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Bangor University

Bangor · QS World #567

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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

Bangor

scored higher in 8 categories

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2/10

Northampton

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Bangor University vs University of Northampton at a glance

Bangor University and University of Northampton both teach 32 subject areas, the largest being Teacher Training, Design & Fashion and Law. Bangor University offers 329 courses across 52 subject areas; University of Northampton offers 221 courses across 60 subject areas.

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

Of the 30 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Northampton is higher in 17 and Bangor University in 8, with 5 about level. The widest gap is in Childhood & Youth Studies: £18,500 three years after graduating from Bangor University, against £28,000 from University of Northampton. Of the 30 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Northampton is higher in 17 and Bangor University in 11, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#567
QS World
#1201
#501
THE World
#1501
#46
Guardian UK
#93
1884
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.

Bangor University

University of Northampton

87%
86%

Satisfaction

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

£27,400
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.3%
82.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.5%
16.4%

International

International student share

329
221

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

7
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.

Bangor

60 countries · 21.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India18.7%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan14.1%
  • 🇨🇳China12.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.3%
  • 🌐Nepal6.3%
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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.

Bangor University

University of Northampton

Also taught at both: Media & Film Studies, Environmental Sciences, Social Policy & Public Policy, Biology, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Biomedical Sciences, Drama & Theatre, Information Systems & Data Science, Mental Health Nursing, Pharmacology, Physical Geography & Climate, Adult Nursing, Health & Social Care, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Politics & International Relations, Children's Nursing, Midwifery.

Only at Bangor 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

Bangor University
£18,000
University of Northampton
No data

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

Postgraduate

Bangor University
£19,000
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.

Bangor University

University of Northampton

  • Teacher Training

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    89%Satisfaction92%

  • Design & Fashion

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    100%Satisfaction91%

  • Law

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    86%Satisfaction81%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    80%Satisfaction75%

  • Music

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    82%Satisfaction86%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    97%Satisfaction78%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    85%Satisfaction72%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    93%Satisfaction99%

  • Childhood & Youth Studies

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    92%Satisfaction88%

  • Business Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    83%Satisfaction95%

  • Marketing

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    83%Satisfaction89%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    88%Satisfaction86%

Showing the 12 largest of 30 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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Bangor University

Canadian Centennial Scholarship Fund (CCSF)

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Chevening Scholarships

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Commonwealth Master's Scholarship

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Pantyfedwen Student Scholarships

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Refugee Scholarship

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FAQ

Bangor University vs University of Northampton: common questions

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

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at Bangor 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 Bangor University and University of Northampton?

Both universities teach 32 subject areas: Teacher Training, Design & Fashion, Law, Computer Science, Music, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Psychology (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Business Studies, Marketing, Sociology & Criminology and 20 more.

Is Bangor University or University of Northampton better for Teacher Training?

Teacher Training graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from Bangor University, and £27,000 from University of Northampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Bangor University and 92% at University of Northampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bangor University or University of Northampton offer more courses?

Bangor University lists 329 courses on CourseOptions and University of Northampton lists 221 courses.

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

Bangor University teaches 20 subject areas that University of Northampton does not, including Zoology & Animal Biology, Welsh Studies, Ancient Languages, Ecology & Conservation, Geology & Earth Sciences, English Literature, Creative Writing, English Language and 12 more.

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

University of Northampton teaches 28 subject areas that Bangor University does not, including Business & Management (General), Games Design & Computer Animation, Education Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Human Resource Management, Applied Psychology, Fine Art and 20 more.

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Bangor University329 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Northampton221 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses