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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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Bournemouth University

Poole · QS World #801

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University of Northampton

Northampton · QS World #1201

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 8 datapoints

We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

6/8

Bournemouth

scored higher in 6 categories

VS

2/8

Northampton

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Bournemouth University leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, employment, graduate salary, courses). University of Northampton is ahead on established, satisfaction.

Bournemouth University vs University of Northampton at a glance

Bournemouth University and University of Northampton both teach 40 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Computer Science and Marketing. Bournemouth University offers 225 courses across 59 subject areas; University of Northampton offers 221 courses across 60 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,690 a year at Bournemouth University and £19,000 at University of Northampton: University of Northampton is about £690 a year cheaper.

Of the 32 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Bournemouth University is higher in 24 and University of Northampton in 8. The widest gap is in Music: £27,000 three years after graduating from Bournemouth University, against £18,500 from University of Northampton. Of the 32 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Northampton is higher in 20 and Bournemouth University in 8, with 4 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#801
QS World
#1201
#401
THE World
#1501
#59
Guardian UK
#93
1992
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.

Bournemouth University

University of Northampton

80.8%
86%

Satisfaction

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

£33,600
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.4%
82.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16.4%
16.4%

International

International student share

225
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.

Bournemouth

73 countries · 16.4% international

  • 🇮🇳India27.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria13.8%
  • 🇨🇳China10.5%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia6.5%
  • 🇹🇷Turkey5.6%
VS

Northampton

35 countries · 16.4% international

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

Subjects

40 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.

Bournemouth University

University of Northampton

Also taught at both: Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Finance & Actuarial Science, Mechanical Engineering, Music, Applied Psychology, Business Information Systems, General Engineering, Mental Health Nursing, Social Work, Adult Nursing, Biomedical Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Biological Sciences (General), Health & Social Care, Nursing (General), Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Children's Nursing, Environmental Sciences, History, Midwifery, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Teacher Training, Computing & IT, Politics & International Relations.

Only at Bournemouth 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

Bournemouth University
£20,690
University of Northampton
No data

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

Postgraduate

Bournemouth University
£19,690
University of Northampton
£19,000

University of Northampton is about £690 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.

Bournemouth University

University of Northampton

  • Business & Management (General)

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    61%Satisfaction80%

  • Computer Science

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    73%Satisfaction75%

  • Marketing

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    80%Satisfaction89%

  • Design & Fashion

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    80%Satisfaction91%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    81%Satisfaction80%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    78%Satisfaction98%

  • Law

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    85%Satisfaction81%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    81%Satisfaction99%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    72%Satisfaction84%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    77%Satisfaction72%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    76%Satisfaction90%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    83%Satisfaction86%

Showing the 12 largest of 32 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

Bournemouth University vs University of Northampton: common questions

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

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,690 a year at Bournemouth University and £19,000 at University of Northampton: University of Northampton is about £690 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 Bournemouth University and University of Northampton?

Both universities teach 40 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Marketing, Design & Fashion, Games Design & Computer Animation, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Film Production & Cinematography, Psychology (General), Media & Film Studies, Sociology & Criminology and 28 more.

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

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £28,500 three years after graduating from Bournemouth University, and £23,500 from University of Northampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 61% at Bournemouth University and 80% at University of Northampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bournemouth University or University of Northampton offer more courses?

Bournemouth University lists 225 courses on CourseOptions and University of Northampton lists 221 courses.

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

Bournemouth University teaches 19 subject areas that University of Northampton does not, including Applied Computing, Management, Software Engineering, Forensic Science, Ecology & Conservation, Economics, Applied Biology & Human Biology, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology and 11 more.

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

University of Northampton teaches 20 subject areas that Bournemouth University does not, including Education Studies, Human Resource Management, Fine Art, Business Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Social Policy & Public Policy, Biochemistry, Clinical & Health Psychology and 12 more.

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Bournemouth University225 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Northampton221 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses