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University of Northampton

Northampton · QS World #1201

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University of Plymouth

Plymouth · QS World #691

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 11 datapoints

We looked at 11 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

1/11

Northampton

scored higher in 1 category

VS

10/11

Plymouth

scored higher in 10 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Plymouth leads in 10 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, established, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Northampton is ahead on international.

University of Northampton vs University of Plymouth at a glance

University of Northampton and University of Plymouth both teach 46 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General) and Psychology (General). University of Northampton offers 221 courses across 60 subject areas; University of Plymouth offers 310 courses across 78 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at University of Northampton and £19,500 at University of Plymouth: University of Northampton is about £500 a year cheaper.

Of the 37 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Northampton is higher in 17 and University of Plymouth in 17, with 3 about level. The widest gap is in Games Design & Computer Animation: £23,000 three years after graduating from University of Northampton, against £27,500 from University of Plymouth. Of the 35 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Plymouth is higher in 18 and University of Northampton in 15, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#1201
QS World
#691
#1501
THE World
#501
#93
Guardian UK
#56
1975
Established
1862
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

University of Northampton

University of Plymouth

86%
86.6%

Satisfaction

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

£29,200
£30,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.4%
84.2%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16.4%
11.9%

International

International student share

221
310

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
10

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.

Northampton

35 countries · 16.4% international

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

Plymouth

71 countries · 11.9% international

  • 🇳🇬Nigeria14.6%
  • 🇨🇳China12.2%
  • 🇮🇳India11%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.7%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka3.3%

Subjects

46 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 Northampton

University of Plymouth

Also taught at both: Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Physical Geography & Climate, Finance & Actuarial Science, Mechanical Engineering, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Accounting, English Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Human Resource Management, Music, Politics & International Relations, Childhood & Youth Studies, Environmental Sciences, History, Mental Health Nursing, Applied Psychology, Children's Nursing, Clinical & Health Psychology, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Fine Art, General Engineering, Midwifery, Biological Sciences (General), Media & Film Studies, Nursing (General), Social Work, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Technology & Logistics, Biology, Drama & Theatre.

Only at University of Northampton

Only at University of Plymouth

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 Northampton
No data
University of Plymouth
£19,200

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

Postgraduate

University of Northampton
£19,000
University of Plymouth
£19,500

University of Northampton is about £500 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 Northampton

University of Plymouth

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    91%Satisfaction77%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    80%Satisfaction83%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    72%Satisfaction84%

  • Computer Science

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    75%Satisfaction72%

  • Law

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    81%Satisfaction84%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    80%Satisfaction86%

  • Counselling & Psychotherapy

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    87%Satisfaction91%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    86%Satisfaction83%

  • Education Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    94%Satisfaction94%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    78%Satisfaction91%

  • Marketing

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    89%Satisfaction90%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    86%Satisfaction84%

Showing the 12 largest of 38 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Northampton

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University of Plymouth

GREAT Scholarships

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

Sanctuary Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

International Undergraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship

£6,000

Deadline: N/A

Tamar Engineering Project

£4,500

Deadline: Jun 2026

International Postgraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship

£4,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

University of Northampton vs University of Plymouth: common questions

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

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at University of Northampton and £19,500 at University of Plymouth: University of Northampton is about £500 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 Northampton and University of Plymouth?

Both universities teach 46 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Psychology (General), Computer Science, Law, Games Design & Computer Animation, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Sociology & Criminology, Education Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Marketing, Biomedical Sciences and 34 more.

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

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from University of Northampton, and £21,000 from University of Plymouth. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at University of Northampton and 77% at University of Plymouth. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Plymouth lists 310 courses on CourseOptions and University of Northampton lists 221 courses.

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

University of Northampton teaches 14 subject areas that University of Plymouth does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Journalism, Social Policy & Public Policy, Biochemistry, Business Information Systems, Crafts & Applied Arts, Health & Social Care, Learning Disabilities Nursing and 6 more.

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

University of Plymouth teaches 32 subject areas that University of Northampton does not, including Geology & Earth Sciences, Civil Engineering, Ecology & Conservation, Nutrition & Dietetics, Dentistry, Marine Engineering & Technology, Management, Mathematics and 24 more.

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