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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 Sussex

Brighton · QS World #273

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.

1/10

Northampton

scored higher in 1 category

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9/10

Sussex

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Sussex leads in 9 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Northampton is ahead on employment.

University of Northampton vs University of Sussex at a glance

University of Northampton and University of Sussex both teach 41 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, Computer Science and Politics & International Relations. University of Northampton offers 221 courses across 60 subject areas; University of Sussex offers 463 courses across 76 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at University of Northampton and £23,500 at University of Sussex: University of Northampton is about £4,500 a year cheaper.

Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Sussex is higher in 21 and University of Northampton in 4. The widest gap is in Games Design & Computer Animation: £23,000 three years after graduating from University of Northampton, against £37,000 from University of Sussex. Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Northampton is higher in 13 and University of Sussex in 8, with 4 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#1201
QS World
#273
#1501
THE World
#201
#93
Guardian UK
#31
1975
Established
1961
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 Sussex

86%
86.9%

Satisfaction

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

£29,200
£34,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.4%
81.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16.4%
25.3%

International

International student share

221
463

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
2

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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Sussex

115 countries · 25.3% international

  • 🇨🇳China21.6%
  • 🇮🇳India7.9%
  • 🇨🇦Canada4.7%
  • 🇹🇷Turkey4.6%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.4%

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 Sussex

Also taught at both: Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Education Studies, History, Accounting, Biochemistry, Journalism, Social Work, Biology, Counselling & Psychotherapy, English Studies, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Film Production & Cinematography, General Engineering, Human Resource Management, Applied Psychology, Drama & Theatre, Health & Social Care, Social Policy & Public Policy, Physical Geography & Climate, Public Health & Epidemiology, Clinical & Health Psychology, Teacher Training, Computing & IT.

Only at University of Northampton

Only at University of Sussex

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 Sussex
£23,500

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

Postgraduate

University of Northampton
£19,000
University of Sussex
£23,500

University of Northampton is about £4,500 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 Sussex

  • Childhood & Youth Studies

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    88%Satisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£39,000
    75%Satisfaction78%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    86%Satisfaction90%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    83%Satisfaction86%

  • Law

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    81%Satisfaction90%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    72%Satisfaction85%

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    91%SatisfactionNo data

  • Marketing

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    89%Satisfaction84%

  • Music

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    86%Satisfaction85%

  • Business Studies

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£32,500
    95%Satisfaction84%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    90%Satisfaction84%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£37,000
    80%Satisfaction69%

Showing the 12 largest of 27 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Northampton

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University of Sussex

Chancellor's International Scholarships

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

Sussex Bursary

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

University of Northampton vs University of Sussex: common questions

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

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at University of Northampton and £23,500 at University of Sussex: University of Northampton is about £4,500 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 Sussex?

Both universities teach 41 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Finance & Actuarial Science, Law, Psychology (General), Design & Fashion, Marketing, Music, Business Studies and 29 more.

Is University of Northampton or University of Sussex better for Childhood & Youth Studies?

Childhood & Youth Studies graduates earn a median £28,000 three years after graduating from University of Northampton, and £26,000 from University of Sussex. Student satisfaction with teaching is 88% at University of Northampton and 86% at University of Sussex. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Sussex lists 463 courses on CourseOptions and University of Northampton lists 221 courses.

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

University of Northampton teaches 19 subject areas that University of Sussex does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Fine Art, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Mental Health Nursing, Adult Nursing, Biological Sciences (General), Business Information Systems, Complementary & Alternative Medicine and 11 more.

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

University of Sussex teaches 35 subject areas that University of Northampton does not, including Economics, Physics, Mathematics, Anthropology, Philosophy, Human Geography & Environment, International Development, American & Comparative Studies and 27 more.

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University of Northampton221 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Sussex463 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses