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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 Roehampton

London · QS World #1001

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/9

Northampton

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

7/9

Roehampton

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Roehampton leads in 7 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, established, international, courses, scholarship). University of Northampton is ahead on satisfaction, employment.

University of Northampton vs University of Roehampton at a glance

University of Northampton and University of Roehampton both teach 40 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Psychology (General) and Sociology & Criminology. University of Northampton offers 221 courses across 60 subject areas; University of Roehampton offers 296 courses across 56 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at University of Northampton and £11,250 at University of Roehampton: University of Roehampton is about £7,750 a year cheaper.

Of the 28 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Roehampton is higher in 18 and University of Northampton in 9, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Mental Health Nursing: £32,500 three years after graduating from University of Northampton, against £22,500 from University of Roehampton. Of the 31 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Northampton is higher in 18 and University of Roehampton in 11, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#1201
QS World
#1001
#1501
THE World
#801
#93
Guardian UK
#77
1975
Established
1841
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 Roehampton

86%
85%

Satisfaction

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

£29,200
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.4%
79.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16.4%
46.5%

International

International student share

221
296

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%
VS

Roehampton

60 countries · 46.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India45.8%
  • 🌐Nepal20.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria9.4%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%
  • 🇨🇳China2.6%

Subjects

40 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 Roehampton

Also taught at both: Human Resource Management, Media & Film Studies, Politics & International Relations, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Applied Psychology, Finance & Actuarial Science, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Film Production & Cinematography, History, Journalism, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Mental Health Nursing, Teacher Training, Adult Nursing, Biological Sciences (General), English Studies, General Engineering, Health & Social Care, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Social Policy & Public Policy, Business Information Systems, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Computing & IT, Children's Nursing, Public Health & Epidemiology.

Only at University of Northampton

Only at University of Roehampton

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 Roehampton
£16,950

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

Postgraduate

University of Northampton
£19,000
University of Roehampton
£11,250

University of Roehampton is about £7,750 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 Roehampton

  • Business & Management (General)

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    80%Satisfaction83%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    72%Satisfaction83%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    86%Satisfaction81%

  • Computer Science

    £26,000Salary (3 years)No data
    75%Satisfaction78%

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    91%Satisfaction70%

  • Law

    £21,000Salary (3 years)No data
    81%Satisfaction71%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £23,000Salary (3 years)No data
    80%Satisfaction78%

  • Education Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    94%Satisfaction94%

  • Marketing

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    89%SatisfactionNo data

  • Counselling & Psychotherapy

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    87%Satisfaction84%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    99%Satisfaction94%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    86%Satisfaction83%

Showing the 12 largest of 33 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Northampton

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University of Roehampton

Fulbright-University of Roehampton Postgraduate Award in Dance

100%

Deadline: N/A

Academic Excellence Scholarship

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

Southlands College Teaching Scholarships

£2,500

Deadline: N/A

Care Leaver Bursary

£2,000

Deadline: N/A

Undergraduate Travel Bursary

£40

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

University of Northampton vs University of Roehampton: common questions

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

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at University of Northampton and £11,250 at University of Roehampton: University of Roehampton is about £7,750 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 Roehampton?

Both universities teach 40 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Law, Games Design & Computer Animation, Education Studies, Marketing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Biomedical Sciences and 28 more.

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

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £23,500 three years after graduating from University of Northampton, and £26,000 from University of Roehampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 80% at University of Northampton and 83% at University of Roehampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Roehampton lists 296 courses on CourseOptions and University of Northampton lists 221 courses.

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

University of Northampton teaches 20 subject areas that University of Roehampton does not, including Music, Fine Art, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biochemistry, Clinical & Health Psychology, Crafts & Applied Arts, Environmental Sciences and 12 more.

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

University of Roehampton teaches 16 subject areas that University of Northampton does not, including Civil Engineering, Dance, Building & Construction, Architecture, Software Engineering, Applied Computing, English Literature, Nutrition & Dietetics and 8 more.

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University of Northampton221 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Roehampton296 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses