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University of Worcester

Worcester · THE World #1501

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University of York

York · QS World #158

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

4/10

Worcester

scored higher in 4 categories

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6/10

York

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of York leads in 6 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, international, graduate salary, courses). University of Worcester is ahead on established, satisfaction, employment, scholarship.

University of Worcester vs University of York at a glance

University of Worcester and University of York both teach 48 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Business & Management (General) and Sociology & Criminology. University of Worcester offers 305 courses across 68 subject areas; University of York offers 532 courses across 82 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,200 a year at University of Worcester and £27,500 at University of York: University of Worcester is about £10,300 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at University of Worcester and £27,250 at University of York: University of Worcester is about £8,350 a year cheaper.

Of the 21 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of York is higher in 17 and University of Worcester in 3, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £24,000 three years after graduating from University of Worcester, against £40,000 from University of York. Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Worcester is higher in 14 and University of York in 7, 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
#158
#1501
THE World
#154
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Guardian UK
#20
1946
Established
1963
No
Russell Group
Yes
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

University of Worcester

University of York

87.8%
87.1%

Satisfaction

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

£28,500
£34,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

85.6%
80.2%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

15.1%
18.6%

International

International student share

305
532

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

39
3

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.

Worcester

38 countries · 15.1% international

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

97 countries · 18.6% international

  • 🇨🇳China44.1%
  • 🇮🇳India7.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States5.7%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.3%
  • 🌐Korea (South)2.2%

Subjects

48 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 Worcester

University of York

Also taught at both: Biology, Film Production & Cinematography, Environmental Sciences, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Biomedical Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Forensic Science, Physical Geography & Climate, Human Geography & Environment, Management, Teacher Training, Biochemistry, Medical Sciences, Social Work, Design & Fashion, Finance & Actuarial Science, Mental Health Nursing, Drama & Theatre, English Literature, Adult Nursing, Ecology & Conservation, English Language, Marketing, Ancient Languages, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Midwifery, Nursing (General), Biomedical Engineering, Children's Nursing, Accounting, Applied Psychology, Creative Writing, Technology & Logistics.

Only at University of Worcester

Only at University of York

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 Worcester
£17,200
University of York
£27,500

University of Worcester is about £10,300 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Worcester
£18,900
University of York
£27,250

University of Worcester is about £8,350 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 Worcester

University of York

  • Computer Science

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£40,000
    92%Satisfaction73%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    74%Satisfaction80%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    89%Satisfaction90%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£30,500
    90%Satisfaction89%

  • Education Studies

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    90%Satisfaction87%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    94%Satisfaction91%

  • History

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    98%Satisfaction93%

  • Music

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    79%Satisfaction87%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £21,000Salary (3 years)No data
    94%Satisfaction88%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    85%Satisfaction91%

  • Biology

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    90%Satisfaction86%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    90%Satisfaction78%

Showing the 12 largest of 24 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

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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University of York

Care Leavers and Estranged Students Bursary

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

York Bursary

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

York Futures Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

University of Worcester vs University of York: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,200 a year at University of Worcester and £27,500 at University of York: University of Worcester is about £10,300 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at University of Worcester and £27,250 at University of York: University of Worcester is about £8,350 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 Worcester and University of York?

Both universities teach 48 subject areas: Computer Science, Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Law, Mathematics, Chemistry, Education Studies, Philosophy, Politics & International Relations, Business Studies, History, Music and 36 more.

Is University of Worcester or University of York better for Computer Science?

Computer Science graduates earn a median £24,000 three years after graduating from University of Worcester, and £40,000 from University of York. Student satisfaction with teaching is 92% at University of Worcester and 73% at University of York. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of York lists 532 courses on CourseOptions and University of Worcester lists 305 courses.

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

University of Worcester teaches 20 subject areas that University of York does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Health & Social Care, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Journalism, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Nutrition & Dietetics, Fine Art, Software Engineering and 12 more.

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

University of York teaches 34 subject areas that University of Worcester does not, including Physics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Archaeology, Social Policy & Public Policy, History of Art & Design, Linguistics, Economics, French and 26 more.

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