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University of Liverpool

Liverpool · QS World #139

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University of Northampton

Northampton · QS World #1201

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 12 datapoints

We looked at 12 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

11/12

Liverpool

scored higher in 11 categories

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1/12

Northampton

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

University of Liverpool leads in 11 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Northampton is ahead on employment.

University of Liverpool vs University of Northampton at a glance

University of Liverpool and University of Northampton both teach 44 subject areas, the largest being Music, Sociology & Criminology and Politics & International Relations. University of Liverpool offers 793 courses across 94 subject areas; University of Northampton offers 221 courses across 60 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £30,000 a year at University of Liverpool and £19,000 at University of Northampton: University of Northampton is about £11,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 28 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Liverpool is higher in 25 and University of Northampton in 2, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning: £33,000 three years after graduating from University of Liverpool, against £24,000 from University of Northampton. Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Liverpool is higher in 14 and University of Northampton in 9, with 4 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#139
QS World
#1201
#143
THE World
#1501
#28
Guardian UK
#93
1881
Established
1975
Yes
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 Liverpool

University of Northampton

87.7%
86%

Satisfaction

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

£34,300
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

79.9%
82.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.1%
16.4%

International

International student share

793
221

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

2
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.

Liverpool

93 countries · 24.1% international

  • 🇨🇳China40.6%
  • 🇮🇳India17.1%
  • 🌐Kuwait4.3%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.1%
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Northampton

35 countries · 16.4% international

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

Subjects

44 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 Liverpool

University of Northampton

Also taught at both: Finance & Actuarial Science, Counselling & Psychotherapy, General Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Accounting, Biology, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Social Policy & Public Policy, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biomedical Sciences, Human Resource Management, Childhood & Youth Studies, Physical Geography & Climate, Business Information Systems, Film Production & Cinematography, Health & Social Care, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Nursing (General), Pharmacology, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Biochemistry, Clinical & Health Psychology, Computing & IT, Public Health & Epidemiology, Biological Sciences (General), Dental Nursing, Environmental Sciences, Information Systems & Data Science, Drama & Theatre.

Only at University of Liverpool

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 Liverpool
£32,000
University of Northampton
No data

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

Postgraduate

University of Liverpool
£30,000
University of Northampton
£19,000

University of Northampton is about £11,000 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 Liverpool

University of Northampton

  • Music

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    91%Satisfaction86%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    86%Satisfaction86%

  • History

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    93%Satisfaction93%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    86%Satisfaction81%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    87%Satisfaction90%

  • Computer Science

    £32,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    77%Satisfaction75%

  • English Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    90%Satisfaction98%

  • Business Studies

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    83%Satisfaction95%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    84%Satisfaction78%

  • Marketing

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    89%Satisfaction89%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    83%Satisfaction72%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    86%Satisfaction83%

Showing the 12 largest of 28 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Liverpool

Liverpool Advancement Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

Postgraduate Opportunity Bursary

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

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University of Northampton

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FAQ

University of Liverpool vs University of Northampton: common questions

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

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £30,000 a year at University of Liverpool and £19,000 at University of Northampton: University of Northampton is about £11,000 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 Liverpool and University of Northampton?

Both universities teach 44 subject areas: Music, Sociology & Criminology, Politics & International Relations, History, Law, Media & Film Studies, Business & Management (General), Computer Science, English Studies, Business Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Design & Fashion and 32 more.

Is University of Liverpool or University of Northampton better for Music?

Music graduates earn a median £19,000 three years after graduating from University of Liverpool, and £18,500 from University of Northampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at University of Liverpool and 86% at University of Northampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Liverpool lists 793 courses on CourseOptions and University of Northampton lists 221 courses.

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

University of Liverpool teaches 50 subject areas that University of Northampton does not, including Archaeology, Asian Languages & Studies, Mathematics, Classical Studies, French, Italian, German & Scandinavian Studies, Philosophy and 42 more.

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

University of Northampton teaches 16 subject areas that University of Liverpool does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Education Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Applied Psychology, Fine Art, Journalism, Mental Health Nursing, Adult Nursing and 8 more.

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University of Liverpool793 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Northampton221 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses