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Kensington and Chelsea · QS World #2
Worcester · THE World #1501
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 10 datapoints
We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
8/10
Imperial College London
scored higher in 8 categories
2/10
Worcester
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
Imperial College London leads in 8 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, scholarship). University of Worcester is ahead on employment, courses.
Imperial College London vs University of Worcester at a glance
Imperial College London and University of Worcester both teach 22 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Biology and Business Studies. Imperial College London offers 254 courses across 42 subject areas; University of Worcester offers 305 courses across 68 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,600 a year at Imperial College London and £17,200 at University of Worcester: University of Worcester is about £7,400 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £39,900 a year at Imperial College London and £18,900 at University of Worcester: University of Worcester is about £21,000 a year cheaper.
Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Imperial College London is higher in 4 and University of Worcester in 0. The widest gap is in Software Engineering: £65,000 three years after graduating from Imperial College London, against £24,000 from University of Worcester. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Imperial College London is higher in 2 and University of Worcester in 2.
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.
Imperial College London
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.
Imperial College London
106 countries · 52.9% international
- 🇨🇳China41%
- 🇮🇳India5.8%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.1%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia3.6%
- 🇸🇬Singapore3.6%
Worcester
38 countries · 15.1% international
- 🇮🇳India50.2%
- 🌐Nepal15.1%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria11.3%
- 🇬🇭Ghana1.5%
- 🇺🇸United States1.5%
Subjects
22 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.
Imperial College London
University of Worcester
Computer Science
19 coursesTypical fee £24,600 (UG)
7 coursesTypical fee £17,200 (UG)
Biology
15 coursesTypical fee £15,000 (UG)
5 coursesTypical fee £17,200 (UG)
Business Studies
2 coursesFee not available
18 coursesTypical fee £17,200 (UG)
Biochemistry
11 coursesTypical fee £15,000 (UG)
6 coursesTypical fee £30,300 (PG)
Mathematics
16 coursesTypical fee £32,250 (PG)
1 courseTypical fee £18,900 (PG)
Chemistry
14 coursesTypical fee £30,250 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £18,900 (PG)
Health Sciences & Paramedic Science
Design & Fashion
Biomedical Sciences
Business & Management (General)
Ecology & Conservation
Biomedical Engineering
Finance & Actuarial Science
Anatomy & Pathology
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Also taught at both: Management, Physical Geography & Climate, Software Engineering, Applied Biology & Human Biology, Human Geography & Environment, Medicine, Politics & International Relations.
Only at Imperial College London
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
- Imperial College London
- £24,600
- University of Worcester
- £17,200
University of Worcester is about £7,400 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Imperial College London
- £39,900
- University of Worcester
- £18,900
University of Worcester is about £21,000 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.
Imperial College London
University of Worcester
Computer Science
£64,000Salary (3 years)£24,00097%Satisfaction92%Biology
£33,000Salary (3 years)£23,00088%Satisfaction90%Biochemistry
£33,500Salary (3 years)£23,00086%Satisfaction90%Software Engineering
£65,000Salary (3 years)£24,00097%Satisfaction95%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveImperial College London
Engineering Sainsbury Management Fellows Scholarship
£50,000
Deadline: N/A
Science Sainsbury Management Fellows Scholarship
£50,000
Deadline: N/A
J.P. Morgan Scholarship in Quantitative Finance
£45,100
Deadline: May 2026
Dean's Impact Scholarship
£30,000
Deadline: N/A
W L "Bill" Byrnes Global Scholarship
£30,000
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
Imperial College London vs University of Worcester: common questions
Is Imperial College London or University of Worcester cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,600 a year at Imperial College London and £17,200 at University of Worcester: University of Worcester is about £7,400 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £39,900 a year at Imperial College London and £18,900 at University of Worcester: University of Worcester is about £21,000 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 Imperial College London and University of Worcester?
Both universities teach 22 subject areas: Computer Science, Biology, Business Studies, Biochemistry, Mathematics, Chemistry, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Design & Fashion, Biomedical Sciences, Business & Management (General), Ecology & Conservation, Biomedical Engineering and 10 more.
Is Imperial College London or University of Worcester better for Computer Science?
Computer Science graduates earn a median £64,000 three years after graduating from Imperial College London, and £24,000 from University of Worcester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 97% at Imperial College London and 92% at University of Worcester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Imperial College London or University of Worcester offer more courses?
University of Worcester lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and Imperial College London lists 254 courses.
What can you study at Imperial College London but not at University of Worcester?
Imperial College London teaches 20 subject areas that University of Worcester does not, including Civil Engineering, Physics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences, Statistics, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Chemical Engineering, General Engineering and 12 more.
What can you study at University of Worcester but not at Imperial College London?
University of Worcester teaches 46 subject areas that Imperial College London does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Education Studies, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Law, Health & Social Care, Media & Film Studies, Teacher Training and 38 more.
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