Wrexham Glyndŵr University

Wrexham, Wales
Public-University

Overview

Wrexham Glyndŵr University (Welsh: Prifysgol Glyndŵr Wrecsam) is a British university with campuses at Wrexham, Northop and St Asaph in north-east Wales; and at Kingston upon Thames, London. It offers both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, as well as professional courses. GU had 6,415 students in 2016/17.

Formerly known as the North East Wales Institute of Higher Education (NEWI), it was granted full university status in 2008 after being a member of the University of Wales since 2004. The university is named after the medieval Welsh prince Owain Glyndŵr, who first suggested the establishment of universities throughout Wales in the early 15th century

The University’s School of Creative Arts operates The Wall Recording Studio on its Plas Coch Campus, the former home of Calon FM Community Radio Station.

On the Wrexham campus, the University currently hosts the charity North Wales Science which operates as Techniquest Glyndwr a science discovery centre that welcomes the general public and schools.

127 in League Table Ranking of The Complete University Guide
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Silver rating
Type University Public
Year Founded 2008
Size Medium
6,415 Students
Location
Wrexham
Wales

Learning

2,3,4 years
Course Durations Available

TEF Rating

TEF Silver is awarded to institutions that deliver high-quality teaching, learning and outcomes for their students, and consistently exceed "rigorous national quality requirements" for higher education in the UK.

Courses Available

  • Accounting, Business, Management and Marketing
  • Architecture, Building, Planning and Design
  • Computer Science and Information Technology
  • Engineering
  • Health Professions
  • Hospitality and Culinary
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Natural Sciences
  • Recreation, Sports and Fitness Studies
  • Veterinary, Agricultural and Food Sciences
  • Visual and Performing Arts

Applying

How to Apply?

Accepts UCAS
Other Applications Accepted Centurus Application

For International Students

6.0 Minimum IELTS Score
IELTS Requirement: Required
Trinity ISE Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of IELTS)
Deadlines and Important Dates
Jan
15
Deadline of application via UCAS for majority of courses

Cost and Scholarships

£ 11,700
Average Tuition Fee
(For International Students)

Types of Scholarships Available

Scholarships

Not Available