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University of Southampton

Southampton · QS World #111

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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.

7/9

Southampton

scored higher in 7 categories

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2/9

Worcester

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Southampton leads in 7 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Worcester is ahead on satisfaction, employment.

University of Southampton vs University of Worcester at a glance

University of Southampton and University of Worcester both teach 53 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Business Studies and Media & Film Studies. University of Southampton offers 545 courses across 91 subject areas; University of Worcester offers 305 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,000 a year at University of Southampton and £17,200 at University of Worcester: University of Worcester is about £8,800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £31,200 a year at University of Southampton and £18,900 at University of Worcester: University of Worcester is about £12,300 a year cheaper.

Of the 31 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Southampton is higher in 30 and University of Worcester in 1. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £47,000 three years after graduating from University of Southampton, against £24,000 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 Southampton in 13, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#111
QS World
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#129
THE World
#1501
#16
Guardian UK
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1862
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 Southampton

University of Worcester

87%
87.8%

Satisfaction

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

£37,200
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.1%
85.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

35.1%
15.1%

International

International student share

545
305

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

52
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.

Southampton

103 countries · 35.1% international

  • 🇨🇳China63.5%
  • 🇮🇳India4.8%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia2.8%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia2.6%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong2.5%
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Worcester

38 countries · 15.1% international

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

Subjects

53 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 Southampton

University of Worcester

Also taught at both: Ancient Languages, Teacher Training, Marketing, Chemistry, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Software Engineering, Biochemistry, Mathematics, Philosophy, Politics & International Relations, Accounting, Biology, Music, Adult Nursing, English Language, Management, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Children's Nursing, Nursing (General), Physical Geography & Climate, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Biomedical Sciences, Fine Art, Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery, Biomedical Engineering, Ecology & Conservation, Human Geography & Environment, Medicine, Applied Psychology, Cultural Studies, English Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Creative Writing, Human Resource Management, Specialist Clinical Nursing, Technology & Logistics.

Only at University of Southampton

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 Southampton
£26,000
University of Worcester
£17,200

University of Worcester is about £8,800 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Southampton
£31,200
University of Worcester
£18,900

University of Worcester is about £12,300 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 Southampton

University of Worcester

  • Business & Management (General)

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    80%Satisfaction74%

  • Business Studies

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    66%Satisfaction62%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    87%Satisfaction94%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    86%Satisfaction89%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £39,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    84%Satisfaction85%

  • Computer Science

    £47,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    80%Satisfaction92%

  • History

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    91%Satisfaction98%

  • Law

    £28,500Salary (3 years)No data
    87%Satisfaction90%

  • Education Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    88%Satisfaction90%

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    89%Satisfaction93%

  • English Literature

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    89%Satisfaction89%

  • Environmental Sciences

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    93%Satisfaction86%

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

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Southampton

Horizon Europe fee waiver

100%

Deadline: N/A

Cowrie Foundation Scholarship

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

Xiamen University PhD Scholarships

See details

Deadline: N/A

Sociology Criminology International Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

Southampton Ageing & Gerontology Talent Scholarship

See details

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 Southampton vs University of Worcester: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,000 a year at University of Southampton and £17,200 at University of Worcester: University of Worcester is about £8,800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £31,200 a year at University of Southampton and £18,900 at University of Worcester: University of Worcester is about £12,300 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 Southampton and University of Worcester?

Both universities teach 53 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Business Studies, Media & Film Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Finance & Actuarial Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Computer Science, History, Law, Education Studies, Design & Fashion, English Literature and 41 more.

Is University of Southampton or University of Worcester better for Business & Management (General)?

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £31,500 three years after graduating from University of Southampton, and £23,500 from University of Worcester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 80% at University of Southampton and 74% at University of Worcester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Southampton lists 545 courses on CourseOptions and University of Worcester lists 305 courses.

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

University of Southampton teaches 38 subject areas that University of Worcester does not, including Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences, Physics, Civil Engineering, Archaeology and 30 more.

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

University of Worcester teaches 15 subject areas that University of Southampton does not, including Social Work, Film Production & Cinematography, Journalism, Medical Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Drama & Theatre, Forensic Science, Nutrition & Dietetics and 7 more.

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