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University of Chichester

Chichester · Guardian UK #102

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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.

4/8

Chichester

scored higher in 4 categories

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4/8

Northampton

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Chichester and University of Northampton are evenly matched: each leads in 4 of 8 categories where both have data. University of Chichester is ahead on TEF, established, satisfaction, employment; University of Northampton on ranking, international, graduate salary, courses.

University of Chichester vs University of Northampton at a glance

University of Chichester and University of Northampton both teach 40 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Music and Childhood & Youth Studies. University of Chichester offers 209 courses across 44 subject areas; University of Northampton offers 221 courses across 60 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,840 a year at University of Chichester and £19,000 at University of Northampton: University of Chichester is about £3,160 a year cheaper.

Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Northampton is higher in 11 and University of Chichester in 8, with 3 about level. The widest gap is in Childhood & Youth Studies: £13,500 three years after graduating from University of Chichester, against £28,000 from University of Northampton. Of the 30 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Chichester is higher in 16 and University of Northampton in 13, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#1201
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THE World
#1501
#102
Guardian UK
#93
1839
Established
1975
No
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 Chichester

University of Northampton

90.8%
86%

Satisfaction

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

£27,700
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

87.3%
82.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

3.3%
16.4%

International

International student share

209
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.

Chichester

17 countries · 3.3% international

  • 🇨🇳China23.8%
  • 🇺🇸United States9.5%
  • 🇮🇳India7.1%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland7.1%
  • 🌐Gibraltar4.8%
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Northampton

35 countries · 16.4% international

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

Subjects

40 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 Chichester

University of Northampton

Also taught at both: Applied Psychology, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Social Work, Accounting, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, History, Human Resource Management, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography, Journalism, Mechanical Engineering, Adult Nursing, General Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Politics & International Relations, Social Policy & Public Policy, English Studies, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Mental Health Nursing, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Biomedical Sciences, Business Information Systems, Computing & IT, Public Health & Epidemiology, Technology & Logistics.

Only at University of Chichester

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 Chichester
£16,800
University of Northampton
No data

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

Postgraduate

University of Chichester
£15,840
University of Northampton
£19,000

University of Chichester is about £3,160 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 Chichester

University of Northampton

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    93%Satisfaction99%

  • Music

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    88%Satisfaction86%

  • Childhood & Youth Studies

    £13,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    100%Satisfaction88%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    93%Satisfaction80%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    88%Satisfaction72%

  • Design & Fashion

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    85%Satisfaction91%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

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

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
    91%Satisfaction81%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    93%Satisfaction86%

  • Marketing

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    90%Satisfaction89%

  • Business Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    90%Satisfaction95%

  • Education Studies

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    82%Satisfaction94%

Showing the 12 largest of 30 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

University of Chichester vs University of Northampton: common questions

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

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,840 a year at University of Chichester and £19,000 at University of Northampton: University of Chichester is about £3,160 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 Chichester and University of Northampton?

Both universities teach 40 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Music, Childhood & Youth Studies, Business & Management (General), Psychology (General), Design & Fashion, Games Design & Computer Animation, Law, Sociology & Criminology, Marketing, Business Studies, Education Studies and 28 more.

Is University of Chichester or University of Northampton better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?

Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £23,500 three years after graduating from University of Chichester, and £21,500 from University of Northampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 93% at University of Chichester and 99% at University of Northampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Northampton lists 221 courses on CourseOptions and University of Chichester lists 209 courses.

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

University of Chichester teaches 4 subject areas that University of Northampton does not, including Dance, Creative Writing, English Literature and Developmental & Educational Psychology.

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

University of Northampton teaches 20 subject areas that University of Chichester does not, including Finance & Actuarial Science, Fine Art, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences (General), Clinical & Health Psychology, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Crafts & Applied Arts and 12 more.

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