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University of Bath

Bath · QS World #125

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University of Northampton

Northampton · QS World #1201

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 12 datapoints

We looked at 12 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

11/12

Bath

scored higher in 11 categories

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1/12

Northampton

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

University of Bath leads in 11 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Northampton is ahead on employment.

University of Bath vs University of Northampton at a glance

University of Bath and University of Northampton both teach 30 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering and Sport & Exercise Sciences. University of Bath offers 303 courses across 49 subject areas; University of Northampton offers 221 courses across 60 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,500 a year at University of Bath and £19,000 at University of Northampton: University of Northampton is about £10,500 a year cheaper.

Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Bath is higher in 13 and University of Northampton in 0. The widest gap is in Finance & Actuarial Science: £40,000 three years after graduating from University of Bath, against £23,500 from University of Northampton. Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Bath is higher in 9 and University of Northampton in 5.

World & National Rankings

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

#125
QS World
#1201
#251
THE World
#1501
#7
Guardian UK
#93
1966
Established
1975
Yes
Russell Group
No
Gold
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 Bath

University of Northampton

88.6%
86%

Satisfaction

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

£47,400
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80.9%
82.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

23.8%
16.4%

International

International student share

303
221

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

25
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.

Bath

96 countries · 23.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India15.2%
  • 🇨🇳China9.7%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong8.2%
  • 🇹🇭Thailand7.1%
  • 🇪🇸Spain5.2%
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Northampton

35 countries · 16.4% international

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

Subjects

30 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 Bath

University of Northampton

Also taught at both: Childhood & Youth Studies, Biology, Business Information Systems, Human Resource Management, Pharmacology, Applied Psychology, Health & Social Care, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Business Studies, Clinical & Health Psychology, Social Work, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Physical Geography & Climate, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Teacher Training.

Only at University of Bath

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 Bath
£32,000
University of Northampton
No data

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

Postgraduate

University of Bath
£29,500
University of Northampton
£19,000

University of Northampton is about £10,500 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 Bath

University of Northampton

  • Computer Science

    £39,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    85%Satisfaction75%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    92%Satisfaction78%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    93%Satisfaction99%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    77%Satisfaction78%

  • Education Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£20,000
    89%Satisfaction94%

  • Psychology (General)

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

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    87%Satisfaction86%

  • Biochemistry

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    83%Satisfaction98%

  • Accounting

    £40,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    94%Satisfaction88%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £40,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    94%Satisfaction83%

  • Social Policy & Public Policy

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    88%Satisfaction98%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
    92%Satisfaction86%

Showing the 12 largest of 14 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Bath

Alumni Fund Post Graduate Sanctuary Scholarship

£20,780

Deadline: N/A

The Vice Chancellor's International Scholarships

£12,400

Deadline: N/A

Bath Global Excellence Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM

100%

Deadline: N/A

GREAT Scholarships 2026

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

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University of Northampton

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FAQ

University of Bath vs University of Northampton: common questions

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

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,500 a year at University of Bath and £19,000 at University of Northampton: University of Northampton is about £10,500 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 Bath and University of Northampton?

Both universities teach 30 subject areas: Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business & Management (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Education Studies, Psychology (General), Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Biochemistry, Accounting, Finance & Actuarial Science and 18 more.

Is University of Bath or University of Northampton better for Computer Science?

Computer Science graduates earn a median £39,000 three years after graduating from University of Bath, and £26,000 from University of Northampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 85% at University of Bath and 75% at University of Northampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Bath lists 303 courses on CourseOptions and University of Northampton lists 221 courses.

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

University of Bath teaches 19 subject areas that University of Northampton does not, including Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Civil Engineering, International Development, Management, Chemical Engineering and 11 more.

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

University of Northampton teaches 30 subject areas that University of Bath does not, including Design & Fashion, Games Design & Computer Animation, Marketing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Law, Music, Fine Art, Journalism and 22 more.

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