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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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Birmingham City University

Birmingham · QS World #1001

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University of Worcester

Worcester · THE World #1501

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 2 datapoints

We looked at 2 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

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Birmingham City

scored higher in 0 categories

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Worcester

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Worcester leads in 2 of 2 categories where both have data (courses, scholarship). Birmingham City University does not lead in any category where both have data.

Birmingham City University vs University of Worcester at a glance

Birmingham City University and University of Worcester both teach 48 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Business Studies. Birmingham City University offers 284 courses across 68 subject areas; University of Worcester offers 305 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,570 a year at Birmingham City University and £17,200 at University of Worcester: University of Worcester is about £1,370 a year cheaper.

Of the 31 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Birmingham City University is higher in 13 and University of Worcester in 13, with 5 about level. The widest gap is in Social Work: £31,500 three years after graduating from Birmingham City University, against £18,500 from University of Worcester. Of the 33 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Worcester is higher in 16 and Birmingham City University in 15, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#1001
QS World
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THE World
#1501
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Guardian UK
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N/A
Established
1946
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Birmingham City University

University of Worcester

No data
87.8%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
85.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
15.1%

International

International student share

284
305

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

10
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.

Birmingham City

No published data on international students

    VS

    Worcester

    38 countries · 15.1% international

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

    Subjects

    48 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.

    Birmingham City University

    University of Worcester

    Also taught at both: Teacher Training, Journalism, Business & Management (General), Games Design & Computer Animation, Social Work, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Software Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Fine Art, Accounting, Biochemistry, English Literature, Biomedical Sciences, Drama & Theatre, English Language, Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Adult Nursing, Nutrition & Dietetics, Applied Biology & Human Biology, Applied Psychology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Music, Technology & Logistics, Children's Nursing, Creative Writing, English Studies, Human Resource Management, Management, Medical Imaging, Politics & International Relations, Mathematics.

    Only at Birmingham City University

    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

    Birmingham City University
    £18,570
    University of Worcester
    £17,200

    University of Worcester is about £1,370 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Birmingham City University
    No data
    University of Worcester
    £18,900

    We do not have reliable international fee data for Birmingham City University yet.

    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.

    Birmingham City University

    University of Worcester

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      No dataSalary (3 years)£18,500
      90%Satisfaction95%

    • Business Studies

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
      85%Satisfaction62%

    • Design & Fashion

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
      92%Satisfaction93%

    • Sociology & Criminology

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

    • Computer Science

      £23,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
      78%Satisfaction92%

    • Law

      £20,000Salary (3 years)No data
      80%Satisfaction90%

    • Media & Film Studies

      £21,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
      87%Satisfaction94%

    • Nursing (General)

      £29,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
      91%Satisfaction88%

    • Psychology (General)

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
      79%Satisfaction85%

    • Education Studies

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
      88%Satisfaction90%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      86%Satisfaction90%

    • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

      £28,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
      82%Satisfaction79%

    Showing the 12 largest of 34 shared subjects with published outcomes.

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Birmingham City University

    Henderson Bursaries and Scholarships 2026

    £10,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Henderson Bursaries and Scholarships 2026

    £10,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Millennium Point Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Scott Trust Bursary

    £7,415

    Deadline: N/A

    Santander Scholarship

    £2,000

    Deadline: N/A

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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

    Birmingham City University vs University of Worcester: common questions

    Is Birmingham City University or University of Worcester cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,570 a year at Birmingham City University and £17,200 at University of Worcester: University of Worcester is about £1,370 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 Birmingham City University and University of Worcester?

    Both universities teach 48 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Sociology & Criminology, Computer Science, Law, Media & Film Studies, Nursing (General), Psychology (General), Education Studies, Health & Social Care and 36 more.

    Is Birmingham City University or University of Worcester better for Business Studies?

    Business Studies graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Birmingham City University, and £23,500 from University of Worcester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 85% at Birmingham City University and 62% at University of Worcester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Birmingham City University or University of Worcester offer more courses?

    University of Worcester lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and Birmingham City University lists 284 courses.

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

    Birmingham City University teaches 20 subject areas that University of Worcester does not, including Building & Construction, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Community & Specialist Nursing, Crafts & Applied Arts, Information Systems & Data Science, Business Information Systems, Clinical Specialities and 12 more.

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

    University of Worcester teaches 20 subject areas that Birmingham City University does not, including History, Environmental Sciences, Medical Sciences, Biology, Forensic Science, Physical Geography & Climate, Anatomy & Pathology, Cultural Studies and 12 more.

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    Birmingham City University284 courses · 10 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Worcester305 courses · 39 scholarshipsBrowse Courses