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Aston University, Birmingham

Birmingham · QS World #416

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University of Northampton

Northampton · QS World #1201

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

8/10

Aston

scored higher in 8 categories

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2/10

Northampton

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Aston University, Birmingham leads in 8 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, established, employment, international, graduate salary). University of Northampton is ahead on satisfaction, courses.

Aston University, Birmingham vs University of Northampton at a glance

Aston University, Birmingham and University of Northampton both teach 32 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Design & Fashion and Business & Management (General). Aston University, Birmingham offers 169 courses across 51 subject areas; University of Northampton offers 221 courses across 60 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £19,000 at University of Northampton: University of Northampton is about £5,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 21 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Aston University, Birmingham is higher in 19 and University of Northampton in 2. The widest gap is in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning: £33,000 three years after graduating from Aston University, Birmingham, against £24,000 from University of Northampton. Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Aston University, Birmingham is higher in 12 and University of Northampton in 9, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#416
QS World
#1201
#401
THE World
#1501
#39
Guardian UK
#93
1895
Established
1975
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Aston University, Birmingham

University of Northampton

85.2%
86%

Satisfaction

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

£37,600
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.5%
82.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.1%
16.4%

International

International student share

169
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.

Aston

67 countries · 22.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India40.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria10.2%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.9%
  • 🌐Kuwait4.2%
  • 🇻🇳Vietnam4%
VS

Northampton

35 countries · 16.4% international

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

Subjects

32 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.

Aston University, Birmingham

University of Northampton

Also taught at both: Biomedical Sciences, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Mechanical Engineering, History, Information Systems & Data Science, Biochemistry, Clinical & Health Psychology, Media & Film Studies, Mental Health Nursing, Technology & Logistics, Adult Nursing, Biological Sciences (General), Business Information Systems, English Studies, Health & Social Care, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Public Health & Epidemiology.

Only at Aston University, Birmingham

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

Aston University, Birmingham
£22,580
University of Northampton
No data

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

Postgraduate

Aston University, Birmingham
£24,000
University of Northampton
£19,000

University of Northampton is about £5,000 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.

Aston University, Birmingham

University of Northampton

  • Business Studies

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    82%Satisfaction95%

  • Marketing

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    79%Satisfaction89%

  • Psychology (General)

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    92%Satisfaction72%

  • Computer Science

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    85%Satisfaction75%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    85%Satisfaction83%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £32,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
    64%Satisfaction78%

  • Human Resource Management

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    83%Satisfaction68%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    89%Satisfaction86%

  • Accounting

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    86%Satisfaction88%

  • General Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£35,000
    75%Satisfaction78%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    89%Satisfaction81%

  • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    84%Satisfaction76%

Showing the 12 largest of 22 shared subjects with published outcomes.

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FAQ

Aston University, Birmingham vs University of Northampton: common questions

Is Aston University, Birmingham or University of Northampton cheaper for international students?

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £19,000 at University of Northampton: University of Northampton is about £5,000 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 Aston University, Birmingham and University of Northampton?

Both universities teach 32 subject areas: Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Marketing, Psychology (General), Computer Science, Finance & Actuarial Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Human Resource Management, Sociology & Criminology, Accounting, General Engineering and 20 more.

Is Aston University, Birmingham or University of Northampton better for Business Studies?

Business Studies graduates earn a median £30,500 three years after graduating from Aston University, Birmingham, and £23,000 from University of Northampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 82% at Aston University, Birmingham and 95% at University of Northampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Aston University, Birmingham or University of Northampton offer more courses?

University of Northampton lists 221 courses on CourseOptions and Aston University, Birmingham lists 169 courses.

What can you study at Aston University, Birmingham but not at University of Northampton?

Aston University, Birmingham teaches 19 subject areas that University of Northampton does not, including Chemical Engineering, Economics, Building & Construction, Biomedical Engineering, Civil Engineering, English Language, Mathematics, Software Engineering and 11 more.

What can you study at University of Northampton but not at Aston University, Birmingham?

University of Northampton teaches 28 subject areas that Aston University, Birmingham does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Education Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Music, Applied Psychology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Fine Art and 20 more.

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Aston University, Birmingham169 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Northampton221 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses