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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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University of Lancashire

Preston · QS World #1001

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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.

9/10

Lancashire

scored higher in 9 categories

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1/10

Northampton

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

University of Lancashire leads in 9 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, employment, international, courses, scholarship). University of Northampton is ahead on graduate salary.

University of Lancashire vs University of Northampton at a glance

University of Lancashire and University of Northampton both teach 47 subject areas, the largest being Law, Design & Fashion and Sport & Exercise Sciences. University of Lancashire offers 363 courses across 82 subject areas; University of Northampton offers 221 courses across 60 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,250 a year at University of Lancashire and £19,000 at University of Northampton: University of Northampton is about £250 a year cheaper.

Of the 39 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Northampton is higher in 27 and University of Lancashire in 10, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Business Studies: £35,000 three years after graduating from University of Lancashire, against £23,000 from University of Northampton. Of the 35 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Lancashire is higher in 22 and University of Northampton in 11, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#1001
QS World
#1201
#1001
THE World
#1501
#76
Guardian UK
#93
1828
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 Lancashire

University of Northampton

86.8%
86%

Satisfaction

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

£28,100
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83.1%
82.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

20.5%
16.4%

International

International student share

363
221

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

15
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.

Lancashire

74 countries · 20.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India34.3%
  • 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates9.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria8%
  • 🌐Nepal6.6%
  • 🇨🇦Canada4.4%
VS

Northampton

35 countries · 16.4% international

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

Subjects

47 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 Lancashire

University of Northampton

Also taught at both: Accounting, Sociology & Criminology, Adult Nursing, Film Production & Cinematography, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Mechanical Engineering, Mental Health Nursing, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Human Resource Management, Journalism, Biomedical Sciences, Fine Art, Health & Social Care, Media & Film Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, General Engineering, History, Midwifery, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Business Information Systems, Clinical & Health Psychology, English Studies, Nursing (General), Pharmacology, Teacher Training, Biology, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Technology & Logistics, Children's Nursing, Drama & Theatre, Public Health & Epidemiology.

Only at University of Lancashire

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 Lancashire
£17,330
University of Northampton
No data

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

Postgraduate

University of Lancashire
£19,250
University of Northampton
£19,000

University of Northampton is about £250 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 Lancashire

University of Northampton

  • Law

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    87%Satisfaction81%

  • Design & Fashion

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    97%Satisfaction91%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    96%Satisfaction99%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    88%Satisfaction80%

  • Computer Science

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    71%Satisfaction75%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    81%Satisfaction80%

  • Psychology (General)

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    90%Satisfaction72%

  • Music

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    98%Satisfaction86%

  • Education Studies

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    82%Satisfaction94%

  • Business Studies

    £35,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    87%Satisfaction95%

  • Counselling & Psychotherapy

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    80%Satisfaction87%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    96%Satisfaction98%

Showing the 12 largest of 40 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Lancashire

Fee Waiver Scholarship for Sanctuary Seekers

100%

Deadline: N/A

Care-experienced and Estranged Student Graduation Bursary

£500

Deadline: N/A

Degree Apprentice Care Leaver Bursary

See details

Deadline: N/A

Estranged Student Support

See details

Deadline: N/A

Journalism Innovation and Leadership PGCert Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

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University of Northampton

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FAQ

University of Lancashire vs University of Northampton: common questions

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

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,250 a year at University of Lancashire and £19,000 at University of Northampton: University of Northampton is about £250 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 Lancashire and University of Northampton?

Both universities teach 47 subject areas: Law, Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Games Design & Computer Animation, Psychology (General), Music, Education Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Business Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy and 35 more.

Is University of Lancashire or University of Northampton better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from University of Lancashire, and £21,000 from University of Northampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at University of Lancashire and 81% at University of Northampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Lancashire lists 363 courses on CourseOptions and University of Northampton lists 221 courses.

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

University of Lancashire teaches 35 subject areas that University of Northampton does not, including Medicine, Aerospace Engineering, Building & Construction, Management, Social Sciences (General), Asian Languages & Studies, Safety & Mining Engineering, Dentistry and 27 more.

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

University of Northampton teaches 13 subject areas that University of Lancashire does not, including Finance & Actuarial Science, Applied Psychology, Social Policy & Public Policy, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences (General), Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Crafts & Applied Arts, Environmental Sciences and 5 more.

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University of Lancashire363 courses · 15 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Northampton221 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses