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University of Northampton

Northampton · QS World #1201

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University of Salford

Salford · QS World #1001

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.

2/10

Northampton

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

8/10

Salford

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Salford leads in 8 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, employment, international, courses, scholarship). University of Northampton is ahead on satisfaction, graduate salary.

University of Northampton vs University of Salford at a glance

University of Northampton and University of Salford both teach 44 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion and Business Studies. University of Northampton offers 221 courses across 60 subject areas; University of Salford offers 305 courses across 72 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at University of Northampton and £17,710 at University of Salford: University of Salford is about £1,290 a year cheaper.

Of the 35 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Northampton is higher in 22 and University of Salford in 9, with 4 about level. The widest gap is in Electronic & Electrical Engineering: £31,500 three years after graduating from University of Northampton, against £25,000 from University of Salford. Of the 35 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Northampton is higher in 17 and University of Salford in 15, with 3 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
#82
1975
Established
1896
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 Salford

86%
85.2%

Satisfaction

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

£29,200
£28,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.4%
82.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16.4%
19.1%

International

International student share

221
305

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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Salford

63 countries · 19.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India34.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria27.4%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan12.9%
  • 🌐Kuwait3.7%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.6%

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 Northampton

University of Salford

Also taught at both: Drama & Theatre, Finance & Actuarial Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Journalism, Applied Psychology, Biochemistry, Fine Art, Nursing (General), Accounting, Business Information Systems, Human Resource Management, Mechanical Engineering, Midwifery, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Mental Health Nursing, Politics & International Relations, Social Work, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Physical Geography & Climate, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Adult Nursing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biology, History, Information Systems & Data Science, Technology & Logistics, Children's Nursing, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Public Health & Epidemiology.

Only at University of Northampton

Only at University of Salford

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 Salford
£17,040

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

Postgraduate

University of Northampton
£19,000
University of Salford
£17,710

University of Salford is about £1,290 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 Salford

  • Business & Management (General)

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    80%Satisfaction74%

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    91%Satisfaction90%

  • Business Studies

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    95%Satisfaction99%

  • Computer Science

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    75%Satisfaction76%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£18,000
    84%Satisfaction88%

  • Counselling & Psychotherapy

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    87%Satisfaction90%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    72%Satisfaction79%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    99%Satisfaction96%

  • Marketing

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    89%Satisfaction71%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    80%Satisfaction76%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    86%Satisfaction80%

  • Music

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    86%Satisfaction85%

Showing the 12 largest of 35 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Northampton

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University of Salford

Salford/International Nursing College Scholarships

£8,160

Deadline: N/A

Salford/EATL Data Science Scholarships

£7,100

Deadline: N/A

Global Gold Excellence Scholarship

£3,500

Deadline: N/A

Global Silver Excellence Scholarship

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

IFY Excellence Scholarship

£2,500

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

University of Northampton vs University of Salford: common questions

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

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at University of Northampton and £17,710 at University of Salford: University of Salford is about £1,290 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 Salford?

Both universities teach 44 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Computer Science, Film Production & Cinematography, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Psychology (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Marketing, Games Design & Computer Animation, Sociology & Criminology, Music and 32 more.

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

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £23,500 three years after graduating from University of Northampton, and £21,500 from University of Salford. Student satisfaction with teaching is 80% at University of Northampton and 74% at University of Salford. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Salford lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and University of Northampton lists 221 courses.

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

University of Northampton teaches 16 subject areas that University of Salford does not, including Education Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, General Engineering, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Social Policy & Public Policy, Biological Sciences (General), Clinical & Health Psychology, Crafts & Applied Arts and 8 more.

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

University of Salford teaches 28 subject areas that University of Northampton does not, including Building & Construction, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Zoology & Animal Biology, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Human Geography & Environment, Chemistry and 20 more.

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University of Northampton221 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Salford305 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses