Wrexham Glyndwr University

Yes, Wrexham Glyndwr University offers a variety of accommodations for international students, along with various facilities such as: 

• Unlimited wifi plus connection points in bedrooms and living areas;
• A flat-screen TV in communal kitchen/living areas;
• Utility bills and communal TV licence included;
• Secure swipe card access;
• 24-hour on-campus security/maintenance and CCTV;
• Free, secure, on-campus parking;
• On-site coin-operated laundrette;
• Friendly, approachable staff on hand with an open door policy;
• Close proximity to public transport links – minutes’ walk away from train and bus stations; and
• Retail park, supermarkets and town centre all nearby.

Wrexham Glyndwr University offers a range of accommodation options to all their international students. These en suite rooms offer privacy, with the perfect balance of relaxation and productivity. Listed below is the cost of living at Wrexham Glyndwr University according to the choice of residence:

• Single en-suite room: £119.50 per week
• Single room with accesible en-suite: £119.50 per week
• Single plus en-suite room: £124.50 per week
• Double en-suite room: £171.50 per week for single occupancy and £85.75 per week for shared occupancy

Note: Wrexham Glyndwr University only allocates shared room to students who have known each other previously.

Wrexham Glyndwr University comprises of a total of three campuses, namely;

Wrexham Campus: The Wrexham Campus of WGU is the largest campus by acres and offers a wide variety of facilities to all the students. It is home to the majority of the university's courses as well. Wrexham campus is a mix of Grade II listed buildings, modern 21st century facilities and state-of-the-art education centres. It’s just a 10 minute walk from the town centre, a 5 minute walk from Wrexham General Railway Station and is easily accessible by road.

Northop Campus: The Northop Campus of WGU offers top-quality facilities and community vibe, along with enriched learning environment which helps countless students get ahead in their education. Situated in the rural village of Northop, the campus reflects the backgrounds and cultures of the local areas, specialising in the teaching of Equine Science, Animal Behaviour, Welfare and Conservation and Veterinary Nursing.

St Asaph Campus: The St Asaph Campus of WGU is a cutting-edge research centre for the opto-electronics technology industry. It hosts well-equipped conference facilities, a restaurant and meeting rooms with wireless broadband connectivity and there is a strong focus on Science laboratories and research facilities. Its modern facilities for conferences, exhibitions, seminars, training and meetings are also available for hire by outside organisations.

Yes, Wrexham Glyndwr University lets international students work while studying in the university and the amount of hours a student can work each week will depend on:

• If their Student visa is for full-time or part-time study;
• If their Student visa is for a programme below degree level or degree level and above; and
• If they are working during term dates or vacation dates.

If a student have a Student visa for full-time study and your programme is at degree level or above, they can work a maximum of 20 hours per week during term dates and full-time during vacation dates. If they have a Student visa for full-time study and your programme is below degree level, for example a Pre-Sessional English language programme, they can work a maximum of 10 hours per week during term dates and full-time during vacation dates.

At Wrexham Glyndwr University, prospective international students who require a student visa must apply through Centurus, which is available on the university's website. While applying to WGU, they must submit the relevant documents listed below:

• A scanned copy of passport (including personal details page);
• Certificates and transcripts showing academic progression so far;
• Certified translations of overseas certificates and transcripts where the document is not in English or Welsh;
• An acceptable English language certificate;
• 1 academic reference letter;
• Evidence of finances to pay first year’s full tuition fee and to cover UKVI maintenance requirements; and
• Evidence of work experience (if required).

At Wrexham Glyndwr University, when a candidate successfully applies to the university and meets the academic as well as English language entry requirements, they are offered a conditional offer. Once the candidate has successfully fulfilled the conditions of their offer, Wrexham Glynd? r University’s Immigration Compliance team gets in contact with them to arrange a compliance interview. If this compliance interview is successful and the course fees have been paid, the Immigration Compliance team will then issue them with a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) letter. When the students receives their CAS letter, they will be able to apply for a Student Visa.