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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 Winchester

Winchester · Guardian UK #106

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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

Winchester

scored higher in 5 categories

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3/8

Wrexham

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

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

University of Winchester vs Wrexham University at a glance

University of Winchester and Wrexham University both teach 25 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Software Engineering and Education Studies. University of Winchester offers 131 courses across 42 subject areas; Wrexham University offers 159 courses across 52 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,700 a year at University of Winchester and £12,750 at Wrexham University: Wrexham University is about £3,950 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,450 a year at University of Winchester and £12,500 at Wrexham University: Wrexham University is about £4,950 a year cheaper.

Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Winchester is higher in 10 and Wrexham University in 1. The widest gap is in Film Production & Cinematography: £23,500 three years after graduating from University of Winchester, against £15,500 from Wrexham University. Of the 18 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Wrexham University is higher in 13 and University of Winchester in 5.

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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#106
Guardian UK
#110
1840
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 Winchester

Wrexham University

84.2%
86.9%

Satisfaction

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

£28,800
£24,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.9%
81.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

5.1%
22.9%

International

International student share

131
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.

Winchester

25 countries · 5.1% international

  • 🇺🇸United States17.1%
  • 🇳🇴Norway15.7%
  • 🇮🇳India14.3%
  • 🇯🇵Japan8.6%
  • 🇨🇳China4.3%
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Wrexham

19 countries · 22.9% international

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

Subjects

25 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 Winchester

Wrexham University

Also taught at both: Applied Psychology, Design & Fashion, Accounting, Business Studies, Computer Science, Forensic Science, Mental Health Nursing, Nutrition & Dietetics, Children's Nursing, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation.

Only at University of Winchester

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 Winchester
£16,700
Wrexham University
£12,750

Wrexham University is about £3,950 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Winchester
£17,450
Wrexham University
£12,500

Wrexham University is about £4,950 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 Winchester

Wrexham University

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    93%Satisfaction95%

  • Software Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,000
    57%Satisfaction71%

  • Education Studies

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£17,000
    94%Satisfaction95%

  • Social Work

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    80%Satisfaction91%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    84%Satisfaction96%

  • Adult Nursing

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
    83%Satisfaction89%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£15,500
    90%Satisfaction64%

  • Law

    £21,000Salary (3 years)No data
    88%Satisfaction85%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£17,000
    85%SatisfactionNo data

  • Business & Management (General)

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    68%Satisfaction81%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£15,500
    86%Satisfaction88%

  • Health & Social Care

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    96%Satisfaction92%

Showing the 12 largest of 19 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Winchester

Winchester Widening Participation Bursary

£750

Deadline: N/A

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Wrexham University

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FAQ

University of Winchester vs Wrexham University: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,700 a year at University of Winchester and £12,750 at Wrexham University: Wrexham University is about £3,950 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,450 a year at University of Winchester and £12,500 at Wrexham University: Wrexham University is about £4,950 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 Winchester and Wrexham University?

Both universities teach 25 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Software Engineering, Education Studies, Social Work, Sociology & Criminology, Adult Nursing, Film Production & Cinematography, Law, Media & Film Studies, Teacher Training, Business & Management (General), Music and 13 more.

Is University of Winchester or Wrexham University better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?

Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £24,000 three years after graduating from University of Winchester, and £20,500 from Wrexham University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 93% at University of Winchester and 95% at Wrexham University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of Winchester or Wrexham University offer more courses?

Wrexham University lists 159 courses on CourseOptions and University of Winchester lists 131 courses.

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

University of Winchester teaches 17 subject areas that Wrexham University does not, including Archaeology, History, Marketing, Theology & Religious Studies, Anthropology, Creative Writing, English Literature, Geography (General) and 9 more.

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

Wrexham University teaches 27 subject areas that University of Winchester does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Building & Construction, Biomedical Sciences, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Creative Arts (General), Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 19 more.

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University of Winchester131 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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Wrexham University159 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses