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Northumbria University, Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #528

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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.

9/10

Northumbria

scored higher in 9 categories

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1/10

Northampton

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

Northumbria University, Newcastle leads in 9 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Northampton is ahead on satisfaction.

Northumbria University, Newcastle vs University of Northampton at a glance

Northumbria University, Newcastle and University of Northampton both teach 48 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Business Studies and Computer Science. Northumbria University, Newcastle offers 305 courses across 71 subject areas; University of Northampton offers 221 courses across 60 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £19,000 at University of Northampton: University of Northampton is about £850 a year cheaper.

Of the 34 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Northumbria University, Newcastle is higher in 19 and University of Northampton in 13, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Social Work: £20,000 three years after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, against £30,000 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 Northumbria University, Newcastle in 12, with 4 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#528
QS World
#1201
#401
THE World
#1501
#53
Guardian UK
#93
1969
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.

Northumbria University, Newcastle

University of Northampton

83.5%
86%

Satisfaction

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

£31,000
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
82.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.5%
16.4%

International

International student share

305
221

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

7
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.

Northumbria

85 countries · 24.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India35.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria16.3%
  • 🌐Kuwait4%
  • 🇨🇳China3.8%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka3.8%
VS

Northampton

35 countries · 16.4% international

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

Subjects

48 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.

Northumbria University, Newcastle

University of Northampton

Also taught at both: Finance & Actuarial Science, Media & Film Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Applied Psychology, Fine Art, Mechanical Engineering, Music, Physical Geography & Climate, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Human Resource Management, Mental Health Nursing, Adult Nursing, Childhood & Youth Studies, English Studies, Environmental Sciences, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Teacher Training, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, General Engineering, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Midwifery, Politics & International Relations, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biology, Children's Nursing, Clinical & Health Psychology, Drama & Theatre, Health & Social Care, Nursing (General), Computing & IT, Public Health & Epidemiology.

Only at Northumbria University, Newcastle

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

Northumbria University, Newcastle
£19,850
University of Northampton
No data

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

Postgraduate

Northumbria University, Newcastle
£19,850
University of Northampton
£19,000

University of Northampton is about £850 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.

Northumbria University, Newcastle

University of Northampton

  • Design & Fashion

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    91%Satisfaction91%

  • Business Studies

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    83%Satisfaction95%

  • Computer Science

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    87%Satisfaction75%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    83%Satisfaction99%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    73%Satisfaction81%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    77%Satisfaction80%

  • Marketing

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    79%Satisfaction89%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    84%Satisfaction72%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    78%Satisfaction86%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
    86%Satisfaction78%

  • Social Work

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    89%Satisfaction84%

  • Counselling & Psychotherapy

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    91%Satisfaction87%

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

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Northumbria University, Newcastle

2025/26 PGT Sanctuary Scholarships

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

2025/26 UG Sanctuary Scholarships

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

Castle Peak Postgraduate Scholarships

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GEMS Scholarship

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Horiba Foundation UK Scholarship

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University of Northampton

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FAQ

Northumbria University, Newcastle vs University of Northampton: common questions

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

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £19,000 at University of Northampton: University of Northampton is about £850 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 Northumbria University, Newcastle and University of Northampton?

Both universities teach 48 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Computer Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Law, Business & Management (General), Marketing, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Social Work, Counselling & Psychotherapy and 36 more.

Is Northumbria University, Newcastle or University of Northampton better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, and £20,000 from University of Northampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at Northumbria University, Newcastle and 91% at University of Northampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Northumbria University, Newcastle or University of Northampton offer more courses?

Northumbria University, Newcastle lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and University of Northampton lists 221 courses.

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

Northumbria University, Newcastle teaches 23 subject areas that University of Northampton does not, including English Literature, Building & Construction, Mathematics, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Economics, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Chemistry and 15 more.

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

University of Northampton teaches 12 subject areas that Northumbria University, Newcastle does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Journalism, Film Production & Cinematography, Social Policy & Public Policy, Biological Sciences (General), Business Information Systems, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Crafts & Applied Arts and 4 more.

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Northumbria University, Newcastle305 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Northampton221 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses