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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 Winchester

Winchester · Guardian UK #106

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

5/9

Northampton

scored higher in 5 categories

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4/9

Winchester

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Northampton leads in 5 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses). University of Winchester is ahead on ranking, established, employment, scholarship.

University of Northampton vs University of Winchester at a glance

University of Northampton and University of Winchester both teach 29 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General) and Marketing. University of Northampton offers 221 courses across 60 subject areas; University of Winchester offers 131 courses across 42 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at University of Northampton and £17,450 at University of Winchester: University of Winchester is about £1,550 a year cheaper.

Of the 20 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Winchester is higher in 13 and University of Northampton in 3, with 4 about level. The widest gap is in Social Work: £30,000 three years after graduating from University of Northampton, against £25,500 from University of Winchester. Of the 26 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Northampton is higher in 15 and University of Winchester in 7, with 4 about level.

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
#1201
#93
Guardian UK
#106
1975
Established
1840
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 Winchester

86%
84.2%

Satisfaction

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

£29,200
£28,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.4%
84.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16.4%
5.1%

International

International student share

221
131

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
1

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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Winchester

25 countries · 5.1% international

  • 🇺🇸United States17.1%
  • 🇳🇴Norway15.7%
  • 🇮🇳India14.3%
  • 🇯🇵Japan8.6%
  • 🇨🇳China4.3%

Subjects

29 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 Winchester

Also taught at both: Finance & Actuarial Science, Journalism, Film Production & Cinematography, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Mental Health Nursing, Social Work, Adult Nursing, Business Studies, Health & Social Care, Politics & International Relations, Children's Nursing, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Drama & Theatre, Midwifery.

Only at University of Northampton

Only at University of Winchester

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 Winchester
£16,700

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

Postgraduate

University of Northampton
£19,000
University of Winchester
£17,450

University of Winchester is about £1,550 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 Winchester

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    91%Satisfaction48%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    80%Satisfaction68%

  • Marketing

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    89%Satisfaction79%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    99%Satisfaction93%

  • Education Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    94%Satisfaction94%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    72%Satisfaction86%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    86%Satisfaction84%

  • Computer Science

    £26,000Salary (3 years)No data
    75%Satisfaction53%

  • Law

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    81%Satisfaction88%

  • Music

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    86%Satisfaction83%

  • History

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    93%Satisfaction86%

  • Teacher Training

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    92%Satisfaction92%

Showing the 12 largest of 26 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Northampton

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University of Winchester

Winchester Widening Participation Bursary

£750

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

University of Northampton vs University of Winchester: common questions

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

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at University of Northampton and £17,450 at University of Winchester: University of Winchester is about £1,550 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 Winchester?

Both universities teach 29 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Marketing, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Education Studies, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Computer Science, Law, Music, History, Teacher Training and 17 more.

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

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from University of Northampton, and £23,500 from University of Winchester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at University of Northampton and 48% at University of Winchester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Northampton lists 221 courses on CourseOptions and University of Winchester lists 131 courses.

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

University of Northampton teaches 31 subject areas that University of Winchester does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Human Resource Management, Childhood & Youth Studies, Fine Art, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering and 23 more.

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

University of Winchester teaches 13 subject areas that University of Northampton does not, including Archaeology, Software Engineering, Theology & Religious Studies, Anthropology, Creative Writing, English Literature, Geography (General), Management and 5 more.

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