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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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Lancaster University

Lancaster · QS World #164

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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

Lancaster

scored higher in 10 categories

VS

1/11

Northampton

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

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

Lancaster University vs University of Northampton at a glance

Lancaster University and University of Northampton both teach 41 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Computer Science and Sociology & Criminology. Lancaster University offers 526 courses across 71 subject areas; University of Northampton offers 221 courses across 60 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,300 a year at Lancaster University and £19,000 at University of Northampton: University of Northampton is about £5,300 a year cheaper.

Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Lancaster University is higher in 21 and University of Northampton in 4. The widest gap is in Information Systems & Data Science: £34,500 three years after graduating from Lancaster University, against £24,000 from University of Northampton. Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Lancaster University is higher in 14 and University of Northampton in 8, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#164
QS World
#1201
#184
THE World
#1501
#10
Guardian UK
#93
1964
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.

Lancaster University

University of Northampton

88.5%
86%

Satisfaction

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

£35,400
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

79.1%
82.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.4%
16.4%

International

International student share

526
221

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

11
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.

Lancaster

83 countries · 22.4% international

  • 🇨🇳China41.1%
  • 🇮🇳India9.8%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.9%
  • 🇪🇸Spain3.8%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.1%
VS

Northampton

35 countries · 16.4% international

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

Subjects

41 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.

Lancaster University

University of Northampton

Also taught at both: Finance & Actuarial Science, Fine Art, Mechanical Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Pharmacology, History, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences (General), Business Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Health & Social Care, Human Resource Management, Physical Geography & Climate, Drama & Theatre, Information Systems & Data Science, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, English Studies, Mental Health Nursing, Social Policy & Public Policy, Clinical & Health Psychology, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Computing & IT, Social Work, Public Health & Epidemiology, Technology & Logistics.

Only at Lancaster 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

Lancaster University
£28,680
University of Northampton
No data

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

Postgraduate

Lancaster University
£24,300
University of Northampton
£19,000

University of Northampton is about £5,300 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.

Lancaster University

University of Northampton

  • Business & Management (General)

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    82%Satisfaction80%

  • Computer Science

    £35,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    80%Satisfaction75%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    92%Satisfaction86%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    92%Satisfaction86%

  • Marketing

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    90%Satisfaction89%

  • Law

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    90%Satisfaction81%

  • Design & Fashion

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    82%Satisfaction91%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    89%Satisfaction90%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    68%Satisfaction78%

  • Psychology (General)

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    87%Satisfaction72%

  • Accounting

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    90%Satisfaction88%

  • General Engineering

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£35,000
    87%Satisfaction78%

Showing the 12 largest of 25 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Lancaster University

India Scholarship – Postgraduate

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

LPDP Scholarship 2026

100%

Deadline: N/A

Lancaster Sanctuary Fellowship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Master's Scholarship for Black British Students

100%

Deadline: N/A

Fulgoni Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

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University of Northampton

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FAQ

Lancaster University vs University of Northampton: common questions

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

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,300 a year at Lancaster University and £19,000 at University of Northampton: University of Northampton is about £5,300 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 Lancaster University and University of Northampton?

Both universities teach 41 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Sociology & Criminology, Biomedical Sciences, Marketing, Law, Politics & International Relations, Design & Fashion, Media & Film Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Psychology (General), Accounting and 29 more.

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

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £31,000 three years after graduating from Lancaster University, and £23,500 from University of Northampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 82% at Lancaster University and 80% at University of Northampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Lancaster University or University of Northampton offer more courses?

Lancaster University lists 526 courses on CourseOptions and University of Northampton lists 221 courses.

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

Lancaster University teaches 30 subject areas that University of Northampton does not, including Mathematics, Physics, Linguistics, Economics, Chemical Engineering, Human Geography & Environment, Chemistry, English Literature and 22 more.

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

University of Northampton teaches 19 subject areas that Lancaster University does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Education Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Music, Applied Psychology, Journalism, Film Production & Cinematography, Hospitality, Events & Tourism and 11 more.

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Lancaster University526 courses · 11 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Northampton221 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses