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Bangor University

Bangor · QS World #567

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Teesside University

Middlesbrough · Guardian UK #95

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

5/9

Bangor

scored higher in 5 categories

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4/9

Teesside

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Bangor University leads in 5 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, established, courses, scholarship). Teesside University is ahead on satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary.

Bangor University vs Teesside University at a glance

Bangor University and Teesside University both teach 28 subject areas, the largest being Teacher Training, Business Studies and Law. Bangor University offers 329 courses across 52 subject areas; Teesside University offers 211 courses across 55 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Bangor University and £17,000 at Teesside University: Teesside University is about £1,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Bangor University is higher in 16 and Teesside University in 9, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Electronic & Electrical Engineering: £29,000 three years after graduating from Bangor University, against £44,000 from Teesside University. Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Teesside University is higher in 16 and Bangor University in 11.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

#567
QS World
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#501
THE World
#601
#46
Guardian UK
#95
1884
Established
1930
No
Russell Group
No
—
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Bangor University

Teesside University

87%
89%

Satisfaction

Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)

£27,400
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.3%
85.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.5%
28.5%

International

International student share

329
211

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

7
5

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.

Bangor

60 countries · 21.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India18.7%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan14.1%
  • 🇨🇳China12.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.3%
  • 🌐Nepal6.3%
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Teesside

51 countries · 28.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India37.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria26.2%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan10.1%
  • 🇨🇳China8.5%
  • 🇬🇭Ghana6.3%

Subjects

28 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.

Bangor University

Teesside University

Also taught at both: Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Dentistry, Marketing, Pharmacology, Politics & International Relations, Pharmacy, Adult Nursing, Children's Nursing, Health & Social Care, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Medical Imaging, Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery.

Only at Bangor University

Only at Teesside 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

Bangor University
£18,000
Teesside University
£17,000

Teesside University is about £1,000 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bangor University
£19,000
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.

Bangor University

Teesside University

  • Teacher Training

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    89%Satisfaction90%

  • Business Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    83%Satisfaction61%

  • Law

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    86%Satisfaction92%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£44,000
    97%Satisfaction83%

  • Design & Fashion

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    100%Satisfaction89%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    88%Satisfaction87%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    85%Satisfaction91%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    80%Satisfaction84%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    93%Satisfaction94%

  • History

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£18,000
    93%Satisfaction98%

  • Music

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£17,000
    82%Satisfaction91%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    82%Satisfaction95%

Showing the 12 largest of 28 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Bangor University

Canadian Centennial Scholarship Fund (CCSF)

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Deadline: N/A

Chevening Scholarships

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Deadline: N/A

Commonwealth Master's Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

Pantyfedwen Student Scholarships

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Refugee Scholarship

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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

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FAQ

Bangor University vs Teesside University: common questions

Is Bangor University or Teesside University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Bangor University and £17,000 at Teesside University: Teesside University is about £1,000 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 Bangor University and Teesside University?

Both universities teach 28 subject areas: Teacher Training, Business Studies, Law, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Design & Fashion, Sociology & Criminology, Psychology (General), Computer Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, History, Music, Media & Film Studies and 16 more.

Is Bangor University or Teesside University better for Teacher Training?

Teacher Training graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from Bangor University, and £18,500 from Teesside University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Bangor University and 90% at Teesside University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bangor University or Teesside University offer more courses?

Bangor University lists 329 courses on CourseOptions and Teesside University lists 211 courses.

What can you study at Bangor University but not at Teesside University?

Bangor University teaches 24 subject areas that Teesside University does not, including Zoology & Animal Biology, Welsh Studies, Ancient Languages, Ecology & Conservation, Geology & Earth Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, English Literature, Environmental Sciences and 16 more.

What can you study at Teesside University but not at Bangor University?

Teesside University teaches 27 subject areas that Bangor University does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Forensic Science, Software Engineering, Civil Engineering, English Studies, Aerospace Engineering and 19 more.

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Bangor University329 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Teesside University211 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses