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Student Perks: Laptops, Trips, and Internships | UON

University living: Laptops, trips and internships

At the University of Northampton, everything we do, from funded trips to paid internships, is to give you everything you need to make a difference when you leave.

Student Perks | University of Northampton

International student perks

We also have a generous benefits package for our International applicants.

Laptops for students*

Write something. Design something. Change something. At the University of Northampton, we want every student to make a difference.

That’s why every eligible Home fee status student gets a free laptop when they study with us. (Or you can opt for Halls discount or on-campus credit.)

Subscriptions**

Full access to Office365 including Word, Powerpoint and Excel is provided for all University of Northampton students.

Full access to LinkedIn Learning. Thousands of online courses covering a range of professional and academic skills from industry experts, free of charge.

Free Sports and University Societies

You don’t pay to play. All sports and societies at the University of Northampton are free and any kit is also supplied free of charge by the Students’ Union.

Student Discounts: Gym and leisure activities

We partner with Trilogy Leisure, giving you discount at all their Northampton locations.

Funded field trips

Experience the world, on us. Many of our courses at the University of Northampton include a number of trips that’ll help you develop new skills, discover new cultures and explore new ways of thinking. We think that’s really important. So we fund all travel & accommodation costs on any compulsory study trips throughout your university course.

* Terms and Conditions Apply
** Valid for the length of your studies here. The University reserves the right to withdraw this at any time. Only available for students enrolled directly at The University of Northampton. It is not licensed for any students enrolled with partners.

Free Sports
and Societies

Joining a Sports Club

Three students standing at the Human Rights Society display table chat to a student. There is a colourful sign reading Human Rights Society taped to the table

Human Rights Society

A group of students participate in fitness training at the University of Northampton. At the centre of the photograph one student is standing, in the forground on student is exercising on the ground and in the background a third student is completing a press-up

Fitness training at the University of Northampton sports pitches

A student arranges a display able for the Crochet Society. The table includes crocheted pieces, and a pink and white Crocheted Sign saying Crochet Society

UON Crochet Society

Lacrosse society members pose for a photograph in the Learning Hub atrium. In front of them is a table displaying kit, equipment and photographs

UON Lacrosse Society members

A team of players play netball in the UON Sports Dome. The players are wearing red and black team sports kit and the floor is a vibrant turquoise. The ceiling of the dome is partially transparent so the light from outside illuminates the space

UON Netball team

Two students take part in fitness training. Both are wearing black sports kit and running across an astroturf pitch

Fitness training

A sign reads Welcome to the Nigerian Society

Nigerian Society

The UON archery team is lined up to compete. The participants are all lined up with bows raise and ready to release

UON Archery team

Enhancing your student experience

Brand new £330M University Campus

The University of Northampton’s campus opened in 2018 and is built totally around you and how you want to study.

Free Course Resources

All your course books throughout your time as a student are available in our on-campus library, meaning there’s no extra cost to you.

There’s also access to LinkedIn Learning training resources as a student.

UON Experience Days

You’ll have the chance to experience a day of activities with us on campus, meeting potential classmates and getting a feel for student life at UON.

Explore
Our Campus

Student Life

Senate internal

Inside of Senate building showing the entry-way from the top of the first floor stairs

First floor of the University of Northampton library, with books and staircases, full of students walking around

The first floor library in the Learning Hub as seen from the second floor.

Learning Hub internal foyer

The inside of the ground floor of the Learning Hub, with a large digital screen on the wall.

Engine shed and accommodation

A patch of green grass with the Engine Shed in the foreground, and Accommodation and Sunley Hotel in the background.

UON campus buildings

An aerial view of the different UON campus buildings

University Bridge with Creative Hub in background

Students walking across University Bridge over the river Nene with the Creative Hub in the background

Accommodation and Learning Hub sign post

A sign-post to direct people with the halls of residence accommodation, and the Learning Hub in the background

Senate internal entryway

The welcome desk at the front of the Senate building, with the stairs going to the first floor in the background.

Looking for work after University?

Guaranteed Graduate Internship for University students

Not landed a job 6 months after graduating, but completed a Changemaker Certificate Level 3 or Employability Plus Gold alongside your HND or three-year degree? We’ll find you a paid, three to six-month internship as part of our Northampton Employment Promise.

Northampton University Internship

Work for the University of Northampton, earn credit towards our employability award and develop skills and opportunities.

How to become an ambassador

Work for the University, get paid and earn credit towards our employability award whilst furthering your skills and opportunities.