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Imperial College London

Kensington and Chelsea · QS World #2

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University of Northampton

Northampton · QS World #1201

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 12 datapoints

We looked at 12 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

11/12

Imperial College London

scored higher in 11 categories

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1/12

Northampton

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

Imperial College London leads in 11 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Northampton is ahead on employment.

Imperial College London vs University of Northampton at a glance

Imperial College London and University of Northampton both teach 17 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Design & Fashion and Business & Management (General). Imperial College London offers 254 courses across 42 subject areas; University of Northampton offers 221 courses across 60 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £39,900 a year at Imperial College London and £19,000 at University of Northampton: University of Northampton is about £20,900 a year cheaper.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Imperial College London is higher in 6 and University of Northampton in 0. The widest gap is in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning: £65,000 three years after graduating from Imperial College London, against £24,000 from University of Northampton. Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Imperial College London is higher in 5 and University of Northampton in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

#2
QS World
#1201
#8
THE World
#1501
#5
Guardian UK
#93
1907
Established
1975
Yes
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.

Imperial College London

University of Northampton

88.9%
86%

Satisfaction

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

£54,000
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.4%
82.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

52.9%
16.4%

International

International student share

254
221

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

90
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.

Imperial College London

106 countries · 52.9% international

  • 🇨🇳China41%
  • 🇮🇳India5.8%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.1%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.6%
  • 🇸🇬Singapore3.6%
VS

Northampton

35 countries · 16.4% international

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

Subjects

17 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.

Imperial College London

University of Northampton

Also taught at both: Physical Geography & Climate, Politics & International Relations.

Only at Imperial College 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

Imperial College London
£24,600
University of Northampton
No data

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

Postgraduate

Imperial College London
£39,900
University of Northampton
£19,000

University of Northampton is about £20,900 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.

Imperial College London

University of Northampton

  • Computer Science

    £64,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    97%Satisfaction75%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £46,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    82%Satisfaction78%

  • Biochemistry

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    86%Satisfaction98%

  • General Engineering

    £46,500Salary (3 years)£35,000
    90%Satisfaction78%

  • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

    £65,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    97%Satisfaction76%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £40,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    91%Satisfaction78%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Imperial College London

Engineering Sainsbury Management Fellows Scholarship

£50,000

Deadline: N/A

Science Sainsbury Management Fellows Scholarship

£50,000

Deadline: N/A

J.P. Morgan Scholarship in Quantitative Finance

£45,100

Deadline: May 2026

Dean's Impact Scholarship

£30,000

Deadline: N/A

W L "Bill" Byrnes Global Scholarship

£30,000

Deadline: N/A

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University of Northampton

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FAQ

Imperial College London vs University of Northampton: common questions

Is Imperial College London or University of Northampton cheaper for international students?

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £39,900 a year at Imperial College London and £19,000 at University of Northampton: University of Northampton is about £20,900 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 Imperial College London and University of Northampton?

Both universities teach 17 subject areas: Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Biology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Biochemistry, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Biomedical Sciences, Finance & Actuarial Science, General Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Business Studies and 5 more.

Is Imperial College London or University of Northampton better for Computer Science?

Computer Science graduates earn a median £64,000 three years after graduating from Imperial College London, and £26,000 from University of Northampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 97% at Imperial College London and 75% at University of Northampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Imperial College London or University of Northampton offer more courses?

Imperial College London lists 254 courses on CourseOptions and University of Northampton lists 221 courses.

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

Imperial College London teaches 25 subject areas that University of Northampton does not, including Civil Engineering, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Ecology & Conservation, Geology & Earth Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Statistics and 17 more.

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

University of Northampton teaches 43 subject areas that Imperial College London does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Education Studies, Marketing, Psychology (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Law, Music and 35 more.

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Imperial College London254 courses · 90 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Northampton221 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses