The University of Worcester
Worcester, United Kingdom
- 1946
- Founded
- Not listed
- Global Rank
- 10,500
- Total Students
- 12%
- International Students
- 29
- Programs
About The University of Worcester
The University of Worcester is a vibrant, public research-informed university situated in the historic cathedral city of Worcester in the West Midlands, England. Founded in 1946 as an Emergency Teacher Training College in the aftermath of World War II to rebuild Britain's educational system, the institution gained full university status and degree-awarding powers in 2005. Today, Worcester is celebrated nationally and internationally for its pioneering social inclusion, sustainable governance, and vital public service contributions. The university is a primary educational provider for the National Health Service (NHS), training thousands of nurses, midwives, physiotherapists, paramedics, and physicians through its innovative Three Counties Medical School based in the newly refurbished Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Building. Worcester is also an international leader in disability sport, operating the UK's first purpose-built arena tailored for wheelchair and Paralympic athletics. Its landmark £60 million facility, The Hive, created in partnership with Worcestershire County Council, opened in 2012 as the first joint university and public library in Europe. With three specialized campus hubs along the River Severn, Worcester combines academic excellence with transformative civic impact.
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£16,700 – £17,900 / yr (Medicine MBChB £49,300 / yr)Fees vary by course and degree level.
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Worcester, United Kingdom
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