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Heriot-Watt University

Edinburgh · QS World #325

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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.

7/9

Heriot-Watt

scored higher in 7 categories

VS

2/9

Teesside

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Heriot-Watt University leads in 7 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, established, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Teesside University is ahead on satisfaction, employment.

Heriot-Watt University vs Teesside University at a glance

Heriot-Watt University and Teesside University both teach 23 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Business Studies and Computer Science. Heriot-Watt University offers 214 courses across 48 subject areas; Teesside University offers 211 courses across 55 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,080 a year at Heriot-Watt University and £17,000 at Teesside University: Teesside University is about £3,080 a year cheaper.

Of the 18 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Heriot-Watt University is higher in 12 and Teesside University in 6. The widest gap is in Electronic & Electrical Engineering: £30,500 three years after graduating from Heriot-Watt University, against £44,000 from Teesside University. Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Teesside University is higher in 13 and Heriot-Watt University in 1, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#325
QS World
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#401
THE World
#601
#41
Guardian UK
#95
1821
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.

Heriot-Watt University

Teesside University

82%
89%

Satisfaction

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

£35,400
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.8%
85.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

31.2%
28.5%

International

International student share

214
211

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

42
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.

Heriot-Watt

72 countries · 31.2% international

  • 🇮🇳India29.8%
  • 🇨🇳China17.1%
  • 🇫🇷France6.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria6%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia5.2%
VS

Teesside

51 countries · 28.5% international

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

Subjects

23 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.

Heriot-Watt University

Teesside University

Also taught at both: Aerospace Engineering, Management, Marketing, Biological Sciences (General), Education Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Computing & IT, General Engineering.

Only at Heriot-Watt 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

Heriot-Watt University
£20,080
Teesside University
£17,000

Teesside University is about £3,080 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Heriot-Watt University
£24,180
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.

Heriot-Watt University

Teesside University

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    78%Satisfaction89%

  • Computer Science

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    81%Satisfaction84%

  • Chemical Engineering

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£37,500
    93%Satisfaction98%

  • Civil Engineering

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£36,500
    84%Satisfaction92%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£44,000
    83%Satisfaction83%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£37,500
    83%Satisfaction90%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    81%Satisfaction91%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    74%Satisfaction74%

  • Accounting

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    74%Satisfaction89%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    No dataSatisfaction74%

  • Chemistry

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    96%Satisfaction91%

  • Software Engineering

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    73%Satisfaction90%

Showing the 12 largest of 18 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Heriot-Watt University

International Merit Scholarship

£500,000

Deadline: N/A

MBA 20th Anniversary Scholarship

£64,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

IMechE Scholarships (for Mechanical Engineers)

£21,800

Deadline: N/A

Future Planner Scholarship

100%

Deadline: Jun 2026

The Dunsmore Scholarship for MScR Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences

100%

Deadline: May 2026

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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

Heriot-Watt University vs Teesside University: common questions

Is Heriot-Watt University or Teesside University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,080 a year at Heriot-Watt University and £17,000 at Teesside University: Teesside University is about £3,080 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 Heriot-Watt University and Teesside University?

Both universities teach 23 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Computer Science, Games Design & Computer Animation, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Psychology (General), Finance & Actuarial Science, Accounting, Business & Management (General) and 11 more.

Is Heriot-Watt University or Teesside University better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from Heriot-Watt University, and £19,500 from Teesside University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 78% at Heriot-Watt University and 89% at Teesside University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Heriot-Watt University or Teesside University offer more courses?

Heriot-Watt University lists 214 courses on CourseOptions and Teesside University lists 211 courses.

What can you study at Heriot-Watt University but not at Teesside University?

Heriot-Watt University teaches 25 subject areas that Teesside University does not, including Mathematics, Ancient Languages, Building & Construction, Physics, Food Production & Technology, French, Statistics, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning and 17 more.

What can you study at Teesside University but not at Heriot-Watt University?

Teesside University teaches 32 subject areas that Heriot-Watt University does not, including Law, Sociology & Criminology, Forensic Science, English Studies, Food Science, Journalism, Media & Film Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy and 24 more.

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Heriot-Watt University214 courses · 42 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Teesside University211 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses