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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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Queen Mary University of London

London · QS World #103

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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

Queen Mary University of London

scored higher in 6 categories

VS

3/9

Worcester

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Queen Mary University of London vs University of Worcester at a glance

Queen Mary University of London and University of Worcester both teach 42 subject areas, the largest being Law, Business Studies and Mathematics. Queen Mary University of London offers 622 courses across 81 subject areas; University of Worcester offers 305 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,450 a year at Queen Mary University of London and £17,200 at University of Worcester: University of Worcester is about £12,250 a year cheaper.

Of the 18 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Queen Mary University of London is higher in 18 and University of Worcester in 0. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £40,500 three years after graduating from Queen Mary University of London, against £24,000 from University of Worcester. Of the 19 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Worcester is higher in 11 and Queen Mary University of London in 7, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#103
QS World
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#134
THE World
#1501
#35
Guardian UK
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1885
Established
1946
Yes
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.

Queen Mary University of London

University of Worcester

84.7%
87.8%

Satisfaction

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

£41,200
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

77.8%
85.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

32.1%
15.1%

International

International student share

622
305

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

18
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.

Queen Mary University of London

119 countries · 32.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India18.1%
  • 🇨🇳China17.6%
  • 🇹🇷Turkey4.1%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.7%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan2.7%
VS

Worcester

38 countries · 15.1% international

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

Subjects

42 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.

Queen Mary University of London

University of Worcester

Also taught at both: Sociology & Criminology, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Drama & Theatre, Biochemistry, Marketing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Design & Fashion, Environmental Sciences, Geography (General), Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Medical Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, English Language, Biology, English Literature, Accounting, Specialist Clinical Nursing, Ancient Languages, Applied Psychology, Forensic Science, Human Geography & Environment, Ecology & Conservation, Physical Geography & Climate, Management, Philosophy, Human Resource Management.

Only at Queen Mary University of London

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

Queen Mary University of London
£29,450
University of Worcester
£17,200

University of Worcester is about £12,250 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Queen Mary University of London
No data
University of Worcester
£18,900

We do not have reliable international fee data for Queen Mary University of London 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.

Queen Mary University of London

University of Worcester

  • Law

    £30,500Salary (3 years)No data
    87%Satisfaction90%

  • Business Studies

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    82%Satisfaction62%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    89%Satisfaction94%

  • Psychology (General)

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    80%Satisfaction85%

  • Computer Science

    £40,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    84%Satisfaction92%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    86%Satisfaction94%

  • History

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    92%Satisfaction98%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    82%Satisfaction85%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    92%Satisfaction92%

  • Biochemistry

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    88%Satisfaction90%

  • Marketing

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    74%Satisfaction77%

  • Design & Fashion

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    96%Satisfaction93%

Showing the 12 largest of 19 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Queen Mary University of London

Royal Academy of Engineering Fellowship

£800,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

Data Science and AI MSc Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

MSc in Management of IP Scholarships

100%

Deadline: Jul 2026

Technology, Media and Telecommunications Law Scholarship

£7,875

Deadline: May 2026

Law Progression Scholarship

£6,000

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

Queen Mary University of London vs University of Worcester: common questions

Is Queen Mary University of London or University of Worcester cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,450 a year at Queen Mary University of London and £17,200 at University of Worcester: University of Worcester is about £12,250 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 Queen Mary University of London and University of Worcester?

Both universities teach 42 subject areas: Law, Business Studies, Mathematics, Medicine, Politics & International Relations, Psychology (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Computer Science, Media & Film Studies, History, Education Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and 30 more.

Is Queen Mary University of London or University of Worcester better for Business Studies?

Business Studies graduates earn a median £32,000 three years after graduating from Queen Mary University of London, and £23,500 from University of Worcester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 82% at Queen Mary University of London and 62% at University of Worcester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Queen Mary University of London or University of Worcester offer more courses?

Queen Mary University of London lists 622 courses on CourseOptions and University of Worcester lists 305 courses.

What can you study at Queen Mary University of London but not at University of Worcester?

Queen Mary University of London teaches 39 subject areas that University of Worcester does not, including Economics, Dentistry, Genetics & Genomics, Clinical Specialities, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Physics, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering and 31 more.

What can you study at University of Worcester but not at Queen Mary University of London?

University of Worcester teaches 26 subject areas that Queen Mary University of London does not, including Health & Social Care, Teacher Training, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Social Work, Film Production & Cinematography, Journalism, Childhood & Youth Studies, Adult Nursing and 18 more.

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Queen Mary University of London622 courses · 18 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Worcester305 courses · 39 scholarshipsBrowse Courses