India47.8%
  • 🌐Nepal33.1%
  • 🇨🇳China2%
  • 🇺🇸United States1.8%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan1.6%
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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 West London

Wrexham University

Also taught at both: Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Aerospace Engineering, Business & Management (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Nutrition & Dietetics, Social Work, Accounting, Health & Social Care, Management, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Creative Arts (General), Forensic Science, Architecture, Business Information Systems, Mental Health Nursing, Childhood & Youth Studies, Applied Psychology, Children's Nursing, Computing & IT, Social Policy & Public Policy.

Only at University of West London

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 West London
£16,750
Wrexham University
£12,750

Wrexham University is about £4,000 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of West London
£17,250
Wrexham University
£12,500

Wrexham University is about £4,750 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 West London

Wrexham University

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£15,500
    81%Satisfaction71%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)No data
    85%Satisfaction85%

  • Adult Nursing

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    86%Satisfaction89%

  • Building & Construction

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    90%SatisfactionNo data

  • Media & Film Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£17,000
    94%SatisfactionNo data

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    82%Satisfaction75%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£15,500
    70%Satisfaction64%

  • Computer Science

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    85%Satisfaction60%

  • Education Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£17,000
    98%Satisfaction95%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    90%Satisfaction92%

  • Software Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    No dataSatisfaction71%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£15,500
    91%Satisfaction88%

Showing the 12 largest of 25 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

University of West London vs Wrexham University: common questions

Is University of West London or Wrexham University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,750 a year at University of West London and £12,750 at Wrexham University: Wrexham University is about £4,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,250 a year at University of West London and £12,500 at Wrexham University: Wrexham University is about £4,750 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 West London and Wrexham University?

Both universities teach 37 subject areas: Music, Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Law, Adult Nursing, Building & Construction, Media & Film Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Film Production & Cinematography, Computer Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Civil Engineering and 25 more.

Is University of West London or Wrexham University better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from University of West London, and £15,500 from Wrexham University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 81% at University of West London and 71% at Wrexham University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of West London or Wrexham University offer more courses?

University of West London lists 338 courses on CourseOptions and Wrexham University lists 159 courses.

What can you study at University of West London but not at Wrexham University?

University of West London teaches 31 subject areas that Wrexham University does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Information Systems & Data Science, Drama & Theatre, Biological Sciences (General), Genetics & Genomics, Physics, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Marketing and 23 more.

What can you study at Wrexham University but not at University of West London?

Wrexham University teaches 15 subject areas that University of West London does not, including Counselling & Psychotherapy, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Fine Art, Healthcare Science, Animal Science, Applied Computing, Chemical Engineering, Crafts & Applied Arts and 7 more.

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University of West London338 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Wrexham University159 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses