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Glyndŵr University

Glyndŵr University is an institution geared to graduate success. The university works closely with employers and professional bodies to ensure courses are relevant to your career. Your courses and project work frequently involves collaborating with commercial companies to develop real solutions to real problems.

Glyndŵr students thrive on the vibrant social scene with clubs, societies, bars and a variety of year-round entertainment. The University’s sports centre is one of North Wales’ premier sporting venues and host to major sporting events. You can play basketball, hockey and football and take part in classes including kickboxing, yoga and pilates.

Nearby Wrexham is home to the at the William Aston Hall, a famous local venue for concerts and live entertainment. Further afield you can explore the beautiful hills of North Wales, visit historic Chester or see the bright lights of two of the UK’s most iconic cities: Manchester and Liverpool.

Academic focus

A friendly and academically challenging environment, Glyndŵr University has an excellent reputation for quality of teaching and state-of-the-art facilities.

We have a long tradition of producing important academic work judged to be of national, international and world leading significance. Study successfully with superb facilities. The library offers an extensive range of books, journals, video, multimedia and electronic resources in all subject areas. You can access valuable books, reports, articles and theses from libraries around the world through the interlibrary loan network, including the British Library and National Library of Wales.

You will always be connected with WiFi internet across the entire campus. You can use online databases, e-journals, library catalogue information, lecture notes and content through our Virtual Learning Environment.

Your accommodation is guaranteed for the first academic year either on or off campus. Rooms on campus are well maintained, safe, secure and comfortable, with 24-hour security, secure car parking and laudry facilities. Everything on campus, including lecture halls, library and Students’ Union is a short walk from your student accommodation.

Degree options
See degree options at Glyndŵr University
key facts
  • Research at Glyndwr University is of International Standard across all subject areas (RAE 2008)
  • 93% of students successfully employed within 12 months of graduation
  • 92% of international students find Wrexham a safe place to live and study
  • 52% of international students would seriously consider studying another University of Wales course at Glyndwr University on completion of their present studies
  • 92% of international students would recommend studying in Wales to friends or family (International Student Questionnaire 2008)

"The cost of the courses, for international students, is incredibly competitive when compared to other universities of this standard. I made the right decision both financially and academically. "

Mr Muhammad Latif, Pakistan

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