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University of Huddersfield

Huddersfield · QS World #521

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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.

7/10

Huddersfield

scored higher in 7 categories

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3/10

Northampton

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Huddersfield leads in 7 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, established, international, courses). University of Northampton is ahead on satisfaction, employment, graduate salary.

University of Huddersfield vs University of Northampton at a glance

University of Huddersfield and University of Northampton both teach 49 subject areas, the largest being Education Studies, Design & Fashion and Computer Science. University of Huddersfield offers 413 courses across 76 subject areas; University of Northampton offers 221 courses across 60 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,700 a year at University of Huddersfield and £19,000 at University of Northampton: University of Huddersfield is about £300 a year cheaper.

Of the 39 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Northampton is higher in 20 and University of Huddersfield in 15, with 4 about level. The widest gap is in Childhood & Youth Studies: £17,000 three years after graduating from University of Huddersfield, against £28,000 from University of Northampton. Of the 37 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Northampton is higher in 25 and University of Huddersfield in 9, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#521
QS World
#1201
#501
THE World
#1501
#51
Guardian UK
#93
1841
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 Huddersfield

University of Northampton

81.8%
86%

Satisfaction

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

£27,700
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

79.6%
82.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

18.2%
16.4%

International

International student share

413
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.

Huddersfield

49 countries · 18.2% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.6%
  • 🇮🇳India18.4%
  • 🇨🇳China16.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria8.9%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh3.5%
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 Huddersfield

University of Northampton

Also taught at both: Mechanical Engineering, Accounting, Finance & Actuarial Science, Health & Social Care, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biology, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Fine Art, General Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Adult Nursing, Biochemistry, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Film Production & Cinematography, History, Human Resource Management, Mental Health Nursing, Social Work, Teacher Training, Biomedical Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Drama & Theatre, Journalism, Social Policy & Public Policy, Children's Nursing, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Computing & IT, English Studies, Pharmacology, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Politics & International Relations, Technology & Logistics, Midwifery.

Only at University of Huddersfield

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 Huddersfield
£17,600
University of Northampton
No data

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

Postgraduate

University of Huddersfield
£18,700
University of Northampton
£19,000

University of Huddersfield is about £300 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 Huddersfield

University of Northampton

  • Education Studies

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    93%Satisfaction94%

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    82%Satisfaction91%

  • Computer Science

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    72%Satisfaction75%

  • Music

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    87%Satisfaction86%

  • Business Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    77%Satisfaction95%

  • Psychology (General)

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    87%Satisfaction72%

  • Marketing

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    70%Satisfaction89%

  • Nursing (General)

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    No dataSatisfaction97%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
    75%Satisfaction78%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    71%Satisfaction80%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    84%Satisfaction76%

  • Law

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    85%Satisfaction81%

Showing the 12 largest of 39 shared subjects with published outcomes.

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FAQ

University of Huddersfield vs University of Northampton: common questions

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

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,700 a year at University of Huddersfield and £19,000 at University of Northampton: University of Huddersfield is about £300 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 Huddersfield and University of Northampton?

Both universities teach 49 subject areas: Education Studies, Design & Fashion, Computer Science, Music, Business Studies, Psychology (General), Marketing, Nursing (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Games Design & Computer Animation, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Law and 37 more.

Is University of Huddersfield or University of Northampton better for Education Studies?

Education Studies graduates earn a median £18,500 three years after graduating from University of Huddersfield, and £20,000 from University of Northampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 93% at University of Huddersfield and 94% at University of Northampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Huddersfield lists 413 courses on CourseOptions and University of Northampton lists 221 courses.

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

University of Huddersfield teaches 27 subject areas that University of Northampton does not, including Chemistry, Management, Chemical Engineering, Architecture, Forensic Science, Software Engineering, Civil Engineering, English Literature and 19 more.

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

University of Northampton teaches 11 subject areas that University of Huddersfield does not, including Business & Management (General), Applied Psychology, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Biological Sciences (General), Business Information Systems, Clinical & Health Psychology, Crafts & Applied Arts, Environmental Sciences and 3 more.

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