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University of Kent

Canterbury · QS World #415

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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

Kent

scored higher in 6 categories

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3/9

Northampton

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

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

University of Kent vs University of Northampton at a glance

University of Kent and University of Northampton both teach 33 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Finance & Actuarial Science and Politics & International Relations. University of Kent offers 335 courses across 63 subject areas; University of Northampton offers 221 courses across 60 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,700 a year at University of Kent and £19,000 at University of Northampton: University of Northampton is about £1,700 a year cheaper.

Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Kent is higher in 22 and University of Northampton in 0. The widest gap is in Finance & Actuarial Science: £41,500 three years after graduating from University of Kent, against £23,500 from University of Northampton. Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Northampton is higher in 15 and University of Kent in 7, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#415
QS World
#1201
#401
THE World
#1501
#47
Guardian UK
#93
1965
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 Kent

University of Northampton

84%
86%

Satisfaction

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

£33,600
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80%
82.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16%
16.4%

International

International student share

335
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.

Kent

85 countries · 16% international

  • 🇮🇳India9.9%
  • 🇨🇳China6.8%
  • 🇹🇭Thailand6.6%
  • 🇫🇷France5.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria5.3%
VS

Northampton

35 countries · 16.4% international

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

Subjects

33 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 Kent

University of Northampton

Also taught at both: History, Biochemistry, Film Production & Cinematography, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Human Resource Management, Mechanical Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Social Policy & Public Policy, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Business Information Systems, Clinical & Health Psychology, Drama & Theatre, English Studies, General Engineering, Social Work, Environmental Sciences, Health & Social Care, Technology & Logistics.

Only at University of Kent

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 Kent
£23,500
University of Northampton
No data

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

Postgraduate

University of Kent
£20,700
University of Northampton
£19,000

University of Northampton is about £1,700 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 Kent

University of Northampton

  • Computer Science

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    79%Satisfaction75%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £41,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    81%Satisfaction83%

  • Psychology (General)

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    77%Satisfaction72%

  • Business & Management (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
    77%Satisfaction80%

  • Design & Fashion

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    82%Satisfaction91%

  • Law

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    86%Satisfaction81%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    83%Satisfaction86%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    88%Satisfaction99%

  • Marketing

    No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500
    78%Satisfaction89%

  • Applied Psychology

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    82%Satisfaction88%

  • Accounting

    £32,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    82%Satisfaction88%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £35,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    88%Satisfaction78%

Showing the 12 largest of 24 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

University of Kent vs University of Northampton: common questions

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

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,700 a year at University of Kent and £19,000 at University of Northampton: University of Northampton is about £1,700 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 Kent and University of Northampton?

Both universities teach 33 subject areas: Computer Science, Finance & Actuarial Science, Politics & International Relations, Psychology (General), Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Law, Sociology & Criminology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Marketing, Applied Psychology, Accounting and 21 more.

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

Computer Science graduates earn a median £37,000 three years after graduating from University of Kent, and £26,000 from University of Northampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 79% at University of Kent and 75% at University of Northampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Kent lists 335 courses on CourseOptions and University of Northampton lists 221 courses.

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

University of Kent teaches 30 subject areas that University of Northampton does not, including Economics, Physics, Mathematics, Architecture, Chemistry, Ecology & Conservation, Management, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology and 22 more.

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

University of Northampton teaches 27 subject areas that University of Kent does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Education Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Music, Childhood & Youth Studies, Fine Art, Journalism, Hospitality, Events & Tourism and 19 more.

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