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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's University Belfast

Belfast · QS World #174

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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.

5/8

Queen's University Belfast

scored higher in 5 categories

VS

3/8

Worcester

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Queen's University Belfast leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, international, courses). University of Worcester is ahead on satisfaction, employment, scholarship.

Queen's University Belfast vs University of Worcester at a glance

Queen's University Belfast and University of Worcester both teach 49 subject areas, the largest being Law, Psychology (General) and History. Queen's University Belfast offers 494 courses across 93 subject areas; University of Worcester offers 305 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,800 a year at Queen's University Belfast and £17,200 at University of Worcester: University of Worcester is about £3,600 a year cheaper.

Of the 21 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Worcester is higher in 11 and Queen's University Belfast in 10.

World & National Rankings

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

#174
QS World
—
#198
THE World
#1501
#36
Guardian UK
—
1845
Established
1946
Yes
Russell Group
No
—
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Queen's University Belfast

University of Worcester

86.4%
87.8%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.9%
85.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.9%
15.1%

International

International student share

494
305

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
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's University Belfast

74 countries · 21.9% international

  • 🇮🇪Ireland30.3%
  • 🇮🇳India14.3%
  • 🇨🇳China11%
  • 🇺🇸United States7%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia5%
VS

Worcester

38 countries · 15.1% international

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

Subjects

49 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's University Belfast

University of Worcester

Also taught at both: Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Software Engineering, Biochemistry, Business & Management (General), Counselling & Psychotherapy, Health & Social Care, Finance & Actuarial Science, Nursing (General), Physical Geography & Climate, Design & Fashion, Environmental Sciences, Philosophy, Ecology & Conservation, Film Production & Cinematography, Human Geography & Environment, Accounting, Adult Nursing, Drama & Theatre, Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery, Music, Games Design & Computer Animation, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biomedical Sciences, Children's Nursing, Geography (General), Marketing, Anatomy & Pathology, Applied Biology & Human Biology, Cultural Studies, Medicine, Ancient Languages, Human Resource Management, Technology & Logistics.

Only at Queen's University Belfast

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's University Belfast
£20,800
University of Worcester
£17,200

University of Worcester is about £3,600 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Queen's University Belfast
No data
University of Worcester
£18,900

We do not have reliable international fee data for Queen's University Belfast 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's University Belfast

University of Worcester

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)No data
    86%Satisfaction90%

  • Psychology (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
    86%Satisfaction85%

  • History

    No dataSalary (3 years)£18,500
    91%Satisfaction98%

  • Politics & International Relations

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,500
    84%Satisfaction94%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
    87%Satisfaction89%

  • Media & Film Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
    82%Satisfaction94%

  • Social Work

    No dataSalary (3 years)£18,500
    89%Satisfaction100%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
    72%Satisfaction92%

  • Software Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
    66%Satisfaction95%

  • Biochemistry

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,000
    91%Satisfaction90%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
    87%Satisfaction85%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    No dataSalary (3 years)£18,500
    82%Satisfaction90%

Showing the 12 largest of 21 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Queen's University Belfast

Future-Ready Award

See details

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's University Belfast vs University of Worcester: common questions

Is Queen's University Belfast or University of Worcester cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,800 a year at Queen's University Belfast and £17,200 at University of Worcester: University of Worcester is about £3,600 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's University Belfast and University of Worcester?

Both universities teach 49 subject areas: Law, Psychology (General), History, Mathematics, Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Business Studies, English Studies, Media & Film Studies, Education Studies, Social Work, Management and 37 more.

Does Queen's University Belfast or University of Worcester offer more courses?

Queen's University Belfast lists 494 courses on CourseOptions and University of Worcester lists 305 courses.

What can you study at Queen's University Belfast but not at University of Worcester?

Queen's University Belfast teaches 44 subject areas that University of Worcester does not, including Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Anthropology, Physics, Economics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, French, Irish Studies and 36 more.

What can you study at University of Worcester but not at Queen's University Belfast?

University of Worcester teaches 19 subject areas that Queen's University Belfast does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Teacher Training, English Literature, Journalism, Medical Sciences, Biology, English Language, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation and 11 more.

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Browse available courses, check entry requirements, and find scholarships at each university.

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Queen's University Belfast494 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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University of Worcester305 courses · 39 scholarshipsBrowse Courses