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University of Aberdeen

Aberdeen · QS World #288

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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.

9/10

Aberdeen

scored higher in 9 categories

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1/10

Northampton

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

University of Aberdeen leads in 9 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Northampton is ahead on employment.

University of Aberdeen vs University of Northampton at a glance

University of Aberdeen and University of Northampton both teach 34 subject areas, the largest being Law, English Studies and Education Studies. University of Aberdeen offers 597 courses across 80 subject areas; University of Northampton offers 221 courses across 60 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,000 a year at University of Aberdeen and £19,000 at University of Northampton: University of Northampton is about £4,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 21 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Aberdeen is higher in 19 and University of Northampton in 2. The widest gap is in Education Studies: £31,000 three years after graduating from University of Aberdeen, against £20,000 from University of Northampton. Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Aberdeen is higher in 13 and University of Northampton in 8, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#288
QS World
#1201
#201
THE World
#1501
#22
Guardian UK
#93
1495
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.

University of Aberdeen

University of Northampton

89.2%
86%

Satisfaction

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

£37,600
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.3%
82.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

18.8%
16.4%

International

International student share

597
221

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

3
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.

Aberdeen

81 countries · 18.8% international

  • 🇨🇳China20.2%
  • 🇮🇳India14.1%
  • 🇺🇸United States8.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.3%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.1%
VS

Northampton

35 countries · 16.4% international

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

Subjects

34 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.

University of Aberdeen

University of Northampton

Also taught at both: Music, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Health & Social Care, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, General Engineering, Human Resource Management, Social Policy & Public Policy, Environmental Sciences, Media & Film Studies, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Pharmacology, Physical Geography & Climate, Biology, Computing & IT, Information Systems & Data Science.

Only at University of Aberdeen

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

University of Aberdeen
£20,800
University of Northampton
No data

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

Postgraduate

University of Aberdeen
£23,000
University of Northampton
£19,000

University of Northampton is about £4,000 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.

University of Aberdeen

University of Northampton

  • Law

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    92%Satisfaction81%

  • English Studies

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    98%Satisfaction98%

  • Education Studies

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    95%Satisfaction94%

  • Psychology (General)

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    88%Satisfaction72%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    84%Satisfaction83%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,000
    77%Satisfaction75%

  • Business Studies

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    100%Satisfaction95%

  • History

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    92%Satisfaction93%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    91%Satisfaction84%

  • Teacher Training

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    95%Satisfaction92%

  • Accounting

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    86%Satisfaction88%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    90%Satisfaction86%

Showing the 12 largest of 22 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Aberdeen

Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Undergraduate and PGDE

£6,000

Deadline: N/A

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University of Northampton

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FAQ

University of Aberdeen vs University of Northampton: common questions

Is University of Aberdeen or University of Northampton cheaper for international students?

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,000 a year at University of Aberdeen and £19,000 at University of Northampton: University of Northampton is about £4,000 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 University of Aberdeen and University of Northampton?

Both universities teach 34 subject areas: Law, English Studies, Education Studies, Psychology (General), Finance & Actuarial Science, Computer Science, Business Studies, Politics & International Relations, History, Film Production & Cinematography, Teacher Training, Accounting and 22 more.

Is University of Aberdeen or University of Northampton better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £26,500 three years after graduating from University of Aberdeen, and £21,000 from University of Northampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 92% at University of Aberdeen and 81% at University of Northampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of Aberdeen or University of Northampton offer more courses?

University of Aberdeen lists 597 courses on CourseOptions and University of Northampton lists 221 courses.

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

University of Aberdeen teaches 46 subject areas that University of Northampton does not, including Management, Economics, French, Anthropology, German & Scandinavian Studies, Chemical Engineering, Celtic Studies, Ancient Languages and 38 more.

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

University of Northampton teaches 26 subject areas that University of Aberdeen does not, including Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Games Design & Computer Animation, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Applied Psychology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Fine Art, Journalism and 18 more.

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University of Aberdeen597 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Northampton221 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses