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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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London Metropolitan University

Islington · QS World #1001

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University of Northampton

Northampton · QS World #1201

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

6/10

London Metropolitan

scored higher in 6 categories

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4/10

Northampton

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

London Metropolitan University leads in 6 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, international, courses, scholarship). University of Northampton is ahead on ranking, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary.

London Metropolitan University vs University of Northampton at a glance

London Metropolitan University and University of Northampton both teach 42 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Law and Computer Science. London Metropolitan University offers 291 courses across 61 subject areas; University of Northampton offers 221 courses across 60 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,000 a year at London Metropolitan University and £19,000 at University of Northampton: University of Northampton is about £1,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 34 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, London Metropolitan University is higher in 19 and University of Northampton in 14, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Mental Health Nursing: £26,000 three years after graduating from London Metropolitan University, against £32,500 from University of Northampton. Of the 34 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Northampton is higher in 18 and London Metropolitan University in 13, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#1001
QS World
#1201
#601
THE World
#1501
#100
Guardian UK
#93
1848
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.

London Metropolitan University

University of Northampton

85.5%
86%

Satisfaction

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

£26,900
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

75.5%
82.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.8%
16.4%

International

International student share

291
221

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

15
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.

London Metropolitan

59 countries · 22.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India36.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan18.8%
  • 🌐Nepal11.1%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh8.2%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka2.6%
VS

Northampton

35 countries · 16.4% international

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

Subjects

42 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.

London Metropolitan University

University of Northampton

Also taught at both: Music, Accounting, Applied Psychology, Biomedical Sciences, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Journalism, Politics & International Relations, Childhood & Youth Studies, Fine Art, Health & Social Care, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Human Resource Management, Social Work, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Information Systems & Data Science, Teacher Training, Mental Health Nursing, Pharmacology, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Adult Nursing, Biochemistry, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Drama & Theatre, Biology, Computing & IT, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Technology & Logistics.

Only at London Metropolitan 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

London Metropolitan University
£19,500
University of Northampton
No data

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

Postgraduate

London Metropolitan University
£20,000
University of Northampton
£19,000

University of Northampton is about £1,000 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.

London Metropolitan University

University of Northampton

  • Design & Fashion

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    93%Satisfaction91%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    90%Satisfaction81%

  • Computer Science

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    72%Satisfaction75%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    91%Satisfaction80%

  • Marketing

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    75%Satisfaction89%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    95%Satisfaction86%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    67%Satisfaction80%

  • Psychology (General)

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    83%Satisfaction72%

  • Education Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    84%Satisfaction94%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    83%Satisfaction84%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    61%Satisfaction90%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    85%Satisfaction99%

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

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

London Metropolitan University

London Met Sanctuary Scholarship

£13,762

Deadline: Jun 2026

The Vice Chancellor's Postgraduate (PGR) Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

The Vice Chancellor's Postgraduate (PGR) Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

The Vice Chancellor's Postgraduate (PGR) Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Childcare Grant

85%

Deadline: N/A

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University of Northampton

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FAQ

London Metropolitan University vs University of Northampton: common questions

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

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,000 a year at London Metropolitan University and £19,000 at University of Northampton: University of Northampton is about £1,000 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 London Metropolitan University and University of Northampton?

Both universities teach 42 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Law, Computer Science, Business & Management (General), Marketing, Sociology & Criminology, Games Design & Computer Animation, Psychology (General), Education Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Media & Film Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences and 30 more.

Is London Metropolitan University or University of Northampton better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £19,500 three years after graduating from London Metropolitan University, and £20,000 from University of Northampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 93% at London Metropolitan University and 91% at University of Northampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

London Metropolitan University lists 291 courses on CourseOptions and University of Northampton lists 221 courses.

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

London Metropolitan University teaches 19 subject areas that University of Northampton does not, including Ancient Languages, Building & Construction, Architecture, Management, Nutrition & Dietetics, Chemistry, Economics, Mathematics and 11 more.

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

University of Northampton teaches 18 subject areas that London Metropolitan University does not, including Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, General Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Social Policy & Public Policy, Biological Sciences (General), Business Information Systems, Clinical & Health Psychology, Crafts & Applied Arts and 10 more.

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London Metropolitan University291 courses · 15 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Northampton221 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses