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University of Hertfordshire

Hatfield · QS World #851

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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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Hertfordshire

scored higher in 9 categories

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Northampton

scored higher in 0 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Hertfordshire 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 Hertfordshire vs University of Northampton at a glance

University of Hertfordshire and University of Northampton both teach 49 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, Business & Management (General) and Computer Science. University of Hertfordshire offers 468 courses across 86 subject areas; University of Northampton offers 221 courses across 60 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at University of Hertfordshire and £19,000 at University of Northampton: University of Hertfordshire is about £1,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 34 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Hertfordshire is higher in 31 and University of Northampton in 2, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Games Design & Computer Animation: £32,000 three years after graduating from University of Hertfordshire, against £23,000 from University of Northampton. Of the 34 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Hertfordshire is higher in 21 and University of Northampton in 13.

World & National Rankings

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

#851
QS World
#1201
#601
THE World
#1501
#69
Guardian UK
#93
1952
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 Hertfordshire

University of Northampton

86.4%
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

83.1%
82.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

57.5%
16.4%

International

International student share

468
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.

Hertfordshire

77 countries · 57.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India44.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria10.3%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.5%
  • 🇨🇳China1.8%
VS

Northampton

35 countries · 16.4% international

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

Subjects

49 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 Hertfordshire

University of Northampton

Also taught at both: Education Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Finance & Actuarial Science, Media & Film Studies, Environmental Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy, General Engineering, Accounting, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biomedical Sciences, Health & Social Care, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Mental Health Nursing, Sociology & Criminology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Public Health & Epidemiology, Social Work, Technology & Logistics, Fine Art, History, Journalism, Nursing (General), Pharmacology, Social Policy & Public Policy, Adult Nursing, Clinical & Health Psychology, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Teacher Training, Biology, Children's Nursing, Computing & IT, Midwifery.

Only at University of Hertfordshire

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 Hertfordshire
£15,500
University of Northampton
No data

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

Postgraduate

University of Hertfordshire
£18,000
University of Northampton
£19,000

University of Hertfordshire is about £1,000 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 Hertfordshire

University of Northampton

  • Business & Management (General)

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    85%Satisfaction80%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    78%Satisfaction75%

  • Design & Fashion

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    88%Satisfaction91%

  • Law

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    89%Satisfaction81%

  • Psychology (General)

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    86%Satisfaction72%

  • Business Studies

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    91%Satisfaction95%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    89%Satisfaction76%

  • Marketing

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    90%Satisfaction89%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    88%Satisfaction80%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    82%Satisfaction99%

  • Music

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    88%Satisfaction86%

  • Education Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    97%Satisfaction94%

Showing the 12 largest of 34 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

University of Hertfordshire vs University of Northampton: common questions

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

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at University of Hertfordshire and £19,000 at University of Northampton: University of Hertfordshire is about £1,000 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 Hertfordshire and University of Northampton?

Both universities teach 49 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Law, Psychology (General), Business Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Marketing, Games Design & Computer Animation, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences and 37 more.

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

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £26,500 three years after graduating from University of Hertfordshire, and £23,500 from University of Northampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 85% at University of Hertfordshire and 80% at University of Northampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Hertfordshire lists 468 courses on CourseOptions and University of Northampton lists 221 courses.

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

University of Hertfordshire teaches 37 subject areas that University of Northampton does not, including Aerospace Engineering, Clinical Specialities, Biotechnology, Mathematics, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Building & Construction, Geography (General), Pharmacy and 29 more.

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

University of Northampton teaches 11 subject areas that University of Hertfordshire does not, including Applied Psychology, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences (General), Business Information Systems, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Crafts & Applied Arts, English Studies, Physical Geography & Climate and 3 more.

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