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Middlesex University

London · QS World #901

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University of Northampton

Northampton · QS World #1201

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

8/9

Middlesex

scored higher in 8 categories

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1/9

Northampton

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

Middlesex University leads in 8 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses). University of Northampton is ahead on employment.

Middlesex University vs University of Northampton at a glance

Middlesex University and University of Northampton both teach 46 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General) and Sport & Exercise Sciences. Middlesex University offers 294 courses across 65 subject areas; University of Northampton offers 221 courses across 60 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,600 a year at Middlesex University and £19,000 at University of Northampton: Middlesex University is about £1,400 a year cheaper.

Of the 32 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Middlesex University is higher in 20 and University of Northampton in 7, with 5 about level. The widest gap is in General Engineering: £27,000 three years after graduating from Middlesex University, against £35,000 from University of Northampton. Of the 31 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Middlesex University is higher in 15 and University of Northampton in 13, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#901
QS World
#1201
#501
THE World
#1501
#74
Guardian UK
#93
1878
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.

Middlesex University

University of Northampton

87.4%
86%

Satisfaction

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

£30,300
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78%
82.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

29.6%
16.4%

International

International student share

294
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.

Middlesex

80 countries · 29.6% international

  • 🇮🇳India43.9%
  • 🇨🇳China7.5%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.5%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh3.8%
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.

Middlesex University

University of Northampton

Also taught at both: Business Information Systems, Social Work, Accounting, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Media & Film Studies, General Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Human Resource Management, Mental Health Nursing, Music, Childhood & Youth Studies, Fine Art, Adult Nursing, Applied Psychology, Computing & IT, Health & Social Care, Information Systems & Data Science, Social Policy & Public Policy, Teacher Training, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Politics & International Relations, Public Health & Epidemiology, Biological Sciences (General), Clinical & Health Psychology, Midwifery, Nursing (General), Technology & Logistics, Children's Nursing, Drama & Theatre.

Only at Middlesex 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

Middlesex University
£17,200
University of Northampton
No data

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

Postgraduate

Middlesex University
£17,600
University of Northampton
£19,000

Middlesex University is about £1,400 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.

Middlesex University

University of Northampton

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    90%Satisfaction91%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    85%Satisfaction80%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    94%Satisfaction99%

  • Computer Science

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    85%Satisfaction75%

  • Marketing

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    89%Satisfaction89%

  • Psychology (General)

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    84%Satisfaction72%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    70%Satisfaction80%

  • Business Studies

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    71%Satisfaction95%

  • Law

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    87%Satisfaction81%

  • Education Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    93%Satisfaction94%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    83%Satisfaction83%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    85%Satisfaction86%

Showing the 12 largest of 32 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

Middlesex University vs University of Northampton: common questions

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

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,600 a year at Middlesex University and £19,000 at University of Northampton: Middlesex University is about £1,400 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 Middlesex University and University of Northampton?

Both universities teach 46 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Computer Science, Marketing, Psychology (General), Games Design & Computer Animation, Business Studies, Law, Education Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Sociology & Criminology and 34 more.

Is Middlesex University or University of Northampton better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £21,500 three years after graduating from Middlesex University, and £20,000 from University of Northampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at Middlesex University and 91% at University of Northampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Middlesex University or University of Northampton offer more courses?

Middlesex University lists 294 courses on CourseOptions and University of Northampton lists 221 courses.

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

Middlesex University teaches 19 subject areas that University of Northampton does not, including Medicine, Software Engineering, Clinical Specialities, Economics, Management, Veterinary Sciences & Nursing, Anatomy & Pathology, Building & Construction and 11 more.

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

University of Northampton teaches 14 subject areas that Middlesex University does not, including Journalism, Mechanical Engineering, Biochemistry, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Crafts & Applied Arts, English Studies, Environmental Sciences, History and 6 more.

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Middlesex University294 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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