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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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Middlesex University

London · QS World #901

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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.

4/8

Middlesex

scored higher in 4 categories

VS

4/8

Worcester

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Middlesex University and University of Worcester are evenly matched: each leads in 4 of 8 categories where both have data. Middlesex University is ahead on ranking, established, international, graduate salary; University of Worcester on satisfaction, employment, courses, scholarship.

Middlesex University vs University of Worcester at a glance

Middlesex University and University of Worcester both teach 43 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business Studies and Design & Fashion. Middlesex University offers 294 courses across 65 subject areas; University of Worcester offers 305 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,200 a year at Middlesex University and £17,200 at University of Worcester, so the two cost about the same. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,600 a year at Middlesex University and £18,900 at University of Worcester: Middlesex University is about £1,300 a year cheaper.

Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Middlesex University is higher in 17 and University of Worcester in 3, with 5 about level. The widest gap is in Social Work: £30,500 three years after graduating from Middlesex University, against £18,500 from University of Worcester. Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Worcester is higher in 13 and Middlesex University in 11, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#901
QS World
—
#501
THE World
#1501
#74
Guardian UK
—
1878
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.

Middlesex University

University of Worcester

87.4%
87.8%

Satisfaction

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

£30,300
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78%
85.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

29.6%
15.1%

International

International student share

294
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.

Middlesex

80 countries · 29.6% international

  • 🇮🇳India43.9%
  • 🇨🇳China7.5%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.5%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh3.8%
VS

Worcester

38 countries · 15.1% international

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

Subjects

43 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.

Middlesex University

University of Worcester

Also taught at both: Biomedical Sciences, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Medical Sciences, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Finance & Actuarial Science, Medicine, Software Engineering, Mental Health Nursing, Adult Nursing, Childhood & Youth Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Management, Anatomy & Pathology, Midwifery, Accounting, Drama & Theatre, Fine Art, Politics & International Relations, Nursing (General), Performing Arts (General), Applied Psychology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Children's Nursing, Human Geography & Environment, Human Resource Management, Medical Imaging, Technology & Logistics, Music.

Only at Middlesex 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

Middlesex University
£17,200
University of Worcester
£17,200

About the same.

Postgraduate

Middlesex University
£17,600
University of Worcester
£18,900

Middlesex University is about £1,300 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.

Middlesex University

University of Worcester

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    94%Satisfaction95%

  • Business Studies

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    71%Satisfaction62%

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    90%Satisfaction93%

  • Psychology (General)

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    84%Satisfaction85%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    85%Satisfaction74%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    85%Satisfaction89%

  • Law

    £20,000Salary (3 years)No data
    87%Satisfaction90%

  • Education Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    93%Satisfaction90%

  • Computer Science

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    85%Satisfaction92%

  • Social Work

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    91%Satisfaction100%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    94%Satisfaction90%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    70%Satisfaction94%

Showing the 12 largest of 26 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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Middlesex 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

Middlesex University vs University of Worcester: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,200 a year at Middlesex University and £17,200 at University of Worcester, so the two cost about the same. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,600 a year at Middlesex University and £18,900 at University of Worcester: Middlesex University is about £1,300 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 Middlesex University and University of Worcester?

Both universities teach 43 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Psychology (General), Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Law, Education Studies, Computer Science, Social Work, Film Production & Cinematography, Media & Film Studies and 31 more.

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

Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £21,500 three years after graduating from Middlesex University, and £18,500 from University of Worcester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 94% at Middlesex University and 95% at University of Worcester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Middlesex University or University of Worcester offer more courses?

University of Worcester lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and Middlesex University lists 294 courses.

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

Middlesex University teaches 22 subject areas that University of Worcester does not, including Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Business Information Systems, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Clinical Specialities, Economics, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Veterinary Sciences & Nursing, Building & Construction and 14 more.

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

University of Worcester teaches 25 subject areas that Middlesex University does not, including History, Biochemistry, English Literature, Environmental Sciences, Journalism, Biology, English Language, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation and 17 more.

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Middlesex University294 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Worcester305 courses · 39 scholarshipsBrowse Courses