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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.
2/8
Hartpury
scored higher in 2 categories
6/8
Worcester
scored higher in 6 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Worcester leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (established, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Hartpury University is ahead on TEF, satisfaction.
Hartpury University vs University of Worcester at a glance
Hartpury University and University of Worcester both teach 7 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business Studies and Psychology (General). Hartpury University offers 107 courses across 12 subject areas; University of Worcester offers 305 courses across 68 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,250 a year at Hartpury University and £17,200 at University of Worcester, so the two cost about the same.
Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Hartpury University is higher in 1 and University of Worcester in 0, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Sport & Exercise Sciences: £20,000 three years after graduating from Hartpury University, against £18,500 from University of Worcester. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Hartpury University is higher in 1 and University of Worcester in 1.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
Hartpury University
University of Worcester
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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.
Hartpury
25 countries · 8.6% international
- 🇿🇦South Africa9.1%
- 🇺🇸United States9.1%
- 🇨🇦Canada4.5%
- 🇫🇷France4.5%
- 🇩🇪Germany4.5%
Worcester
38 countries · 15.1% international
- 🇮🇳India50.2%
- 🌐Nepal15.1%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria11.3%
- 🇬🇭Ghana1.5%
- 🇺🇸United States1.5%
Subjects
7 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.
Hartpury University
University of Worcester
Sport & Exercise Sciences
25 coursesTypical fee £17,250 (UG)
21 coursesTypical fee £17,200 (UG)
Business Studies
1 courseFee not available
18 coursesTypical fee £17,200 (UG)
Psychology (General)
2 coursesTypical fee £17,250 (UG)
12 coursesTypical fee £17,200 (UG)
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Health Sciences & Paramedic Science
Business & Management (General)
Ecology & Conservation
Only at Hartpury University
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
- Hartpury University
- £17,250
- University of Worcester
- £17,200
About the same.
Postgraduate
- Hartpury University
- No data
- University of Worcester
- £18,900
We do not have reliable international fee data for Hartpury 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.
Hartpury University
University of Worcester
Sport & Exercise Sciences
£20,000Salary (3 years)£18,50092%Satisfaction95%Business & Management (General)
£23,500Salary (3 years)£23,50089%Satisfaction74%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveHartpury University
Principal's International Scholarship
£3,000
Deadline: May 2026
Martin Baber Award
£1,500
Deadline: N/A
Vulnerable Learner Bursary
£1,200
Deadline: N/A
Joe Henson MBE Bursary
£1,000
Deadline: N/A
John Tedstone Bursary
See details
Deadline: N/A
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
FAQ
Hartpury University vs University of Worcester: common questions
Is Hartpury University or University of Worcester cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,250 a year at Hartpury University and £17,200 at University of Worcester, so the two cost about the same. 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 Hartpury University and University of Worcester?
Both universities teach 7 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business Studies, Psychology (General), Counselling & Psychotherapy, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Business & Management (General) and Ecology & Conservation.
Is Hartpury University or University of Worcester better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?
Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from Hartpury University, and £18,500 from University of Worcester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 92% at Hartpury University and 95% at University of Worcester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Hartpury University or University of Worcester offer more courses?
University of Worcester lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and Hartpury University lists 107 courses.
What can you study at Hartpury University but not at University of Worcester?
Hartpury University teaches 5 subject areas that University of Worcester does not, including Animal Science, Agriculture & Land Management, Veterinary Medicine, Hospitality, Events & Tourism and Veterinary Sciences & Nursing.
What can you study at University of Worcester but not at Hartpury University?
University of Worcester teaches 61 subject areas that Hartpury University does not, including Education Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Law, Health & Social Care, Media & Film Studies, Teacher Training, Computer Science, History and 53 more.
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