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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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The University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh · QS World #35

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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.

7/9

Edinburgh

scored higher in 7 categories

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2/9

Worcester

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

The University of Edinburgh leads in 7 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Worcester is ahead on satisfaction, employment.

The University of Edinburgh vs University of Worcester at a glance

The University of Edinburgh and University of Worcester both teach 54 subject areas, the largest being Law, Computer Science and Business Studies. The University of Edinburgh offers 936 courses across 116 subject areas; University of Worcester offers 305 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,600 a year at The University of Edinburgh and £17,200 at University of Worcester: University of Worcester is about £12,400 a year cheaper.

Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, The University of Edinburgh is higher in 22 and University of Worcester in 0. The widest gap is in Social Work: £32,000 three years after graduating from The University of Edinburgh, against £18,500 from University of Worcester. Of the 21 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Worcester is higher in 18 and The University of Edinburgh in 3.

World & National Rankings

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

#35
QS World
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#29
THE World
#1501
#17
Guardian UK
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1583
Established
1946
Yes
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.

The University of Edinburgh

University of Worcester

85.3%
87.8%

Satisfaction

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

£37,600
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83%
85.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

41.6%
15.1%

International

International student share

936
305

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

112
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.

Edinburgh

122 countries · 41.6% international

  • 🇨🇳China44.5%
  • 🇺🇸United States9.3%
  • 🇮🇳India5.4%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia2.7%
  • 🇨🇦Canada2.4%
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Worcester

38 countries · 15.1% international

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

Subjects

54 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.

The University of Edinburgh

University of Worcester

Also taught at both: Media & Film Studies, Ecology & Conservation, Social Work, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Politics & International Relations, Environmental Sciences, Health & Social Care, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Human Geography & Environment, Medical Sciences, Anatomy & Pathology, Cultural Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Music, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biomedical Sciences, Business & Management (General), English Language, Ancient Languages, Physical Geography & Climate, Biology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Management, Nursing (General), Adult Nursing, Applied Biology & Human Biology, Applied Psychology, Drama & Theatre, Mental Health Nursing, Creative Writing, Marketing, Software Engineering, Accounting, Geography (General), Biomedical Engineering, Technology & Logistics.

Only at The University of Edinburgh

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

The University of Edinburgh
£29,600
University of Worcester
£17,200

University of Worcester is about £12,400 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

The University of Edinburgh
No data
University of Worcester
£18,900

We do not have reliable international fee data for The University of Edinburgh 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.

The University of Edinburgh

University of Worcester

  • Law

    £26,500Salary (3 years)No data
    86%Satisfaction90%

  • Computer Science

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    74%Satisfaction92%

  • Business Studies

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    80%Satisfaction62%

  • Teacher Training

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    92%SatisfactionNo data

  • History

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    88%Satisfaction98%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    92%Satisfaction95%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    82%Satisfaction89%

  • Psychology (General)

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    83%Satisfaction85%

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    90%Satisfaction93%

  • English Literature

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    87%Satisfaction89%

  • Social Work

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    88%Satisfaction100%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    87%Satisfaction94%

Showing the 12 largest of 23 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

The University of Edinburgh

Asylum Seeker Scholarship

£21,000

Deadline: N/A

Education Beyond Borders postgraduate scholarship

£20,780

Deadline: N/A

Cameron Law Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Online Learning Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Rosedale OSSD University of Edinburgh Scholarship

£10,000

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

The University of Edinburgh vs University of Worcester: common questions

Is The University of Edinburgh or University of Worcester cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,600 a year at The University of Edinburgh and £17,200 at University of Worcester: University of Worcester is about £12,400 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 The University of Edinburgh and University of Worcester?

Both universities teach 54 subject areas: Law, Computer Science, Business Studies, Theology & Religious Studies, Teacher Training, History, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Sociology & Criminology, Medicine, Education Studies, Mathematics, Psychology (General) and 42 more.

Is The University of Edinburgh or University of Worcester better for Computer Science?

Computer Science graduates earn a median £37,000 three years after graduating from The University of Edinburgh, and £24,000 from University of Worcester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 74% at The University of Edinburgh and 92% at University of Worcester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does The University of Edinburgh or University of Worcester offer more courses?

The University of Edinburgh lists 936 courses on CourseOptions and University of Worcester lists 305 courses.

What can you study at The University of Edinburgh but not at University of Worcester?

The University of Edinburgh teaches 62 subject areas that University of Worcester does not, including German & Scandinavian Studies, Physics, French, African & Middle Eastern Studies, Classical Studies, Spanish & Portuguese, Biological Sciences (General), Veterinary Medicine and 54 more.

What can you study at University of Worcester but not at The University of Edinburgh?

University of Worcester teaches 14 subject areas that The University of Edinburgh does not, including Journalism, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Forensic Science, Midwifery, Nutrition & Dietetics, Fine Art, Children's Nursing, Games Design & Computer Animation and 6 more.

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The University of Edinburgh936 courses · 112 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Worcester305 courses · 39 scholarshipsBrowse Courses