The University of Worcester

The University of Worcester

The University of Worcester is a close-knit and high-achieving community where students are supported to succeed at every level.

The University has been ranked in the top 5 in the UK for Quality Education in all years of the Times Higher Education’s University Impact Rankings, which assess how universities globally are meeting the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. The University has also been ranked in the top 5 in the UK for Gender Equality in all years of the rankings.     

Worcester has been shortlisted three times as the Times Higher Education’s University of the Year – in 2016, 2019 and 2020 - and twice for University of the Year in the UK Social Mobility Awards – in 2019 and 2020.

The University scores consistently above our benchmark and the average in the National Student Survey. In 2021, Worcester Students’ Union was ranked among the top 10 unions at mainstream universities across the UK in the independent survey.

Worcester achievements

• Top 5 in the UK for Quality Education - in all years of the Times Higher Education’s University Impact Rankings

• Sustainability Institution of the Year - Winner- 2019 Green Gown Awards

• University of the Year - Finalist - 2020 Times Higher Education Awards and UK Social Mobility Awards

• Outstanding Contribution to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion - Winner - 2020 Times Higher Education Awards

• Top 10 for Sustained Employment - Longitudinal Educational Outcomes survey 

• Top 20 for Student Experience - Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022

A place for everyone

The University is a truly inclusive place where every person counts as an individual.  From designing imaginative facilities to providing practical support and tailored learning, we strive to help people of all backgrounds and abilities to achieve their own rich potential. We work hard to break down barriers and provide opportunities for all.

In 2020 we were the winner of the Times Higher Education Award for Outstanding Contribution to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

Worcester is home to Europe’s first integrated university and public library, The Hive, and Britain’s first inclusive indoor sports hall purpose-designed to include the wheelchair athlete, the University of Worcester Arena, two facilities that exemplify our commitment to inclusion. 

Our commitment to supporting students’ wellbeing was recognised in being shortlisted for Outstanding Student Support in 2018 and 2019 in the Times Higher Education University Awards, and we are regularly identified as a best practice example in this field. 

We believe in educating and supporting the whole person to succeed in their own personal endeavours but to also use the skills they develop to build a better world.