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8 cheapest universities in Wales in 2026
The most affordable universities in Wales, ranked by minimum bachelor fees. Ideal for optimising your study budget.
Lowest fee
13,000 GBP/yr
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8 universities ranked by increasing fees
Min13,000 GBPMax20,000 GBP
No. 1University of Wales Trinity Saint David
Public Welsh university specializing in arts, education, and humanities.
Education SciencesPhilosophy+9
Public
13,000 GBP/yr
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No. 2Wrexham University
Public Welsh university specializing in education, health, and arts.
NursingEducation Sciences+8
Public
13,000 GBP/yr
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No. 3University of South Wales
Modern university specializing in engineering and health.
Civil EngineeringNursing+5
Public
14,000 GBP/yr
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No. 4Cardiff Metropolitan University
Public UK university in Wales, focused on art and design.
EconomicsEducation Sciences+7
Public
15,000 GBP/yr
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No. 5Bangor University
Public UK university in Wales, renowned for its natural setting.
Environmental SciencesEconomics+8
Public
16,000 GBP/yr
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No. 6Aberystwyth University
Public UK university, historic and research-reputed.
Environmental SciencesEconomics+8
Public
17,000 GBP/yr
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No. 7Swansea University
Public UK university in Wales, renowned for research and innovation.
Civil EngineeringEnvironmental Sciences+8
Public
18,000 GBP/yr
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No. 8Cardiff University
Public Welsh university, Russell Group member, strong in research.
Civil EngineeringMathematics+16
Public
20,000 GBP/yr
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