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University of Bristol

Bristol · QS World #57

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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.

8/9

Bristol

scored higher in 8 categories

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1/9

Worcester

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

University of Bristol leads in 8 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Worcester is ahead on employment.

University of Bristol vs University of Worcester at a glance

University of Bristol and University of Worcester both teach 41 subject areas, the largest being Law, Mathematics and Management. University of Bristol offers 479 courses across 83 subject areas; University of Worcester offers 305 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £31,300 a year at University of Bristol and £17,200 at University of Worcester: University of Worcester is about £14,100 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,460 a year at University of Bristol and £18,900 at University of Worcester: University of Worcester is about £9,560 a year cheaper.

Of the 18 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Bristol is higher in 18 and University of Worcester in 0. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £48,000 three years after graduating from University of Bristol, against £24,000 from University of Worcester. Of the 20 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Worcester is higher in 11 and University of Bristol in 8, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#57
QS World
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#80
THE World
#1501
#13
Guardian UK
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1876
Established
1946
Yes
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.

University of Bristol

University of Worcester

88%
87.8%

Satisfaction

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

£43,100
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

77.4%
85.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

33.6%
15.1%

International

International student share

479
305

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

54
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.

Bristol

104 countries · 33.6% international

  • 🇨🇳China53.5%
  • 🇮🇳India7.2%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.8%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.6%
  • 🇸🇬Singapore2.8%
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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 Bristol

University of Worcester

Also taught at both: Media & Film Studies, Social Work, Chemistry, Drama & Theatre, Philosophy, Physical Geography & Climate, Ancient Languages, Design & Fashion, English Studies, Health & Social Care, Accounting, Biology, Finance & Actuarial Science, Music, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biomedical Sciences, Marketing, Medicine, Childhood & Youth Studies, Human Geography & Environment, Theology & Religious Studies, Software Engineering, Geography (General), Creative Writing, Human Resource Management, Specialist Clinical Nursing.

Only at University of Bristol

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 Bristol
£31,300
University of Worcester
£17,200

University of Worcester is about £14,100 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Bristol
£28,460
University of Worcester
£18,900

University of Worcester is about £9,560 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 Bristol

University of Worcester

  • Law

    £35,000Salary (3 years)No data
    87%Satisfaction90%

  • Psychology (General)

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    89%Satisfaction85%

  • Business Studies

    £40,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    84%Satisfaction62%

  • Computer Science

    £48,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    93%Satisfaction92%

  • Education Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,500
    88%Satisfaction90%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    88%Satisfaction89%

  • History

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    90%Satisfaction98%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    89%Satisfaction94%

  • Biochemistry

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    96%Satisfaction90%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    89%Satisfaction90%

  • Social Work

    £34,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    82%Satisfaction100%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    76%Satisfaction92%

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

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Bristol

Black Heritage PhD Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Black heritage PhD scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Bristol Postgraduate Research Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Bristol Postgraduate Research Scholarships for applicants of Black heritage

100%

Deadline: N/A

British Council scholarships for Women

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

University of Bristol vs University of Worcester: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £31,300 a year at University of Bristol and £17,200 at University of Worcester: University of Worcester is about £14,100 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,460 a year at University of Bristol and £18,900 at University of Worcester: University of Worcester is about £9,560 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 Bristol and University of Worcester?

Both universities teach 41 subject areas: Law, Mathematics, Management, Psychology (General), Business Studies, Computer Science, Education Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Anatomy & Pathology, History, Politics & International Relations, Biochemistry and 29 more.

Is University of Bristol or University of Worcester better for Psychology (General)?

Psychology (General) graduates earn a median £26,500 three years after graduating from University of Bristol, and £21,000 from University of Worcester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at University of Bristol and 85% at University of Worcester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Bristol lists 479 courses on CourseOptions and University of Worcester lists 305 courses.

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

University of Bristol teaches 42 subject areas that University of Worcester does not, including Economics, Physics, Social Policy & Public Policy, Dentistry, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences, General Engineering, Microbiology & Cell Biology and 34 more.

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

University of Worcester teaches 27 subject areas that University of Bristol does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Teacher Training, Counselling & Psychotherapy, English Literature, Environmental Sciences, Journalism, Medical Sciences, English Language and 19 more.

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