When deciding to join a university, we know that one of the first things you think about is your budget, the cost of tuition fees and how to fund your time at the university.

The University of Worcester wants to help our students as much as we can by keeping our tuition fees as low as possible and by giving you additional support through our scholarship schemes.

Tuition fees are reviewed annually and usually increase in line with inflation.

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University of Worcester has partnered with Flywire to accept payments from international students worldwide.

Flywire allows you, your parents or sponsors to pay your student fees in the currency of your choice in a simple and secure way.

Flywire offers the following benefits: 

  • Convenient payment options from over 240 countries in more than 130 currencies
  • Choose from a variety of payment methods including bank transfers, credit cards, e-wallets and more
  • Avoid bank fees and extra charges
  • Be guaranteed the best exchange rate when making a payment using Flywire. If you find a better rate within two hours, Flywire will match it
  • Track your payment in real-time online and receive email and text alerts every step of the way including confirmation that we have securely received your payment
  • 24/7 multilingual support with any questions you have about making your payment from the Flywire team. You can give them a call, send an email or use live chat online

Paying via our Flywire online payment portal is the University’s accepted method of payment for international students. Please refer to your offer letter or official University communication to make payments using Flywire.

Refund policies for international students' deposits

Please be aware that withdrawal from the University may have implications for your immigration status and the University of Worcester is legally obliged to inform UKVI that you are no longer a registered student for which you have been granted leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom.

The deposit paid by international students of 50% of the tuition fee is non-refundable, however in exceptional circumstances we may consider a refund after deducting administrative costs of £500.

Requests for refunds, including supporting documentary evidence, should be made by email to creditcontrol@worc.ac.uk within 3 months of the deposit payment date. 

See the University's Admissions Terms and Conditions document for more information.

 

Fees for academic year 2024/25

Undergraduate students

The 2024/25 Tuition Fees – Home and EU Undergraduate Students and 2024/25 Tuition Fees – International Students documents give a complete list of tuition fees for undergraduate students joining the University in the 2024/25 academic year.

Postgraduate students

The 2024/25 Tuition Fees – Home and EU Postgraduate and 2024/25 Tuition Fees – International Students documents give a complete list of tuition fees for postgraduate students joining the University in the 2024/25 academic year.

Fees for academic year 2025/26

Undergraduate students

The 2025/26 Tuition Fees – Home and EU Undergraduate Students and 2025/26 Tuition Fees – International Students documents give a complete list of tuition fees for undergraduate students joining the University in the 2025/26 academic year.

Postgraduate students

The 2025/26 Tuition Fees – Home and EU Postgraduate and 2025/26 Tuition Fees – International Students documents give a complete list of tuition fees for postgraduate students joining the University in the 2025/26 academic year.

EU tuition fees

Unlike many universities we charge home tuition fees to EU students on most of our courses (check individual course pages for exceptions). The UK Government has announced that it will increase home tuition fees by 3.1% from the 2025/26 academic cycle. Subject to approval, the University intends to increase our tuition fees in line with this and as per our terms and conditions. This means that from September 2025 our standard annual undergraduate home and EU tuition fee will be £9,535. 

Scholarships, bursaries and discounts 

Students have to be studying full-time to be eligible for any of the scholarships and bursaries.  Only one scholarship or bursary can be redeemed by each student, with the exception of the early payment discount which can be added to any other amount.

The scholarships and bursaries do not apply to our graduate entry Medicine MBChB course, but students are still eligible for the early payment discount.

 

International (non-EU) merit based scholarship – undergraduate 

Depending on your academic achievement you are automatically awarded a scholarship on full-time programmes, please see the table below for more information. 

CriteriaAmount (£)

• 144 UCAS points or equivalent 

• Direct entry with grades equivalent to 1st Class

£3,000 for each year of study with progression

• 128 UCAS points or equivalent 

• Direct entry with grades equivalent to 2:1

£2,000 for each year of study with progression

• 112 UCAS points or equivalent 

• Direct entry with grades equivalent to 2:2

£1,000 for each year of study with progression

 

International (non-EU) merit based scholarship – postgraduate 

Depending on your academic achievement you are automatically awarded a scholarship on full-time programmes, please see the table below for more information. 

CriteriaAmount (£)

UK 1st class honours 2:1, or equivalent

£3,000 for each year of study with progression (up to 4 years for postgraduate research programme)
UK 2:2 or equivalent £2,000 for each year of study with progression (up to 4 years for postgraduate research programme)

 

 

GREAT scholarships 2025 – Kenya and Turkey

In partnership with the British Council and the GREAT Britain Campaign, University of Worcester is offering 2 scholarships to students in Kenya and Turkey applying for one-year postgraduate courses.

The GREAT Scholarships 2025 programme, launched by the British Council together with 71 UK universities, supports postgraduate students to access world class UK higher education opportunities.

The scholarship programme offers financial support of a minimum of £10,000 to students pursuing one-year postgraduate study in the UK.

The GREAT Scholarships are jointly funded by University of Worcester with the UK government’s GREAT Britain Campaign and the British Council.

The scholarship offered are as follows:

  • £10,000 towards tuition fees for one-year master’s programmes to students from Kenya & Turkey who will enrol into University of Worcester in September 2025.

Applicants who have applied for distance learning programmes are not eligible.

The GREAT scholarship cannot be combined with any other scholarship or bursary.  

Application deadline 31 May 2025

For more information on the GREAT Scholarships 2025, please visit Study UK.

Eligibility

  • Applicants must be passport holders of Kenya, or Turkey and assessed as international for fees purpose
  • For September 2025 entry, applicants must have applied, accepted a place and met all the conditions of their offer by 31 May 2025
  • Applicants must not be in receipt of any other source of funding from an external funding body

 

How to apply

Applicants must complete a GREAT scholarship application form by 31 May 2025: https://forms.office.com/e/kphe22KtZ3

If you have any questions, please contact our International team via international@worc.ac.uk

Undergraduate academic achievement scholarship

The University awards scholarships of £1,000 to eligible undergraduate students in their second and third year of a degree course at the University. Students do not apply for these scholarships as they are awarded to eligible students who achieve 120 credits at Grade A- or higher during the 23/24 academic year.

Sports scholarship

If you have an outstanding record of achievement in a particular sport and want to combine this talent with study at a university with a proven reputation, then you may be eligible for a sports scholarship at Worcester. Our sports scholarships and bursaries represent a very special partnership with some of the region’s top sports teams, including Worcestershire County Cricket Club (WCCC), Worcester Hockey Club and Worcester Wolves Basketball Club. 

 Visit the Sports Scholarships page for more details. 

Alumni loyalty bursary

University of Worcester EU and non-EU graduates who have successfully completed a BA, BSc or LLB award and then move on to a full-time Masters, or Masters students who progress to a full-time MPhil or PhD course, will receive a 20% reduction in their tuition fees if they apply without the help of an agent. 

Family/sibling bursary

Family/Sibling bursary is available to the sibling, spouse or child of someone who is either currently studying on, or has graduated from, a full-time course at the University of Worcester. The eligible applicants will receive a 15% discount on their tuition fees if they apply without the help of an agent. 

Study abroad scholarship

A 15% study abroad scholarship is available to International (non-EU) students from a partner University studying an undergraduate full-time course for one year or one semester. 

Early payment discount

 A £500 early payment discount is available to International (non-EU) students who pay full tuition fees to the University by 30th September (for September starters) or 31st January (for January starters). 

An £1000 early payment discount is available to International (non-EU) students who pay full tuition fees to the University prior to CAS issuance. Please note, this discount is only available for the January 2025 intake.

Students may also apply for a range of scholarships and funding provided by UK and International Government bodies, the European Commission, Funding Trusts and a number of research councils, industry and employers. Details for funding opportunities from the British Council can be found on their website: https://www.britishcouncil.org/ 

Additional information for American students

Download our booklet explaining what financial aid is available for American students.