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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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Newcastle University

Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #149

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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.

9/11

Newcastle

scored higher in 9 categories

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2/11

Northampton

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Newcastle University leads in 9 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Northampton is ahead on satisfaction, employment.

Newcastle University vs University of Northampton at a glance

Newcastle University and University of Northampton both teach 45 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and Design & Fashion. Newcastle University offers 502 courses across 99 subject areas; University of Northampton offers 221 courses across 60 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £30,700 a year at Newcastle University and £19,000 at University of Northampton: University of Northampton is about £11,700 a year cheaper.

Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Newcastle University is higher in 20 and University of Northampton in 2, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Accounting: £38,000 three years after graduating from Newcastle University, against £25,500 from University of Northampton. Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Northampton is higher in 15 and Newcastle University in 7, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#149
QS World
#1201
#144
THE World
#1501
#23
Guardian UK
#93
1834
Established
1975
Yes
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.

Newcastle University

University of Northampton

84.1%
86%

Satisfaction

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

£38,300
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.6%
82.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.1%
16.4%

International

International student share

502
221

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

4
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.

Newcastle

91 countries · 22.1% international

  • 🇨🇳China43.8%
  • 🇮🇳India8.5%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4.4%
  • 🌐Kuwait3.3%
  • 🌐Cyprus (Non-European Union)3.2%
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Northampton

35 countries · 16.4% international

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

Subjects

45 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.

Newcastle University

University of Northampton

Also taught at both: Law, Marketing, Education Studies, Music, History, Accounting, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Environmental Sciences, Fine Art, Mechanical Engineering, Biological Sciences (General), General Engineering, Public Health & Epidemiology, Human Resource Management, Applied Psychology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biochemistry, English Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Information Systems & Data Science, Journalism, Computing & IT, Health & Social Care, Physical Geography & Climate, Social Policy & Public Policy, Biology, Business Information Systems, Clinical & Health Psychology, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Technology & Logistics.

Only at Newcastle 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

Newcastle University
£25,750
University of Northampton
No data

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

Postgraduate

Newcastle University
£30,700
University of Northampton
£19,000

University of Northampton is about £11,700 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.

Newcastle University

University of Northampton

  • Computer Science

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    70%Satisfaction75%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £32,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
    83%Satisfaction78%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    70%Satisfaction80%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
    89%Satisfaction86%

  • Psychology (General)

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    84%Satisfaction72%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    98%Satisfaction99%

  • Business Studies

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    71%Satisfaction95%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    79%Satisfaction90%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    86%Satisfaction86%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    79%Satisfaction83%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    90%Satisfaction76%

  • Law

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    87%Satisfaction81%

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

Scholarships for International Students

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Newcastle University

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FAQ

Newcastle University vs University of Northampton: common questions

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

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £30,700 a year at Newcastle University and £19,000 at University of Northampton: University of Northampton is about £11,700 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 Newcastle University and University of Northampton?

Both universities teach 45 subject areas: Computer Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Biomedical Sciences, Politics & International Relations, Psychology (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business Studies, Media & Film Studies, Sociology & Criminology and 33 more.

Is Newcastle University or University of Northampton better for Computer Science?

Computer Science graduates earn a median £33,000 three years after graduating from Newcastle University, and £26,000 from University of Northampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 70% at Newcastle University and 75% at University of Northampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Newcastle University or University of Northampton offer more courses?

Newcastle University lists 502 courses on CourseOptions and University of Northampton lists 221 courses.

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

Newcastle University teaches 54 subject areas that University of Northampton does not, including Civil Engineering, Nutrition & Dietetics, Mathematics, Linguistics, Clinical Specialities, Physics, Human Geography & Environment, Marine Engineering & Technology and 46 more.

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

University of Northampton teaches 15 subject areas that Newcastle University does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Mental Health Nursing, Adult Nursing, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Crafts & Applied Arts, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Nursing (General), Pharmacology and 7 more.

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Newcastle University502 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Northampton221 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses