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University of South Wales

Pontypridd · QS World #1201

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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

South Wales

scored higher in 4 categories

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4/8

Worcester

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

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

University of South Wales vs University of Worcester at a glance

University of South Wales and University of Worcester both teach 42 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Psychology (General) and Law. University of South Wales offers 331 courses across 63 subject areas; University of Worcester offers 305 courses across 68 subject areas.

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

Of the 30 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Worcester is higher in 22 and University of South Wales in 8. The widest gap is in Social Work: £32,500 three years after graduating from University of South Wales, against £18,500 from University of Worcester. Of the 31 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Worcester is higher in 17 and University of South Wales in 13, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#1201
QS World
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#1201
THE World
#1501
#83
Guardian UK
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1913
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 South Wales

University of Worcester

86.7%
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

84.6%
85.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22%
15.1%

International

International student share

331
305

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

23
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.

South Wales

71 countries · 22% international

  • 🇳🇬Nigeria17.6%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh16.6%
  • 🇮🇳India16.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan15.7%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka6.6%
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Worcester

38 countries · 15.1% international

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

Subjects

42 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 South Wales

University of Worcester

Also taught at both: Childhood & Youth Studies, Computer Science, Forensic Science, Software Engineering, Biology, History, Marketing, Social Work, Drama & Theatre, Journalism, Medical Sciences, Music, Games Design & Computer Animation, Midwifery, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Accounting, Finance & Actuarial Science, Management, Biomedical Sciences, Chemistry, Fine Art, Human Geography & Environment, Human Resource Management, Politics & International Relations, Specialist Clinical Nursing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, English Studies.

Only at University of South Wales

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 South Wales
£16,200
University of Worcester
£17,200

University of South Wales is about £1,000 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of South Wales
£17,900
University of Worcester
£18,900

University of South Wales is about £1,000 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 South Wales

University of Worcester

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    87%Satisfaction95%

  • Psychology (General)

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    90%Satisfaction85%

  • Law

    £20,000Salary (3 years)No data
    96%Satisfaction90%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    94%Satisfaction74%

  • Business Studies

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    91%Satisfaction62%

  • Teacher Training

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    97%SatisfactionNo data

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    97%Satisfaction79%

  • Counselling & Psychotherapy

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    98%Satisfaction91%

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    88%Satisfaction93%

  • Education Studies

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    92%Satisfaction90%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    87%Satisfaction90%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    83%Satisfaction89%

Showing the 12 largest of 32 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of South Wales

USW Postgraduate Refugee Sanctuary Scheme

100%

Deadline: N/A

USW Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/2027

100%

Deadline: Jul 2026

USW Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2027/2028

100%

Deadline: Jul 2027

USW Refugee Sanctuary Scheme

100%

Deadline: N/A

Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/2027

100%

Deadline: Jul 2026

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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 South Wales vs University of Worcester: common questions

Is University of South Wales or University of Worcester cheaper for international students?

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

Both universities teach 42 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Psychology (General), Law, Business & Management (General), Business Studies, Teacher Training, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Design & Fashion, Education Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Sociology & Criminology and 30 more.

Is University of South Wales 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 South Wales, and £18,500 from University of Worcester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at University of South Wales and 95% at University of Worcester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of South Wales or University of Worcester offer more courses?

University of South Wales lists 331 courses on CourseOptions and University of Worcester lists 305 courses.

What can you study at University of South Wales but not at University of Worcester?

University of South Wales teaches 21 subject areas that University of Worcester does not, including Healthcare Science, Aerospace Engineering, Building & Construction, Civil Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Community & Specialist Nursing, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Computing and 13 more.

What can you study at University of Worcester but not at University of South Wales?

University of Worcester teaches 26 subject areas that University of South Wales does not, including Biochemistry, English Literature, Environmental Sciences, English Language, Adult Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Nutrition & Dietetics, Physical Geography & Climate and 18 more.

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