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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 Worcester

Worcester · THE World #1501

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.

2/7

Northampton

scored higher in 2 categories

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5/7

Worcester

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Worcester leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, employment, courses, scholarship). University of Northampton is ahead on international, graduate salary.

University of Northampton vs University of Worcester at a glance

University of Northampton and University of Worcester both teach 43 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business Studies and Design & Fashion. University of Northampton offers 221 courses across 60 subject areas; University of Worcester offers 305 courses across 68 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at University of Northampton and £18,900 at University of Worcester, so the two cost about the same.

Of the 35 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Northampton is higher in 21 and University of Worcester in 10, with 4 about level. The widest gap is in Social Work: £30,000 three years after graduating from University of Northampton, against £18,500 from University of Worcester. Of the 35 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Worcester is higher in 19 and University of Northampton in 15, with 1 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
#1501
#93
Guardian UK
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1975
Established
1946
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 Worcester

86%
87.8%

Satisfaction

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

£29,200
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.4%
85.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16.4%
15.1%

International

International student share

221
305

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
39

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

Worcester

38 countries · 15.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India50.2%
  • 🌐Nepal15.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria11.3%
  • 🇬🇭Ghana1.5%
  • 🇺🇸United States1.5%

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 Worcester

Also taught at both: Teacher Training, Journalism, Childhood & Youth Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, History, Social Work, Biochemistry, Environmental Sciences, Finance & Actuarial Science, Fine Art, Mental Health Nursing, Music, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Accounting, Adult Nursing, Applied Psychology, Biology, Human Resource Management, Drama & Theatre, Midwifery, Nursing (General), Physical Geography & Climate, Biomedical Sciences, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Children's Nursing, English Studies, Politics & International Relations, Technology & Logistics.

Only at University of Northampton

Only at University of Worcester

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 Worcester
£17,200

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

Postgraduate

University of Northampton
£19,000
University of Worcester
£18,900

About the same.

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 Worcester

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    99%Satisfaction95%

  • Business Studies

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    95%Satisfaction62%

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    91%Satisfaction93%

  • Education Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    94%Satisfaction90%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    72%Satisfaction85%

  • Sociology & Criminology

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

  • Business & Management (General)

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    80%Satisfaction74%

  • Computer Science

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    75%Satisfaction92%

  • Law

    £21,000Salary (3 years)No data
    81%Satisfaction90%

  • Counselling & Psychotherapy

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    87%Satisfaction91%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    76%Satisfaction79%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    80%Satisfaction98%

Showing the 12 largest of 36 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Northampton

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University of Worcester

Molly Haughton Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Amity Le Grange Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Emily Bennett Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Eva Baldwin Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Imogen Stanley Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

University of Northampton vs University of Worcester: common questions

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

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at University of Northampton and £18,900 at University of Worcester, so the two cost about the same. 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 Worcester?

Both universities teach 43 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Education Studies, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Law, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Games Design & Computer Animation and 31 more.

Is University of Northampton or University of Worcester better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?

Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £21,500 three years after graduating from University of Northampton, and £18,500 from University of Worcester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 99% at University of Northampton and 95% at University of Worcester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Worcester lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and University of Northampton lists 221 courses.

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

University of Northampton teaches 17 subject areas that University of Worcester does not, including Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Mechanical Engineering, Social Policy & Public Policy, Biological Sciences (General), Business Information Systems, Clinical & Health Psychology and 9 more.

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

University of Worcester teaches 25 subject areas that University of Northampton does not, including English Literature, Medical Sciences, English Language, Forensic Science, Nutrition & Dietetics, Software Engineering, Anatomy & Pathology, Applied Biology & Human Biology and 17 more.

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University of Northampton221 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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