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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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Edge Hill University

Ormskirk · Guardian UK #89

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University of Worcester

Worcester · THE World #1501

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 8 datapoints

We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/8

Edge Hill

scored higher in 3 categories

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5/8

Worcester

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Worcester leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Edge Hill University is ahead on ranking, established, employment.

Edge Hill University vs University of Worcester at a glance

Edge Hill University and University of Worcester both teach 45 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Education Studies and Teacher Training. Edge Hill University offers 210 courses across 55 subject areas; University of Worcester offers 305 courses across 68 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at Edge Hill University and £18,900 at University of Worcester: Edge Hill University is about £3,900 a year cheaper.

Of the 35 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Worcester is higher in 26 and Edge Hill University in 6, with 3 about level. The widest gap is in Health Sciences & Paramedic Science: £18,000 three years after graduating from Edge Hill University, against £24,500 from University of Worcester. Of the 35 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Worcester is higher in 18 and Edge Hill University in 16, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
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#1001
THE World
#1501
#89
Guardian UK
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1885
Established
1946
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Edge Hill University

University of Worcester

86.5%
87.8%

Satisfaction

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

£27,700
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
85.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

4.5%
15.1%

International

International student share

210
305

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

3
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.

Edge Hill

21 countries · 4.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India34.5%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria18.5%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan10.1%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland5.9%
  • 🇪🇬Egypt2.5%
VS

Worcester

38 countries · 15.1% international

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

Subjects

45 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.

Edge Hill University

University of Worcester

Also taught at both: Biology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Social Work, Biochemistry, Children's Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Design & Fashion, English Literature, Film Production & Cinematography, Software Engineering, Applied Psychology, Geography (General), Marketing, Midwifery, Nutrition & Dietetics, Biomedical Sciences, Drama & Theatre, Ecology & Conservation, Management, Specialist Clinical Nursing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, English Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Medicine, Politics & International Relations, Creative Writing, Mathematics, Music, Dance, Theology & Religious Studies.

Only at Edge Hill 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

Edge Hill University
No data
University of Worcester
£17,200

We do not have reliable international fee data for Edge Hill University yet.

Postgraduate

Edge Hill University
£15,000
University of Worcester
£18,900

Edge Hill University is about £3,900 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.

Edge Hill University

University of Worcester

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    89%Satisfaction95%

  • Education Studies

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    96%Satisfaction90%

  • Teacher Training

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    90%SatisfactionNo data

  • Business Studies

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    90%Satisfaction62%

  • Law

    £20,500Salary (3 years)No data
    92%Satisfaction90%

  • Psychology (General)

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    80%Satisfaction85%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    88%Satisfaction89%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    81%Satisfaction74%

  • Computer Science

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    71%Satisfaction92%

  • Counselling & Psychotherapy

    £18,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    85%Satisfaction91%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £18,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    86%Satisfaction79%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £18,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    87%Satisfaction94%

Showing the 12 largest of 36 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Edge Hill University

Thrive Fund

£2,000

Deadline: N/A

Dame Janet Suzman Playwriting Prize

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Rhiannon Evans Poetry Award

£500

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

Edge Hill University vs University of Worcester: common questions

Is Edge Hill University or University of Worcester cheaper for international students?

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at Edge Hill University and £18,900 at University of Worcester: Edge Hill University is about £3,900 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 Edge Hill University and University of Worcester?

Both universities teach 45 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Education Studies, Teacher Training, Business Studies, Law, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Media & Film Studies and 33 more.

Is Edge Hill University or University of Worcester better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?

Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £20,500 three years after graduating from Edge Hill University, and £18,500 from University of Worcester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Edge Hill University and 95% at University of Worcester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Edge Hill University or University of Worcester offer more courses?

University of Worcester lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and Edge Hill University lists 210 courses.

What can you study at Edge Hill University but not at University of Worcester?

Edge Hill University teaches 10 subject areas that University of Worcester does not, including Learning Disabilities Nursing, Healthcare Science, Biotechnology, Developmental & Educational Psychology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, Personal & Professional Development and 2 more.

What can you study at University of Worcester but not at Edge Hill University?

University of Worcester teaches 23 subject areas that Edge Hill University does not, including Environmental Sciences, Journalism, Medical Sciences, English Language, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Forensic Science, Fine Art, Nursing (General) and 15 more.

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Edge Hill University210 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Worcester305 courses · 39 scholarshipsBrowse Courses