Study in Northampton

Northampton is a town on the River Nene in the East Midlands, with a shoemaking history dating back to the 12th century. Its position gave it easy access to cattle for leather, oak bark for tanning, and river water, which together made it one of Britain’s major centres for footwear and leather production. StudyUKToday works with one real university here.

What Northampton Is Actually Like

Northampton’s shoemaking trade grew from supplying boots to Cromwell’s army in the 1640s to a full industrial trade, with over 500 shoe factories operating in the town by 1894. Brands including Church’s and Edward Green were founded here, and the Northampton Museum and Art Gallery today holds one of the largest shoe collections in the world, with more than 15,000 pairs. The town’s football club is nicknamed “the Cobblers” in reference to this history.

Northampton sits in the East Midlands, with reasonable rail links to London and the wider region, and a generally lower cost of living than England’s larger cities.

Studying in Northampton

Northampton is home to the University of Northampton, the one real university StudyUKToday works with here, listed in the “Universities in Northampton” section below. It was formed in 1975 as Nene College of Higher Education, from the merger of several training colleges, and gained full university status in 2005.

Northampton’s cost of living is generally lower than in England’s larger cities, though it still varies, so check current figures with your university’s accommodation office.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why do students choose Northampton?

A Midlands town with a distinctive shoemaking heritage, reasonable rail links to London, and a generally lower cost of living than England’s larger cities.

Is Northampton affordable for international students?

Generally more affordable than England’s larger cities, though costs still vary by area. Confirm current figures with your university’s accommodation office.

What is Northampton known for?

Its centuries-long history as England’s centre of shoemaking and leather production, and its large shoe collection at the Northampton Museum and Art Gallery.

How many universities are there in Northampton?

StudyUKToday works with one real university in Northampton, the University of Northampton, listed in the “Universities in Northampton” section on this page.