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University of East Anglia UEA

Norwich · QS World #381

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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.

8/10

East Anglia UEA

scored higher in 8 categories

VS

2/10

Northampton

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

University of East Anglia UEA leads in 8 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Northampton is ahead on employment, international.

University of East Anglia UEA vs University of Northampton at a glance

University of East Anglia UEA and University of Northampton both teach 42 subject areas, the largest being Media & Film Studies, Politics & International Relations and Computer Science. University of East Anglia UEA offers 497 courses across 77 subject areas; University of Northampton offers 221 courses across 60 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,850 a year at University of East Anglia UEA and £19,000 at University of Northampton: University of Northampton is about £4,850 a year cheaper.

Of the 28 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of East Anglia UEA is higher in 26 and University of Northampton in 1, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Pharmacology: £37,000 three years after graduating from University of East Anglia UEA, against £28,500 from University of Northampton. Of the 31 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of East Anglia UEA is higher in 17 and University of Northampton in 12, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#381
QS World
#1201
#251
THE World
#1501
#27
Guardian UK
#93
1963
Established
1975
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
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 East Anglia UEA

University of Northampton

86.7%
86%

Satisfaction

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

£33,200
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.9%
82.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.3%
16.4%

International

International student share

497
221

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

36
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.

East Anglia UEA

67 countries · 14.3% international

  • 🇨🇳China27%
  • 🇮🇳India9.7%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong8.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan6.2%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.7%
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 East Anglia UEA

University of Northampton

Also taught at both: Physical Geography & Climate, Sociology & Criminology, Biochemistry, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Drama & Theatre, General Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biomedical Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Journalism, Mechanical Engineering, Biology, Computing & IT, Film Production & Cinematography, Social Policy & Public Policy, Human Resource Management, Mental Health Nursing, Pharmacology, Social Work, Adult Nursing, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Teacher Training, Biological Sciences (General), Business Information Systems, Children's Nursing, Midwifery.

Only at University of East Anglia UEA

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 East Anglia UEA
£23,100
University of Northampton
No data

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

Postgraduate

University of East Anglia UEA
£23,850
University of Northampton
£19,000

University of Northampton is about £4,850 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 East Anglia UEA

University of Northampton

  • Media & Film Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    85%Satisfaction90%

  • Computer Science

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    80%Satisfaction75%

  • Business Studies

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    77%Satisfaction95%

  • Education Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    88%Satisfaction94%

  • Marketing

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    79%Satisfaction89%

  • History

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    93%Satisfaction93%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    90%Satisfaction99%

  • Law

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

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    83%Satisfaction83%

  • Accounting

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    79%Satisfaction88%

  • Psychology (General)

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    84%Satisfaction72%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£31,500
    80%Satisfaction78%

Showing the 12 largest of 31 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of East Anglia UEA

David TK Wong Fellowship

£26,000

Deadline: N/A

Norwich UNESCO City of Literature Creative Writing in the Community Bursary

£15,018

Deadline: N/A

Plant Genetics and Crop Improvement – John Innes Centre MSc Scholarship

£13,250

Deadline: N/A

MBAdvantage Scholarship

£12,000

Deadline: May 2026

9mobile Fellowship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

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University of Northampton

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FAQ

University of East Anglia UEA vs University of Northampton: common questions

Is University of East Anglia UEA or University of Northampton cheaper for international students?

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,850 a year at University of East Anglia UEA and £19,000 at University of Northampton: University of Northampton is about £4,850 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 East Anglia UEA and University of Northampton?

Both universities teach 42 subject areas: Media & Film Studies, Politics & International Relations, Computer Science, Business Studies, Education Studies, Marketing, History, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Law, Business & Management (General), Finance & Actuarial Science, Accounting and 30 more.

Is University of East Anglia UEA or University of Northampton better for Media & Film Studies?

Media & Film Studies graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from University of East Anglia UEA, and £18,500 from University of Northampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 85% at University of East Anglia UEA and 90% at University of Northampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of East Anglia UEA or University of Northampton offer more courses?

University of East Anglia UEA lists 497 courses on CourseOptions and University of Northampton lists 221 courses.

What can you study at University of East Anglia UEA but not at University of Northampton?

University of East Anglia UEA teaches 35 subject areas that University of Northampton does not, including Economics, English Literature, History of Art & Design, Human Geography & Environment, Management, Chemistry, Mathematics, International Development and 27 more.

What can you study at University of Northampton but not at University of East Anglia UEA?

University of Northampton teaches 18 subject areas that University of East Anglia UEA does not, including Design & Fashion, Games Design & Computer Animation, Music, Applied Psychology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Fine Art, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Clinical & Health Psychology and 10 more.

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University of East Anglia UEA497 courses · 36 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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