Why choose University Of Northampton?

University of Northampton, a unique blend of vibrant campus life, superb facilities and academic excellence. At the heart of all that they do and offer is the commitment to transforming lives and inspiring change.

They are proud of the groundbreakin​g new areas of study and the growing reputation for research excellence, with state of the art facilities they ensure all students have access to extensive libraries, IT suites, studios, innovative learning spaces and laboratories.

University life is spread across two linked campuses, with restaurants, shops, bars, Students' Union and a range of accommodation options. 

To ensure you get the very best, they have invested millions of pounds in facilities and buildings on both campuses.

At the University of Northampton they offer all students an outstanding academic experience, filled with learning and teaching excellence, cutting edge facilities and an exciting and stimulating life both on and off campus.

The University's £25million St John's Halls of Residence in Northampton town centre, which opened at the start of 2014, offers students a town centre living experience. In addition to on campus sports facilities, the University's sports partnerships mean that wherever students live in Northampton, sports and leisure facilities are close at hand. All students have access to excellent facilities operated in and around Northa​mpton at discounted rates. The £8.5million University of Northampton Innovation Centre offers business support and advice for businesses in the social enterprise sector. Students have the opportunity to work with these businesses on placements and internships.​

 Source: University of Northampton official website- http://www.northampton.ac.uk/

Facts about University Of Northampton

•   Founded from a marriage of Northampton's colleges of art, technology and education, which formed Nene College of Higher Education in 1975.
• In February 1999 it became University College Northampton.
• Gained university status and the power to award its own research degrees in 2005 and became the University of Northampton.
• In the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014, several research subject areas at the University of Northampton were recognised as 'world-leading': Allied Health Professions, Art and Design; English Language and Literature; History; Geography and Environmental Studies; and Education. 'International excellence' was identified in the University’s research within Business and Management Studies; Engineering and Psychology.

Source: http://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/northampton

Location - Northamptonshire

Based in Northamptonshire, at the heart of England and only a short journey from London, Birmingham, Oxford and Cambridge, there is never a shortage of things to do and see. While the county b​oasts rolling countryside, castles and canals, the town of Northampton offers students an exciting urban experience, complete with activities, events, nightclubs, bars, shops and sports.

With everything from premiership rugby, a purpose-built athletics stadium, motor racing and a white-water rafting centre, high-energy living is on offer around the clock in Northampton.

At the town’s leading arts centre an exciting line-up of drama and dance, stand-up comedy, music and theatre attracts national audiences and media headlines.

On the acclaimed Roadmender stage there is the chance to see some of the country’s best up-and-coming bands in action – with the likes of Supergrass, Dizzee Rascal and Coldplay amongst the venue’s performers.

As a perfect complement to the town’s leisure, sporting and cultural facilities, the countryside of Northamptonshire offers a relaxing haven of cycle ways and canals, historic homes and gardens.

Getting here couldn’t be easier either, with both London and Birmingham less than an hour away by road and rail.

From Northampton’s train station, Avenue Campus is just a ten-minute walk or short bus journey away.

Park Campus, just two miles from Avenue, is also only a short bus journey from the town centre.

Northampton has the largest of the 24 National Enterprise Zones bringing in additional investment, development and graduate opportunities.

Source: http://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/northampton