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University of Stirling

Stirling · QS World #560

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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.

3/8

Stirling

scored higher in 3 categories

VS

5/8

Worcester

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Worcester leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, employment, courses, scholarship). University of Stirling is ahead on ranking, international, graduate salary.

University of Stirling vs University of Worcester at a glance

University of Stirling and University of Worcester both teach 38 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Psychology (General) and Sport & Exercise Sciences. University of Stirling offers 254 courses across 60 subject areas; University of Worcester offers 305 courses across 68 subject areas.

Of the 21 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Stirling is higher in 17 and University of Worcester in 3, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Social Work: £32,500 three years after graduating from University of Stirling, against £18,500 from University of Worcester. Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Worcester is higher in 13 and University of Stirling in 9.

World & National Rankings

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

#560
QS World
—
#501
THE World
#1501
#50
Guardian UK
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1967
Established
1946
No
Russell Group
No
—
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 Stirling

University of Worcester

85%
87.8%

Satisfaction

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

£31,000
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80.5%
85.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

18.4%
15.1%

International

International student share

254
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.

Stirling

75 countries · 18.4% international

  • 🇮🇳India17.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan15%
  • 🇺🇸United States13.6%
  • 🇨🇳China7.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria5.8%
VS

Worcester

38 countries · 15.1% international

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

Subjects

38 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 Stirling

University of Worcester

Also taught at both: English Studies, Health & Social Care, Mathematics, Biology, Finance & Actuarial Science, Social Work, Childhood & Youth Studies, Marketing, Business & Management (General), Adult Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Physical Geography & Climate, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Philosophy, Ecology & Conservation, Human Resource Management, Software Engineering, Applied Psychology, Cultural Studies, Human Geography & Environment, Management, Creative Writing, Theology & Religious Studies.

Only at University of Stirling

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 Stirling
No data
University of Worcester
£17,200

We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Stirling yet.

Postgraduate

University of Stirling
No data
University of Worcester
£18,900

We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Stirling yet.

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 Stirling

University of Worcester

  • Business Studies

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    80%Satisfaction62%

  • Psychology (General)

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

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    84%Satisfaction95%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    86%Satisfaction89%

  • Law

    £23,500Salary (3 years)No data
    86%Satisfaction90%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    84%Satisfaction94%

  • History

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    94%Satisfaction98%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    93%Satisfaction94%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    94%Satisfaction79%

  • Teacher Training

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    72%SatisfactionNo data

  • Accounting

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    85%Satisfaction93%

  • Education Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,500
    69%Satisfaction90%

Showing the 12 largest of 23 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Stirling

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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 Stirling vs University of Worcester: common questions

What subjects can you study at both University of Stirling and University of Worcester?

Both universities teach 38 subject areas: Business Studies, Psychology (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Sociology & Criminology, Law, Media & Film Studies, History, Politics & International Relations, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Teacher Training, Accounting, Education Studies and 26 more.

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

Business Studies graduates earn a median £26,000 three years after graduating from University of Stirling, and £23,500 from University of Worcester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 80% at University of Stirling and 62% at University of Worcester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Worcester lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and University of Stirling lists 254 courses.

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

University of Stirling teaches 22 subject areas that University of Worcester does not, including French, Economics, Humanities, Planning & Housing, Publishing, Spanish & Portuguese, Veterinary Medicine, Agriculture & Land Management and 14 more.

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

University of Worcester teaches 30 subject areas that University of Stirling does not, including Counselling & Psychotherapy, Biochemistry, Design & Fashion, English Literature, Film Production & Cinematography, Medical Sciences, English Language, Drama & Theatre and 22 more.

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