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Robert Gordon University

Aberdeen · QS World #1001

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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.

6/8

Robert Gordon

scored higher in 6 categories

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2/8

Worcester

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Robert Gordon University leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, scholarship). University of Worcester is ahead on international, courses.

Robert Gordon University vs University of Worcester at a glance

Robert Gordon University and University of Worcester both teach 35 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Law and Sport & Exercise Sciences. Robert Gordon University offers 151 courses across 51 subject areas; University of Worcester offers 305 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,300 a year at Robert Gordon University and £17,200 at University of Worcester: University of Worcester is about £1,100 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,060 a year at Robert Gordon University and £18,900 at University of Worcester, so the two cost about the same.

Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Robert Gordon University is higher in 18 and University of Worcester in 3, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Social Work: £33,500 three years after graduating from Robert Gordon University, against £18,500 from University of Worcester. Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Worcester is higher in 12 and Robert Gordon University in 7, with 4 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#1001
QS World
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#801
THE World
#1501
#81
Guardian UK
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1729
Established
1946
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Robert Gordon University

University of Worcester

87.9%
87.8%

Satisfaction

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

£33,900
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

88.5%
85.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.4%
15.1%

International

International student share

151
305

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

43
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.

Robert Gordon

48 countries · 14.4% international

  • 🇳🇬Nigeria36.2%
  • 🇮🇳India16.2%
  • 🇬🇭Ghana9.9%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan8.5%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland5.9%
VS

Worcester

38 countries · 15.1% international

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

Subjects

35 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.

Robert Gordon University

University of Worcester

Also taught at both: Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Fine Art, Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery, Nursing (General), Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Forensic Science, Nutrition & Dietetics, Accounting, Applied Psychology, Chemistry, Marketing, Biomedical Sciences, Children's Nursing, Cultural Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Games Design & Computer Animation, Medical Imaging, Biomedical Engineering, Human Resource Management.

Only at Robert Gordon 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

Robert Gordon University
£18,300
University of Worcester
£17,200

University of Worcester is about £1,100 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Robert Gordon University
£19,060
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.

Robert Gordon University

University of Worcester

  • Business Studies

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    86%Satisfaction62%

  • Law

    £23,500Salary (3 years)No data
    86%Satisfaction90%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    92%Satisfaction95%

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    93%Satisfaction93%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    88%Satisfaction89%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    93%Satisfaction94%

  • Computer Science

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    85%Satisfaction92%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    81%Satisfaction79%

  • Social Work

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    90%Satisfaction100%

  • Counselling & Psychotherapy

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    93%Satisfaction91%

  • Adult Nursing

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    80%Satisfaction85%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    No dataSatisfaction90%

Showing the 12 largest of 24 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Robert Gordon University

Bolashak Scholarship Programme

100%

Deadline: N/A

CONACyT (Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnologia)

100%

Deadline: N/A

Chevening Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Commonwealth Postgraduate/PhD Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Commonwealth Shared Scholarship

100%

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

Robert Gordon University vs University of Worcester: common questions

Is Robert Gordon University or University of Worcester cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,300 a year at Robert Gordon University and £17,200 at University of Worcester: University of Worcester is about £1,100 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,060 a year at Robert Gordon 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 Robert Gordon University and University of Worcester?

Both universities teach 35 subject areas: Business Studies, Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Design & Fashion, Sociology & Criminology, Media & Film Studies, Computer Science, Health & Social Care, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Social Work, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Adult Nursing and 23 more.

Is Robert Gordon University or University of Worcester better for Business Studies?

Business Studies graduates earn a median £25,500 three years after graduating from Robert Gordon University, and £23,500 from University of Worcester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 86% at Robert Gordon University and 62% at University of Worcester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Robert Gordon University or University of Worcester offer more courses?

University of Worcester lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and Robert Gordon University lists 151 courses.

What can you study at Robert Gordon University but not at University of Worcester?

Robert Gordon University teaches 16 subject areas that University of Worcester does not, including General Engineering, Information & Library Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Pharmacy, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Architecture, Building & Construction, Chemical Engineering and 8 more.

What can you study at University of Worcester but not at Robert Gordon University?

University of Worcester teaches 33 subject areas that Robert Gordon University does not, including Education Studies, Psychology (General), Teacher Training, History, Biochemistry, English Literature, Environmental Sciences, Medical Sciences and 25 more.

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Robert Gordon University151 courses · 43 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Worcester305 courses · 39 scholarshipsBrowse Courses