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University of Northampton

Northampton · QS World #1201

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University of Suffolk

Ipswich · Guardian UK #98

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 7 datapoints

We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

6/7

Northampton

scored higher in 6 categories

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1/7

Suffolk

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

University of Northampton leads in 6 of 7 categories where both have data (ranking, established, employment, international, graduate salary, courses). University of Suffolk is ahead on satisfaction.

University of Northampton vs University of Suffolk at a glance

University of Northampton and University of Suffolk both teach 36 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General) and Education Studies. University of Northampton offers 221 courses across 60 subject areas; University of Suffolk offers 115 courses across 49 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at University of Northampton and £15,210 at University of Suffolk: University of Suffolk is about £3,790 a year cheaper.

Of the 21 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Northampton is higher in 18 and University of Suffolk in 3. The widest gap is in Social Work: £30,000 three years after graduating from University of Northampton, against £20,500 from University of Suffolk. Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Suffolk is higher in 19 and University of Northampton in 5.

World & National Rankings

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

#1201
QS World
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#1501
THE World
—
#93
Guardian UK
#98
1975
Established
2007
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 Suffolk

86%
88.4%

Satisfaction

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

£29,200
£27,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.4%
78.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16.4%
3.8%

International

International student share

221
115

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
0

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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Suffolk

15 countries · 3.8% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan42.7%
  • 🇮🇳India19.4%
  • 🇷🇴Romania19.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria5.8%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh1%

Subjects

36 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 Suffolk

Also taught at both: Accounting, Applied Psychology, Film Production & Cinematography, Finance & Actuarial Science, General Engineering, Business Studies, Fine Art, Adult Nursing, History, Media & Film Studies, Mental Health Nursing, Social Work, Teacher Training, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biology, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Children's Nursing, Computing & IT, Midwifery, Politics & International Relations, Public Health & Epidemiology.

Only at University of Northampton

Only at University of Suffolk

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 Suffolk
£15,690

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

Postgraduate

University of Northampton
£19,000
University of Suffolk
£15,210

University of Suffolk is about £3,790 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 Suffolk

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
    91%Satisfaction98%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    80%Satisfaction98%

  • Education Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)No data
    94%Satisfaction98%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    80%Satisfaction88%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
    72%Satisfaction91%

  • Computer Science

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    75%Satisfaction93%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    99%Satisfaction91%

  • Health & Social Care

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    86%Satisfaction93%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    86%Satisfaction95%

  • Counselling & Psychotherapy

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    87%Satisfaction92%

  • Law

    £21,000Salary (3 years)No data
    81%Satisfaction86%

  • Childhood & Youth Studies

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    88%Satisfaction93%

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

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FAQ

University of Northampton vs University of Suffolk: common questions

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

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at University of Northampton and £15,210 at University of Suffolk: University of Suffolk is about £3,790 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 Suffolk?

Both universities teach 36 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Education Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Psychology (General), Computer Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Health & Social Care, Sociology & Criminology, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Law, Marketing and 24 more.

Is University of Northampton or University of Suffolk better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from University of Northampton, and £19,000 from University of Suffolk. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at University of Northampton and 98% at University of Suffolk. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Northampton lists 221 courses on CourseOptions and University of Suffolk lists 115 courses.

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

University of Northampton teaches 24 subject areas that University of Suffolk does not, including Music, Journalism, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Mechanical Engineering, Social Policy & Public Policy, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences (General) and 16 more.

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

University of Suffolk teaches 13 subject areas that University of Northampton does not, including Medical Imaging, Ecology & Conservation, Management, Community & Specialist Nursing, Biomedical Engineering, Creative Arts (General), Creative Writing, Forensic Science and 5 more.

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