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University of Northampton

Northampton · QS World #1201

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University of York

York · QS World #158

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 12 datapoints

We looked at 12 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

1/12

Northampton

scored higher in 1 category

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11/12

York

scored higher in 11 categories

Quick Verdict

University of York leads in 11 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Northampton is ahead on employment.

University of Northampton vs University of York at a glance

University of Northampton and University of York both teach 42 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Business & Management (General) and Music. University of Northampton offers 221 courses across 60 subject areas; University of York offers 532 courses across 82 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at University of Northampton and £27,250 at University of York: University of Northampton is about £8,250 a year cheaper.

Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of York is higher in 19 and University of Northampton in 5. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £26,000 three years after graduating from University of Northampton, against £40,000 from University of York. Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Northampton is higher in 13 and University of York in 9, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#1201
QS World
#158
#1501
THE World
#154
#93
Guardian UK
#20
1975
Established
1963
No
Russell Group
Yes
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

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 York

86%
87.1%

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%
80.2%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16.4%
18.6%

International

International student share

221
532

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
3

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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York

97 countries · 18.6% international

  • 🇨🇳China44.1%
  • 🇮🇳India7.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States5.7%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.3%
  • 🌐Korea (South)2.2%

Subjects

42 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 York

Also taught at both: Psychology (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Media & Film Studies, Physical Geography & Climate, Biology, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Environmental Sciences, Accounting, General Engineering, Mental Health Nursing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Business Studies, Applied Psychology, Biochemistry, Adult Nursing, Drama & Theatre, Mechanical Engineering, Nursing (General), Social Work, Children's Nursing, Clinical & Health Psychology, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Teacher Training, Information Systems & Data Science, Midwifery, Technology & Logistics.

Only at University of Northampton

Only at University of York

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 York
£27,500

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

Postgraduate

University of Northampton
£19,000
University of York
£27,250

University of Northampton is about £8,250 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 York

  • Computer Science

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£40,000
    75%Satisfaction73%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    80%Satisfaction80%

  • Music

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    86%Satisfaction87%

  • Law

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    81%Satisfaction89%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
    78%Satisfaction88%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    86%Satisfaction90%

  • Education Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    94%Satisfaction87%

  • English Studies

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    98%Satisfaction89%

  • Social Policy & Public Policy

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    98%Satisfaction87%

  • History

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    93%Satisfaction93%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    86%Satisfaction82%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    83%Satisfaction74%

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 York

Care Leavers and Estranged Students Bursary

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

York Bursary

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

York Futures Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

University of Northampton vs University of York: common questions

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

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at University of Northampton and £27,250 at University of York: University of Northampton is about £8,250 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 York?

Both universities teach 42 subject areas: Computer Science, Business & Management (General), Music, Law, Politics & International Relations, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Education Studies, English Studies, Social Policy & Public Policy, Design & Fashion, History and 30 more.

Is University of Northampton or University of York better for Computer Science?

Computer Science graduates earn a median £26,000 three years after graduating from University of Northampton, and £40,000 from University of York. Student satisfaction with teaching is 75% at University of Northampton and 73% at University of York. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of York lists 532 courses on CourseOptions and University of Northampton lists 221 courses.

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

University of Northampton teaches 18 subject areas that University of York does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Human Resource Management, Fine Art, Journalism, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Biological Sciences (General) and 10 more.

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

University of York teaches 40 subject areas that University of Northampton does not, including Mathematics, Chemistry, Philosophy, Physics, Archaeology, History of Art & Design, Linguistics, Human Geography & Environment and 32 more.

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University of Northampton221 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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