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Aston University, Birmingham

Birmingham · QS World #416

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University of Worcester

Worcester · THE World #1501

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

5/9

Aston

scored higher in 5 categories

VS

4/9

Worcester

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Aston University, Birmingham leads in 5 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, established, international, graduate salary). University of Worcester is ahead on satisfaction, employment, courses, scholarship.

Aston University, Birmingham vs University of Worcester at a glance

Aston University, Birmingham and University of Worcester both teach 29 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Psychology (General) and Sociology & Criminology. Aston University, Birmingham offers 169 courses across 51 subject areas; University of Worcester offers 305 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,580 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £17,200 at University of Worcester: University of Worcester is about £5,380 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £18,900 at University of Worcester: University of Worcester is about £5,100 a year cheaper.

Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Aston University, Birmingham is higher in 13 and University of Worcester in 1. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £33,000 three years after graduating from Aston University, Birmingham, against £24,000 from University of Worcester. Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Aston University, Birmingham is higher in 7 and University of Worcester in 7, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

#416
QS World
—
#401
THE World
#1501
#39
Guardian UK
—
1895
Established
1946
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Aston University, Birmingham

University of Worcester

85.2%
87.8%

Satisfaction

Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)

£37,600
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.5%
85.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.1%
15.1%

International

International student share

169
305

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
39

Scholarships

Number of scholarships

International Community

Where do international students come from?

Top source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.

Aston

67 countries · 22.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India40.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria10.2%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.9%
  • 🌐Kuwait4.2%
  • 🇻🇳Vietnam4%
VS

Worcester

38 countries · 15.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India50.2%
  • 🌐Nepal15.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria11.3%
  • 🇬🇭Ghana1.5%
  • 🇺🇸United States1.5%

Subjects

29 subjects you can study at both

Courses listed at each university in the subject, and the typical (median) international fee a year. Select a count to see the courses.

Aston University, Birmingham

University of Worcester

Also taught at both: Finance & Actuarial Science, Biomedical Sciences, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Adult Nursing, Biomedical Engineering, Human Resource Management, Mathematics, Mental Health Nursing, Accounting, Technology & Logistics, Management, English Studies, Medicine.

Only at Aston University, Birmingham

Only at University of Worcester

Fees

What it costs international students

The typical (median) international tuition fee a year across each university's published course fees. Individual courses vary; each course page shows its own fee.

Undergraduate

Aston University, Birmingham
£22,580
University of Worcester
£17,200

University of Worcester is about £5,380 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Aston University, Birmingham
£24,000
University of Worcester
£18,900

University of Worcester is about £5,100 a year cheaper.

Outcomes

Graduate outcomes by subject

Median graduate salary three years after graduating, and student satisfaction with teaching, across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject. Source: Discover Uni.

Aston University, Birmingham

University of Worcester

  • Business Studies

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    82%Satisfaction62%

  • Psychology (General)

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    92%Satisfaction85%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    89%Satisfaction89%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)No data
    89%Satisfaction90%

  • History

    No dataSalary (3 years)£18,500
    95%Satisfaction98%

  • Computer Science

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    85%Satisfaction92%

  • English Language

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    86%Satisfaction89%

  • Marketing

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    79%Satisfaction77%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    81%Satisfaction94%

  • Biochemistry

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    92%Satisfaction90%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    85%Satisfaction85%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    90%Satisfaction86%

Showing the 12 largest of 16 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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Aston University, Birmingham

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University of Worcester

Molly Haughton Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Amity Le Grange Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Emily Bennett Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Eva Baldwin Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Imogen Stanley Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Aston University, Birmingham vs University of Worcester: common questions

Is Aston University, Birmingham or University of Worcester cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,580 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £17,200 at University of Worcester: University of Worcester is about £5,380 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £18,900 at University of Worcester: University of Worcester is about £5,100 a year cheaper. These are medians of the international tuition fees each university publishes for its courses; the fee for a specific course is on its course page.

What subjects can you study at both Aston University, Birmingham and University of Worcester?

Both universities teach 29 subject areas: Business Studies, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Law, History, Computer Science, Health & Social Care, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Media & Film Studies, English Language, Marketing, Politics & International Relations and 17 more.

Is Aston University, Birmingham or University of Worcester better for Business Studies?

Business Studies graduates earn a median £30,500 three years after graduating from Aston University, Birmingham, and £23,500 from University of Worcester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 82% at Aston University, Birmingham and 62% at University of Worcester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Aston University, Birmingham or University of Worcester offer more courses?

University of Worcester lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and Aston University, Birmingham lists 169 courses.

What can you study at Aston University, Birmingham but not at University of Worcester?

Aston University, Birmingham teaches 22 subject areas that University of Worcester does not, including Chemical Engineering, Economics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Building & Construction, General Engineering, Civil Engineering, Information Systems & Data Science, Mechanical Engineering and 14 more.

What can you study at University of Worcester but not at Aston University, Birmingham?

University of Worcester teaches 39 subject areas that Aston University, Birmingham does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Education Studies, Teacher Training, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Social Work, English Literature, Environmental Sciences, Film Production & Cinematography and 31 more.

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Aston University, Birmingham169 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Worcester305 courses · 39 scholarshipsBrowse Courses