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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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Keele University

Keele · QS World #801

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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.

10/11

Keele

scored higher in 10 categories

VS

1/11

Northampton

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

Keele University leads in 10 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, established, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Northampton is ahead on international.

Keele University vs University of Northampton at a glance

Keele University and University of Northampton both teach 46 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Computer Science and Psychology (General). Keele University offers 426 courses across 79 subject areas; University of Northampton offers 221 courses across 60 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,200 a year at Keele University and £19,000 at University of Northampton: Keele University is about £800 a year cheaper.

Of the 34 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Keele University is higher in 24 and University of Northampton in 7, with 3 about level. The widest gap is in Pharmacology: £34,500 three years after graduating from Keele University, against £28,500 from University of Northampton. Of the 34 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Northampton is higher in 16 and Keele University in 15, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#801
QS World
#1201
#501
THE World
#1501
#73
Guardian UK
#93
1949
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.

Keele University

University of Northampton

87.7%
86%

Satisfaction

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

£32,100
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83.7%
82.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

8.5%
16.4%

International

International student share

426
221

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
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.

Keele

56 countries · 8.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India14.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria12.9%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan9.1%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong7.8%
  • 🇨🇳China4.7%
VS

Northampton

35 countries · 16.4% international

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

Subjects

46 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.

Keele University

University of Northampton

Also taught at both: Counselling & Psychotherapy, Applied Psychology, Biochemistry, Business Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Music, Politics & International Relations, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, History, Mechanical Engineering, Pharmacology, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Human Resource Management, Mental Health Nursing, Adult Nursing, Biology, English Studies, Health & Social Care, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Public Health & Epidemiology, Social Work, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, General Engineering, Social Policy & Public Policy, Business Information Systems, Children's Nursing, Information Systems & Data Science, Midwifery, Physical Geography & Climate, Technology & Logistics.

Only at Keele 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

Keele University
£18,200
University of Northampton
No data

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

Postgraduate

Keele University
£18,200
University of Northampton
£19,000

Keele University is about £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.

Keele University

University of Northampton

  • Business & Management (General)

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    75%Satisfaction80%

  • Computer Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    76%Satisfaction75%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    82%Satisfaction72%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    83%Satisfaction81%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    93%Satisfaction90%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    86%Satisfaction86%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
    88%Satisfaction86%

  • Education Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    92%Satisfaction94%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    76%Satisfaction80%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    83%Satisfaction76%

  • Marketing

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    82%Satisfaction89%

  • Accounting

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    84%Satisfaction88%

Showing the 12 largest of 34 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Keele University

Postgraduate Global Scholarship (international) 2026

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

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University of Northampton

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FAQ

Keele University vs University of Northampton: common questions

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

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,200 a year at Keele University and £19,000 at University of Northampton: Keele University is about £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 Keele University and University of Northampton?

Both universities teach 46 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Psychology (General), Law, Media & Film Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Biomedical Sciences, Education Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Childhood & Youth Studies, Marketing and 34 more.

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

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £24,000 three years after graduating from Keele University, and £23,500 from University of Northampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 75% at Keele University and 80% at University of Northampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Keele University or University of Northampton offer more courses?

Keele University lists 426 courses on CourseOptions and University of Northampton lists 221 courses.

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

Keele University teaches 33 subject areas that University of Northampton does not, including Chemistry, Forensic Science, Pharmacy, Physics, Civil Engineering, Economics, Geology & Earth Sciences, Mathematics and 25 more.

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

University of Northampton teaches 14 subject areas that Keele University does not, including Design & Fashion, Fine Art, Journalism, Film Production & Cinematography, Biological Sciences (General), Clinical & Health Psychology, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Crafts & Applied Arts and 6 more.

Ready to explore courses?

Browse available courses, check entry requirements, and find scholarships at each university.

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Keele University426 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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University of Northampton221 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses