The University of Northampton is a public research university in the United Kingdom, located in Northamptonshire, in the heart of England. It is close to some of the UK’s most popular cities, including London, Oxford, Cambridge, and Birmingham, making it an ideal location with plenty to explore and experience.

The university traces its roots back to the early 20th century—in 1924, the Northampton Technical College was founded, laying the foundation for the modern university. In 1975, the Nene College was formed through the merger of the Technical College and the College of Technology and Art. Between 1975 and 1997, Nene College continued to integrate with various colleges and schools, eventually becoming the University College Northampton in 1999. In 2005, it officially gained university status and the right to award academic degrees.

Today, Northampton is well-regarded for its high-quality education, advanced facilities, and research activities, which continue to gain prominence each year.

The University of Northampton has two campuses – Park and Avenue. These campuses feature academic buildings, extensive libraries, computer labs, creative studios, laboratories, the Avenue Gallery, a conference hall, an Entrepreneurship Club, a Student Union, an orthopedic clinic, and a sports center.

The Student Union plays a vital role in student life, offering advice, support, and organizing cultural, sports, and entertainment events. The university also has bars, dining halls, a 500-seat concert venue that frequently hosts popular bands and DJs, and the Pavilion Bar, which includes karaoke nights.

Sports are an important part of university life, with 26 sports clubs and 24 competitive teams. The most popular sports at the university are rugby and basketball.
The Student Union also oversees around 30 student clubs and interest groups, ranging from Doctor Who and anime fans to religious societies.

Accommodation
The University of Northampton offers students a wide range of university residences as well as options for private housing rentals. All residences are located close to the academic campuses and provide 24/7 security.
Rooms are available for single or shared occupancy, and each room is fully equipped for studying and relaxation, including Wi-Fi access. Room costs: from £2,772 to £6,300 per year.

Why Choose the University of Northampton?

• Students from over 100 countries,
• Excellent location,
• State-of-the-art facilities,
• A wide variety of student clubs and societies,
• "Entrepreneurial University of the Year" – Times Higher Education Awards, 2012,
• #1 in England for graduate employability in 2012 (HESA ranking),
• 95% employment rate within six months after graduation,
• 94% student satisfaction rate.

Programmes:

• Pre-sessional English Course,
• International Foundation,
• Undergraduate / Bachelor's,
• Pre-Master's,
• Postgraduate / Master's,
• Doctorate / PhD,
• Distance Learning,
• Professional Courses.

University Structure:

• Faculty of Health and Society
• Faculty of Education and Humanities
• Faculty of Business and Law
• Faculty of Arts, Science, and Technology

Most Popular Fields of Study:

• Business and Management,
• Law,
• Social Sciences,
• Engineering,
• Healthcare,
• Education,
• Arts,
• Psychology,
• History.

Academic Year: from September 1 to June 30

Admission Requirements

Undergraduate (Bachelor’s Degree):

• High school diploma,
• Foundation / IB / A-level,
• IELTS 6.0+

Postgraduate (Master’s Degree):

• Bachelor’s / Specialist degree,
• IELTS 6.5

Notable Alumni:

• Will Alsop – Modernist architect
• John Bowers – Footballer
• Andrew Collins – Writer and TV presenter
• Bill Drummond – Artist, musician, writer, and sound producer
• Owen Paterson – British Conservative politician