Why Glyndŵr University?

• Full support and guidance: We provide support to students through the entire process of getting here, from application to enrolment, onto graduation and into employment.

 

• Excellent scholarship package: Possibly the most financially rewarding scholarship package available for international students, in the UK at present.  Our fees include discounted tuition fees, free airport transfer on arrival and the cost of accommodation is included for your first year of being a Glyndŵr University student.

 

• Globally recognised award programme:  A Glyndŵr University qualification will open up a massive array of opportunities, all over the world. 

 

• Full English Language support:  Our Second Language Learning Centre offers pre-sessional courses, to prepare you for learning through the medium of English, as well as providing a high-standard of support during Dedicated careers service:  The Careers Centre and Jobshop at Glyndŵr University not only help you find paid employment whilst you study, but can help you plan your future career, even if you are not too sure what you want it to be. 

 

• Industry recognition:  Your qualification from Glyndŵr University has been designed in consultation with the world-leaders in that sector, so you can be sure that your degree is relevant to what employers want.  Some courses offer placements, so you can make valuable contacts too.

 

• We are world class:  Our research is recognised as being of international importance.  Our research and development of surface technology is working towards a £1 billion contract for the largest telescope in the world.  It is fair to say that our vision is extraordinary! 

 

• Teaching that is years ahead:  Being so advanced a centre of research means we can feed these discoveries back into what we teach, making our teaching far more advanced than other universities

 

• Student centred:  Glyndŵr University does not just focus on satisfying one area of a student’s needs.  Instead, we deliver academically sound programmes, along with a choice of scholarship packages and all of the facilities you need for a well-rounded lifestyle.

 

• Our students say we are number one:  Glyndŵr University is currently rated number one for positive coverage shown in blogs (Times Higher Education) 

 

• Our own motor racing team:  Glyndŵr University engineering students run their own motor racing team.

 

• Our own art school:  The North Wales School of Art and Design delivers courses that range from traditional to modern innovation.

 

• Excellent welfare provision:  We have a dedicated International Welfare Officer, who provides an excellent standard of care as part of the International Operations team.  In addition to this, the Student Guild and Student Services have a massive range of support mechanisms available for all students.

 

• Our own radio station:  Calon FM is our own radio station, run from the main campus in the Glyndŵr University studios.

 

• Central location:  Wrexham is located centrally in the UK and has excellent access to all air, road and rail travel networks so it is easy to travel to and around.

 

• Good standard of living:  Glyndŵr University is near all of the shops, bars, restaurants and forms of entertainment you would expect from a vibrant, metropolitan community but is only minutes away from lush countryside; the best of both worlds.

 

• Edward Llwyd Centre:  This houses a well-stocked library, computer suites, student support service and International Operations all in a friendly, modern environment.  It is a great place to study, seek advice or meet your friends.

 

• Guaranteed accommodation:  All international students coming to Glyndŵr University are guaranteed a place in university owned accommodation for their first year of study as part of their fees.  Upgrades are available for a small extra payment.

 

• Professionally accredited:  Almost all of our courses are accredited by the professional bodies of that sector.  For example, all of our engineering programmes are accredited by the Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), The Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).  The fee for the MBA includes student membership of the Chartered Management Institute.

 

• Potential for high salary:  The Higher Education Statistics Agency figures show that Glyndŵr University is in the top 50 UK universities and top 2 in Wales for high-earning graduates.