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University of Exeter

Devon · QS World #136

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University of Northampton

Northampton · QS World #1201

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 12 datapoints

We looked at 12 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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Exeter

scored higher in 12 categories

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Northampton

scored higher in 0 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Exeter leads in 12 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Northampton does not lead in any category where both have data.

University of Exeter vs University of Northampton at a glance

University of Exeter and University of Northampton both teach 39 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Business & Management (General) and Law. University of Exeter offers 873 courses across 91 subject areas; University of Northampton offers 221 courses across 60 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £25,550 a year at University of Exeter and £19,000 at University of Northampton: University of Northampton is about £6,550 a year cheaper.

Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Exeter is higher in 23 and University of Northampton in 1. The widest gap is in Accounting: £43,500 three years after graduating from University of Exeter, against £25,500 from University of Northampton. Of the 26 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Northampton is higher in 14 and University of Exeter in 10, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#136
QS World
#1201
#170
THE World
#1501
#14
Guardian UK
#93
1922
Established
1975
Yes
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 Exeter

University of Northampton

87.7%
86%

Satisfaction

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

£39,800
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.8%
82.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.2%
16.4%

International

International student share

873
221

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

2
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.

Exeter

111 countries · 22.2% international

  • 🇨🇳China25.1%
  • 🇮🇳India10.9%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong10%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia2.9%
  • 🇺🇸United States2.8%
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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 Exeter

University of Northampton

Also taught at both: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Marketing, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Physical Geography & Climate, Biochemistry, Education Studies, Environmental Sciences, Film Production & Cinematography, Human Resource Management, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Drama & Theatre, Public Health & Epidemiology, Applied Psychology, Biological Sciences (General), Health & Social Care, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Nursing (General), Biology, Information Systems & Data Science, Clinical & Health Psychology, Adult Nursing, Computing & IT.

Only at University of Exeter

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 Exeter
£24,950
University of Northampton
No data

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

Postgraduate

University of Exeter
£25,550
University of Northampton
£19,000

University of Northampton is about £6,550 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 Exeter

University of Northampton

  • Business & Management (General)

    £39,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    84%Satisfaction80%

  • Law

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    86%Satisfaction81%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £39,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    84%Satisfaction83%

  • History

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    92%Satisfaction93%

  • Computer Science

    £40,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    83%Satisfaction75%

  • English Studies

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    92%Satisfaction98%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    91%Satisfaction86%

  • General Engineering

    £32,500Salary (3 years)£35,000
    59%Satisfaction78%

  • Psychology (General)

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    93%Satisfaction72%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    88%Satisfaction86%

  • Media & Film Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£18,500
    85%Satisfaction90%

  • Accounting

    £43,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    86%Satisfaction88%

Showing the 12 largest of 26 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Exeter

Bell Burnell Graduate Scholarship Fund

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Deadline: N/A

Carolyn and Andrew Trevorrow Memorial Fund Travel Bursaries

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FAQ

University of Exeter vs University of Northampton: common questions

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

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £25,550 a year at University of Exeter and £19,000 at University of Northampton: University of Northampton is about £6,550 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 Exeter and University of Northampton?

Both universities teach 39 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Business & Management (General), Law, Finance & Actuarial Science, History, Computer Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, English Studies, Sociology & Criminology, General Engineering, Psychology (General), Biomedical Sciences and 27 more.

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

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £39,000 three years after graduating from University of Exeter, and £23,500 from University of Northampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at University of Exeter and 80% at University of Northampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Exeter lists 873 courses on CourseOptions and University of Northampton lists 221 courses.

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

University of Exeter teaches 52 subject areas that University of Northampton does not, including Mathematics, Physics, Classical Studies, Philosophy, History of Art & Design, Civil Engineering, Economics, Human Geography & Environment and 44 more.

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

University of Northampton teaches 21 subject areas that University of Exeter does not, including Design & Fashion, Games Design & Computer Animation, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Music, Fine Art, Journalism, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Mental Health Nursing and 13 more.

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University of Exeter873 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Northampton221 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses