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 institutes:

  • 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 2008-09 was 8,319, with approximately 80% studying on an undergraduate course.

Approximately 19% of students are on taught postgraduate programmes and just over 1% (94 students) are postgraduate research students.

Percentage of Student Body who are mature: 49%

The percentage of student body who are female: 72%

Percentage of Students who have disabilities: 9.0%
National Percentage of Students who have disabilities: 8.0%

Percentage of Students by Institute

  • Institute of Science and the Environment: 7%
  • Institute of Humanities and Creative Arts: 13%
  • Worcester Business School: 13%
  • Institute of Education: 36%
  • Institute of Health and Society: 21%
  • Institute of Sport and Exercise Science: 9%
  • Graduate Research School: 1% 
Percentage of Graduates in Employment:

A recent survey showed that 93% of Worcester full-time first-degree graduates went into employment or further study. (Source: 2007/08 HESA DLHE Survey)

Employment Statistics:

The University is a major local employer, with more than 700 staff members.