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Nottingham Trent University

Nottingham · QS World #639

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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

Nottingham Trent

scored higher in 9 categories

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1/10

Northampton

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

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

Nottingham Trent University vs University of Northampton at a glance

Nottingham Trent University and University of Northampton both teach 50 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Law and Computer Science. Nottingham Trent University offers 462 courses across 81 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 Nottingham Trent University and £19,000 at University of Northampton: Nottingham Trent University is about £700 a year cheaper.

Of the 31 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Nottingham Trent University is higher in 20 and University of Northampton in 9, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Health & Social Care: £19,500 three years after graduating from Nottingham Trent University, against £28,000 from University of Northampton. Of the 38 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Northampton is higher in 22 and Nottingham Trent University in 13, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#639
QS World
#1201
#601
THE World
#1501
#42
Guardian UK
#93
1843
Established
1975
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Nottingham Trent University

University of Northampton

87.2%
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

84.2%
82.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16%
16.4%

International

International student share

462
221

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

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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.

Nottingham Trent

106 countries · 16% international

  • 🇮🇳India28.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria8.1%
  • 🌐Kuwait5.3%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan4.7%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.1%
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Northampton

35 countries · 16.4% international

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

Subjects

50 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.

Nottingham Trent University

University of Northampton

Also taught at both: Finance & Actuarial Science, Childhood & Youth Studies, Journalism, Counselling & Psychotherapy, General Engineering, History, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Politics & International Relations, Technology & Logistics, Accounting, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Social Policy & Public Policy, Fine Art, Human Resource Management, Mechanical Engineering, Pharmacology, Social Work, Applied Psychology, Mental Health Nursing, Adult Nursing, Biological Sciences (General), Drama & Theatre, Environmental Sciences, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Nursing (General), Teacher Training, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Business Information Systems, Clinical & Health Psychology, English Studies, Health & Social Care, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Computing & IT.

Only at Nottingham Trent 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

Nottingham Trent University
£17,950
University of Northampton
No data

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

Postgraduate

Nottingham Trent University
£18,300
University of Northampton
£19,000

Nottingham Trent 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.

Nottingham Trent University

University of Northampton

  • Design & Fashion

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    90%Satisfaction91%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    88%Satisfaction81%

  • Computer Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    84%Satisfaction75%

  • Business Studies

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    86%Satisfaction95%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    85%Satisfaction72%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    88%Satisfaction99%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    88%Satisfaction90%

  • Music

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    86%Satisfaction86%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    92%Satisfaction84%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    90%Satisfaction80%

  • Education Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    92%Satisfaction94%

  • Marketing

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    85%Satisfaction89%

Showing the 12 largest of 38 shared subjects with published outcomes.

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FAQ

Nottingham Trent University vs University of Northampton: common questions

Is Nottingham Trent University or University of Northampton cheaper for international students?

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

Both universities teach 50 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Law, Computer Science, Business Studies, Psychology (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business & Management (General), Media & Film Studies, Music, Film Production & Cinematography, Games Design & Computer Animation, Education Studies and 38 more.

Is Nottingham Trent University or University of Northampton better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £24,000 three years after graduating from Nottingham Trent University, and £20,000 from University of Northampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at Nottingham Trent University and 91% at University of Northampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Nottingham Trent University or University of Northampton offer more courses?

Nottingham Trent University lists 462 courses on CourseOptions and University of Northampton lists 221 courses.

What can you study at Nottingham Trent University but not at University of Northampton?

Nottingham Trent University teaches 31 subject areas that University of Northampton does not, including Mathematics, Chemistry, Management, Building & Construction, Ecology & Conservation, Physics, Animal Science, Civil Engineering and 23 more.

What can you study at University of Northampton but not at Nottingham Trent University?

University of Northampton teaches 10 subject areas that Nottingham Trent University does not, including Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Crafts & Applied Arts, Physical Geography & Climate, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Biology, Children's Nursing, Dental Nursing, Information Systems & Data Science and 2 more.

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