Rankings of University of Worcester

The University of Worcester (UW) is a publicly funded research university, located in Worcester, England. Dating back to 1946 as an Emergency Teacher Training College, it was only in 2005 that UW received official university status. The university’s main campus is known as St John’s and is where most of the courses take place, although those related to business, computing, marketing and management are taken on by the university’s secondary campus which is known as City Campus.

Latest ranking updates for University of Worcester
  • March 2024: Publication of Scimago Institutions Rankings. Ranking position #2297.
  • December 2023: URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance update. University of Worcester achieves place 2809.
  • September 2023: The Times Good University Guide by Subject (Business, Management and Marketing) update. University of Worcester achieves place 45.
  • September 2023: University of Worcester ranks 103 in the latest The Times Good University Guide from The Times and The Sunday Times.
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University rankings

    • #82 
    • #103 
    The Times Good University Guide
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #86 
    • #107 
    The Guardian League Table
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #70 
    • #85 
    CUG The Complete University Guide
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #89 
    • #2297 
    Scimago Institutions Rankings
    [Published 06 March, 2024]
    • #85 
    • #2809 
    URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
    [Published 19 December, 2023]
    • #103 
    • #3450 
    Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
    [Published 31 July, 2023]
    • #30 
    • #101 
    THE World University Impact Rankings - Overall
    [Published 01 June, 2023]

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

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Subject rankings

Arts Visual & Performing

    • #23 
    • #25 
    Creative Writing
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #39 
    • #41 
    Creative Writing
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #42 
    • #47 
    Creative Writing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Business

    • #63 
    • #75 
    Marketing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Computer Science

    • #39 
    • #55 
    Computer Science
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #70 
    • #89 
    Computer Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Design

    • #38 
    • #44 
    Graphic Design
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Education

    • #43 
    • #56 
    Education
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #49 
    • #61 
    Education
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #55 
    • #69 
    Education
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]

Languages & Literature

    • #43 
    • #51 
    English
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #40 
    • #51 
    English
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #43 
    • #53 
    English
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Law

    • #41 
    • #55 
    Law
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #50 
    • #64 
    Law
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #66 
    • #82 
    Law
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Natural Sciences

    • #67 
    • #84 
    Biology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #49 
    • #61 
    Geography
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #50 
    • #62 
    History
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #51 
    • #63 
    History
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #66 
    • #79 
    History
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #59 
    • #76 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #60 
    • #80 
    Psychology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #76 
    • #96 
    Psychology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #14 
    • #19 
    Social Work
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #47 
    • #58 
    Social Work
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #52 
    • #62 
    Social Work
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #20 
    • #27 
    Sociology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #30 
    • #39 
    Sociology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Sports Science

    • #24 
    • #30 
    Sports Science
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #26 
    • #35 
    Sports Science
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #31 
    • #41 
    Sports Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Highest subject rankings for University of Worcester

Social Work The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#19 
Social Studies & Humanities
Creative Writing The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#25 
Arts Visual & Performing
Sports Science The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#30 
Sports Science
Graphic Design The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#44 
Design
English The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#51 
Languages & Literature
Computer Science The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#55 
Computer Science
Law The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#55 
Law
Education The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#56 
Education
Marketing CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#75 
Business
Biology The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#84 
Natural Sciences

Student Ratings for University of Worcester

Student satisfaction:
4.3 (based on 288 student ratings)
Google ratings:
4.2 (based on 186 student ratings)
Facebook ratings:
4.6 (based on 102 student ratings)

“A friendly and small university in a beautiful city! I really enjoyed my time spent here studying Geography and debating with my professors. The team is very small but they are extremely passionate about what they do and it makes all the difference. The teachers are always happy to help, which is important for me. I fell in love with Worcester and the rest of the UK during my time spent studying here.”

About University of Worcester

PROS

  • Those studying at UW commend the university for its culture of mutual support and respect between students and teaching staff.
  • Class sizes are kept small, at an average of 25 students per class. This is one of the reasons students and teachers are able to work together effectively.
  • Times Higher Education has ranked the University of Worcester among the top European 300.

CONS

  • Some students have had negative experiences with the admin office, such as long delays while waiting for email responses.

Key facts

Foundation year:
1946
Telephone:
+44 1905 855000
Address:
Henwick Grove
WR2 6AJ, Worcester
England UK
Website:
https://www.worcester.ac.uk/
Social:

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All other courses
    • 4.5
    • Foundation year
    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees
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  • Student Services at the University of Worcester

NSS Aggregate Student reviews

Below you see the results of University of Worcester for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK universities.

Overall student satisfaction
67 /100
714 total respondents
Chart Data
Source: National Student Survey NSS 2023. The Overall student satisfaction data point is from 2022 (latest available year). The Office for Students made the unfortunate decision to discontinue collecting overall student satisfaction data points per course.
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

THE Student Experience Survey by Times Higher Education

Times Higher Education has surveyed 20251 undergraduate students in the UK about their study experience. 106 students of University of Worcester participated in the survey.

Below you'll find the results for each of the survey questions for University of Worcester in comparison to the average for all UK universities.

Overall score: 77.7

Chart Data
Source: Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2018
Data is from 2018 which was the last year for which the survey was published. Survey was discontinued after 2018. Details of Methodology

Student composition of University of Worcester

Students by level of study Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
undergraduates:
6750
postgraduates:
1230
Total:
7980
Students by subject Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
Nursing and Midwifery:
1985
Education and Teaching:
1555
Sport and Exercise Sciences:
810
Allied Health:
765
Business and Management:
645
Psychology:
490
Biosciences:
385
Social Policy:
190
Law:
165
Creative Arts and Design:
140
English Studies:
140
Computing:
120
Performing Arts:
90
History:
90
Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies:
70
Sociology:
65
Archaeology:
10
Languages and Area Studies :
5
Politics:
5
Foreign students by nationality Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
India:
175
Nigeria:
50
China:
40
Norway:
20
United States:
15
Nepal:
10
Ghana:
5
Zimbabwe:
5
Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China):
5
Pakistan:
5
Qatar:
5
Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023

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FAQ

University of Worcester ranks #97 in England UK in our meta ranking of 112 university rankings. See rankings of all 382 universities in England UK.

University of Worcester ranks #2 in Worcester in our meta ranking.

University of Worcester is listed in The Times Good University Guide, The Guardian League Table, CUG The Complete University Guide, Scimago Institutions Rankings, URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance, Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities and more. See all 11 rankings of University of Worcester.

University of Worcester achieved #85 in CUG The Complete University Guide. This is the university’s highest ranking in the 112 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for University of Worcester.

University of Worcester achieved the highest ranking for Medicine & Health. It is ranked #10 in CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject (Counselling, Psychotherapy & Occupational Therapy). See all subject rankings for University of Worcester.

A large number of university rankings include surveys among academics on reputation. In our meta ranking of 112 university rankings University of Worcester ranks #2 among universities in Worcester and #97 among universities in England UK. See all rankings of University of Worcester.

In our meta ranking University of Worcester ranks #97 among all universities in England UK and University of Oxford ranks #1. Apart from rankings you may also want to see the ratings from students who attended the universities.
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