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Lancaster University

Lancaster · QS World #164

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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.

5/9

Lancaster

scored higher in 5 categories

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4/9

Teesside

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Lancaster University vs Teesside University at a glance

Lancaster University and Teesside University both teach 32 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology and Law. Lancaster University offers 526 courses across 71 subject areas; Teesside University offers 211 courses across 55 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,680 a year at Lancaster University and £17,000 at Teesside University: Teesside University is about £11,680 a year cheaper.

Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Lancaster University is higher in 15 and Teesside University in 6, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £35,000 three years after graduating from Lancaster University, against £21,000 from Teesside University. Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Teesside University is higher in 12 and Lancaster University in 9, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#164
QS World
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#184
THE World
#601
#10
Guardian UK
#95
1964
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.

Lancaster University

Teesside University

88.5%
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

79.1%
85.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.4%
28.5%

International

International student share

526
211

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

11
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.

Lancaster

83 countries · 22.4% international

  • 🇨🇳China41.1%
  • 🇮🇳India9.8%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.9%
  • 🇪🇸Spain3.8%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.1%
VS

Teesside

51 countries · 28.5% international

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

Subjects

32 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.

Lancaster University

Teesside University

Also taught at both: General Engineering, Software Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Biological Sciences (General), History, Pharmacology, Fine Art, English Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Civil Engineering, Health & Social Care, Computing & IT, Management, Social Work, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Mental Health Nursing.

Only at Lancaster 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

Lancaster University
£28,680
Teesside University
£17,000

Teesside University is about £11,680 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Lancaster University
£24,300
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.

Lancaster University

Teesside University

  • Business & Management (General)

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    82%Satisfaction74%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    92%Satisfaction87%

  • Law

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    90%Satisfaction92%

  • Computer Science

    £35,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    80%Satisfaction84%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    90%Satisfaction89%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£44,000
    68%Satisfaction83%

  • Chemical Engineering

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£37,500
    85%Satisfaction98%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    89%Satisfaction95%

  • Design & Fashion

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    82%Satisfaction89%

  • Marketing

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    90%Satisfaction90%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £32,500Salary (3 years)£37,500
    76%Satisfaction90%

  • Psychology (General)

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    87%Satisfaction91%

Showing the 12 largest of 23 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Lancaster University

India Scholarship – Postgraduate

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

LPDP Scholarship 2026

100%

Deadline: N/A

Lancaster Sanctuary Fellowship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Master's Scholarship for Black British Students

100%

Deadline: N/A

Fulgoni Scholarship

£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

Lancaster University vs Teesside University: common questions

Is Lancaster University or Teesside University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,680 a year at Lancaster University and £17,000 at Teesside University: Teesside University is about £11,680 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 Lancaster University and Teesside University?

Both universities teach 32 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Law, Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Business Studies, Media & Film Studies, Design & Fashion, Marketing, Mechanical Engineering and 20 more.

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

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £31,000 three years after graduating from Lancaster University, and £21,000 from Teesside University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 82% at Lancaster University and 74% at Teesside University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Lancaster University or Teesside University offer more courses?

Lancaster University lists 526 courses on CourseOptions and Teesside University lists 211 courses.

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

Lancaster University teaches 39 subject areas that Teesside University does not, including Mathematics, Biomedical Sciences, Physics, Linguistics, Economics, Human Geography & Environment, English Literature, Environmental Sciences and 31 more.

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

Teesside University teaches 23 subject areas that Lancaster University does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Forensic Science, Aerospace Engineering, Education Studies, Food Science, Journalism, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Hospitality, Events & Tourism and 15 more.

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Lancaster University526 courses · 11 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Teesside University211 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses