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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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University of East London

London · QS World #1001

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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.

6/9

East London

scored higher in 6 categories

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3/9

Northampton

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

University of East London leads in 6 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, international, courses). University of Northampton is ahead on ranking, employment, graduate salary.

University of East London vs University of Northampton at a glance

University of East London and University of Northampton both teach 48 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Childhood & Youth Studies and Business & Management (General). University of East London offers 386 courses across 64 subject areas; University of Northampton offers 221 courses across 60 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,220 a year at University of East London and £19,000 at University of Northampton: University of East London is about £1,780 a year cheaper.

Of the 40 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Northampton is higher in 21 and University of East London in 12, with 7 about level. The widest gap is in General Engineering: £26,500 three years after graduating from University of East London, against £35,000 from University of Northampton. Of the 40 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of East London is higher in 24 and University of Northampton in 13, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#1001
QS World
#1201
#1001
THE World
#1501
#111
Guardian UK
#93
1892
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 London

University of Northampton

89.4%
86%

Satisfaction

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

£27,000
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.9%
82.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

49.4%
16.4%

International

International student share

386
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.

East London

76 countries · 49.4% international

  • 🇮🇳India60.2%
  • 🌐Nepal18.2%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan9.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria2.8%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka1.7%
VS

Northampton

35 countries · 16.4% international

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

Subjects

48 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 London

University of Northampton

Also taught at both: Film Production & Cinematography, Finance & Actuarial Science, Media & Film Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Music, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Business Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Human Resource Management, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Psychology, Computing & IT, Journalism, Politics & International Relations, Social Work, Drama & Theatre, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Fine Art, Biomedical Sciences, Mental Health Nursing, Biochemistry, Business Information Systems, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Pharmacology, Public Health & Epidemiology, Teacher Training, Adult Nursing, Clinical & Health Psychology, Health & Social Care, Information Systems & Data Science, Nursing (General), Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Midwifery.

Only at University of East London

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 London
£15,560
University of Northampton
No data

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

Postgraduate

University of East London
£17,220
University of Northampton
£19,000

University of East London is about £1,780 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 London

University of Northampton

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    84%Satisfaction91%

  • Childhood & Youth Studies

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    100%Satisfaction88%

  • Education Studies

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    94%Satisfaction94%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    89%Satisfaction81%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    86%Satisfaction99%

  • Computer Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    95%Satisfaction75%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    93%Satisfaction72%

  • Counselling & Psychotherapy

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    86%Satisfaction87%

  • Accounting

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    96%Satisfaction88%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    62%Satisfaction80%

  • General Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£35,000
    82%Satisfaction78%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    93%Satisfaction98%

Showing the 12 largest of 40 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

University of East London vs University of Northampton: common questions

Is University of East London or University of Northampton cheaper for international students?

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,220 a year at University of East London and £19,000 at University of Northampton: University of East London is about £1,780 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 London and University of Northampton?

Both universities teach 48 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Childhood & Youth Studies, Business & Management (General), Education Studies, Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Computer Science, Psychology (General), Counselling & Psychotherapy, Accounting, Games Design & Computer Animation, General Engineering and 36 more.

Is University of East London or University of Northampton better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from University of East London, and £20,000 from University of Northampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at University of East London and 91% at University of Northampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of East London or University of Northampton offer more courses?

University of East London lists 386 courses on CourseOptions and University of Northampton lists 221 courses.

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

University of East London teaches 16 subject areas that University of Northampton does not, including Civil Engineering, Building & Construction, Management, Architecture, Applied Computing, Software Engineering, Anatomy & Pathology, Chemistry and 8 more.

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

University of Northampton teaches 12 subject areas that University of East London does not, including Social Policy & Public Policy, Biological Sciences (General), Crafts & Applied Arts, English Studies, Environmental Sciences, History, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Physical Geography & Climate and 4 more.

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