University of Worcester

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Intake Periods September 2025

About University of Worcester

The University of Worcester has been ranked 1st in the UK for Quality Education in the latest rankings announced by the globally respected Times Higher Education. Worcester has also just been named 1st in the UK for sustained employment or further study five years after graduation (excluding specialist institutions).

Our areas of expertise include Education, Sports, Law, Computing, Business and Healthcare. Our PGCE teacher training courses are ranked Outstanding by Ofsted (the highest possible ranking).

We are a small, friendly, community university located in the heart of the UK. We are in an ideal location, 2.5 hours from London by train and 40 minutes from Birmingham. Our city is a traditional, peaceful cathedral city on the banks of the River Severn.

At the University of Worcester we’re renowned for our friendly campus community. As an international student, you’ll become part of that community from the moment you arrive.

From the moment you apply to the day of your graduation, we’ll make sure you get all the support you need to realise your potential. During our International Welcome programme, we’ll be here to support you as you get to grips with life in the UK. There will be plenty of social activities to make sure that you meet new friends, and you’ll find out about the advice and information that is available to every University of Worcester international student. 

The International Experience Team offers advice on every aspect of life as an international student in the UK. The Team also organises activities and events for our international students. You’ll never be short of an opportunity to learn about life in the UK.  

Rankings:
1st in the UK for Quality Education

1st in the UK for sustained employment or further study five years after graduation

Outstanding Ofsted rating for PGCE primary and secondary teacher training

What their Students Say

I chose University of Worcester because my course offers useful modules that I believe I can apply what I have learnt into my workplace. Besides that, my course leader is really friendly, he spent time to answer any question I had.  

Loc Phan, Vietnam
MSc International Management

I chose Worcester because as an international student, it was really important for my parents and myself to choose which city I moved to. And I feel like Worcester is the perfect blend of a city and a town. Apart from that, Worcester is also a beautiful city just to live. And I feel like I have made one of the best decisions by coming to Worcester.

Ruttuja Mane, India
BSc (Hons) Business Psychology, Students’ Union President

University of Worcester Subject Areas

Subject Areas

Accounting and Finance, Arts and Humanities, Biology, Business and Management, Chemistry, Computing and IT, Counselling, Creative Media, Creative Writing, Criminology, Cyber Crime & Terrorism, Design and Crafts, Drama and Dance, Economics, Education, English and Creative Writing, English Literature, Environmental Studies, Forensic Science and Archaeology, Geography and Environmental Studies, Health and Social Care, History, International Studies, Journalism, Languages, Law, Media Studies, Medicine, Mental Health, Music, Nursing and Midwifery, Physics, Physiotherapy, Politics, Psychology, Publishing and Public Relations, Science, Social Work, Sociology, Sports and fitness

Apply to study at University of Worcester as an international student