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UCL (University College London)

Camden · QS World #8

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University of Northampton

Northampton · QS World #1201

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 11 datapoints

We looked at 11 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

10/11

UCL (University College London)

scored higher in 10 categories

VS

1/11

Northampton

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

UCL (University College London) leads in 10 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Northampton is ahead on employment.

UCL (University College London) vs University of Northampton at a glance

UCL (University College London) and University of Northampton both teach 41 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, Psychology (General) and Computer Science. UCL (University College London) offers 1,131 courses across 109 subject areas; University of Northampton offers 221 courses across 60 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £34,700 a year at UCL (University College London) and £19,000 at University of Northampton: University of Northampton is about £15,700 a year cheaper.

Of the 18 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, UCL (University College London) is higher in 17 and University of Northampton in 1. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £51,000 three years after graduating from UCL (University College London), against £26,000 from University of Northampton. Of the 18 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, UCL (University College London) is higher in 10 and University of Northampton in 8.

World & National Rankings

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

#8
QS World
#1201
#22
THE World
#1501
#9
Guardian UK
#93
1826
Established
1975
Yes
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.

UCL (University College London)

University of Northampton

86.5%
86%

Satisfaction

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

£46,400
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80.4%
82.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

51.9%
16.4%

International

International student share

1131
221

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

18
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.

UCL (University College London)

127 countries · 51.9% international

  • 🇨🇳China53.3%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.9%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.2%
  • 🇮🇳India3.4%
  • 🇸🇬Singapore2.4%
VS

Northampton

35 countries · 16.4% international

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

Subjects

41 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.

UCL (University College London)

University of Northampton

Also taught at both: Games Design & Computer Animation, Health & Social Care, Finance & Actuarial Science, Public Health & Epidemiology, Social Policy & Public Policy, Fine Art, Media & Film Studies, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biochemistry, Marketing, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Mental Health Nursing, Music, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Biology, Pharmacology, Accounting, Computing & IT, English Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Physical Geography & Climate, Biological Sciences (General), Business Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Clinical & Health Psychology, Information Systems & Data Science.

Only at UCL (University College 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

UCL (University College London)
£29,800
University of Northampton
No data

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

Postgraduate

UCL (University College London)
£34,700
University of Northampton
£19,000

University of Northampton is about £15,700 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.

UCL (University College London)

University of Northampton

  • Childhood & Youth Studies

    £41,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    84%Satisfaction88%

  • Psychology (General)

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    90%Satisfaction72%

  • Computer Science

    £51,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    80%Satisfaction75%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £38,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    93%Satisfaction80%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £34,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    79%Satisfaction86%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    87%Satisfaction86%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £40,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    90%Satisfaction78%

  • Education Studies

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    No dataSatisfaction94%

  • General Engineering

    £38,500Salary (3 years)£35,000
    94%Satisfaction78%

  • History

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    91%Satisfaction93%

  • Law

    £41,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    92%Satisfaction81%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £38,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
    80%Satisfaction78%

Showing the 12 largest of 19 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

UCL (University College London)

Commercial Bar Opportunity Scholarship

£25,000

Deadline: N/A

AHRC Doctoral Landscape Award

100%

Deadline: N/A

UCL Department of Arts and Sciences (UASc) Interdisciplinary Excellence PhD Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Law Society Pro Bono Bursary

£250

Deadline: N/A

Alonso Gurmendi Dunkelberg, UCL Graduate Research Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

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University of Northampton

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FAQ

UCL (University College London) vs University of Northampton: common questions

Is UCL (University College London) or University of Northampton cheaper for international students?

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £34,700 a year at UCL (University College London) and £19,000 at University of Northampton: University of Northampton is about £15,700 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 UCL (University College London) and University of Northampton?

Both universities teach 41 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, Psychology (General), Computer Science, Business & Management (General), Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Biomedical Sciences, Design & Fashion, Sociology & Criminology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Politics & International Relations, Education Studies, General Engineering and 29 more.

Is UCL (University College London) or University of Northampton better for Childhood & Youth Studies?

Childhood & Youth Studies graduates earn a median £41,500 three years after graduating from UCL (University College London), and £28,000 from University of Northampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at UCL (University College London) and 88% at University of Northampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does UCL (University College London) or University of Northampton offer more courses?

UCL (University College London) lists 1,131 courses on CourseOptions and University of Northampton lists 221 courses.

What can you study at UCL (University College London) but not at University of Northampton?

UCL (University College London) teaches 68 subject areas that University of Northampton does not, including German & Scandinavian Studies, Eastern European Languages, Ancient Languages, Mathematics, Economics, French, Geology & Earth Sciences, Planning & Housing and 60 more.

What can you study at University of Northampton but not at UCL (University College London)?

University of Northampton teaches 19 subject areas that UCL (University College London) does not, including Counselling & Psychotherapy, Human Resource Management, Applied Psychology, Journalism, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Adult Nursing, Business Information Systems, Complementary & Alternative Medicine and 11 more.

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UCL (University College London)1,131 courses · 18 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Northampton221 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses