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University of Bedfordshire

Luton · Guardian UK #99

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University of Northampton

Northampton · QS World #1201

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

5/9

Bedfordshire

scored higher in 5 categories

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4/9

Northampton

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Bedfordshire leads in 5 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, international, courses). University of Northampton is ahead on ranking, TEF, employment, graduate salary.

University of Bedfordshire vs University of Northampton at a glance

University of Bedfordshire and University of Northampton both teach 42 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion and Computer Science. University of Bedfordshire offers 306 courses across 59 subject areas; University of Northampton offers 221 courses across 60 subject areas.

Of the 32 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Northampton is higher in 18 and University of Bedfordshire in 14. The widest gap is in Health Sciences & Paramedic Science: £19,500 three years after graduating from University of Bedfordshire, against £25,500 from University of Northampton. Of the 34 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Bedfordshire is higher in 22 and University of Northampton in 12.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#1201
#1001
THE World
#1501
#99
Guardian UK
#93
1882
Established
1975
No
Russell Group
No
Bronze
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 Bedfordshire

University of Northampton

88.1%
86%

Satisfaction

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

£28,100
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

77%
82.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

30.1%
16.4%

International

International student share

306
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.

Bedfordshire

31 countries · 30.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India56.2%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan10.2%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh8.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.9%
  • 🇷🇴Romania4.6%
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.

University of Bedfordshire

University of Northampton

Also taught at both: Sociology & Criminology, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Music, Media & Film Studies, Mental Health Nursing, Pharmacology, Teacher Training, Applied Psychology, Finance & Actuarial Science, General Engineering, Health & Social Care, Journalism, Adult Nursing, Biological Sciences (General), Biomedical Sciences, Film Production & Cinematography, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Social Work, Computing & IT, Public Health & Epidemiology, Children's Nursing, Midwifery, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Politics & International Relations, Technology & Logistics.

Only at University of Bedfordshire

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 Bedfordshire
£16,900
University of Northampton
No data

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

Postgraduate

University of Bedfordshire
No data
University of Northampton
£19,000

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

University of Bedfordshire

University of Northampton

  • Business & Management (General)

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    86%Satisfaction80%

  • Design & Fashion

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    73%Satisfaction91%

  • Computer Science

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    85%Satisfaction75%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    94%Satisfaction99%

  • Education Studies

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    93%Satisfaction94%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    91%Satisfaction98%

  • Law

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    86%Satisfaction81%

  • Marketing

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    82%Satisfaction89%

  • Psychology (General)

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    80%Satisfaction72%

  • Human Resource Management

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    82%Satisfaction68%

  • Accounting

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    95%Satisfaction88%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    88%Satisfaction80%

Showing the 12 largest of 34 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

University of Bedfordshire vs University of Northampton: common questions

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

Both universities teach 42 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Computer Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Education Studies, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Law, Marketing, Psychology (General), Human Resource Management, Accounting, Games Design & Computer Animation and 30 more.

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

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £22,000 three years after graduating from University of Bedfordshire, and £23,500 from University of Northampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 86% at University of Bedfordshire and 80% at University of Northampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Bedfordshire lists 306 courses on CourseOptions and University of Northampton lists 221 courses.

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

University of Bedfordshire teaches 17 subject areas that University of Northampton does not, including English Language, Software Engineering, Building & Construction, Biotechnology, Economics, Chemistry, Developmental & Educational Psychology, Forensic Science and 9 more.

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

University of Northampton teaches 18 subject areas that University of Bedfordshire does not, including Fine Art, Social Policy & Public Policy, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biochemistry, Business Information Systems, Clinical & Health Psychology, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Crafts & Applied Arts and 10 more.

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