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University of Greenwich

London · QS World #791

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University of Northampton

Northampton · QS World #1201

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 11 datapoints

We looked at 11 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

9/11

Greenwich

scored higher in 9 categories

VS

2/11

Northampton

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Greenwich leads in 9 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, established, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Northampton is ahead on satisfaction, employment.

University of Greenwich vs University of Northampton at a glance

University of Greenwich and University of Northampton both teach 45 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Design & Fashion and Business Studies. University of Greenwich offers 272 courses across 72 subject areas; University of Northampton offers 221 courses across 60 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,450 a year at University of Greenwich and £19,000 at University of Northampton: University of Northampton is about £450 a year cheaper.

Of the 36 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Greenwich is higher in 32 and University of Northampton in 2, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Health Sciences & Paramedic Science: £32,500 three years after graduating from University of Greenwich, against £25,500 from University of Northampton. Of the 36 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Greenwich is higher in 19 and University of Northampton in 15, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#791
QS World
#1201
#601
THE World
#1501
#79
Guardian UK
#93
1890
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 Greenwich

University of Northampton

84.6%
86%

Satisfaction

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

£32,800
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.8%
82.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

34.6%
16.4%

International

International student share

272
221

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

19
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.

Greenwich

101 countries · 34.6% international

  • 🇮🇳India51.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria6.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh4.9%
  • 🌐Nepal4.2%
VS

Northampton

35 countries · 16.4% international

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

Subjects

45 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 Greenwich

University of Northampton

Also taught at both: Human Resource Management, Accounting, Counselling & Psychotherapy, General Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Music, Applied Psychology, Biochemistry, Information Systems & Data Science, Mechanical Engineering, Biology, Film Production & Cinematography, Pharmacology, Mental Health Nursing, Social Work, Adult Nursing, History, Media & Film Studies, Nursing (General), Public Health & Epidemiology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Business Information Systems, Clinical & Health Psychology, Drama & Theatre, English Studies, Environmental Sciences, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Politics & International Relations, Children's Nursing, Midwifery.

Only at University of Greenwich

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 Greenwich
£17,980
University of Northampton
No data

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

Postgraduate

University of Greenwich
£19,450
University of Northampton
£19,000

University of Northampton is about £450 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 Greenwich

University of Northampton

  • Computer Science

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    77%Satisfaction75%

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    85%Satisfaction91%

  • Business Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    84%Satisfaction95%

  • Marketing

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    79%Satisfaction89%

  • Education Studies

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    96%Satisfaction94%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    80%Satisfaction86%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    88%Satisfaction83%

  • Law

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    85%Satisfaction81%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    95%Satisfaction80%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    86%Satisfaction98%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    78%Satisfaction72%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    89%Satisfaction99%

Showing the 12 largest of 36 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Greenwich

Stephen Lawrence Scholarship (Architecture)

£19,580

Deadline: N/A

EU Bursary

£10,500

Deadline: N/A

Aziz Foundation Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Chevening Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

The Sanctuary Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

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University of Northampton

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FAQ

University of Greenwich vs University of Northampton: common questions

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

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,450 a year at University of Greenwich and £19,000 at University of Northampton: University of Northampton is about £450 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 Greenwich and University of Northampton?

Both universities teach 45 subject areas: Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Marketing, Education Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Finance & Actuarial Science, Law, Games Design & Computer Animation, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Psychology (General) and 33 more.

Is University of Greenwich or University of Northampton better for Computer Science?

Computer Science graduates earn a median £27,000 three years after graduating from University of Greenwich, and £26,000 from University of Northampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 77% at University of Greenwich and 75% at University of Northampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Greenwich lists 272 courses on CourseOptions and University of Northampton lists 221 courses.

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

University of Greenwich teaches 27 subject areas that University of Northampton does not, including Civil Engineering, Management, Healthcare Science, Mathematics, Architecture, Building & Construction, Chemical Engineering, Forensic Science and 19 more.

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

University of Northampton teaches 15 subject areas that University of Greenwich does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Fine Art, Journalism, Social Policy & Public Policy, Biological Sciences (General), Biomedical Sciences, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Crafts & Applied Arts and 7 more.

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University of Greenwich272 courses · 19 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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