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Kingston University

London · QS World #686

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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

Kingston

scored higher in 4 categories

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5/9

Teesside

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Kingston University vs Teesside University at a glance

Kingston University and Teesside University both teach 42 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion and Aerospace Engineering. Kingston University offers 390 courses across 67 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 Kingston University and £17,000 at Teesside University: Teesside University is about £1,500 a year cheaper.

Of the 32 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Kingston University is higher in 26 and Teesside University in 5, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Mechanical Engineering: £25,500 three years after graduating from Kingston University, against £37,500 from Teesside University. Of the 32 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Teesside University is higher in 18 and Kingston University in 7, with 7 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#686
QS World
—
#801
THE World
#601
#67
Guardian UK
#95
1899
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.

Kingston University

Teesside University

85.4%
89%

Satisfaction

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

£31,900
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.9%
85.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.9%
28.5%

International

International student share

390
211

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
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.

Kingston

91 countries · 21.9% international

  • 🇮🇳India24.1%
  • 🇨🇳China23.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria3.5%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan3.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States3.2%
VS

Teesside

51 countries · 28.5% international

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

Subjects

42 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.

Kingston University

Teesside University

Also taught at both: Education Studies, Media & Film Studies, Midwifery, Biological Sciences (General), Chemical Engineering, Accounting, Film Production & Cinematography, Marketing, Social Work, Software Engineering, Computing & IT, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Journalism, Music, Adult Nursing, Children's Nursing, Finance & Actuarial Science, Mental Health Nursing, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Teacher Training, Fine Art, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Nursing (General), Management, General Engineering, Health & Social Care.

Only at Kingston 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

Kingston University
£18,500
Teesside University
£17,000

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

Postgraduate

Kingston University
£18,900
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.

Kingston University

Teesside University

  • Business & Management (General)

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    81%Satisfaction74%

  • Design & Fashion

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    89%Satisfaction89%

  • Aerospace Engineering

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£37,500
    86%Satisfaction88%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    71%Satisfaction93%

  • Business Studies

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    71%Satisfaction61%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    92%Satisfaction92%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£37,500
    86%Satisfaction90%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£44,000
    90%Satisfaction83%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    80%Satisfaction91%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    81%Satisfaction87%

  • Civil Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£36,500
    94%Satisfaction92%

  • Chemistry

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    81%Satisfaction91%

Showing the 12 largest of 32 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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Kingston University

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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

Kingston University vs Teesside University: common questions

Is Kingston University or Teesside University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University 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 Kingston University and Teesside University?

Both universities teach 42 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Aerospace Engineering, Games Design & Computer Animation, Business Studies, Law, Mechanical Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Civil Engineering, Chemistry and 30 more.

Is Kingston University or Teesside University better for Business & Management (General)?

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £25,500 three years after graduating from Kingston University, and £21,000 from Teesside University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 81% at Kingston University and 74% at Teesside University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Kingston University or Teesside University offer more courses?

Kingston University lists 390 courses on CourseOptions and Teesside University lists 211 courses.

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

Kingston University teaches 25 subject areas that Teesside University does not, including Building & Construction, Childhood & Youth Studies, Applied Psychology, Economics, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biomedical Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Architecture and 17 more.

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

Teesside University teaches 13 subject areas that Kingston University does not, including English Studies, Food Science, Counselling & Psychotherapy, History, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Biology, Dentistry, Politics & International Relations and 5 more.

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Kingston University390 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Teesside University211 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses