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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 Winchester

Winchester · Guardian UK #106

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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

Winchester

scored higher in 3 categories

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5/8

Worcester

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

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

University of Winchester vs University of Worcester at a glance

University of Winchester and University of Worcester both teach 37 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business Studies and Sociology & Criminology. University of Winchester offers 131 courses across 42 subject areas; University of Worcester offers 305 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,700 a year at University of Winchester and £17,200 at University of Worcester: University of Winchester is about £500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,450 a year at University of Winchester and £18,900 at University of Worcester: University of Winchester is about £1,450 a year cheaper.

Of the 21 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Winchester is higher in 16 and University of Worcester in 4, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Social Work: £25,500 three years after graduating from University of Winchester, against £18,500 from University of Worcester. Of the 30 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Worcester is higher in 18 and University of Winchester in 10, with 2 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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#1201
THE World
#1501
#106
Guardian UK
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1840
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 Winchester

University of Worcester

84.2%
87.8%

Satisfaction

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

£28,800
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.9%
85.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

5.1%
15.1%

International

International student share

131
305

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
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.

Winchester

25 countries · 5.1% international

  • 🇺🇸United States17.1%
  • 🇳🇴Norway15.7%
  • 🇮🇳India14.3%
  • 🇯🇵Japan8.6%
  • 🇨🇳China4.3%
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Worcester

38 countries · 15.1% international

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

Subjects

37 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 Winchester

University of Worcester

Also taught at both: Film Production & Cinematography, Journalism, Design & Fashion, Adult Nursing, Applied Psychology, Business & Management (General), Mental Health Nursing, Music, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Drama & Theatre, Forensic Science, Geography (General), Midwifery, Nutrition & Dietetics, Politics & International Relations, Theology & Religious Studies, Children's Nursing, Creative Writing, Management, Philosophy, Accounting, Finance & Actuarial Science.

Only at University of Winchester

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 Winchester
£16,700
University of Worcester
£17,200

University of Winchester is about £500 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Winchester
£17,450
University of Worcester
£18,900

University of Winchester is about £1,450 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 Winchester

University of Worcester

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    93%Satisfaction95%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    84%Satisfaction89%

  • Education Studies

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    94%Satisfaction90%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    86%Satisfaction85%

  • Teacher Training

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    92%SatisfactionNo data

  • Law

    £21,000Salary (3 years)No data
    88%Satisfaction90%

  • History

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    86%Satisfaction98%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    85%Satisfaction94%

  • Health & Social Care

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    96%Satisfaction94%

  • Social Work

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    80%Satisfaction100%

  • Software Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
    57%Satisfaction95%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
    53%Satisfaction92%

Showing the 12 largest of 31 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Winchester

Winchester Widening Participation Bursary

£750

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 Winchester vs University of Worcester: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,700 a year at University of Winchester and £17,200 at University of Worcester: University of Winchester is about £500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,450 a year at University of Winchester and £18,900 at University of Worcester: University of Winchester is about £1,450 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 Winchester and University of Worcester?

Both universities teach 37 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Education Studies, Psychology (General), Teacher Training, Law, History, Media & Film Studies, Health & Social Care, Social Work, Software Engineering and 25 more.

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

Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £24,000 three years after graduating from University of Winchester, and £18,500 from University of Worcester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 93% at University of Winchester and 95% at University of Worcester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Worcester lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and University of Winchester lists 131 courses.

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

University of Winchester teaches 5 subject areas that University of Worcester does not, including Archaeology, Anthropology, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Developmental & Educational Psychology and Economics.

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

University of Worcester teaches 31 subject areas that University of Winchester does not, including Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Biochemistry, Environmental Sciences, Medical Sciences, Biology, Childhood & Youth Studies, English Language and 23 more.

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University of Winchester131 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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University of Worcester305 courses · 39 scholarshipsBrowse Courses