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Keele University

Keele · QS World #801

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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.

4/9

Keele

scored higher in 4 categories

VS

5/9

Teesside

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Keele University vs Teesside University at a glance

Keele University and Teesside University both teach 41 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Law and Psychology (General). Keele University offers 426 courses across 79 subject areas; Teesside University offers 211 courses across 55 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,200 a year at Keele University and £17,000 at Teesside University: Teesside University is about £1,200 a year cheaper.

Of the 34 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Keele University is higher in 27 and Teesside University in 6, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Health & Social Care: £30,500 three years after graduating from Keele University, against £21,000 from Teesside University. Of the 33 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Teesside University is higher in 21 and Keele University in 12.

World & National Rankings

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

#801
QS World
—
#501
THE World
#601
#73
Guardian UK
#95
1949
Established
1930
No
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.

Keele University

Teesside University

87.7%
89%

Satisfaction

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

£32,100
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83.7%
85.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

8.5%
28.5%

International

International student share

426
211

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
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.

Keele

56 countries · 8.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India14.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria12.9%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan9.1%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong7.8%
  • 🇨🇳China4.7%
VS

Teesside

51 countries · 28.5% international

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

Subjects

41 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.

Keele University

Teesside University

Also taught at both: Accounting, Education Studies, Pharmacy, Politics & International Relations, Software Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, English Studies, History, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Finance & Actuarial Science, Marketing, Pharmacology, Biology, Management, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Music, Social Work, Adult Nursing, Health & Social Care, Medical Imaging, Mental Health Nursing, Children's Nursing, Midwifery, Community & Specialist Nursing, General Engineering.

Only at Keele 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

Keele University
£18,200
Teesside University
£17,000

Teesside University is about £1,200 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Keele University
£18,200
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.

Keele University

Teesside University

  • Computer Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    76%Satisfaction84%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    83%Satisfaction92%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    82%Satisfaction91%

  • Business Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    85%Satisfaction61%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    86%Satisfaction87%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    75%Satisfaction74%

  • Chemistry

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    96%Satisfaction91%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    93%Satisfaction95%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    76%Satisfaction93%

  • Forensic Science

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    97%Satisfaction98%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£36,500
    83%Satisfaction91%

  • Accounting

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    84%Satisfaction89%

Showing the 12 largest of 34 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Keele University

Postgraduate Global Scholarship (international) 2026

£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

Keele University vs Teesside University: common questions

Is Keele University or Teesside University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,200 a year at Keele University and £17,000 at Teesside University: Teesside University is about £1,200 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 Keele University and Teesside University?

Both universities teach 41 subject areas: Computer Science, Law, Psychology (General), Business Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Chemistry, Media & Film Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Forensic Science, Civil Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 29 more.

Is Keele University or Teesside University better for Computer Science?

Computer Science graduates earn a median £26,500 three years after graduating from Keele University, and £21,000 from Teesside University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 76% at Keele University and 84% at Teesside University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Keele University or Teesside University offer more courses?

Keele University lists 426 courses on CourseOptions and Teesside University lists 211 courses.

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

Keele University teaches 38 subject areas that Teesside University does not, including Biomedical Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Physics, Biochemistry, Economics, Geology & Earth Sciences, Mathematics and 30 more.

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

Teesside University teaches 14 subject areas that Keele University does not, including Design & Fashion, Aerospace Engineering, Biological Sciences (General), Food Science, Journalism, Computing & IT, Dentistry, Film Production & Cinematography and 6 more.

Ready to explore courses?

Browse available courses, check entry requirements, and find scholarships at each university.

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Keele University426 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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Teesside University211 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses