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Abertay University

Dundee · Guardian UK #55

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University of Northampton

Northampton · QS World #1201

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 7 datapoints

We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

4/7

Abertay

scored higher in 4 categories

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3/7

Northampton

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Abertay University leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, graduate salary). University of Northampton is ahead on employment, international, courses.

Abertay University vs University of Northampton at a glance

Abertay University and University of Northampton both teach 20 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Games Design & Computer Animation and Sport & Exercise Sciences. Abertay University offers 82 courses across 31 subject areas; University of Northampton offers 221 courses across 60 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,950 a year at Abertay University and £19,000 at University of Northampton, so the two cost about the same.

Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Abertay University is higher in 6 and University of Northampton in 6, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Games Design & Computer Animation: £30,500 three years after graduating from Abertay University, against £23,000 from University of Northampton. Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Abertay University is higher in 8 and University of Northampton in 5.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

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QS World
#1201
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THE World
#1501
#55
Guardian UK
#93
1888
Established
1975
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Abertay University

University of Northampton

88%
86%

Satisfaction

Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)

£29,600
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80.5%
82.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

9.3%
16.4%

International

International student share

82
221

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
0

Scholarships

Number of scholarships

International Community

Where do international students come from?

Top source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.

Abertay

29 countries · 9.3% international

  • 🇫🇷France28%
  • 🇮🇳India16.1%
  • 🇺🇸United States8.6%
  • 🇨🇳China3.2%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria3.2%
VS

Northampton

35 countries · 16.4% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan27%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria18.2%
  • 🇮🇳India14.2%
  • 🌐Nepal8.3%
  • 🇬🇭Ghana4.1%

Subjects

20 subjects you can study at both

Courses listed at each university in the subject, and the typical (median) international fee a year. Select a count to see the courses.

Abertay University

University of Northampton

Also taught at both: Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Mental Health Nursing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Clinical & Health Psychology, Politics & International Relations.

Only at Abertay University

Only at University of Northampton

Fees

What it costs international students

The typical (median) international tuition fee a year across each university's published course fees. Individual courses vary; each course page shows its own fee.

Undergraduate

Abertay University
£16,950
University of Northampton
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Northampton yet.

Postgraduate

Abertay University
£18,950
University of Northampton
£19,000

About the same.

Outcomes

Graduate outcomes by subject

Median graduate salary three years after graduating, and student satisfaction with teaching, across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject. Source: Discover Uni.

Abertay University

University of Northampton

  • Business & Management (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    64%Satisfaction80%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    87%Satisfaction80%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    92%Satisfaction99%

  • Marketing

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    83%Satisfaction89%

  • Computer Science

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    No dataSatisfaction75%

  • Accounting

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    73%Satisfaction88%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    92%Satisfaction81%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    86%Satisfaction72%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    88%Satisfaction86%

  • Applied Psychology

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    90%Satisfaction88%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    90%Satisfaction86%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    83%Satisfaction98%

Showing the 12 largest of 14 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

Abertay University vs University of Northampton: common questions

Is Abertay University or University of Northampton cheaper for international students?

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,950 a year at Abertay University and £19,000 at University of Northampton, so the two cost about the same. These are medians of the international tuition fees each university publishes for its courses; the fee for a specific course is on its course page.

What subjects can you study at both Abertay University and University of Northampton?

Both universities teach 20 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Games Design & Computer Animation, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Marketing, Computer Science, Accounting, Law, Psychology (General), Counselling & Psychotherapy, Sociology & Criminology, Applied Psychology, Biomedical Sciences and 8 more.

Is Abertay University or University of Northampton better for Business & Management (General)?

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Abertay University, and £23,500 from University of Northampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 64% at Abertay University and 80% at University of Northampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Abertay University or University of Northampton offer more courses?

University of Northampton lists 221 courses on CourseOptions and Abertay University lists 82 courses.

What can you study at Abertay University but not at University of Northampton?

Abertay University teaches 11 subject areas that University of Northampton does not, including Civil Engineering, Food Science, Human Geography & Environment, Nutrition & Dietetics, Applied Computing, Building & Construction, Developmental & Educational Psychology, Forensic Science and 3 more.

What can you study at University of Northampton but not at Abertay University?

University of Northampton teaches 40 subject areas that Abertay University does not, including Design & Fashion, Education Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Music, Childhood & Youth Studies, Fine Art, Journalism, Business Studies and 32 more.

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Abertay University82 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Northampton221 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses