Wrexham University ranks top in Wales for student satisfaction for second year running

Date: Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Student satisfaction at Wrexham University has been ranked top in Wales for the second year running in the Complete University Guide 2026.

The Guide has also ranked the University joint third in the UK for levels of student satisfaction – out of 130 higher education institutions.

The institution has also performed strongly in a number of subject areas – in particular, Sociology subjects – in which the University offers a course in Criminology and Criminal Justice (BA Hons) – which ranked first in the UK for student satisfaction for the third year in a row.

The University has also ranked top in the UK for student satisfaction in Health Studies subjects – in which the institution offers courses in BSc (Hons) Mental Health and Wellbeing, Dip HE Health and Social Wellbeing and BSc (Hons) Sports Injury Rehabilitation.

At subject level across all UK institutions, the University is ranked:

• First for student satisfaction in Sociology subjects.
• First for student satisfaction in Health Studies subjects.
• Second for student satisfaction in Social Work – in which the University offers a degree in BA (Hons) Social Work.
• Top five for student satisfaction in Education – the University offers courses in BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies, BA (Hons) Education Studies and BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS.
• Top five for student satisfaction in Law – in which the University offers courses in LLB Law and BSc (Hons) Professional Policing.

At subject level out of Welsh universities, Wrexham University is ranked:

• First in for student satisfaction in Sociology.
• First for student satisfaction in Social Work.
• First for student satisfaction in Law.
• First for student satisfaction in Health Studies.
• Joint first for graduate prospects in Counselling, Psychotherapy and Occupational Therapy – in which the University offers a course in in BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy.

Professor Joe Yates, Vice-Chancellor of Wrexham University, said: “We are delighted to have ranked top in Wales for student satisfaction for the second year in succession, as well as joint third in the UK for that same metric.

“What our students have to say really matters to us, and our consistent high rankings relating to how satisfied they are with the quality of the teaching that they receive is a huge reason to be proud – and truly demonstrates how hard our academic staff work to provide high quality levels of teaching.”

The Complete University Guide releases UK university and subject league tables each year to support prospective students in making informed decisions about their future.

• Places are available on some of the University’s degree courses starting this September. Whether you’ve not quite decided where to study or even if university is right for you, come and see what we have to offer at our next open day, taking place on Friday, August 15, from 10am to 2pm. Book your place: wrexham.ac.uk/visit/undergraduate-events/