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Robert Gordon University

Aberdeen · QS World #1001

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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.

8/10

Robert Gordon

scored higher in 8 categories

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2/10

Northampton

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Robert Gordon University leads in 8 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, scholarship). University of Northampton is ahead on international, courses.

Robert Gordon University vs University of Northampton at a glance

Robert Gordon University and University of Northampton both teach 35 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Law and Business Studies. Robert Gordon University offers 151 courses across 51 subject areas; University of Northampton offers 221 courses across 60 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,060 a year at Robert Gordon University and £19,000 at University of Northampton, so the two cost about the same.

Of the 26 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Robert Gordon University is higher in 20 and University of Northampton in 3, with 3 about level. The widest gap is in Biomedical Sciences: £34,500 three years after graduating from Robert Gordon University, against £28,500 from University of Northampton. Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Robert Gordon University is higher in 17 and University of Northampton in 8.

World & National Rankings

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

#1001
QS World
#1201
#801
THE World
#1501
#81
Guardian UK
#93
1729
Established
1975
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Robert Gordon University

University of Northampton

87.9%
86%

Satisfaction

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

£33,900
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

88.5%
82.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.4%
16.4%

International

International student share

151
221

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

43
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.

Robert Gordon

48 countries · 14.4% international

  • 🇳🇬Nigeria36.2%
  • 🇮🇳India16.2%
  • 🇬🇭Ghana9.9%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan8.5%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland5.9%
VS

Northampton

35 countries · 16.4% international

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

Subjects

35 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.

Robert Gordon University

University of Northampton

Also taught at both: Sociology & Criminology, Adult Nursing, Applied Psychology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Finance & Actuarial Science, Human Resource Management, Journalism, Mental Health Nursing, Nursing (General), Social Work, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography, Information Systems & Data Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Biomedical Sciences, Health & Social Care, Midwifery, Children's Nursing, Public Health & Epidemiology.

Only at Robert Gordon 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

Robert Gordon University
£18,300
University of Northampton
No data

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

Postgraduate

Robert Gordon University
£19,060
University of Northampton
£19,000

About the same.

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.

Robert Gordon University

University of Northampton

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    93%Satisfaction91%

  • Law

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    86%Satisfaction81%

  • Business Studies

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    86%Satisfaction95%

  • Computer Science

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    85%Satisfaction75%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    85%Satisfaction80%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    92%Satisfaction99%

  • General Engineering

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£35,000
    84%Satisfaction78%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    85%Satisfaction78%

  • Accounting

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    93%Satisfaction88%

  • Counselling & Psychotherapy

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    93%Satisfaction87%

  • Fine Art

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    98%Satisfaction70%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    81%Satisfaction76%

Showing the 12 largest of 26 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Robert Gordon University

Bolashak Scholarship Programme

100%

Deadline: N/A

CONACyT (Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnologia)

100%

Deadline: N/A

Chevening Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Commonwealth Postgraduate/PhD Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Commonwealth Shared Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

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University of Northampton

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FAQ

Robert Gordon University vs University of Northampton: common questions

Is Robert Gordon University or University of Northampton cheaper for international students?

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,060 a year at Robert Gordon University and £19,000 at University of Northampton, so the two cost about the same. 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 Robert Gordon University and University of Northampton?

Both universities teach 35 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Law, Business Studies, Computer Science, Games Design & Computer Animation, Sport & Exercise Sciences, General Engineering, Marketing, Mechanical Engineering, Accounting, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Fine Art and 23 more.

Is Robert Gordon University or University of Northampton better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from Robert Gordon University, and £20,000 from University of Northampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 93% at Robert Gordon University and 91% at University of Northampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Robert Gordon University or University of Northampton offer more courses?

University of Northampton lists 221 courses on CourseOptions and Robert Gordon University lists 151 courses.

What can you study at Robert Gordon University but not at University of Northampton?

Robert Gordon University teaches 16 subject areas that University of Northampton does not, including Information & Library Studies, Management, Pharmacy, Architecture, Building & Construction, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Applied Computing and 8 more.

What can you study at University of Northampton but not at Robert Gordon University?

University of Northampton teaches 25 subject areas that Robert Gordon University does not, including Business & Management (General), Education Studies, Psychology (General), Music, Childhood & Youth Studies, Social Policy & Public Policy, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences (General) and 17 more.

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Robert Gordon University151 courses · 43 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Northampton221 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses