The Hive, beside the River Severn in Worcester, was the first library in Europe shared by a university and the public, and it's the most visible part of the University of Worcester. The university has three campuses in the city, St John's, City and Severn. Nursing, midwifery, sport, education and psychology are its best-known subjects, and inclusive sport is a speciality at its University Arena.
Worcester, Worcestershire, United Kingdom
Official website: worcester.ac.uk
Public university in Worcestershire
2005
The Hive, shared with the public
£14,500 – £16,500
International students, undergraduate and taught master's
£10,500 – £13,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on worcester.ac.uk before you apply.
BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult)
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
BSc (Hons) Psychology
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 88
Nursing and midwifery with placements across Worcestershire.
Inclusive and disability sport at the University Arena.
The Hive, a library shared with the city.
Nursing and midwifery graduates join NHS trusts in the West Midlands.
Sport graduates work in coaching, sport development and teaching.
The Graduate route lets eligible graduates stay and work in the UK after their degree.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
Selected courses
Postgrad
Selected courses
St John's campus is on the west bank of the Severn, a short walk over the bridge to the city centre, The Hive and the cathedral.
Worcester is compact and cheaper than much of southern England. Birmingham is under an hour by train, and the Malvern Hills are close enough for an afternoon walk.
CAS from University of Worcester
Proof of funds for fees and living costs
English test at B2 level or above
TB test certificate, if required
Immigration Health Surcharge payment
Valid passport with blank pages
Undergraduates can apply through UCAS by the January deadline, and later international applications are usually considered. Master's applications are rolling. Apply by early summer for September, or by October for January starts.
Most courses start in September. The MBA and some other postgraduate courses also start in January.
You'll apply for a Student visa. University of Worcester gives you a CAS number once your offer is unconditional and the deposit is paid. You can then apply online up to six months before the course starts, with bank evidence and the Immigration Health Surcharge.
Nursing, psychology, sport and exercise science and the MBA are popular. Undergraduates need grades equivalent to UK A levels, usually with IELTS 6.0, and 7.0 for nursing. Master's applicants need a bachelor's degree.
Worcester offers international scholarships that reduce tuition for eligible students. Check the scholarships page for current values.
