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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 York

York · QS World #158

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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.

6/9

York

scored higher in 6 categories

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3/9

Wrexham

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

University of York leads in 6 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Wrexham University is ahead on established, employment, international.

University of York vs Wrexham University at a glance

University of York and Wrexham University both teach 34 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Business & Management (General) and Electronic & Electrical Engineering. University of York offers 532 courses across 82 subject areas; Wrexham University offers 159 courses across 52 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £27,500 a year at University of York and £12,750 at Wrexham University: Wrexham University is about £14,750 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £27,250 a year at University of York and £12,500 at Wrexham University: Wrexham University is about £14,750 a year cheaper.

Of the 15 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of York is higher in 10 and Wrexham University in 5. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £40,000 three years after graduating from University of York, against £23,000 from Wrexham University. Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of York is higher in 10 and Wrexham University in 6.

World & National Rankings

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

#158
QS World
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#154
THE World
—
#20
Guardian UK
#110
1963
Established
1887
Yes
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 York

Wrexham University

87.1%
86.9%

Satisfaction

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

£34,700
£24,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80.2%
81.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

18.6%
22.9%

International

International student share

532
159

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

3
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.

York

97 countries · 18.6% international

  • 🇨🇳China44.1%
  • 🇮🇳India7.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States5.7%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.3%
  • 🌐Korea (South)2.2%
VS

Wrexham

19 countries · 22.9% international

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

Subjects

34 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 York

Wrexham University

Also taught at both: Childhood & Youth Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Social Work, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mental Health Nursing, Psychology (General), Accounting, Healthcare Science, Architecture, Chemical Engineering, Children's Nursing, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Psychology, Civil Engineering, Community & Specialist Nursing, Teacher Training.

Only at University of York

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 York
£27,500
Wrexham University
£12,750

Wrexham University is about £14,750 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of York
£27,250
Wrexham University
£12,500

Wrexham University is about £14,750 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 York

Wrexham University

  • Computer Science

    £40,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    73%Satisfaction60%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    80%Satisfaction81%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£41,500
    88%Satisfaction75%

  • Law

    £30,500Salary (3 years)No data
    89%Satisfaction85%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    90%Satisfaction96%

  • Education Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£17,000
    87%Satisfaction95%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    82%Satisfaction92%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£15,500
    78%Satisfaction64%

  • Forensic Science

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£18,000
    92%Satisfaction80%

  • Adult Nursing

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    86%Satisfaction89%

  • Social Work

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    83%Satisfaction91%

  • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£41,500
    86%Satisfaction75%

Showing the 12 largest of 16 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of York

Care Leavers and Estranged Students Bursary

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

York Bursary

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

York Futures Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

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Wrexham University

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FAQ

University of York vs Wrexham University: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £27,500 a year at University of York and £12,750 at Wrexham University: Wrexham University is about £14,750 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £27,250 a year at University of York and £12,500 at Wrexham University: Wrexham University is about £14,750 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 York and Wrexham University?

Both universities teach 34 subject areas: Computer Science, Business & Management (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Law, Music, Sociology & Criminology, Social Policy & Public Policy, Education Studies, Biomedical Sciences, Film Production & Cinematography, Management, Media & Film Studies and 22 more.

Is University of York or Wrexham University better for Computer Science?

Computer Science graduates earn a median £40,000 three years after graduating from University of York, and £23,000 from Wrexham University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 73% at University of York and 60% at Wrexham University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of York or Wrexham University offer more courses?

University of York lists 532 courses on CourseOptions and Wrexham University lists 159 courses.

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

University of York teaches 48 subject areas that Wrexham University does not, including Mathematics, Chemistry, Philosophy, Politics & International Relations, Physics, Archaeology, English Studies, History and 40 more.

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

Wrexham University teaches 18 subject areas that University of York does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Games Design & Computer Animation, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Creative Arts (General), Health & Social Care, Software Engineering, Fine Art, Nutrition & Dietetics and 10 more.

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University of York532 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Wrexham University159 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses