Facts and Figures

The University of Worcester is the only Higher Education Institution in Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Academic Portfolio:

Worcester is organised into 6 academic departments:

  • Institute of Science and the Environment
  • Institute of Humanities and Creative Arts
  • Worcester Business School
  • Institute of Education
  • Institute of Health and Society
  • Institute of Sport and Exercise Science

For a complete course listing, please click here.

Student Population:

The student population for 2006-07 was 7,749, with approximately 79% studying on an undergraduate course.

Approximately 19% of students are on taught postgraduate programmes and just over 1% (97 students) are postgraduate research students.

Percentage of Student Body who are mature: 74%

Percentage of Students who have disabilities: 8.3%
(National Percentage of Students who have disabilities: 7.5%

Percentage of Students by Department

  • Institute of Science and the Environment: 7%
  • Institute of Humanities and Creative Arts: 12%
  • Worcester Business School: 11%
  • Institute of Education: 40%
  • Institute of Health and Society: 21%
  • Institute of Sport and Exercise Science: 9% 
Percentage of Graduates in Employment:

A recent government survey showed that 94% of Worcester full-time first-degree graduates went into employment or further study.

Employment Statistics:

The University is a major local employer, with more than 650 staff members.