History
The University of Worcester, located in Worcester, England, has a rich history of nearly 80 years and dates back to 1946 when it was founded as an Emergency Teacher Training College to address the post-World War II shortage of teachers.
In 1992 the institution was renamed University College Worcester, reflecting its expanded academic scope and the introduction of degree programmes.
Education
The University of Worcester offers a comprehensive range of educational programs and has a strong focus on providing high-quality teaching, innovative learning opportunities, and robust support for students.
The University of Worcester offers a variety of programmes across multiple disciplines. Key areas include:
- Education: Programs in early childhood, primary, secondary, and special education, as well as specific subject teaching.
- Health and Life Sciences: Degrees in nursing, midwifery, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, paramedic science and biomedical science, biological sciences, geography and environmental management & sustainability.
Research
The University of Worcester has a strong focus on research across various disciplines, contributing significantly to academic knowledge, societal impact, and innovation.
At Worcester, we offer three categories of research degree: PhD (Doctor of Philosophy), MPhil (Master of Philosophy) and in some subject areas the MRes (Masters by Research). We also offer a Doctorate of Business Administration through a partnership with FHM in Germany.
Career
Worcester has one of the best records of graduate employment in the Country. 96% of Worcester graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduating (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2022) and Worcester is the number one English higher education institute (excluding specialist institutions) for sustained employment, with or without further study, three and five years after graduation (LEO 2022)
A key feature of a University of Worcester education is the golden triangle of professional education, which interweaves expert knowledge and practical learning. At the three points of the triangle are the well-motivated student, an inspiring educator, and an expert professional mentor.
University of Worcester Key Statistics & Highlights
- #1501 Ranking
- 2 PhDs
- 35 Scholarships
- 300 Academic Staff
- 10,000 Students
- 1,800 Students (int'l)
- 6,500 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
University of Worcester Overview
University of Worcester Scholarships
University of Worcester Scholarships
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3000 USD
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1000 USD
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4000 USD
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6000 USD
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16 Aug 2026
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4000 USD
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30 Jun 2026
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28 Aug 2026
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10000 USD
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01 Sep 2026
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1000 USD
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31 Oct 2026
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1000 USD
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3000 USD
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31 Dec 2026
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1000 USD
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University of Worcester Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Top % United Kingdom
Top % Worldwide
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
World University Rankings
1501
By Times Higher Education
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
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| - | - | 1501 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Student services
Worcester Students’ Union is the social heart of the University, with a huge range of sport clubs, societies and volunteering opportunities.
Located at the centre of the St John’s campus, the modern Students’ Union building is an ideal place to relax and chat; stock up on supplies from our campus shop or socialize over lunch. The bar and coffee house is a place for all students to meet with friends and enjoy a drink, play pool and watch the action on the big screens.
Housing services
The University of Worcester offers a range of accommodation options to suit different preferences and needs, including on-campus housing at St John’s and City Campus (starting from £524 per month), as well as assistance with finding private rented accommodation. With various amenities, support services, and specialized options, the University aims to provide a comfortable and supportive living environment for all its students.
Library services
The library of the University of Worcester is called the Hive. With over a quarter of a million books and 12 miles of archive collections, The Hive is no ordinary library. Opened by Her Majesty the Queen in 2012, The Hive is Europe’s first fully integrated university and public library. It has a busy events programme, with regular public lectures, exhibitions and performances.
ICT services
The IT service at the University is responsible for providing IT facilities and Wi-Fi throughout the University’s Campuses.
Medical services
The University of Worcester offers a blend of on-campus and off-campus healthcare facilities to support its students.
Campus life
The University of Worcester has 3 campuses, each with its own distinct features and facilities, catering to a wide range of academic programmes and student activities. All campuses are within the city of Worcester and within convenient walking distance. Here is an overview of the main campuses:
The main campus - St. John’s is located in a suburban area, approximately 15 minutes’ walk from Worcester city centre.
On the St. John’s campus students have access to plenty of teaching facilities, support services, Students’ Union, student’s shop and bar, cafeterias, canteen, on-campus accommodation and 24/7 security and outdoor sporting pitches.
Sports facilities
The University has excellent facilities supporting participation in sport, exercise and recreation, as well as academic study pathways. Students wishing to use the exercise facilities pay a small membership fee.
- University of Worcester Arena - a multi-purpose indoor 2000 seat/12 court sport venue, supported by a conference suite and break out rooms, media and catering facilities. An excellent basketball, badminton, volleyball, netball or indoor football facility.
- St John's Sports Centre - a 6 court sports hall and gymnasium hall. Outdoor full size 3G AstroTurf and sand-filled AstroTurf.
Student clubs
University is about so much more than just your studies – it is your chance to find out more about yourself, have new experiences and make new friends.
Through extracurricular activities at Worcester, make the most of your time to get involved, get active, discover hidden talents, develop your skills and try things you might never have thought of before.
- Make use of our state-of-the-art sports facilities
- Take your pick from more than 75 Worcester Students’ Union societies and sports clubs, so whatever your interest there really is something for you – if not, start your own!
- Find out about volunteering and fundraising opportunities through the Students’ Union
Accreditation
Institutional Accreditation
- UK Government Recognition: The University of Worcester is officially recognized by the UK government as a degree-awarding institution.
- Quality Assurance Agency (QAA): The university undergoes regular reviews by the QAA, which assesses the quality and standards of higher education in the UK.
Professional Body Accreditations
- Chartered Management Institute (CMI): Various business and management courses are accredited by the CMI, offering students the opportunity to gain professional qualifications alongside their degrees.
- Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB): The Business School is working towards accreditation with AACSB.
University of Worcester Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
United Kingdom Country
Worcester City
University of Worcester Student Reviews & Awards
4.4
Based on 31 reviews
- 5 Star 15 Reviews
- 4 Star 13 Reviews
- 3 Star 3 Reviews
- 2 Star 0 Reviews
- 1 Star 0 Reviews
How Students Rated This University
- Student Teacher Interaction 4.6
- Student Diversity 4.5
- Quality of Student Life 4.3
Helpful Campus With Excellent Facilities
Decent enough university would recommend to anyone considering joining here. I campus facilities are excellent and people are always willing to help you out, you just have to ask. In general I'm so happy that I picked this uni, and would definitely recommend it to my friends.
Helpful tutors
Lots of students commute and there just isn't the parking available, generally staff have been quite helpful and always able to book tutorials with them for help. Have never tried the food but I hear its quite good
I would recommend Worcester
It was a good university would recommend to others, they are very good at looking after students making sure they feel safe and well supported. All campuses are really lovely, well looked after and the staff are really lovely and helpful.
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