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Northampton · QS World #1201
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 7 datapoints
We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
3/7
Richmond American University London
scored higher in 3 categories
4/7
Northampton
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Northampton leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (TEF, satisfaction, employment, courses). Richmond American University London is ahead on established, international, graduate salary.
Richmond American University London vs University of Northampton at a glance
Richmond American University London and University of Northampton both teach 10 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Marketing and Computer Science. Richmond American University London offers 49 courses across 14 subject areas; University of Northampton offers 221 courses across 60 subject areas.
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Richmond American University London and £19,000 at University of Northampton: Richmond American University London is about £500 a year cheaper.
Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Northampton is higher in 4 and Richmond American University London in 2.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
Richmond American University London
University of Northampton
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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.
Richmond American University London
21 countries · 87.1% international
- 🇮🇳India39.4%
- 🇺🇸United States27.1%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan7.9%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.9%
- 🌐Nepal2.5%
Northampton
35 countries · 16.4% international
- 🇵🇰Pakistan27%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria18.2%
- 🇮🇳India14.2%
- 🌐Nepal8.3%
- 🇬🇭Ghana4.1%
Subjects
10 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.
Richmond American University London
University of Northampton
Business & Management (General)
8 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
12 coursesTypical fee £19,000 (PG)
Marketing
Computer Science
Psychology (General)
Finance & Actuarial Science
Media & Film Studies
Sociology & Criminology
Politics & International Relations
Business Studies
History
Only at Richmond American University London
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
- Richmond American University London
- £17,500
- University of Northampton
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Northampton yet.
Postgraduate
- Richmond American University London
- £18,500
- University of Northampton
- £19,000
Richmond American University London is about £500 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.
Richmond American University London
University of Northampton
Business & Management (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£23,50091%Satisfaction80%Marketing
No dataSalary (3 years)£25,50079%Satisfaction89%Psychology (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£22,00082%Satisfaction72%Finance & Actuarial Science
No dataSalary (3 years)£23,50065%Satisfaction83%Media & Film Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£18,50077%Satisfaction90%Business Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£23,00092%Satisfaction95%
Scholarships for International Students
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Richmond American University London vs University of Northampton: common questions
Is Richmond American University London or University of Northampton cheaper for international students?
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Richmond American University London and £19,000 at University of Northampton: Richmond American University London is about £500 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 Richmond American University London and University of Northampton?
Both universities teach 10 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Marketing, Computer Science, Psychology (General), Finance & Actuarial Science, Media & Film Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Politics & International Relations, Business Studies and History.
Does Richmond American University London or University of Northampton offer more courses?
University of Northampton lists 221 courses on CourseOptions and Richmond American University London lists 49 courses.
What can you study at Richmond American University London but not at University of Northampton?
Richmond American University London teaches 4 subject areas that University of Northampton does not, including Economics, History of Art & Design, Mathematics and Software Engineering.
What can you study at University of Northampton but not at Richmond American University London?
University of Northampton teaches 50 subject areas that Richmond American University London does not, including Design & Fashion, Games Design & Computer Animation, Education Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Law, Music and 42 more.
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