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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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University of Hertfordshire

Hatfield · QS World #851

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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

Hertfordshire

scored higher in 4 categories

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4/8

Worcester

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

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

University of Hertfordshire vs University of Worcester at a glance

University of Hertfordshire and University of Worcester both teach 52 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, Business Studies and Computer Science. University of Hertfordshire offers 468 courses across 86 subject areas; University of Worcester offers 305 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,500 a year at University of Hertfordshire and £17,200 at University of Worcester: University of Hertfordshire is about £1,700 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at University of Hertfordshire and £18,900 at University of Worcester: University of Hertfordshire is about £900 a year cheaper.

Of the 33 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Hertfordshire is higher in 32 and University of Worcester in 0, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Social Work: £31,500 three years after graduating from University of Hertfordshire, against £18,500 from University of Worcester. Of the 33 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Worcester is higher in 17 and University of Hertfordshire in 16.

World & National Rankings

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

#851
QS World
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#601
THE World
#1501
#69
Guardian UK
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1952
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 Hertfordshire

University of Worcester

86.4%
87.8%

Satisfaction

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

£32,800
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83.1%
85.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

57.5%
15.1%

International

International student share

468
305

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
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.

Hertfordshire

77 countries · 57.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India44.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria10.3%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.5%
  • 🇨🇳China1.8%
VS

Worcester

38 countries · 15.1% international

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

Subjects

52 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 Hertfordshire

University of Worcester

Also taught at both: Marketing, Politics & International Relations, Mathematics, Social Work, History, Teacher Training, Counselling & Psychotherapy, English Literature, Music, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Mental Health Nursing, Biomedical Sciences, English Language, Finance & Actuarial Science, Games Design & Computer Animation, Geography (General), Human Resource Management, Journalism, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biology, Nursing (General), Software Engineering, Technology & Logistics, Adult Nursing, Human Geography & Environment, Midwifery, Nutrition & Dietetics, Philosophy, Fine Art, Accounting, Children's Nursing, Ecology & Conservation, Medical Imaging, Performing Arts (General), Biomedical Engineering, Creative Writing, Medicine.

Only at University of Hertfordshire

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 Hertfordshire
£15,500
University of Worcester
£17,200

University of Hertfordshire is about £1,700 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Hertfordshire
£18,000
University of Worcester
£18,900

University of Hertfordshire is about £900 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 Hertfordshire

University of Worcester

  • Business Studies

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    91%Satisfaction62%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    78%Satisfaction92%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    85%Satisfaction74%

  • Law

    £23,500Salary (3 years)No data
    89%Satisfaction90%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    82%Satisfaction95%

  • Design & Fashion

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    88%Satisfaction93%

  • Psychology (General)

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    86%Satisfaction85%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    89%Satisfaction79%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    77%Satisfaction94%

  • Education Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    97%Satisfaction90%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    71%Satisfaction89%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    81%Satisfaction90%

Showing the 12 largest of 34 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Hertfordshire

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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 Hertfordshire vs University of Worcester: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,500 a year at University of Hertfordshire and £17,200 at University of Worcester: University of Hertfordshire is about £1,700 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at University of Hertfordshire and £18,900 at University of Worcester: University of Hertfordshire is about £900 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 Hertfordshire and University of Worcester?

Both universities teach 52 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, Business Studies, Computer Science, Business & Management (General), Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Design & Fashion, Psychology (General), Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Media & Film Studies, Education Studies, Health & Social Care and 40 more.

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

Business Studies graduates earn a median £26,500 three years after graduating from University of Hertfordshire, and £23,500 from University of Worcester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at University of Hertfordshire and 62% at University of Worcester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Hertfordshire lists 468 courses on CourseOptions and University of Worcester lists 305 courses.

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

University of Hertfordshire teaches 34 subject areas that University of Worcester does not, including Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Clinical Specialities, Biotechnology, Mechanical Engineering, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Building & Construction, General Engineering and 26 more.

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

University of Worcester teaches 16 subject areas that University of Hertfordshire does not, including Biochemistry, Medical Sciences, Drama & Theatre, Forensic Science, Physical Geography & Climate, Anatomy & Pathology, Applied Biology & Human Biology, Applied Psychology and 8 more.

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University of Hertfordshire468 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Worcester305 courses · 39 scholarshipsBrowse Courses