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University of Aberdeen

Aberdeen · QS World #288

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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

Aberdeen

scored higher in 6 categories

VS

2/8

Worcester

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

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

University of Aberdeen vs University of Worcester at a glance

University of Aberdeen and University of Worcester both teach 41 subject areas, the largest being Law, Business Studies and Education Studies. University of Aberdeen offers 597 courses across 80 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 University of Aberdeen and £17,200 at University of Worcester: University of Worcester is about £3,600 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,000 a year at University of Aberdeen and £18,900 at University of Worcester: University of Worcester is about £4,100 a year cheaper.

Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Aberdeen is higher in 16 and University of Worcester in 0, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Education Studies: £31,000 three years after graduating from University of Aberdeen, against £21,500 from University of Worcester. Of the 19 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Aberdeen is higher in 11 and University of Worcester in 8.

World & National Rankings

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

#288
QS World
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#201
THE World
#1501
#22
Guardian UK
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1495
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.

University of Aberdeen

University of Worcester

89.2%
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

78.3%
85.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

18.8%
15.1%

International

International student share

597
305

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

3
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.

Aberdeen

81 countries · 18.8% international

  • 🇨🇳China20.2%
  • 🇮🇳India14.1%
  • 🇺🇸United States8.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.3%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.1%
VS

Worcester

38 countries · 15.1% international

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

Subjects

41 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.

University of Aberdeen

University of Worcester

Also taught at both: Health & Social Care, Forensic Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Mathematics, Media & Film Studies, Philosophy, Accounting, Theology & Religious Studies, Environmental Sciences, Human Geography & Environment, Biochemistry, Biology, Ecology & Conservation, Nutrition & Dietetics, Marketing, Music, Physical Geography & Climate, Biomedical Sciences, Medicine, Anatomy & Pathology, Applied Biology & Human Biology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Chemistry, Creative Writing, Human Resource Management, Specialist Clinical Nursing.

Only at University of Aberdeen

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

University of Aberdeen
£20,800
University of Worcester
£17,200

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

Postgraduate

University of Aberdeen
£23,000
University of Worcester
£18,900

University of Worcester is about £4,100 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.

University of Aberdeen

University of Worcester

  • Law

    £26,500Salary (3 years)No data
    92%Satisfaction90%

  • Business Studies

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    100%Satisfaction62%

  • Education Studies

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    95%Satisfaction90%

  • Psychology (General)

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    88%Satisfaction85%

  • History

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    92%Satisfaction98%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    98%Satisfaction95%

  • Teacher Training

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    95%SatisfactionNo data

  • Politics & International Relations

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    88%Satisfaction94%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    90%Satisfaction89%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
    77%Satisfaction92%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    91%Satisfaction90%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    84%Satisfaction85%

Showing the 12 largest of 20 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Aberdeen

Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Undergraduate and PGDE

£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

University of Aberdeen vs University of Worcester: common questions

Is University of Aberdeen or University of Worcester cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,800 a year at University of Aberdeen and £17,200 at University of Worcester: University of Worcester is about £3,600 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,000 a year at University of Aberdeen and £18,900 at University of Worcester: University of Worcester is about £4,100 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 University of Aberdeen and University of Worcester?

Both universities teach 41 subject areas: Law, Business Studies, Education Studies, Psychology (General), English Studies, Management, History, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Teacher Training, Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Computer Science and 29 more.

Is University of Aberdeen or University of Worcester better for Business Studies?

Business Studies graduates earn a median £28,500 three years after graduating from University of Aberdeen, and £23,500 from University of Worcester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 100% at University of Aberdeen and 62% at University of Worcester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of Aberdeen or University of Worcester offer more courses?

University of Aberdeen lists 597 courses on CourseOptions and University of Worcester lists 305 courses.

What can you study at University of Aberdeen but not at University of Worcester?

University of Aberdeen teaches 39 subject areas that University of Worcester does not, including Economics, French, Anthropology, German & Scandinavian Studies, Chemical Engineering, Celtic Studies, Civil Engineering, Physics and 31 more.

What can you study at University of Worcester but not at University of Aberdeen?

University of Worcester teaches 27 subject areas that University of Aberdeen does not, including Counselling & Psychotherapy, Social Work, Design & Fashion, English Literature, Journalism, Medical Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, English Language and 19 more.

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University of Aberdeen597 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Worcester305 courses · 39 scholarshipsBrowse Courses