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Durham University

Durham · QS World #85

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Teesside University

Middlesbrough · Guardian UK #95

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 11 datapoints

We looked at 11 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

9/11

Durham

scored higher in 9 categories

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2/11

Teesside

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Durham University leads in 9 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Teesside University is ahead on TEF, employment.

Durham University vs Teesside University at a glance

Durham University and Teesside University both teach 25 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Law and Psychology (General). Durham University offers 278 courses across 54 subject areas; Teesside University offers 211 courses across 55 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £31,000 a year at Durham University and £17,000 at Teesside University: Teesside University is about £14,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Durham University is higher in 15 and Teesside University in 1. The widest gap is in Accounting: £44,000 three years after graduating from Durham University, against £21,000 from Teesside University. Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Teesside University is higher in 8 and Durham University in 7, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#85
QS World
—
#175
THE World
#601
#6
Guardian UK
#95
1832
Established
1930
Yes
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Durham University

Teesside University

90.7%
89%

Satisfaction

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

£43,800
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

74.4%
85.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

32.6%
28.5%

International

International student share

278
211

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

102
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.

Durham

86 countries · 32.6% international

  • 🇨🇳China49.5%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong7.4%
  • 🇮🇳India5.9%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.9%
  • 🇸🇬Singapore2.6%
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Teesside

51 countries · 28.5% international

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

Subjects

25 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.

Durham University

Teesside University

Also taught at both: History, Management, Biology, Civil Engineering, Forensic Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Business & Management (General), Teacher Training, Marketing, Music.

Only at Durham 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

Durham University
£31,000
Teesside University
£17,000

Teesside University is about £14,000 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Durham University
£30,500
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.

Durham University

Teesside University

  • Business Studies

    £41,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    83%Satisfaction61%

  • Law

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    90%Satisfaction92%

  • Psychology (General)

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    91%Satisfaction91%

  • Computer Science

    £40,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    87%Satisfaction84%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    89%Satisfaction87%

  • General Engineering

    £35,500Salary (3 years)£37,500
    86%Satisfaction93%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    88%Satisfaction89%

  • Accounting

    £44,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    89%Satisfaction89%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £42,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    89%Satisfaction74%

  • Chemistry

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    96%Satisfaction91%

  • Education Studies

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£18,000
    86%Satisfaction94%

  • English Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£19,000
    98%Satisfaction100%

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

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Durham University

Sir Harry Evans Global Fellowship

£53,333

Deadline: N/A

Durham Inspiring Excellence Scholarships - Undergraduate

£30,000

Deadline: N/A

The Global DBA Scholarships

£25,000

Deadline: Nov 2026

The Mary Ward Postgraduate Scholarship Fund

£25,000

Deadline: N/A

Global Grand Challenges Studentships

£20,780

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

Durham University vs Teesside University: common questions

Is Durham University or Teesside University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £31,000 a year at Durham University and £17,000 at Teesside University: Teesside University is about £14,000 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 Durham University and Teesside University?

Both universities teach 25 subject areas: Business Studies, Law, Psychology (General), Computer Science, Sociology & Criminology, General Engineering, Politics & International Relations, Accounting, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Chemistry, Education Studies and 13 more.

Is Durham University or Teesside University better for Business Studies?

Business Studies graduates earn a median £41,000 three years after graduating from Durham University, and £20,500 from Teesside University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Durham University and 61% at Teesside University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Durham University or Teesside University offer more courses?

Durham University lists 278 courses on CourseOptions and Teesside University lists 211 courses.

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

Durham University teaches 29 subject areas that Teesside University does not, including Economics, Theology & Religious Studies, Archaeology, Anthropology, Classical Studies, Geology & Earth Sciences, Mathematics, Natural Sciences and 21 more.

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

Teesside University teaches 30 subject areas that Durham University does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Design & Fashion, Chemical Engineering, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Biological Sciences (General), Food Science, Journalism and 22 more.

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Durham University278 courses · 102 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Teesside University211 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses