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University of Strathclyde

Glasgow · QS World #230

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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.

6/8

Strathclyde

scored higher in 6 categories

VS

2/8

Worcester

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Strathclyde leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses). University of Worcester is ahead on employment, scholarship.

University of Strathclyde vs University of Worcester at a glance

University of Strathclyde and University of Worcester both teach 34 subject areas, the largest being Teacher Training, Law and Business Studies. University of Strathclyde offers 541 courses across 67 subject areas; University of Worcester offers 305 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,750 a year at University of Strathclyde and £17,200 at University of Worcester: University of Worcester is about £5,550 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £30,250 a year at University of Strathclyde and £18,900 at University of Worcester: University of Worcester is about £11,350 a year cheaper.

Of the 18 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Strathclyde is higher in 18 and University of Worcester in 0. The widest gap is in Social Work: £29,000 three years after graduating from University of Strathclyde, against £18,500 from University of Worcester. Of the 19 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Worcester is higher in 9 and University of Strathclyde in 8, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#230
QS World
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#351
THE World
#1501
#25
Guardian UK
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1796
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 Strathclyde

University of Worcester

89.6%
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

84%
85.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

18.8%
15.1%

International

International student share

541
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.

Strathclyde

86 countries · 18.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India31%
  • 🇨🇳China10.5%
  • 🌐Kuwait4.4%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.1%
  • 🌐Oman3.8%
VS

Worcester

38 countries · 15.1% international

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

Subjects

34 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 Strathclyde

University of Worcester

Also taught at both: Business & Management (General), Marketing, Accounting, Biochemistry, Finance & Actuarial Science, Social Work, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Design & Fashion, Human Resource Management, Management, Biomedical Engineering, Software Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Forensic Science, Mental Health Nursing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Human Geography & Environment, Creative Writing.

Only at University of Strathclyde

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 Strathclyde
£22,750
University of Worcester
£17,200

University of Worcester is about £5,550 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Strathclyde
£30,250
University of Worcester
£18,900

University of Worcester is about £11,350 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 Strathclyde

University of Worcester

  • Teacher Training

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    93%SatisfactionNo data

  • Law

    £26,500Salary (3 years)No data
    94%Satisfaction90%

  • Business Studies

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    81%Satisfaction62%

  • Education Studies

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    90%Satisfaction90%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    91%Satisfaction95%

  • History

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    94%Satisfaction98%

  • Psychology (General)

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    88%Satisfaction85%

  • Computer Science

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    82%Satisfaction92%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    88%Satisfaction94%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    91%Satisfaction94%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    87%Satisfaction74%

  • Marketing

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    89%Satisfaction77%

Showing the 12 largest of 20 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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University of Strathclyde

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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 Strathclyde vs University of Worcester: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,750 a year at University of Strathclyde and £17,200 at University of Worcester: University of Worcester is about £5,550 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £30,250 a year at University of Strathclyde and £18,900 at University of Worcester: University of Worcester is about £11,350 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 Strathclyde and University of Worcester?

Both universities teach 34 subject areas: Teacher Training, Law, Business Studies, Education Studies, English Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, History, Psychology (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Computer Science, Media & Film Studies, Chemistry and 22 more.

Is University of Strathclyde or University of Worcester better for Teacher Training?

Teacher Training graduates earn a median £31,000 three years after graduating from University of Strathclyde, and £26,500 from University of Worcester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Strathclyde lists 541 courses on CourseOptions and University of Worcester lists 305 courses.

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

University of Strathclyde teaches 33 subject areas that University of Worcester does not, including Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, French, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Economics and 25 more.

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

University of Worcester teaches 34 subject areas that University of Strathclyde does not, including Health & Social Care, English Literature, Environmental Sciences, Film Production & Cinematography, Journalism, Medical Sciences, Biology, English Language and 26 more.

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University of Strathclyde541 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Worcester305 courses · 39 scholarshipsBrowse Courses