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University of Worcester

Campus, St John's, WR2 6AJ, Worcester, United Kingdom
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Institution Overview

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About the Institution

The University of Worcester is a public university in Worcester, England, known for its close-knit, supportive community and strong graduate employment outcomes. It offers a wide range of degrees across multiple campuses in and around the city.

Institution Type

Public Research University

Establishment Year
  • Origins: 1946 (as Worcester Emergency Teacher Training College)
  • University Status: 2005
Campuses
  • St John’s Campus
  • City Campus
  • Severn Campus
  • Lakeside Campus
Educational Focus
  • Strong focus on
    • Teacher Education
    • Health Sciences & Allied Health Sciences
    • Sport & Exercise Science
    • Business
    • Computing
    • Sciences
    • Arts & Humanities
    • Applied Professional Subjects
Accreditations
  • Recognised UK public university and degree-awarding body (via UK higher-education regulation).
  • Individual programmes have professional accreditation in areas such as health and teaching.
Rankings
  • Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025: Joint 1st in the UK for “Quality Education”.
  • Guardian University Guide 2025: Ranked 112th in the overall table.