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University of Cumbria

Lancaster · Guardian UK #101

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University of Worcester

Worcester · THE World #1501

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 7 datapoints

We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

1/7

Cumbria

scored higher in 1 category

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6/7

Worcester

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Worcester leads in 6 of 7 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Cumbria is ahead on employment.

University of Cumbria vs University of Worcester at a glance

University of Cumbria and University of Worcester both teach 33 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business Studies and Childhood & Youth Studies. University of Cumbria offers 136 courses across 40 subject areas; University of Worcester offers 305 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,000 a year at University of Cumbria and £17,200 at University of Worcester: University of Cumbria is about £1,200 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,900 a year at University of Cumbria and £18,900 at University of Worcester: University of Cumbria is about £2,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Worcester is higher in 15 and University of Cumbria in 6, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Social Work: £28,000 three years after graduating from University of Cumbria, against £18,500 from University of Worcester. Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Cumbria is higher in 12 and University of Worcester in 11.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
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THE World
#1501
#101
Guardian UK
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2007
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.

University of Cumbria

University of Worcester

80.5%
87.8%

Satisfaction

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

£27,400
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

89.4%
85.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

2.6%
15.1%

International

International student share

136
305

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
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.

Cumbria

14 countries · 2.6% international

  • 🇨🇦Canada14.9%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan14.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria10.6%
  • 🇩🇪Germany8.5%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland8.5%
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Worcester

38 countries · 15.1% international

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

Subjects

33 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 Cumbria

University of Worcester

Also taught at both: Environmental Sciences, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Social Work, Adult Nursing, Ecology & Conservation, Human Geography & Environment, Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery, Nursing (General), Fine Art, Biomedical Sciences, Medical Imaging, Physical Geography & Climate, Applied Psychology, Children's Nursing, Games Design & Computer Animation, Management, Biomedical Engineering.

Only at University of Cumbria

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 Cumbria
£16,000
University of Worcester
£17,200

University of Cumbria is about £1,200 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Cumbria
£16,900
University of Worcester
£18,900

University of Cumbria is about £2,000 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 Cumbria

University of Worcester

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    84%Satisfaction95%

  • Business Studies

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    89%Satisfaction62%

  • Psychology (General)

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    87%Satisfaction85%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    70%Satisfaction89%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    98%Satisfaction79%

  • Law

    £18,500Salary (3 years)No data
    95%Satisfaction90%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    77%Satisfaction90%

  • Design & Fashion

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    74%Satisfaction93%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    85%Satisfaction74%

  • Health & Social Care

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    73%Satisfaction94%

  • Teacher Training

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    82%SatisfactionNo data

  • Counselling & Psychotherapy

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    94%Satisfaction91%

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

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Cumbria

Future Talent Award

£8,000

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 Cumbria vs University of Worcester: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,000 a year at University of Cumbria and £17,200 at University of Worcester: University of Cumbria is about £1,200 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,900 a year at University of Cumbria and £18,900 at University of Worcester: University of Cumbria is about £2,000 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 Cumbria and University of Worcester?

Both universities teach 33 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Education Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Law, Film Production & Cinematography, Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Health & Social Care and 21 more.

Is University of Cumbria or University of Worcester better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?

Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from University of Cumbria, and £18,500 from University of Worcester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at University of Cumbria and 95% at University of Worcester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Worcester lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and University of Cumbria lists 136 courses.

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

University of Cumbria teaches 7 subject areas that University of Worcester does not, including Forestry & Arboriculture, Mechanical Engineering, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Zoology & Animal Biology, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Plant Sciences and Welsh Studies.

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

University of Worcester teaches 35 subject areas that University of Cumbria does not, including Media & Film Studies, History, Biochemistry, English Literature, Journalism, Medical Sciences, Biology, English Language and 27 more.

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University of Cumbria136 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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University of Worcester305 courses · 39 scholarshipsBrowse Courses