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Birkbeck, University of London

London · QS World #354

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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

Birkbeck

scored higher in 5 categories

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4/9

Teesside

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Birkbeck, University of London vs Teesside University at a glance

Birkbeck, University of London and Teesside University both teach 24 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Law and Business Studies. Birkbeck, University of London offers 361 courses across 69 subject areas; Teesside University offers 211 courses across 55 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £17,000 at Teesside University: Teesside University is about £1,500 a year cheaper.

Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Birkbeck, University of London is higher in 16 and Teesside University in 0. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £38,000 three years after graduating from Birkbeck, University of London, against £21,000 from Teesside University. Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Birkbeck, University of London is higher in 9 and Teesside University in 8.

World & National Rankings

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

#354
QS World
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#301
THE World
#601
—
Guardian UK
#95
1823
Established
1930
No
Russell Group
No
Bronze
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Birkbeck, University of London

Teesside University

85.1%
89%

Satisfaction

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

£32,500
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

79.6%
85.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

12%
28.5%

International

International student share

361
211

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

16
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.

Birkbeck

60 countries · 12% international

  • 🇺🇸United States10.8%
  • 🇨🇳China9.7%
  • 🇮🇳India8.6%
  • 🇪🇸Spain4.8%
  • 🇮🇹Italy4.3%
VS

Teesside

51 countries · 28.5% international

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

Subjects

24 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.

Birkbeck, University of London

Teesside University

Also taught at both: English Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Software Engineering, Marketing, Biological Sciences (General), Chemistry, Teacher Training, Biology, Computing & IT.

Only at Birkbeck, University of London

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

Birkbeck, University of London
£18,500
Teesside University
£17,000

Teesside University is about £1,500 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Birkbeck, University of London
£20,850
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.

Birkbeck, University of London

Teesside University

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    88%Satisfaction87%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    94%Satisfaction92%

  • Business Studies

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    98%Satisfaction61%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    76%Satisfaction74%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    86%Satisfaction95%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    96%Satisfaction89%

  • Psychology (General)

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    84%Satisfaction91%

  • Computer Science

    £38,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    72%Satisfaction84%

  • History

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£18,000
    95%Satisfaction98%

  • Accounting

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    75%Satisfaction89%

  • Counselling & Psychotherapy

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,000
    90%Satisfaction86%

  • Journalism

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    87%Satisfaction81%

Showing the 12 largest of 17 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Birkbeck, University of London

Bonnart Trust Sanctuary Scholarship

£18,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

Cyril Taylor Scholarships

£15,000

Deadline: Jul 2026

Breakspear scholarship

£12,000

Deadline: Jul 2026

MA History of Art scholarship

£6,000

Deadline: Jul 2026

Legal & General Sustainable Leaders Bursary

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

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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

Birkbeck, University of London vs Teesside University: common questions

Is Birkbeck, University of London or Teesside University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £17,000 at Teesside University: Teesside University is about £1,500 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 Birkbeck, University of London and Teesside University?

Both universities teach 24 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Law, Business Studies, Business & Management (General), Media & Film Studies, Politics & International Relations, Psychology (General), Computer Science, History, Design & Fashion, Accounting, Counselling & Psychotherapy and 12 more.

Is Birkbeck, University of London or Teesside University better for Sociology & Criminology?

Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £23,000 three years after graduating from Birkbeck, University of London, and £20,000 from Teesside University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 88% at Birkbeck, University of London and 87% at Teesside University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Birkbeck, University of London or Teesside University offer more courses?

Birkbeck, University of London lists 361 courses on CourseOptions and Teesside University lists 211 courses.

What can you study at Birkbeck, University of London but not at Teesside University?

Birkbeck, University of London teaches 45 subject areas that Teesside University does not, including Physical Geography & Climate, Ancient Languages, Economics, History of Art & Design, Creative Writing, Biochemistry, Mathematics, Philosophy and 37 more.

What can you study at Teesside University but not at Birkbeck, University of London?

Teesside University teaches 31 subject areas that Birkbeck, University of London does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Forensic Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Civil Engineering, Aerospace Engineering and 23 more.

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Birkbeck, University of London361 courses · 16 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Teesside University211 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses