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University of Northampton

Northampton · QS World #1201

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University of Southampton

Southampton · QS World #111

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

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10/11

Southampton

scored higher in 10 categories

Quick Verdict

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

University of Northampton vs University of Southampton at a glance

University of Northampton and University of Southampton both teach 49 subject areas, the largest being Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering and Business & Management (General). University of Northampton offers 221 courses across 60 subject areas; University of Southampton offers 545 courses across 91 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at University of Northampton and £31,200 at University of Southampton: University of Northampton is about £12,200 a year cheaper.

Of the 33 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Southampton is higher in 30 and University of Northampton in 2, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Games Design & Computer Animation: £23,000 three years after graduating from University of Northampton, against £47,000 from University of Southampton. Of the 32 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Northampton is higher in 15 and University of Southampton 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
#111
#1501
THE World
#129
#93
Guardian UK
#16
1975
Established
1862
No
Russell Group
Yes
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 Southampton

86%
87%

Satisfaction

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

£29,200
£37,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.4%
82.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16.4%
35.1%

International

International student share

221
545

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
52

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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Southampton

103 countries · 35.1% international

  • 🇨🇳China63.5%
  • 🇮🇳India4.8%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia2.8%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia2.6%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong2.5%

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 Southampton

Also taught at both: Psychology (General), Accounting, Games Design & Computer Animation, Business Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Social Policy & Public Policy, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Politics & International Relations, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Clinical & Health Psychology, Fine Art, Health & Social Care, Human Resource Management, Adult Nursing, Applied Psychology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Children's Nursing, Nursing (General), Physical Geography & Climate, Teacher Training, Biology, English Studies, Mental Health Nursing, Pharmacology, Biological Sciences (General), Business Information Systems, Information Systems & Data Science, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Computing & IT, Midwifery, Technology & Logistics.

Only at University of Northampton

Only at University of Southampton

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 Southampton
£26,000

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

Postgraduate

University of Northampton
£19,000
University of Southampton
£31,200

University of Northampton is about £12,200 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 Southampton

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£40,500
    78%Satisfaction89%

  • General Engineering

    £35,000Salary (3 years)£34,500
    78%Satisfaction90%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
    80%Satisfaction80%

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    91%Satisfaction89%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£39,500
    83%Satisfaction84%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£34,500
    78%Satisfaction87%

  • Computer Science

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£47,000
    75%Satisfaction80%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    90%Satisfaction87%

  • Marketing

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    89%Satisfaction88%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    86%Satisfaction86%

  • Law

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
    81%Satisfaction87%

  • Education Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    94%Satisfaction88%

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

Scholarships for International Students

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University of Northampton

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University of Southampton

Horizon Europe fee waiver

100%

Deadline: N/A

Cowrie Foundation Scholarship

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

Xiamen University PhD Scholarships

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Deadline: N/A

Sociology Criminology International Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

Southampton Ageing & Gerontology Talent Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

University of Northampton vs University of Southampton: common questions

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

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at University of Northampton and £31,200 at University of Southampton: University of Northampton is about £12,200 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 Southampton?

Both universities teach 49 subject areas: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Finance & Actuarial Science, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Media & Film Studies, Marketing, Sociology & Criminology, Law, Education Studies and 37 more.

Is University of Northampton or University of Southampton better for Electronic & Electrical Engineering?

Electronic & Electrical Engineering graduates earn a median £31,500 three years after graduating from University of Northampton, and £40,500 from University of Southampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 78% at University of Northampton and 89% at University of Southampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Southampton lists 545 courses on CourseOptions and University of Northampton lists 221 courses.

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

University of Northampton teaches 11 subject areas that University of Southampton does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Journalism, Film Production & Cinematography, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Crafts & Applied Arts, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Social Work and 3 more.

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

University of Southampton teaches 42 subject areas that University of Northampton does not, including Aerospace Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences, Physics, Civil Engineering, Archaeology, Chemical Engineering, Ancient Languages, English Literature and 34 more.

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