Compare any two UK universities
Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.
Cambridge · QS World #1001
Middlesbrough · Guardian UK #95
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 8 datapoints
We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
4/8
Anglia Ruskin
scored higher in 4 categories
4/8
Teesside
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
Anglia Ruskin University and Teesside University are evenly matched: each leads in 4 of 8 categories where both have data. Anglia Ruskin University is ahead on established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship; Teesside University on TEF, satisfaction, employment, international.
Anglia Ruskin University vs Teesside University at a glance
Anglia Ruskin University and Teesside University both teach 44 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Design & Fashion and Games Design & Computer Animation. Anglia Ruskin University offers 512 courses across 83 subject areas; Teesside University offers 211 courses across 55 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Anglia Ruskin University and £17,000 at Teesside University: Teesside University is about £500 a year cheaper.
Of the 40 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Anglia Ruskin University is higher in 31 and Teesside University in 7, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Electronic & Electrical Engineering: £27,500 three years after graduating from Anglia Ruskin University, against £44,000 from Teesside University. Of the 39 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Teesside University is higher in 26 and Anglia Ruskin University in 10, with 3 about level.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
Anglia Ruskin University
Teesside University
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
Scholarships
Number of scholarships
International Community
Where do international students come from?
Top source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.
Anglia Ruskin
93 countries · 20.8% international
- 🇮🇳India43.6%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan12.2%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria9.4%
- 🇰🇪Kenya5.3%
- 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates4%
Teesside
51 countries · 28.5% international
- 🇮🇳India37.1%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria26.2%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan10.1%
- 🇨🇳China8.5%
- 🇬🇭Ghana6.3%
Subjects
44 subjects you can study at both
Courses listed at each university in the subject, and the typical (median) international fee a year. Select a count to see the courses.
Anglia Ruskin University
Teesside University
Business Studies
42 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
14 coursesTypical fee £17,000 (UG)
Design & Fashion
23 coursesTypical fee £18,400 (UG)
12 coursesTypical fee £17,000 (UG)
Games Design & Computer Animation
17 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
16 coursesTypical fee £17,000 (UG)
Sociology & Criminology
17 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £17,000 (UG)
Law
16 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £17,000 (UG)
Sport & Exercise Sciences
19 coursesTypical fee £18,400 (UG)
6 coursesTypical fee £17,000 (UG)
Software Engineering
18 coursesTypical fee £18,400 (UG)
6 coursesTypical fee £17,000 (UG)
Computer Science
14 coursesTypical fee £18,400 (UG)
6 coursesTypical fee £17,000 (UG)
Psychology (General)
11 coursesTypical fee £18,400 (UG)
8 coursesTypical fee £17,000 (UG)
Mechanical Engineering
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Forensic Science
Business & Management (General)
Education Studies
Accounting
Also taught at both: Finance & Actuarial Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Management, Media & Film Studies, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Marketing, Computing & IT, English Studies, History, Politics & International Relations, Social Work, Adult Nursing, Film Production & Cinematography, Fine Art, Music, Biology, Children's Nursing, Health & Social Care, Mental Health Nursing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Pharmacology, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Midwifery, Nursing (General), Teacher Training, Optometry & Ophthalmics, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation.
Only at Anglia Ruskin University
Fees
What it costs international students
The typical (median) international tuition fee a year across each university's published course fees. Individual courses vary; each course page shows its own fee.
Undergraduate
- Anglia Ruskin University
- £17,500
- Teesside University
- £17,000
Teesside University is about £500 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Anglia Ruskin University
- £18,600
- Teesside University
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for Teesside University yet.
Outcomes
Graduate outcomes by subject
Median graduate salary three years after graduating, and student satisfaction with teaching, across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject. Source: Discover Uni.
Anglia Ruskin University
Teesside University
Business Studies
£26,500Salary (3 years)£20,50086%Satisfaction61%Design & Fashion
£18,500Salary (3 years)£19,50089%Satisfaction89%Games Design & Computer Animation
£22,000Salary (3 years)£21,00082%Satisfaction93%Sociology & Criminology
£21,500Salary (3 years)£20,00088%Satisfaction87%Law
£22,000Salary (3 years)£18,50082%Satisfaction92%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£22,500Salary (3 years)£19,50094%Satisfaction94%Software Engineering
£24,000Salary (3 years)£21,00076%Satisfaction90%Computer Science
£26,500Salary (3 years)£21,00084%Satisfaction84%Psychology (General)
£21,000Salary (3 years)£18,50086%Satisfaction91%Mechanical Engineering
£27,500Salary (3 years)£37,50069%Satisfaction90%Electronic & Electrical Engineering
£27,500Salary (3 years)£44,00064%Satisfaction83%Forensic Science
£23,000Salary (3 years)£21,00090%Satisfaction98%
Showing the 12 largest of 40 shared subjects with published outcomes.
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveAnglia Ruskin University
Vice Chancellor's PhD Scholarships
£20,780
Deadline: N/A
GREAT Scholarships 2026
£10,000
Deadline: N/A
International Undergraduate Scholarship
£7,000
Deadline: N/A
Training Grant for Healthcare Students
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
International Postgraduate Scholarship
£4,000
Deadline: N/A
Teesside University
Brittan Scholarship
£10,000
Deadline: Oct 2026
Santander Scholarship
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
Care Leaver Bursary
£2,000
Deadline: N/A
Beth Mead Scholarship
£1,200
Deadline: Sept 2026
Santander Brighter Futures
£1,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Anglia Ruskin University vs Teesside University: common questions
Is Anglia Ruskin University or Teesside University cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Anglia Ruskin University and £17,000 at Teesside University: Teesside University is about £500 a year cheaper. These are medians of the international tuition fees each university publishes for its courses; the fee for a specific course is on its course page.
What subjects can you study at both Anglia Ruskin University and Teesside University?
Both universities teach 44 subject areas: Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Games Design & Computer Animation, Sociology & Criminology, Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Psychology (General), Mechanical Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Forensic Science and 32 more.
Is Anglia Ruskin University or Teesside University better for Business Studies?
Business Studies graduates earn a median £26,500 three years after graduating from Anglia Ruskin University, and £20,500 from Teesside University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 86% at Anglia Ruskin University and 61% at Teesside University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Anglia Ruskin University or Teesside University offer more courses?
Anglia Ruskin University lists 512 courses on CourseOptions and Teesside University lists 211 courses.
What can you study at Anglia Ruskin University but not at Teesside University?
Anglia Ruskin University teaches 39 subject areas that Teesside University does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, Animal Science, Biomedical Sciences, Building & Construction, Drama & Theatre, Childhood & Youth Studies, Creative Writing, Technology & Logistics and 31 more.
What can you study at Teesside University but not at Anglia Ruskin University?
Teesside University teaches 11 subject areas that Anglia Ruskin University does not, including Aerospace Engineering, Biological Sciences (General), Food Science, Journalism, Chemistry, Dentistry, Community & Specialist Nursing, General Engineering and 3 more.
Ready to explore courses?
Browse available courses, check entry requirements, and find scholarships at each university.