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University of Dundee

Dundee · QS World #447

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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.

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Dundee

scored higher in 9 categories

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Northampton

scored higher in 0 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Dundee leads in 9 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses). University of Northampton does not lead in any category where both have data.

University of Dundee vs University of Northampton at a glance

University of Dundee and University of Northampton both teach 39 subject areas, the largest being Law, Design & Fashion and Psychology (General). University of Dundee offers 498 courses across 70 subject areas; University of Northampton offers 221 courses across 60 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,700 a year at University of Dundee and £19,000 at University of Northampton: University of Northampton is about £4,700 a year cheaper.

Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Dundee is higher in 17 and University of Northampton in 7. The widest gap is in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning: £30,000 three years after graduating from University of Dundee, against £24,000 from University of Northampton. Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Dundee is higher in 14 and University of Northampton in 7, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#447
QS World
#1201
#301
THE World
#1501
#37
Guardian UK
#93
1881
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 Dundee

University of Northampton

90.1%
86%

Satisfaction

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

£35,000
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83.6%
82.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

17.8%
16.4%

International

International student share

498
221

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

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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.

Dundee

75 countries · 17.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India15.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria13.6%
  • 🇨🇳China10.3%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan6.1%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia4.4%
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Northampton

35 countries · 16.4% international

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

Subjects

39 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 Dundee

University of Northampton

Also taught at both: Marketing, Games Design & Computer Animation, History, Teacher Training, Business Information Systems, Social Work, Fine Art, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biological Sciences (General), Biochemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Biology, Mental Health Nursing, Adult Nursing, Public Health & Epidemiology, Children's Nursing, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography, General Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Pharmacology, Information Systems & Data Science.

Only at University of Dundee

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 Dundee
£23,150
University of Northampton
No data

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

Postgraduate

University of Dundee
£23,700
University of Northampton
£19,000

University of Northampton is about £4,700 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 Dundee

University of Northampton

  • Law

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    92%Satisfaction81%

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    87%Satisfaction91%

  • Psychology (General)

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    91%Satisfaction72%

  • Business Studies

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    80%Satisfaction95%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    84%Satisfaction80%

  • Computer Science

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    97%Satisfaction75%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    96%Satisfaction83%

  • Environmental Sciences

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    95%Satisfaction95%

  • Accounting

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    93%Satisfaction88%

  • English Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    92%Satisfaction98%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
    86%Satisfaction86%

  • History

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    94%Satisfaction93%

Showing the 12 largest of 24 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

University of Dundee vs University of Northampton: common questions

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

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,700 a year at University of Dundee and £19,000 at University of Northampton: University of Northampton is about £4,700 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 Dundee and University of Northampton?

Both universities teach 39 subject areas: Law, Design & Fashion, Psychology (General), Business Studies, Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Finance & Actuarial Science, Environmental Sciences, Accounting, English Studies, Politics & International Relations, Education Studies and 27 more.

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

Law graduates earn a median £24,500 three years after graduating from University of Dundee, and £21,000 from University of Northampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 92% at University of Dundee and 81% at University of Northampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Dundee lists 498 courses on CourseOptions and University of Northampton lists 221 courses.

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

University of Dundee teaches 31 subject areas that University of Northampton does not, including Economics, Dentistry, Human Geography & Environment, Philosophy, Mathematics, Ecology & Conservation, Medicine, Forensic Science and 23 more.

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

University of Northampton teaches 21 subject areas that University of Dundee does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Music, Human Resource Management, Applied Psychology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Journalism, Hospitality, Events & Tourism and 13 more.

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