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SOAS University of London

London · QS World #458

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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

SOAS University of London

scored higher in 4 categories

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4/8

Worcester

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

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

SOAS University of London vs University of Worcester at a glance

SOAS University of London and University of Worcester both teach 14 subject areas, the largest being Media & Film Studies, Politics & International Relations and Ancient Languages. SOAS University of London offers 296 courses across 29 subject areas; University of Worcester offers 305 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,780 a year at SOAS University of London and £17,200 at University of Worcester: University of Worcester is about £6,580 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £25,320 a year at SOAS University of London and £18,900 at University of Worcester: University of Worcester is about £6,420 a year cheaper.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, SOAS University of London is higher in 4 and University of Worcester in 0. The widest gap is in Politics & International Relations: £31,000 three years after graduating from SOAS University of London, against £21,500 from University of Worcester. Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Worcester is higher in 4 and SOAS University of London in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

#458
QS World
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#401
THE World
#1501
#86
Guardian UK
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1916
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.

SOAS University of London

University of Worcester

84.1%
87.8%

Satisfaction

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

£32,500
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

74.4%
85.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

25.7%
15.1%

International

International student share

296
305

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

27
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.

SOAS University of London

67 countries · 25.7% international

  • 🇨🇳China10.9%
  • 🇮🇳India10.6%
  • 🇺🇸United States9.4%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan7.6%
  • 🇫🇷France3.6%
VS

Worcester

38 countries · 15.1% international

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

Subjects

14 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.

SOAS University of London

University of Worcester

Only at SOAS 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

SOAS University of London
£23,780
University of Worcester
£17,200

University of Worcester is about £6,580 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

SOAS University of London
£25,320
University of Worcester
£18,900

University of Worcester is about £6,420 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.

SOAS University of London

University of Worcester

  • Politics & International Relations

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    90%Satisfaction94%

  • Law

    £28,000Salary (3 years)No data
    77%Satisfaction90%

  • History

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    89%Satisfaction98%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    82%Satisfaction74%

  • Music

    No dataSalary (3 years)£20,500
    87%Satisfaction79%

  • Accounting

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    88%Satisfaction93%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

SOAS University of London

SOAS International Academic Excellence Scholarship

£20,000

Deadline: May 2026

SOAS Sustainable Development Goal Scholarship

£15,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

Commonwealth Shared Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Programme

100%

Deadline: N/A

SOAS Academic Excellence Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: May 2026

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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

SOAS University of London vs University of Worcester: common questions

Is SOAS University of London or University of Worcester cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,780 a year at SOAS University of London and £17,200 at University of Worcester: University of Worcester is about £6,580 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £25,320 a year at SOAS University of London and £18,900 at University of Worcester: University of Worcester is about £6,420 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 SOAS University of London and University of Worcester?

Both universities teach 14 subject areas: Media & Film Studies, Politics & International Relations, Ancient Languages, Law, Sociology & Criminology, History, Business & Management (General), Music, Theology & Religious Studies, Cultural Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Management and 2 more.

Is SOAS University of London or University of Worcester better for Politics & International Relations?

Politics & International Relations graduates earn a median £31,000 three years after graduating from SOAS University of London, and £21,500 from University of Worcester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at SOAS University of London and 94% at University of Worcester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does SOAS University of London or University of Worcester offer more courses?

University of Worcester lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and SOAS University of London lists 296 courses.

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

SOAS University of London teaches 15 subject areas that University of Worcester does not, including Asian Languages & Studies, African & Middle Eastern Studies, Anthropology, Creative Arts (General), Economics, History of Art & Design, International Development, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 7 more.

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

University of Worcester teaches 54 subject areas that SOAS University of London does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business Studies, Education Studies, Psychology (General), Health & Social Care, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Teacher Training, Counselling & Psychotherapy and 46 more.

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SOAS University of London296 courses · 27 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Worcester305 courses · 39 scholarshipsBrowse Courses