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SOAS University of London

London · QS World #458

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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

SOAS University of London

scored higher in 8 categories

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2/10

Northampton

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

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

SOAS University of London vs University of Northampton at a glance

SOAS University of London and University of Northampton both teach 12 subject areas, the largest being Media & Film Studies, Politics & International Relations and Business & Management (General). SOAS University of London offers 296 courses across 29 subject areas; University of Northampton offers 221 courses across 60 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £25,320 a year at SOAS University of London and £19,000 at University of Northampton: University of Northampton is about £6,320 a year cheaper.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, SOAS University of London is higher in 4 and University of Northampton in 0. The widest gap is in Law: £28,000 three years after graduating from SOAS University of London, against £21,000 from University of Northampton. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, SOAS University of London is higher in 2 and University of Northampton in 2, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#458
QS World
#1201
#401
THE World
#1501
#86
Guardian UK
#93
1916
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.

SOAS University of London

University of Northampton

84.1%
86%

Satisfaction

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

£32,500
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

74.4%
82.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

25.7%
16.4%

International

International student share

296
221

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

27
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.

SOAS University of London

67 countries · 25.7% international

  • 🇨🇳China10.9%
  • 🇮🇳India10.6%
  • 🇺🇸United States9.4%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan7.6%
  • 🇫🇷France3.6%
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Northampton

35 countries · 16.4% international

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

Subjects

12 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.

SOAS University of London

University of Northampton

Only at SOAS University of London

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

SOAS University of London
£23,780
University of Northampton
No data

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

Postgraduate

SOAS University of London
£25,320
University of Northampton
£19,000

University of Northampton is about £6,320 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.

SOAS University of London

University of Northampton

  • Business & Management (General)

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    82%Satisfaction80%

  • Law

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    77%Satisfaction81%

  • Music

    No dataSalary (3 years)£18,500
    87%Satisfaction86%

  • History

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    89%Satisfaction93%

  • Accounting

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    88%Satisfaction88%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

SOAS University of London

SOAS International Academic Excellence Scholarship

£20,000

Deadline: May 2026

SOAS Sustainable Development Goal Scholarship

£15,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

Commonwealth Shared Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Programme

100%

Deadline: N/A

SOAS Academic Excellence Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: May 2026

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University of Northampton

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FAQ

SOAS University of London vs University of Northampton: common questions

Is SOAS University of London or University of Northampton cheaper for international students?

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £25,320 a year at SOAS University of London and £19,000 at University of Northampton: University of Northampton is about £6,320 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 SOAS University of London and University of Northampton?

Both universities teach 12 subject areas: Media & Film Studies, Politics & International Relations, Business & Management (General), Law, Music, History, Sociology & Criminology, Accounting, Finance & Actuarial Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Social Policy & Public Policy and Biological Sciences (General).

Is SOAS University of London or University of Northampton better for Business & Management (General)?

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £27,500 three years after graduating from SOAS University of London, and £23,500 from University of Northampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 82% at SOAS University of London and 80% at University of Northampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does SOAS University of London or University of Northampton offer more courses?

SOAS University of London lists 296 courses on CourseOptions and University of Northampton lists 221 courses.

What can you study at SOAS University of London but not at University of Northampton?

SOAS University of London teaches 17 subject areas that University of Northampton does not, including Asian Languages & Studies, African & Middle Eastern Studies, Ancient Languages, Anthropology, Creative Arts (General), Economics, History of Art & Design, International Development and 9 more.

What can you study at University of Northampton but not at SOAS University of London?

University of Northampton teaches 48 subject areas that SOAS University of London does not, including Design & Fashion, Games Design & Computer Animation, Computer Science, Education Studies, Marketing, Psychology (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Counselling & Psychotherapy and 40 more.

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SOAS University of London296 courses · 27 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Northampton221 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses