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University of Northampton

Northampton · QS World #1201

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University of Sunderland

Sunderland · Guardian UK #86

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.

3/7

Northampton

scored higher in 3 categories

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4/7

Sunderland

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Sunderland leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, international). University of Northampton is ahead on employment, graduate salary, courses.

University of Northampton vs University of Sunderland at a glance

University of Northampton and University of Sunderland both teach 41 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Law and Business & Management (General). University of Northampton offers 221 courses across 60 subject areas; University of Sunderland offers 193 courses across 56 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at University of Northampton and £17,000 at University of Sunderland: University of Sunderland is about £2,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 39 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Northampton is higher in 31 and University of Sunderland in 8. The widest gap is in Childhood & Youth Studies: £28,000 three years after graduating from University of Northampton, against £18,500 from University of Sunderland. Of the 38 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Sunderland is higher in 28 and University of Northampton in 10.

World & National Rankings

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

#1201
QS World
—
#1501
THE World
#1501
#93
Guardian UK
#86
1975
Established
1901
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 Sunderland

86%
89.8%

Satisfaction

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

£29,200
£24,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.4%
81.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16.4%
36.5%

International

International student share

221
193

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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Sunderland

56 countries · 36.5% international

  • 🌐Nepal29.5%
  • 🇮🇳India17.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria16.6%
  • 🇨🇳China7.3%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan6.9%

Subjects

41 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 Sunderland

Also taught at both: Finance & Actuarial Science, Childhood & Youth Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Fine Art, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Human Resource Management, Music, Accounting, Applied Psychology, Sociology & Criminology, Biochemistry, Health & Social Care, Mechanical Engineering, Nursing (General), English Studies, Social Work, Teacher Training, Clinical & Health Psychology, General Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mental Health Nursing, Adult Nursing, Biomedical Sciences, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Children's Nursing, Midwifery.

Only at University of Northampton

Only at University of Sunderland

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 Sunderland
£17,500

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

Postgraduate

University of Northampton
£19,000
University of Sunderland
£17,000

University of Sunderland is about £2,000 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 Sunderland

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£17,000
    91%Satisfaction90%

  • Law

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
    81%Satisfaction95%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    80%Satisfaction92%

  • Computer Science

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    75%Satisfaction78%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
    98%Satisfaction93%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    99%Satisfaction86%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    80%Satisfaction98%

  • Marketing

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    89%Satisfaction91%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
    72%Satisfaction88%

  • Education Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    94%Satisfaction84%

  • Business Studies

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    95%Satisfaction91%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£17,000
    84%Satisfaction89%

Showing the 12 largest of 39 shared subjects with published outcomes.

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FAQ

University of Northampton vs University of Sunderland: common questions

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

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at University of Northampton and £17,000 at University of Sunderland: University of Sunderland is about £2,000 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 Sunderland?

Both universities teach 41 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Law, Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Games Design & Computer Animation, Marketing, Psychology (General), Education Studies, Business Studies, Film Production & Cinematography and 29 more.

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

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from University of Northampton, and £17,000 from University of Sunderland. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at University of Northampton and 90% at University of Sunderland. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Northampton lists 221 courses on CourseOptions and University of Sunderland lists 193 courses.

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

University of Northampton teaches 19 subject areas that University of Sunderland does not, including Social Policy & Public Policy, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biological Sciences (General), Business Information Systems, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Crafts & Applied Arts, Environmental Sciences, History and 11 more.

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

University of Sunderland teaches 15 subject areas that University of Northampton does not, including Chemistry, Geology & Earth Sciences, Performing Arts (General), Software Engineering, Agriculture & Land Management, Applied & General Science, Healthcare Science, Management and 7 more.

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