Where it ranks in the Unifresher Rankings 2027, what it’s really like to study there, and what halls and living costs look like.
Wrexham is a small, friendly university on a single main campus in north-east Wales. Plas Coch sits on Mold Road beside the Racecourse Ground, five minutes' walk from Wrexham General station and about ten minutes from the town centre. The university's own halls are right on campus, so first years can roll out of bed and into class.
It's a good fit if you want a close-knit place with lower costs than a big city. Hall rooms start at £132.50 a week with bills included. The trade-off is scale: there's one university-run hall, a smaller SU and a quieter nightlife than Manchester or Liverpool, both of which are reachable by train.
Known for
Wrexham University is 109th out of 124 UK universities in the Unifresher Rankings 2027, with an overall score of 39.9, below the UK median of 48.5. Our rankings are built around the student experience, combining employability, freshers experience, happiness, nightlife, sustainability, inclusion, innovation and societies. That means big research names don’t automatically top the table. See how we score universities.
Marker shows the UK median across all ranked universities.
| Rank | University | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 107 | University College Birmingham | 40.5 |
| 108 | University of Chichester | 40.5 |
| 109 | Wrexham University | 39.9 |
| 110 | University of Westminster | 38.5 |
| 111 | University of the West of Scotland | 37.9 |
Each award ranks all 124 universities on one part of student life. Click through for the full table.
13th of 124 · Affordability Score 69.5
22nd of 124 · Sustainability Score 63.8
26th of 124 · Safety Score 56.8
31st of 123 · Happiness Score 54.1
53rd of 124 · Wellbeing Score 53
87th of 124 · Innovation Score 48.8
98th of 124 · Freshers Score 45.3
102nd of 124 · Value Score 35.6
110th of 124 · Inclusion Score 35.6
111th of 124 · Balance Score 30.6
110th of 122 · Careers Score 20.4
112th of 124 · Employability Score 18.9
114th of 124 · Societies Score 35.5
120th of 124 · Nightlife Score 23.7
124th of 124 · Social Score 26.5
Wrexham as a student city
Ranked 58th of 72 UK university cities in our Best University Cities 2027 ranking, with a score of 45.7.
Wrexham University appears in 27 of our subject league tables. Here’s where it places in each, best first.
| Subject | Rank | Table size | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine Art | 1st | of 58 | 178 |
| Social Work | 2nd | of 67 | 187 |
| Nursing | 4th | of 85 | 187 |
| Biomedical Science | 5th | of 93 | 195 |
| Law | 6th | of 97 | 190 |
| Sports Science | 5th | of 78 | 177 |
| Biochemistry | 4th | of 60 | 157 |
| Primary Education | 4th | of 59 | 157 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 6th | of 77 | 180 |
| Psychology | 9th | of 108 | 197 |
| Subject | Rank | Table size | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 11th | of 114 | 210 |
| Electrical Engineering | 8th | of 67 | 149 |
| Physiotherapy | 6th | of 49 | 128 |
| Teaching | 10th | of 79 | 172 |
| Art and Design | 2nd | of 13 | 63 |
| Occupational Therapy | 7th | of 40 | 117 |
| Marketing | 16th | of 88 | 169 |
| Cyber Security | 11th | of 58 | 136 |
| Human Resource Management | 13th | of 58 | 130 |
| Accounting and Finance | 7th | of 30 | 180 |
| Aeronautical Engineering | 2nd | of 8 | 34 |
| Software Engineering | 16th | of 58 | 125 |
| Graphic Design | 22nd | of 68 | 138 |
| Computer Science | 33rd | of 102 | 162 |
| Animation (2D/3D) | 20th | of 52 | 110 |
| Forensic Science | 18th | of 31 | 77 |
| Photography | 27th | of 44 | 69 |
Subject tables compare universities on graduate earnings, student satisfaction, teaching quality and academic support. Scores aren’t comparable between subjects.
Wrexham Students' Union is based on the Plas Coch campus and runs Glyn's Bar & Lounge, a relaxed bar, food and study space, plus the SU shop. Clubs and societies range from LGBT+ and wellbeing groups to motorsport and equestrian. The campus also has a sports centre and William Aston Hall, a concert and events venue. Wrexham town centre is a ten-minute walk, and match days at the Racecourse next door give the area a real buzz. Chester and Liverpool are easy trips for bigger nights out.
University halls cost £132.50–£190 per week (2026/27, Wrexham Student Village, bills included; a shared double works out at £95 per person) (2026/27 prices).
First-year accommodation guarantee
No formal guarantee is stated. The university says priority for its halls goes to first-year, full-time students who have never studied at Wrexham University and who live too far away to commute, and to students with particular social or physical needs. Returning students can apply for any rooms left over.
| Hall | Area | Rooms | From | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrexham Student Village: double en-suite | Plas Coch campus, Wrexham | en-suite double | £95/wk | Only 4 rooms: £190 a week for one person, or £95 each when shared. Shared rooms only go to students who already know each other. |
| Wrexham Student Village: single en-suite | Plas Coch campus, Wrexham | en-suite | £132.50/wk | The standard room (248 rooms, plus 2 accessible en-suites at the same price). Flats share a kitchen and lounge. The standard contract runs 18 September 2026 to 26 June 2027 (about 40 weeks), with semester-only and 51-week options too. |
| Wrexham Student Village: Single Plus en-suite | Plas Coch campus, Wrexham | en-suite (larger room with bigger bed) | £140/wk | 69 rooms. All bills, including Wi-Fi, are included. |
Prices are the university’s published weekly starting prices and can change. Always check the official accommodation site before applying.
About ten minutes' walk from campus, with shops, bars and some privately run student blocks.
Right by campus and the station. Handy, but expect crowds on match days.
Residential areas north of the centre, within walking or cycling distance of campus.
Top tip
Applications open in March for the following September, and you'll need your Wrexham University student ID (issued with your offer). Room offers usually go out around mid-August, and you then have 14 days to accept and pay a £250 prepayment. Apply early: after mid-August you're only considered for leftover rooms.
Wrexham is one of the cheaper places in this guide to be a student. The university's own halls cost £132.50–£140 a week for most rooms in 2026/27, with all bills and Wi-Fi included. The university estimates rent at £520–£740 a month, food at £150–£250 and personal spending at £50–£100. With campus, station and supermarkets all walkable, transport costs can stay low.
Getting around
Plas Coch is about five minutes' walk from Wrexham General station and ten minutes from the town centre, so most students walk. Trains from Wrexham General run to Chester and beyond. The university says there are transport links from Wrexham to the Northop and St Asaph campuses, which matters if your course is based there.
Weighing up your options? Here’s how nearby universities compare in the Unifresher Rankings 2027.
Wrexham University is 109th out of 124 UK universities in the Unifresher Rankings 2027, with an overall score of 39.9. Its strongest results are for affordability (13th), sustainability (22nd), safety (26th).
In our 2027 subject rankings, Wrexham University places highest for Fine Art (1st of 58), Social Work (2nd of 67), Art and Design (2nd of 13), Aeronautical Engineering (2nd of 8). Across our awards, it also stands out for affordability.
Yes. Wrexham Student Village is on the Plas Coch campus, a couple of minutes' walk from teaching buildings. It has just over 320 en-suite rooms in shared flats, and it's the only university-run hall.
For 2026/27, a single en-suite costs £132.50 a week and a larger Single Plus costs £140, with all bills and Wi-Fi included. A handful of double rooms cost £190 a week, or £95 each if shared with someone you know.
There's no formal guarantee. Priority goes to new full-time first years who live too far to commute and to students with particular needs. Applications open in March, and offers usually go out around mid-August, so apply early.
Yes. Plas Coch is on Mold Road right next to the Racecourse Ground, and some hall rooms even overlook the pitch.
Besides the main Wrexham campus, there's Northop in Flintshire, which specialises in animal behaviour, equine science, conservation and veterinary nursing, and a campus at St Asaph Business Park.
The university estimates £520–£740 a month for accommodation, £150–£250 for food and £50–£100 for personal spending. Its own halls include bills, which makes budgeting easier.
About this guide. Rankings data comes from the Unifresher Rankings 2027 (methodology). Facts, hall prices and costs come from the university and official sources listed below. Last updated 23 October 2026.
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