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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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Leeds Arts University

Leeds

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University of Northampton

Northampton · QS World #1201

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 6 datapoints

We looked at 6 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

1/6

Leeds Arts

scored higher in 1 category

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5/6

Northampton

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Northampton leads in 5 of 6 categories where both have data (satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses). Leeds Arts University is ahead on established.

Leeds Arts University vs University of Northampton at a glance

Leeds Arts University and University of Northampton both teach 8 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General) and Film Production & Cinematography. Leeds Arts University offers 56 courses across 11 subject areas; University of Northampton offers 221 courses across 60 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,300 a year at Leeds Arts University and £19,000 at University of Northampton: Leeds Arts University is about £700 a year cheaper.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Leeds Arts University is higher in 2 and University of Northampton in 2, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Fine Art: £17,000 three years after graduating from Leeds Arts University, against £19,500 from University of Northampton. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Northampton is higher in 3 and Leeds Arts University in 1, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#1201
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THE World
#1501
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Guardian UK
#93
1846
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.

Leeds Arts University

University of Northampton

84.7%
86%

Satisfaction

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

£25,600
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

75.7%
82.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

7.4%
16.4%

International

International student share

56
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.

Leeds Arts

17 countries · 7.4% international

  • 🇮🇳India12.5%
  • 🇺🇸United States12.5%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong9.4%
  • 🇨🇳China6.2%
  • 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates6.2%
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Northampton

35 countries · 16.4% international

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

Subjects

8 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.

Leeds Arts University

University of Northampton

Only at Leeds Arts 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

Leeds Arts University
£18,000
University of Northampton
No data

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

Postgraduate

Leeds Arts University
£18,300
University of Northampton
£19,000

Leeds Arts University is about £700 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.

Leeds Arts University

University of Northampton

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    84%Satisfaction91%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    84%Satisfaction84%

  • Music

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    65%Satisfaction86%

  • Fine Art

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    89%Satisfaction70%

  • Crafts & Applied Arts

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    No dataSatisfaction75%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£17,000
    65%Satisfaction98%

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

Leeds Arts University vs University of Northampton: common questions

Is Leeds Arts University or University of Northampton cheaper for international students?

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,300 a year at Leeds Arts University and £19,000 at University of Northampton: Leeds Arts University is about £700 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 Leeds Arts University and University of Northampton?

Both universities teach 8 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Marketing, Music, Fine Art, Crafts & Applied Arts and Drama & Theatre.

Is Leeds Arts University or University of Northampton better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from Leeds Arts University, and £20,000 from University of Northampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Leeds Arts University and 91% at University of Northampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Leeds Arts University or University of Northampton offer more courses?

University of Northampton lists 221 courses on CourseOptions and Leeds Arts University lists 56 courses.

What can you study at Leeds Arts University but not at University of Northampton?

Leeds Arts University teaches 3 subject areas that University of Northampton does not, including Creative Arts (General), Creative Writing and Applied Computing.

What can you study at University of Northampton but not at Leeds Arts University?

University of Northampton teaches 52 subject areas that Leeds Arts University does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Computer Science, Education Studies, Psychology (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Law and 44 more.

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Leeds Arts University56 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Northampton221 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses