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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 Sunderland

Sunderland · Guardian UK #86

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University of Worcester

Worcester · THE World #1501

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 7 datapoints

We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/7

Sunderland

scored higher in 3 categories

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4/7

Worcester

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Worcester leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Sunderland is ahead on established, satisfaction, international.

University of Sunderland vs University of Worcester at a glance

University of Sunderland and University of Worcester both teach 41 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business Studies and Law. University of Sunderland offers 193 courses across 56 subject areas; University of Worcester offers 305 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at University of Sunderland and £17,200 at University of Worcester: University of Worcester is about £300 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at University of Sunderland and £18,900 at University of Worcester: University of Sunderland is about £1,900 a year cheaper.

Of the 32 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Worcester is higher in 20 and University of Sunderland in 9, with 3 about level. The widest gap is in Social Work: £24,500 three years after graduating from University of Sunderland, against £18,500 from University of Worcester. Of the 31 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Sunderland is higher in 16 and University of Worcester in 12, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
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#1501
THE World
#1501
#86
Guardian UK
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1901
Established
1946
No
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 Sunderland

University of Worcester

89.8%
87.8%

Satisfaction

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

£24,500
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.4%
85.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

36.5%
15.1%

International

International student share

193
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.

Sunderland

56 countries · 36.5% international

  • 🌐Nepal29.5%
  • 🇮🇳India17.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria16.6%
  • 🇨🇳China7.3%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan6.9%
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Worcester

38 countries · 15.1% international

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

Subjects

41 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 Sunderland

University of Worcester

Also taught at both: Counselling & Psychotherapy, Social Work, Childhood & Youth Studies, Business & Management (General), Marketing, Fine Art, Nursing (General), Software Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Performing Arts (General), Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Adult Nursing, Applied Psychology, Chemistry, Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery, English Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Human Resource Management, Management, Accounting, Biomedical Sciences, Children's Nursing, Music, Mathematics, Medicine.

Only at University of Sunderland

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 Sunderland
£17,500
University of Worcester
£17,200

University of Worcester is about £300 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Sunderland
£17,000
University of Worcester
£18,900

University of Sunderland is about £1,900 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 Sunderland

University of Worcester

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    86%Satisfaction95%

  • Business Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    91%Satisfaction62%

  • Law

    £19,000Salary (3 years)No data
    95%Satisfaction90%

  • Psychology (General)

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    88%Satisfaction85%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £18,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    93%Satisfaction94%

  • Education Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    84%Satisfaction90%

  • Computer Science

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    78%Satisfaction92%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    87%Satisfaction89%

  • Design & Fashion

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    90%Satisfaction93%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    89%Satisfaction90%

  • Health & Social Care

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    96%Satisfaction94%

  • Journalism

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    98%Satisfaction95%

Showing the 12 largest of 33 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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University of Sunderland

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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 Sunderland vs University of Worcester: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at University of Sunderland and £17,200 at University of Worcester: University of Worcester is about £300 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at University of Sunderland and £18,900 at University of Worcester: University of Sunderland is about £1,900 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 Sunderland and University of Worcester?

Both universities teach 41 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business Studies, Law, Psychology (General), Media & Film Studies, Education Studies, Computer Science, Sociology & Criminology, Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Health & Social Care, Journalism and 29 more.

Is University of Sunderland or University of Worcester better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?

Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £19,500 three years after graduating from University of Sunderland, and £18,500 from University of Worcester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 86% at University of Sunderland and 95% at University of Worcester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Worcester lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and University of Sunderland lists 193 courses.

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

University of Sunderland teaches 15 subject areas that University of Worcester does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Agriculture & Land Management, Applied & General Science, Clinical & Health Psychology and 7 more.

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

University of Worcester teaches 27 subject areas that University of Sunderland does not, including History, English Literature, Environmental Sciences, Medical Sciences, Biology, English Language, Drama & Theatre, Forensic Science and 19 more.

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University of Sunderland193 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Worcester305 courses · 39 scholarshipsBrowse Courses