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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 Oxford

Oxford · QS World #4

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University of Worcester

Worcester · THE World #1501

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

8/10

Oxford

scored higher in 8 categories

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2/10

Worcester

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Oxford leads in 8 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses). University of Worcester is ahead on employment, scholarship.

University of Oxford vs University of Worcester at a glance

University of Oxford and University of Worcester both teach 39 subject areas, the largest being History, Childhood & Youth Studies and English Studies. University of Oxford offers 642 courses across 79 subject areas; University of Worcester offers 305 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £43,600 a year at University of Oxford and £17,200 at University of Worcester: University of Worcester is about £26,400 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £38,430 a year at University of Oxford and £18,900 at University of Worcester: University of Worcester is about £19,530 a year cheaper.

Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Oxford is higher in 8 and University of Worcester in 0. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £51,500 three years after graduating from University of Oxford, against £24,000 from University of Worcester. Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Oxford is higher in 4 and University of Worcester in 3, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#4
QS World
—
#1
THE World
#1501
#1
Guardian UK
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1096
Established
1946
Yes
Russell Group
No
Gold
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 Oxford

University of Worcester

92.5%
87.8%

Satisfaction

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

£50,000
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

76.6%
85.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

37.2%
15.1%

International

International student share

642
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.

Oxford

118 countries · 37.2% international

  • 🇨🇳China18.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States16.8%
  • 🇩🇪Germany5.6%
  • 🇮🇳India5.2%
  • 🇨🇦Canada4.6%
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Worcester

38 countries · 15.1% international

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

Subjects

39 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 Oxford

University of Worcester

Also taught at both: Social Work, Biology, Media & Film Studies, Business & Management (General), English Literature, Music, Biomedical Sciences, Finance & Actuarial Science, Philosophy, Anatomy & Pathology, Design & Fashion, English Language, Film Production & Cinematography, Mathematics, Chemistry, Fine Art, Human Geography & Environment, Physical Geography & Climate, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Ecology & Conservation, Geography (General), Management, Medicine.

Only at University of Oxford

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 Oxford
£43,600
University of Worcester
£17,200

University of Worcester is about £26,400 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Oxford
£38,430
University of Worcester
£18,900

University of Worcester is about £19,530 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 Oxford

University of Worcester

  • History

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    96%Satisfaction98%

  • Psychology (General)

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    94%Satisfaction85%

  • Computer Science

    £51,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    92%Satisfaction92%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £38,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    89%Satisfaction94%

  • Biochemistry

    £39,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    85%Satisfaction90%

  • Biology

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    94%Satisfaction90%

  • Music

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    91%Satisfaction79%

  • Physical Geography & Climate

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    94%Satisfaction67%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Oxford

The Rhodes Scholarship

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 Oxford vs University of Worcester: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £43,600 a year at University of Oxford and £17,200 at University of Worcester: University of Worcester is about £26,400 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £38,430 a year at University of Oxford and £18,900 at University of Worcester: University of Worcester is about £19,530 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 Oxford and University of Worcester?

Both universities teach 39 subject areas: History, Childhood & Youth Studies, English Studies, Law, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Business Studies, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Ancient Languages, Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Theology & Religious Studies and 27 more.

Is University of Oxford or University of Worcester better for History?

History graduates earn a median £33,000 three years after graduating from University of Oxford, and £18,500 from University of Worcester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 96% at University of Oxford and 98% at University of Worcester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Oxford lists 642 courses on CourseOptions and University of Worcester lists 305 courses.

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

University of Oxford teaches 40 subject areas that University of Worcester does not, including Classical Studies, Spanish & Portuguese, Eastern European Languages, German & Scandinavian Studies, French, Italian, Linguistics, General Engineering and 32 more.

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

University of Worcester teaches 29 subject areas that University of Oxford does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Teacher Training, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Environmental Sciences, Journalism, Medical Sciences, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Adult Nursing and 21 more.

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University of Oxford642 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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University of Worcester305 courses · 39 scholarshipsBrowse Courses