University of Northampton

The University of Northampton has been awarded Gold – the highest possible mark – in the Government’s Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). The official judgement by the Government’s review states:

“Based on the evidence available, The TEF Panel judged that the University of Northampton delivers consistently outstanding teaching, learning and outcomes for its students. It is of the highest quality found in the UK.”

This is great news for our students who can be confident in the knowledge that they will be studying at one of the best teaching universities in the country with some of the best support available.

What do the TEF Awards mean for you?

Choosing the right university for you isn’t just an academic decision. It’s also a very personal one. The best way to find out if we are the right university for you is to visit us.

You can be confident that you’ll find out everything you need to know about studying with us when you attend one of our Open Days.

What can I expect on the day?

The full Open Day programme gives you the opportunity to:

• attend subject talks delivered by our academic staff that give you a real taste of the courses we offer
• quiz our current students on every aspect of student life
• take a tour of our facilities and services (which will all be coming with us to Waterside!)
• visit our halls of residences located on both campuses and in Northampton town centre
• speak to advisors and find out about bursaries, scholarships, accommodation and student support
• ask your questions about postgraduate options
• visit the Students’ Union and meet representatives from our clubs and societies
• visit our new Waterside Campus development
• find out more about Waterside by exploring our Waterside Street and Waterside Close installations.

Open Day Guide

For full information on what to expect on the day, we recommend that you also download our handy Open Day Guide.

Can’t make it to an Open Day? No problem – you can still visit the University on one of our weekly Services and Facilities tours or take a look at our Virtual Open Day.

To find out when the next Open Day is, take a look at the Open Day calendar here.

Northampton and the surrounding county has so much to offer. High energy sports, idyllic rural walks, nationally acclaimed music venues, historic theatres and mouthwatering cuisine from around the globe – all located close to campus. Set in the heart of England, Northamptonshire has the perfect combination of bustling urban life and countryside. We are home to Premiership Rugby, a purpose-built athletics stadium, motor racing and a white-water rafting centre.

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. Evening entertainment can be found at Roadmender, which has events every week ranging from 80s rock to Reggae club nights, in addition to many other bars and clubs in the town. There are multiplex cinemas, as well as the more intimate Forum Cinema, which screens art-house films from around the world and the Errol Flynn Filmhouse which screens blockbuster and cult films. With annual Food and Drink Award events, Northampton is home to some of the very best restaurants, bars and cafés. As well as chain restaurants, Northampton has a great selection of diverse and independent bistros, including such international cuisine as Portuguese, Thai, French, Italian and Japanese. If you are a shopaholic, Northampton can cater to your needs. We’ve got all the high street brands and some inspiring independent boutiques. The local area also has a number of out-of-town retail parks and shopping villages offering convenient shopping locations throughout the county.

For more on student life, click here.