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University of Lincoln

Lincoln · QS World #851

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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

Lincoln

scored higher in 9 categories

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1/10

Northampton

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

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

University of Lincoln vs University of Northampton at a glance

University of Lincoln and University of Northampton both teach 45 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Computer Science and Business & Management (General). University of Lincoln offers 343 courses across 81 subject areas; University of Northampton offers 221 courses across 60 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,800 a year at University of Lincoln and £19,000 at University of Northampton, so the two cost about the same.

Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Northampton is higher in 15 and University of Lincoln in 10, with 4 about level. The widest gap is in Games Design & Computer Animation: £28,000 three years after graduating from University of Lincoln, against £23,000 from University of Northampton. Of the 31 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Lincoln is higher in 15 and University of Northampton in 15, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#851
QS World
#1201
#601
THE World
#1501
#38
Guardian UK
#93
1861
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 Lincoln

University of Northampton

84.2%
86%

Satisfaction

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

£29,200
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83.3%
82.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

20.5%
16.4%

International

International student share

343
221

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

21
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.

Lincoln

47 countries · 20.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India34.9%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan24.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria22.2%
  • 🇻🇳Vietnam2.4%
  • 🇨🇳China2.2%
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 Lincoln

University of Northampton

Also taught at both: Counselling & Psychotherapy, Film Production & Cinematography, Mechanical Engineering, Politics & International Relations, Accounting, Biomedical Sciences, General Engineering, History, Human Resource Management, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Finance & Actuarial Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Biology, Business Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Fine Art, Applied Psychology, Drama & Theatre, English Studies, Mental Health Nursing, Nursing (General), Physical Geography & Climate, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Social Policy & Public Policy, Computing & IT, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Social Work, Technology & Logistics, Midwifery.

Only at University of Lincoln

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 Lincoln
£18,300
University of Northampton
No data

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

Postgraduate

University of Lincoln
£18,800
University of Northampton
£19,000

About the same.

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 Lincoln

University of Northampton

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    87%Satisfaction91%

  • Computer Science

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    73%Satisfaction75%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    95%Satisfaction99%

  • Law

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

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    82%Satisfaction72%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    82%Satisfaction80%

  • Marketing

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    94%Satisfaction89%

  • Journalism

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    83%Satisfaction93%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    73%Satisfaction86%

  • Education Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£20,000
    82%Satisfaction94%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    91%Satisfaction76%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    77%Satisfaction90%

Showing the 12 largest of 31 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Lincoln

Chevening Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Canada Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

European Union Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

South Asia Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

South East Asia Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

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University of Northampton

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FAQ

University of Lincoln vs University of Northampton: common questions

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

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,800 a year at University of Lincoln and £19,000 at University of Northampton, so the two cost about the same. 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 Lincoln and University of Northampton?

Both universities teach 45 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Computer Science, Business & Management (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Law, Psychology (General), Games Design & Computer Animation, Marketing, Journalism, Sociology & Criminology, Education Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and 33 more.

Is University of Lincoln or University of Northampton better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from University of Lincoln, and £20,000 from University of Northampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at University of Lincoln and 91% at University of Northampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Lincoln lists 343 courses on CourseOptions and University of Northampton lists 221 courses.

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

University of Lincoln teaches 36 subject areas that University of Northampton does not, including Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Animal Science, Zoology & Animal Biology, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Philosophy, Human Geography & Environment and 28 more.

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

University of Northampton teaches 15 subject areas that University of Lincoln does not, including Adult Nursing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biological Sciences (General), Business Information Systems, Clinical & Health Psychology, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Crafts & Applied Arts, Environmental Sciences and 7 more.

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University of Lincoln343 courses · 21 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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