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Imperial College London

Kensington and Chelsea · QS World #2

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Teesside University

Middlesbrough · Guardian UK #95

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

8/10

Imperial College London

scored higher in 8 categories

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2/10

Teesside

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Imperial College London leads in 8 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Teesside University is ahead on satisfaction, employment.

Imperial College London vs Teesside University at a glance

Imperial College London and Teesside University both teach 17 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Civil Engineering and Electronic & Electrical Engineering. Imperial College London offers 254 courses across 42 subject areas; Teesside University offers 211 courses across 55 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,600 a year at Imperial College London and £17,000 at Teesside University: Teesside University is about £7,600 a year cheaper.

Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Imperial College London is higher in 8 and Teesside University in 1, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Software Engineering: £65,000 three years after graduating from Imperial College London, against £21,000 from Teesside University. Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Imperial College London is higher in 5 and Teesside University in 5.

World & National Rankings

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

#2
QS World
—
#8
THE World
#601
#5
Guardian UK
#95
1907
Established
1930
Yes
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Imperial College London

Teesside University

88.9%
89%

Satisfaction

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

£54,000
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.4%
85.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

52.9%
28.5%

International

International student share

254
211

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

90
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.

Imperial College London

106 countries · 52.9% international

  • 🇨🇳China41%
  • 🇮🇳India5.8%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.1%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.6%
  • 🇸🇬Singapore3.6%
VS

Teesside

51 countries · 28.5% international

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

Subjects

17 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.

Imperial College London

Teesside University

Also taught at both: Management, Politics & International Relations.

Only at Imperial College 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

Imperial College London
£24,600
Teesside University
£17,000

Teesside University is about £7,600 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Imperial College London
£39,900
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.

Imperial College London

Teesside University

  • Computer Science

    £64,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    97%Satisfaction84%

  • Civil Engineering

    £35,500Salary (3 years)£36,500
    90%Satisfaction92%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £46,000Salary (3 years)£44,000
    82%Satisfaction83%

  • Biology

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    88%Satisfaction83%

  • Chemistry

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    89%Satisfaction91%

  • Chemical Engineering

    £45,500Salary (3 years)£37,500
    89%Satisfaction98%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £40,000Salary (3 years)£37,500
    91%Satisfaction90%

  • Software Engineering

    £65,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    97%Satisfaction90%

  • Aerospace Engineering

    £37,500Salary (3 years)£37,500
    92%Satisfaction88%

  • General Engineering

    £46,500Salary (3 years)£37,500
    90%Satisfaction93%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Imperial College London

Engineering Sainsbury Management Fellows Scholarship

£50,000

Deadline: N/A

Science Sainsbury Management Fellows Scholarship

£50,000

Deadline: N/A

J.P. Morgan Scholarship in Quantitative Finance

£45,100

Deadline: May 2026

Dean's Impact Scholarship

£30,000

Deadline: N/A

W L "Bill" Byrnes Global Scholarship

£30,000

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

Imperial College London vs Teesside University: common questions

Is Imperial College London or Teesside University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,600 a year at Imperial College London and £17,000 at Teesside University: Teesside University is about £7,600 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 Imperial College London and Teesside University?

Both universities teach 17 subject areas: Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Design & Fashion, Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Business & Management (General), Finance & Actuarial Science and 5 more.

Is Imperial College London or Teesside University better for Computer Science?

Computer Science graduates earn a median £64,000 three years after graduating from Imperial College London, and £21,000 from Teesside University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 97% at Imperial College London and 84% at Teesside University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Imperial College London or Teesside University offer more courses?

Imperial College London lists 254 courses on CourseOptions and Teesside University lists 211 courses.

What can you study at Imperial College London but not at Teesside University?

Imperial College London teaches 25 subject areas that Teesside University does not, including Mathematics, Physics, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Ecology & Conservation, Geology & Earth Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Statistics and 17 more.

What can you study at Teesside University but not at Imperial College London?

Teesside University teaches 38 subject areas that Imperial College London does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Law, Sociology & Criminology, Psychology (General), Forensic Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, English Studies, Biological Sciences (General) and 30 more.

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Imperial College London254 courses · 90 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Teesside University211 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses