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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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Ulster University

Belfast · QS World #595

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University of Northampton

Northampton · QS World #1201

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 8 datapoints

We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

7/8

Ulster

scored higher in 7 categories

VS

1/8

Northampton

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

Ulster University leads in 7 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, employment, international). University of Northampton is ahead on courses.

Ulster University vs University of Northampton at a glance

Ulster University and University of Northampton both teach 42 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Computer Science and Law. Ulster University offers 170 courses across 66 subject areas; University of Northampton offers 221 courses across 60 subject areas.

Of the 36 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Ulster University is higher in 18 and University of Northampton in 18.

World & National Rankings

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

#595
QS World
#1201
#601
THE World
#1501
#60
Guardian UK
#93
1968
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.

Ulster University

University of Northampton

86.4%
86%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.6%
82.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

32.5%
16.4%

International

International student share

170
221

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
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.

Ulster

45 countries · 32.5% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan27.8%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland21.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria16.1%
  • 🇮🇳India12.6%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh8.6%
VS

Northampton

35 countries · 16.4% international

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

Subjects

42 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.

Ulster University

University of Northampton

Also taught at both: Mechanical Engineering, Social Work, Film Production & Cinematography, Finance & Actuarial Science, General Engineering, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Human Resource Management, Media & Film Studies, Social Policy & Public Policy, Biomedical Sciences, English Studies, Fine Art, Health & Social Care, History, Environmental Sciences, Physical Geography & Climate, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Drama & Theatre, Information Systems & Data Science, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Politics & International Relations, Biology, Computing & IT, Public Health & Epidemiology.

Only at Ulster 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

Ulster University
£17,490
University of Northampton
No data

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

Postgraduate

Ulster University
No data
University of Northampton
£19,000

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

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.

Ulster University

University of Northampton

  • Design & Fashion

    No dataSalary (3 years)£20,000
    88%Satisfaction91%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,000
    79%Satisfaction75%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
    87%Satisfaction81%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,500
    82%Satisfaction99%

  • Accounting

    No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500
    95%Satisfaction88%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,000
    91%Satisfaction80%

  • Marketing

    No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500
    85%Satisfaction89%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
    84%Satisfaction86%

  • Business Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,000
    83%Satisfaction95%

  • Music

    No dataSalary (3 years)£18,500
    90%Satisfaction86%

  • Counselling & Psychotherapy

    No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500
    91%Satisfaction87%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500
    88%Satisfaction76%

Showing the 12 largest of 36 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

Ulster University vs University of Northampton: common questions

What subjects can you study at both Ulster University and University of Northampton?

Both universities teach 42 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Computer Science, Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Accounting, Games Design & Computer Animation, Marketing, Sociology & Criminology, Business Studies, Music, Psychology (General), Counselling & Psychotherapy and 30 more.

Does Ulster University or University of Northampton offer more courses?

University of Northampton lists 221 courses on CourseOptions and Ulster University lists 170 courses.

What can you study at Ulster University but not at University of Northampton?

Ulster University teaches 24 subject areas that University of Northampton does not, including Civil Engineering, Irish Studies, Building & Construction, Nutrition & Dietetics, Anatomy & Pathology, Architecture, Biomedical Engineering, Economics and 16 more.

What can you study at University of Northampton but not at Ulster University?

University of Northampton teaches 18 subject areas that Ulster University does not, including Business & Management (General), Education Studies, Applied Psychology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Mental Health Nursing, Adult Nursing, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences (General) and 10 more.

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