University of Worcester

The West Midlands cathedral city of Worcester offers a diverse selection of cafés and bars, stylish shops, museums, theatres, professional sports clubs and plenty of live cultural events. Set on the river, the city is surrounded by beautiful countryside.

• Whatever the occasion, there are dozens of cafés, restaurants, bars and clubs offering a wide range of local and global dishes and drinks at student-friendly prices.
• The pedestrianised city centre features high-street brands, designer labels and independent boutiques, vintage stores and second-hand shops.
• Sport includes Worcester Warriors rugby club, Worcestershire County Cricket Club and the University's Worcester Wolves basketball and Severn Stars netball clubs.
• Amid the city-centre are beautiful parks and riverside locations perfect for walking, cycling, picnics, even horse riding. Beyond the city lie the stunning Malvern Hills.
• Within the city and beyond are a range of cinemas, theatres, museums and live music venues.

• Guaranteed accommodation for first-year undergraduates accepting Worcester as their first choice by the relevant deadline.
• Halls for every budget, with accommodation on both St John's and City campuses. En suite and standard rooms, all self-catering.
• There is additional university-managed accommodation within walking distance of all the university's main sites.
• Free internet access, gym membership, contents insurance, 24-hour security, emergency maintenance and welfare support.
• Accommodation and Residence Life teams provide advice, help and support throughout a student's time at university.

• The SU offers sports clubs, societies, volunteering, fundraising opportunities, academic representation and independent advice.
• The SU provides regular entertainment in the Hangar, with events day and night. Other events include RAG week.
• The SU runs a number of campaigns and initiatives throughout the year to support students' health, wellbeing, and studies.

• Campuses and facilities are centrally located in Worcester, within a 20-minute walk of each other and the nearby city centre.
• Travelling around the city is easy, by foot, bus or bike. Students can borrow bikes via the university’s cycle loan scheme.
• Buses run from campuses and student semester bus tickets are available.
• With excellent rail and road links, Worcester is 45 minutes' drive from Birmingham, Hereford or Wolverhampton.
• The nearest airport is Birmingham Airport.

• Work is available on campus or in the city, including with local sports clubs, charities and performance companies.
• A local part-time jobs bulletin is produced weekly. Last year more than 800 students worked on campus in over 70 different roles.
• An employability fair, workshops and one-to-one advice help students in making their applications for part-time jobs.

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