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Brunel University of London

Uxbridge · QS World #353

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University of Northampton

Northampton · QS World #1201

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 11 datapoints

We looked at 11 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

8/11

Brunel University of London

scored higher in 8 categories

VS

3/11

Northampton

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Brunel University of London leads in 8 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, established, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Northampton is ahead on TEF, satisfaction, employment.

Brunel University of London vs University of Northampton at a glance

Brunel University of London and University of Northampton both teach 39 subject areas, the largest being General Engineering, Design & Fashion and Electronic & Electrical Engineering. Brunel University of London offers 373 courses across 62 subject areas; University of Northampton offers 221 courses across 60 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,800 a year at Brunel University of London and £19,000 at University of Northampton: University of Northampton is about £5,800 a year cheaper.

Of the 30 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Brunel University of London is higher in 27 and University of Northampton in 3. The widest gap is in Games Design & Computer Animation: £36,000 three years after graduating from Brunel University of London, against £23,000 from University of Northampton. Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Northampton is higher in 19 and Brunel University of London in 9, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#353
QS World
#1201
#401
THE World
#1501
#69
Guardian UK
#93
1966
Established
1975
No
Russell Group
No
Bronze
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Brunel University of London

University of Northampton

81.7%
86%

Satisfaction

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

£35,800
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

79.3%
82.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

34.6%
16.4%

International

International student share

373
221

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

22
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.

Brunel University of London

81 countries · 34.6% international

  • 🇮🇳India26.2%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan11%
  • 🇨🇳China6.6%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh4.2%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4%
VS

Northampton

35 countries · 16.4% international

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

Subjects

39 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.

Brunel University of London

University of Northampton

Also taught at both: Games Design & Computer Animation, Biochemistry, Accounting, Business Information Systems, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Education Studies, Music, Marketing, Mechanical Engineering, History, Childhood & Youth Studies, Computing & IT, Drama & Theatre, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, English Studies, Human Resource Management, Journalism, Film Production & Cinematography, Mental Health Nursing, Adult Nursing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Social Work, Children's Nursing, Environmental Sciences.

Only at Brunel University of London

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

Brunel University of London
£17,400
University of Northampton
No data

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

Postgraduate

Brunel University of London
£24,800
University of Northampton
£19,000

University of Northampton is about £5,800 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.

Brunel University of London

University of Northampton

  • General Engineering

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£35,000
    80%Satisfaction78%

  • Design & Fashion

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    88%Satisfaction91%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    72%Satisfaction78%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    84%Satisfaction80%

  • Computer Science

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    74%Satisfaction75%

  • Law

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    70%Satisfaction81%

  • Business Studies

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    83%Satisfaction95%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    90%Satisfaction86%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    82%Satisfaction99%

  • Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    94%Satisfaction87%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    85%Satisfaction90%

  • Psychology (General)

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    79%Satisfaction72%

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

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Brunel University of London

MBA Scholarship (Full-time & Part-time) September 2026

£14,750

Deadline: Aug 2026

British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM 2026

100%

Deadline: N/A

Brunel Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/27

100%

Deadline: N/A

Brunel University of London and the China Scholarship Council PhD Scholarship 2026/27

100%

Deadline: N/A

Ealing Trailfinders (ETF) & Brunel University of London Rugby Academy Scholarship 2026/27

100%

Deadline: N/A

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University of Northampton

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FAQ

Brunel University of London vs University of Northampton: common questions

Is Brunel University of London or University of Northampton cheaper for international students?

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,800 a year at Brunel University of London and £19,000 at University of Northampton: University of Northampton is about £5,800 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 Brunel University of London and University of Northampton?

Both universities teach 39 subject areas: General Engineering, Design & Fashion, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Law, Business Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Politics & International Relations, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and 27 more.

Is Brunel University of London or University of Northampton better for General Engineering?

General Engineering graduates earn a median £31,500 three years after graduating from Brunel University of London, and £35,000 from University of Northampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 80% at Brunel University of London and 78% at University of Northampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Brunel University of London or University of Northampton offer more courses?

Brunel University of London lists 373 courses on CourseOptions and University of Northampton lists 221 courses.

What can you study at Brunel University of London but not at University of Northampton?

Brunel University of London teaches 23 subject areas that University of Northampton does not, including Mathematics, Civil Engineering, Economics, Aerospace Engineering, Human Geography & Environment, Chemical Engineering, Anthropology, Creative Writing and 15 more.

What can you study at University of Northampton but not at Brunel University of London?

University of Northampton teaches 21 subject areas that Brunel University of London does not, including Applied Psychology, Fine Art, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Social Policy & Public Policy, Biological Sciences (General), Biomedical Sciences, Clinical & Health Psychology, Complementary & Alternative Medicine and 13 more.

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Brunel University of London373 courses · 22 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Northampton221 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses