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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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Anglia Ruskin University

Cambridge · QS World #1001

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University of Northampton

Northampton · QS World #1201

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

7/9

Anglia Ruskin

scored higher in 7 categories

VS

2/9

Northampton

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Anglia Ruskin University leads in 7 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, established, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Northampton is ahead on satisfaction, employment.

Anglia Ruskin University vs University of Northampton at a glance

Anglia Ruskin University and University of Northampton both teach 50 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Design & Fashion and Games Design & Computer Animation. Anglia Ruskin University offers 512 courses across 83 subject areas; University of Northampton offers 221 courses across 60 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,600 a year at Anglia Ruskin University and £19,000 at University of Northampton: Anglia Ruskin University is about £400 a year cheaper.

Of the 39 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Anglia Ruskin University is higher in 22 and University of Northampton in 14, with 3 about level. The widest gap is in Teacher Training: £22,500 three years after graduating from Anglia Ruskin University, against £27,000 from University of Northampton. Of the 39 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Northampton is higher in 21 and Anglia Ruskin University in 15, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#1001
QS World
#1201
#601
THE World
#1501
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Guardian UK
#93
1858
Established
1975
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Anglia Ruskin University

University of Northampton

82.5%
86%

Satisfaction

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

£30,700
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82%
82.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

20.8%
16.4%

International

International student share

512
221

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

12
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.

Anglia Ruskin

93 countries · 20.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India43.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan12.2%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria9.4%
  • 🇰🇪Kenya5.3%
  • 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates4%
VS

Northampton

35 countries · 16.4% international

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

Subjects

50 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.

Anglia Ruskin University

University of Northampton

Also taught at both: Accounting, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Mechanical Engineering, Music, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Human Resource Management, Media & Film Studies, Technology & Logistics, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Fine Art, Adult Nursing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Film Production & Cinematography, Mental Health Nursing, Social Work, Computing & IT, Health & Social Care, History, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Politics & International Relations, Applied Psychology, Children's Nursing, Public Health & Epidemiology, Social Policy & Public Policy, Biology, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, English Studies, Nursing (General), Pharmacology, Clinical & Health Psychology, Midwifery, Physical Geography & Climate, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Teacher Training.

Only at Anglia Ruskin 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

Anglia Ruskin University
£17,500
University of Northampton
No data

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

Postgraduate

Anglia Ruskin University
£18,600
University of Northampton
£19,000

Anglia Ruskin University is about £400 a year cheaper.

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.

Anglia Ruskin University

University of Northampton

  • Business Studies

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    86%Satisfaction95%

  • Design & Fashion

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    89%Satisfaction91%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    82%Satisfaction80%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    94%Satisfaction99%

  • Computer Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    84%Satisfaction75%

  • Law

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    82%Satisfaction81%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    88%Satisfaction86%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    86%Satisfaction80%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    86%Satisfaction72%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
    84%Satisfaction86%

  • Education Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    89%Satisfaction94%

  • Marketing

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    86%Satisfaction89%

Showing the 12 largest of 39 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Anglia Ruskin University

Vice Chancellor's PhD Scholarships

£20,780

Deadline: N/A

GREAT Scholarships 2026

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

International Undergraduate Scholarship

£7,000

Deadline: N/A

Training Grant for Healthcare Students

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

International Postgraduate Scholarship

£4,000

Deadline: N/A

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University of Northampton

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FAQ

Anglia Ruskin University vs University of Northampton: common questions

Is Anglia Ruskin University or University of Northampton cheaper for international students?

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,600 a year at Anglia Ruskin University and £19,000 at University of Northampton: Anglia Ruskin University is about £400 a year cheaper. 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 Anglia Ruskin University and University of Northampton?

Both universities teach 50 subject areas: Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Games Design & Computer Animation, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Computer Science, Law, Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Psychology (General), Biomedical Sciences, Education Studies, Marketing and 38 more.

Is Anglia Ruskin University or University of Northampton better for Business Studies?

Business Studies graduates earn a median £26,500 three years after graduating from Anglia Ruskin University, and £23,000 from University of Northampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 86% at Anglia Ruskin University and 95% at University of Northampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Anglia Ruskin University or University of Northampton offer more courses?

Anglia Ruskin University lists 512 courses on CourseOptions and University of Northampton lists 221 courses.

What can you study at Anglia Ruskin University but not at University of Northampton?

Anglia Ruskin University teaches 33 subject areas that University of Northampton does not, including Software Engineering, Agriculture & Land Management, Animal Science, Building & Construction, Creative Writing, Management, Forensic Science, Philosophy and 25 more.

What can you study at University of Northampton but not at Anglia Ruskin University?

University of Northampton teaches 10 subject areas that Anglia Ruskin University does not, including Journalism, General Engineering, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences (General), Business Information Systems, Crafts & Applied Arts, Environmental Sciences, Learning Disabilities Nursing and 2 more.

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Anglia Ruskin University512 courses · 12 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Northampton221 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses