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Kingston University

London · QS World #686

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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.

6/9

Kingston

scored higher in 6 categories

VS

3/9

Worcester

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Kingston University leads in 6 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, established, international, graduate salary, courses). University of Worcester is ahead on satisfaction, employment, scholarship.

Kingston University vs University of Worcester at a glance

Kingston University and University of Worcester both teach 45 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion and Sport & Exercise Sciences. Kingston University offers 390 courses across 67 subject areas; University of Worcester offers 305 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University and £17,200 at University of Worcester: University of Worcester is about £1,300 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at Kingston University and £18,900 at University of Worcester, so the two cost about the same.

Of the 30 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Kingston University is higher in 28 and University of Worcester in 2. The widest gap is in Social Work: £33,000 three years after graduating from Kingston University, against £18,500 from University of Worcester. Of the 31 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Worcester is higher in 18 and Kingston University in 12, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#686
QS World
—
#801
THE World
#1501
#67
Guardian UK
—
1899
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.

Kingston University

University of Worcester

85.4%
87.8%

Satisfaction

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

£31,900
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.9%
85.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.9%
15.1%

International

International student share

390
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.

Kingston

91 countries · 21.9% international

  • 🇮🇳India24.1%
  • 🇨🇳China23.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria3.5%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan3.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States3.2%
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.

Kingston University

University of Worcester

Also taught at both: Social Work, Teacher Training, Film Production & Cinematography, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Health & Social Care, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Forensic Science, Adult Nursing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Games Design & Computer Animation, Journalism, Marketing, Mental Health Nursing, Creative Writing, Children's Nursing, Music, Nursing (General), Nutrition & Dietetics, Accounting, Drama & Theatre, Finance & Actuarial Science, Fine Art, Geography (General), Human Geography & Environment, Management, Software Engineering, Dance, Human Resource Management, Technology & Logistics.

Only at Kingston 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

Kingston University
£18,500
University of Worcester
£17,200

University of Worcester is about £1,300 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Kingston University
£18,900
University of Worcester
£18,900

About the same.

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.

Kingston University

University of Worcester

  • Business & Management (General)

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    81%Satisfaction74%

  • Design & Fashion

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    89%Satisfaction93%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    87%Satisfaction95%

  • Business Studies

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    71%Satisfaction62%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    80%Satisfaction85%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)No data
    92%Satisfaction90%

  • Education Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    90%Satisfaction90%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    81%Satisfaction89%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    76%Satisfaction94%

  • Computer Science

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    83%Satisfaction92%

  • Environmental Sciences

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    89%Satisfaction86%

  • Applied Psychology

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    77%Satisfaction80%

Showing the 12 largest of 32 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Kingston University

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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

Kingston University vs University of Worcester: common questions

Is Kingston University or University of Worcester cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University and £17,200 at University of Worcester: University of Worcester is about £1,300 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at Kingston University and £18,900 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 Kingston University and University of Worcester?

Both universities teach 45 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business Studies, Psychology (General), Law, Education Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Media & Film Studies, Computer Science, Environmental Sciences and 33 more.

Is Kingston University or University of Worcester better for Business & Management (General)?

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £25,500 three years after graduating from Kingston University, and £23,500 from University of Worcester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 81% at Kingston University and 74% at University of Worcester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Kingston University or University of Worcester offer more courses?

Kingston University lists 390 courses on CourseOptions and University of Worcester lists 305 courses.

What can you study at Kingston University but not at University of Worcester?

Kingston University teaches 22 subject areas that University of Worcester does not, including Aerospace Engineering, Building & Construction, Mechanical Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Economics, Architecture, Creative Arts (General) and 14 more.

What can you study at University of Worcester but not at Kingston University?

University of Worcester teaches 23 subject areas that Kingston University does not, including Counselling & Psychotherapy, History, English Literature, Medical Sciences, Biology, English Language, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Physical Geography & Climate and 15 more.

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Kingston University390 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Worcester305 courses · 39 scholarshipsBrowse Courses