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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 Northampton

Northampton · QS World #1201

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University of Portsmouth

Portsmouth · QS World #662

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.

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Northampton

scored higher in 0 categories

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Portsmouth

scored higher in 11 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Portsmouth leads in 11 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Northampton does not lead in any category where both have data.

University of Northampton vs University of Portsmouth at a glance

University of Northampton and University of Portsmouth both teach 49 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Design & Fashion and Sociology & Criminology. University of Northampton offers 221 courses across 60 subject areas; University of Portsmouth offers 446 courses across 84 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at University of Northampton and £18,600 at University of Portsmouth: University of Portsmouth is about £400 a year cheaper.

Of the 39 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Portsmouth is higher in 29 and University of Northampton in 9, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Finance & Actuarial Science: £23,500 three years after graduating from University of Northampton, against £30,500 from University of Portsmouth. Of the 39 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Portsmouth is higher in 21 and University of Northampton in 18.

World & National Rankings

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

#1201
QS World
#662
#1501
THE World
#401
#93
Guardian UK
#55
1975
Established
1869
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 Portsmouth

86%
86.9%

Satisfaction

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

£29,200
£32,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.4%
84.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16.4%
24.5%

International

International student share

221
446

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
5

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%
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Portsmouth

96 countries · 24.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India22.1%
  • 🇨🇳China11.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.8%
  • 🌐Kuwait7.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%

Subjects

49 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 Portsmouth

Also taught at both: Psychology (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Mechanical Engineering, Social Policy & Public Policy, Film Production & Cinematography, Teacher Training, Finance & Actuarial Science, Music, Journalism, Media & Film Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Applied Psychology, History, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mental Health Nursing, Social Work, Adult Nursing, Biomedical Sciences, Dental Nursing, Environmental Sciences, Nursing (General), Public Health & Epidemiology, Biochemistry, Business Information Systems, Clinical & Health Psychology, Computing & IT, Drama & Theatre, Information Systems & Data Science, Pharmacology, Physical Geography & Climate, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Biology.

Only at University of Northampton

Only at University of Portsmouth

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 Portsmouth
£17,900

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

Postgraduate

University of Northampton
£19,000
University of Portsmouth
£18,600

University of Portsmouth is about £400 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 Portsmouth

  • Computer Science

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    75%Satisfaction82%

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    91%Satisfaction83%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    86%Satisfaction87%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    80%Satisfaction87%

  • Education Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    94%Satisfaction89%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£33,500
    78%Satisfaction84%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    80%Satisfaction93%

  • Law

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    81%Satisfaction88%

  • Marketing

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    89%Satisfaction86%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    99%Satisfaction86%

  • Accounting

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    88%Satisfaction93%

  • Business Studies

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    95%Satisfaction85%

Showing the 12 largest of 39 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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University of Portsmouth

Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship

£3,000

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Estée Lauder Companies - Whitman Scholarship

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Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship

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Sanctuary Language Bursary

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Sanctuary Scholarship

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FAQ

University of Northampton vs University of Portsmouth: common questions

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

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at University of Northampton and £18,600 at University of Portsmouth: University of Portsmouth is about £400 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 Portsmouth?

Both universities teach 49 subject areas: Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Education Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Games Design & Computer Animation, Law, Marketing, Politics & International Relations, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Accounting and 37 more.

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

Computer Science graduates earn a median £26,000 three years after graduating from University of Northampton, and £25,500 from University of Portsmouth. Student satisfaction with teaching is 75% at University of Northampton and 82% at University of Portsmouth. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Portsmouth lists 446 courses on CourseOptions and University of Northampton lists 221 courses.

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

University of Northampton teaches 11 subject areas that University of Portsmouth does not, including Fine Art, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biological Sciences (General), Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Crafts & Applied Arts, English Studies, Health & Social Care, Learning Disabilities Nursing and 3 more.

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

University of Portsmouth teaches 35 subject areas that University of Northampton does not, including Management, Building & Construction, Architecture, Economics, Ancient Languages, Civil Engineering, Creative Writing, English Language and 27 more.

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University of Northampton221 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Portsmouth446 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses