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University of Northampton

Northampton · QS World #1201

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University of Reading

Reading · QS World #196

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.

1/10

Northampton

scored higher in 1 category

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9/10

Reading

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

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

University of Northampton vs University of Reading at a glance

University of Northampton and University of Reading both teach 34 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Finance & Actuarial Science and Design & Fashion. University of Northampton offers 221 courses across 60 subject areas; University of Reading offers 448 courses across 70 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at University of Northampton and £26,450 at University of Reading: University of Northampton is about £7,450 a year cheaper.

Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Reading is higher in 22 and University of Northampton in 1. The widest gap is in Business Studies: £23,000 three years after graduating from University of Northampton, against £39,500 from University of Reading. Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Reading is higher in 12 and University of Northampton in 10, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#1201
QS World
#196
#1501
THE World
#201
#93
Guardian UK
#33
1975
Established
1892
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 Northampton

University of Reading

86%
85.1%

Satisfaction

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

£29,200
£35,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.4%
84.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16.4%
18%

International

International student share

221
448

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
1

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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Reading

96 countries · 18% international

  • 🇨🇳China26%
  • 🇮🇳India6.9%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.2%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.9%

Subjects

34 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 Reading

Also taught at both: Fine Art, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Teacher Training, Biological Sciences (General), Biomedical Sciences, Biochemistry, Environmental Sciences, Human Resource Management, Physical Geography & Climate, Media & Film Studies, Pharmacology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography, Social Policy & Public Policy, Clinical & Health Psychology, Drama & Theatre, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Biology.

Only at University of Northampton

Only at University of Reading

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 Reading
£25,850

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

Postgraduate

University of Northampton
£19,000
University of Reading
£26,450

University of Northampton is about £7,450 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 Reading

  • Business & Management (General)

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£35,500
    80%Satisfaction77%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£38,500
    83%Satisfaction83%

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    91%Satisfaction93%

  • Marketing

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    89%Satisfaction76%

  • Law

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    81%Satisfaction86%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    72%Satisfaction83%

  • History

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    93%Satisfaction95%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    86%Satisfaction96%

  • Business Studies

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£39,500
    95%Satisfaction79%

  • Computer Science

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£35,000
    75%Satisfaction76%

  • Education Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    94%Satisfaction97%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    76%Satisfaction94%

Showing the 12 largest of 24 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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University of Reading

The Sporting Excellence Scholarship

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FAQ

University of Northampton vs University of Reading: common questions

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

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at University of Northampton and £26,450 at University of Reading: University of Northampton is about £7,450 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 Reading?

Both universities teach 34 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Finance & Actuarial Science, Design & Fashion, Marketing, Law, Psychology (General), History, Sociology & Criminology, Business Studies, Computer Science, Education Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and 22 more.

Is University of Northampton or University of Reading better for Business & Management (General)?

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £23,500 three years after graduating from University of Northampton, and £35,500 from University of Reading. Student satisfaction with teaching is 80% at University of Northampton and 77% at University of Reading. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Reading lists 448 courses on CourseOptions and University of Northampton lists 221 courses.

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

University of Northampton teaches 26 subject areas that University of Reading does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Music, Applied Psychology, Journalism, General Engineering, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Mechanical Engineering and 18 more.

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

University of Reading teaches 36 subject areas that University of Northampton does not, including Economics, Building & Construction, Mathematics, Agriculture & Land Management, Chemistry, English Literature, Philosophy, Management and 28 more.

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