Come to the University of Northampton and you will see that we do things a bit differently.
Education has an extensive history in Northampton dating back to the 13th century whilst the University of Northampton has evolved from the beginning of the 20th century.
We are one of the youngest universities in the UK but we are already leading the way in adding value to society, which we call social impact. We have won multiple awards for our work in this area, among others, but what matters the most to us is ensuring that our students and graduates have the opportunity to make their mark on the world too.
We want to break the mould of what Higher Education can be. This has led us to build a whole new University from the ground up that is designed to reflect the way that you actually learn rather than the way you are expected to learn. Waterside Campus opened in September 2018.
We want to ensure that your experience studying with us enables you to transform your life and those of others too, no matter how great or small this may be.
- Security, Safety on Campus at UON
Whether you’re a student, member of staff, visiting the campus, or living around our campus, we want you to feel safe. We have a 24/7 University Security Team, who work closely with the University Police Team, who are here to help keep you and your possessions safe, as well as give you helpful advice on personal safety.
- Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) team, part of the Equality and Access Team within the Vice Chancellor’s Office, drives our commitment to these principles. Through our Strategic Equality Plan 2020-2025 (Word, 60 KB), we outline our vision and values, striving to be an inclusive organisation.
- World-Leading Research
By studying with us you will have the benefit of working alongside active researchers who are specialists in their field. Our staff and students undertake high-quality and impactful research projects across a broad range of disciplines, some of which has been officially recognised as ‘world-leading’, of ‘international excellence’ or ‘outstanding’ for their impact.
- Employability
Did you know that we are one of the UK’s leading Universities for employability? Consistently over the last four years 95% of our graduates are in employment or further study 6 months after graduation. We are therefore committed to ensuring that, in addition to achieving a world class degree, all students develop a broader range of skills employers say make successful candidates stand out from the rest.
We not only offer a range of employability support to help you boost your skills and make you stand out to potential employers, but we also offer access to one-to-one business advice, mentoring, business skills training, access to funding opportunities and networking.
- Become a Qualified Professional
Many industries look for candidates to have professional qualifications. We work with many professional bodies so that you have a head start when it comes to achieving professional qualifications. In the long run that can mean less studying and a higher salary earlier in your career.
- Scholarships and Bursaries
We have a number of scholarships and bursaries that you could apply for if you are studying a master’s course with us. In some cases, such as for The International Scholarship, you could get support for your tuition fees, receiving up to 30% off your tuition fees over the duration of your course.
Our achievements
TRANSFORMING LIVES. INSPIRING CHANGE.
From award wins to opening a new campus, we have achieved great things at the University of Northampton.
December 2024: Economic Impact Report
This report provides and assessment of the economic impact generated by the University of Northampton during the 2023/2024 academic year, representing an estimate of the current value of the University’s contribution to the local, regional and national economy.
The total economic impact equates to:
- £823 million gross value added in the UK
- 10,610 UK jobs
- A 300% return in economic impact for every £1 in income
- October 2024: Following a successful bid to an Office for Students’ funding competition, the University received £452,000 to develop its Level-6 apprenticeships.
- September 2024: Sir Bradley Wiggins was among the thousands of spectators who visited Waterside Campus when the penultimate stage of the Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain (men’s cycling) came to Northamptonshire.
- August 2024: Having attracted £3.7million of direct funding, published more than 200 research papers and contributed more than 60 projects at home and abroad, the University of Northampton’s (UON) Institute for Social Innovation and Impact (ISII) is celebrating 10 years of positive social impact.
- June 2024: Learning Development at UON was awarded the LD Team of the Year Award by the Association for Learning Development in Higher Education (ALDinHE) at their annual conference in Glasgow.
- June 2024: The University was placed in the top 100 in the 2024 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings for reducing inequality, supporting students and improving sustainability; these global rankings featured over 1,900 Universities across the world.
- May 2024: Mr Mark Lawson and Mrs Morcea Walker were announced as the University’s two new Pro-Chancellors at this year’s Summer Graduation ceremonies.
- May 2024: Action plans detailing the steps Northamptonshire will take to achieve net-zero were agreed at the University’s second Sustainability Summit. The plans will now become the first schedule for the Northampton Sustainability Accord.
- February 2024: StudentCrowd placed Northampton in the UK top 20 for affordable accommodation (against 70 other towns and cities).
- January 2024: Ofsted gave the University a ‘Good’ rating overall for its seven apprenticeship programmes. The report praised University teams for their passion and dedication to providing excellent apprenticeships that employers describe as “inclusive and life-changing” for apprentices from many backgrounds.
- December 2023: The University became a signatory to the Technician Commitment, which makes a pledge to create a more positive culture for the technical community in higher education and research.
- November 2023: Leading professional body the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) accredited the University of Northampton’s Biomedical Science degree, giving a massive boost to the employment credentials of future graduates..etc.
