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University of Northampton

Northampton · QS World #1201

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University of Westminster, London

London · QS World #851

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.

3/10

Northampton

scored higher in 3 categories

VS

7/10

Westminster

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Westminster, London leads in 7 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Northampton is ahead on ranking, satisfaction, employment.

University of Northampton vs University of Westminster, London at a glance

University of Northampton and University of Westminster, London both teach 34 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General) and Law. University of Northampton offers 221 courses across 60 subject areas; University of Westminster, London offers 322 courses across 64 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at University of Northampton and £18,000 at University of Westminster, London: University of Westminster, London is about £1,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Westminster, London is higher in 21 and University of Northampton in 4. The widest gap is in Nursing (General): £29,500 three years after graduating from University of Northampton, against £22,500 from University of Westminster, London. Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Northampton is higher in 15 and University of Westminster, London in 9.

World & National Rankings

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

#1201
QS World
#851
#1501
THE World
#801
#93
Guardian UK
#107
1975
Established
1838
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 Westminster, London

86%
83.6%

Satisfaction

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

£29,200
£31,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.4%
78.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16.4%
30.3%

International

International student share

221
322

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
6

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

Westminster

108 countries · 30.3% international

  • 🇮🇳India17.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States12.8%
  • 🇨🇳China11.9%
  • 🇹🇷Turkey4.1%
  • 🇮🇹Italy2.6%

Subjects

34 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 Westminster, London

Also taught at both: Counselling & Psychotherapy, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Accounting, Information Systems & Data Science, Biomedical Sciences, Human Resource Management, Applied Psychology, Fine Art, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences (General), English Studies, History, Pharmacology, Public Health & Epidemiology, Social Policy & Public Policy, Business Information Systems, Nursing (General), Teacher Training.

Only at University of Northampton

Only at University of Westminster, 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 Westminster, London
£17,600

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

Postgraduate

University of Northampton
£19,000
University of Westminster, London
£18,000

University of Westminster, London is about £1,000 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 Westminster, London

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    91%Satisfaction85%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    80%Satisfaction69%

  • Law

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    81%Satisfaction86%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    90%Satisfaction85%

  • Marketing

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    89%Satisfaction85%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    80%Satisfaction93%

  • Computer Science

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    75%Satisfaction81%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    72%Satisfaction81%

  • Business Studies

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    95%Satisfaction88%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    84%Satisfaction79%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    86%Satisfaction89%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    83%Satisfaction76%

Showing the 12 largest of 25 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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University of Northampton

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University of Westminster, London

Rees Jeffreys Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

Brian Large Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

GREAT Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

Chris Wilkinson Scholarship 2026–27

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

The Serum Institute Pathways to Excellence in Health and Life Sciences Programme for Home/UK Students

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

University of Northampton vs University of Westminster, London: common questions

Is University of Northampton or University of Westminster, London cheaper for international students?

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at University of Northampton and £18,000 at University of Westminster, London: University of Westminster, London is about £1,000 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 Westminster, London?

Both universities teach 34 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Law, Media & Film Studies, Marketing, Games Design & Computer Animation, Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Psychology (General), Business Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Sociology & Criminology and 22 more.

Is University of Northampton or University of Westminster, London better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from University of Northampton, and £22,000 from University of Westminster, London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at University of Northampton and 85% at University of Westminster, London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of Northampton or University of Westminster, London offer more courses?

University of Westminster, London lists 322 courses on CourseOptions and University of Northampton lists 221 courses.

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

University of Northampton teaches 26 subject areas that University of Westminster, London does not, including Education Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Childhood & Youth Studies, General Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mental Health Nursing, Adult Nursing and 18 more.

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

University of Westminster, London teaches 30 subject areas that University of Northampton does not, including Architecture, Planning & Housing, Ancient Languages, African & Middle Eastern Studies, English Literature, Software Engineering, Asian Languages & Studies, Building & Construction and 22 more.

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University of Northampton221 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Westminster, London322 courses · 6 scholarshipsBrowse Courses