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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 West London

London · Guardian UK #108

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 8 datapoints

We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/8

Northampton

scored higher in 2 categories

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6/8

West London

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of West London leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses). University of Northampton is ahead on ranking, employment.

University of Northampton vs University of West London at a glance

University of Northampton and University of West London both teach 43 subject areas, the largest being Music, Design & Fashion and Hospitality, Events & Tourism. University of Northampton offers 221 courses across 60 subject areas; University of West London offers 338 courses across 68 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at University of Northampton and £17,250 at University of West London: University of West London is about £1,750 a year cheaper.

Of the 31 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of West London is higher in 20 and University of Northampton in 10, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Information Systems & Data Science: £24,000 three years after graduating from University of Northampton, against £33,000 from University of West London. Of the 32 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of West London is higher in 24 and University of Northampton in 7, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#1201
QS World
—
#1501
THE World
#1201
#93
Guardian UK
#108
1975
Established
1860
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 West London

86%
88.2%

Satisfaction

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

£29,200
£29,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.4%
78.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16.4%
27.1%

International

International student share

221
338

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%
VS

West London

64 countries · 27.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India47.8%
  • 🌐Nepal33.1%
  • 🇨🇳China2%
  • 🇺🇸United States1.8%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan1.6%

Subjects

43 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 West London

Also taught at both: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Adult Nursing, Biological Sciences (General), Accounting, Film Production & Cinematography, Finance & Actuarial Science, Human Resource Management, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Journalism, Midwifery, Pharmacology, Applied Psychology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Childhood & Youth Studies, Mental Health Nursing, Business Information Systems, Health & Social Care, Social Policy & Public Policy, Clinical & Health Psychology, Nursing (General), Politics & International Relations, Social Work, Children's Nursing, Computing & IT.

Only at University of Northampton

Only at University of West London

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 West London
£16,750

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

Postgraduate

University of Northampton
£19,000
University of West London
£17,250

University of West London is about £1,750 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 West London

  • Music

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    86%Satisfaction89%

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    91%Satisfaction81%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    98%Satisfaction94%

  • Computer Science

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    75%Satisfaction85%

  • Law

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    81%Satisfaction85%

  • Business Studies

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    95%Satisfaction88%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    80%Satisfaction82%

  • Education Studies

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

  • Marketing

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    89%Satisfaction92%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    90%Satisfaction94%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    72%Satisfaction91%

  • Information Systems & Data Science

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
    76%Satisfaction85%

Showing the 12 largest of 32 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

University of Northampton vs University of West London: common questions

Is University of Northampton or University of West London cheaper for international students?

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at University of Northampton and £17,250 at University of West London: University of West London is about £1,750 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 West London?

Both universities teach 43 subject areas: Music, Design & Fashion, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Computer Science, Law, Business Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Business & Management (General), Education Studies, Marketing, Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General) and 31 more.

Is University of Northampton or University of West London better for Music?

Music graduates earn a median £18,500 three years after graduating from University of Northampton, and £21,000 from University of West London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 86% at University of Northampton and 89% at University of West London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of Northampton or University of West London offer more courses?

University of West London lists 338 courses on CourseOptions and University of Northampton lists 221 courses.

What can you study at University of Northampton but not at University of West London?

University of Northampton teaches 17 subject areas that University of West London does not, including Counselling & Psychotherapy, Fine Art, General Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Crafts & Applied Arts, English Studies, Environmental Sciences and 9 more.

What can you study at University of West London but not at University of Northampton?

University of West London teaches 25 subject areas that University of Northampton does not, including Civil Engineering, Building & Construction, Genetics & Genomics, Physics, Aerospace Engineering, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Applied Biology & Human Biology and 17 more.

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