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Liverpool John Moores University

Liverpool · QS World #851

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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.

5/10

Liverpool John Moores

scored higher in 5 categories

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5/10

Teesside

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

Liverpool John Moores University and Teesside University are evenly matched: each leads in 5 of 10 categories where both have data. Liverpool John Moores University is ahead on ranking, established, employment, courses; Teesside University on TEF, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, scholarship.

Liverpool John Moores University vs Teesside University at a glance

Liverpool John Moores University and Teesside University both teach 44 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Sociology & Criminology and Law. Liverpool John Moores University offers 325 courses across 78 subject areas; Teesside University offers 211 courses across 55 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,250 a year at Liverpool John Moores University and £17,000 at Teesside University: Teesside University is about £1,250 a year cheaper.

Of the 38 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Liverpool John Moores University is higher in 24 and Teesside University in 11, with 3 about level. The widest gap is in Electronic & Electrical Engineering: £29,500 three years after graduating from Liverpool John Moores University, against £44,000 from Teesside University. Of the 36 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Teesside University is higher in 25 and Liverpool John Moores University in 9, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#851
QS World
—
#501
THE World
#601
#61
Guardian UK
#95
1823
Established
1930
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Liverpool John Moores University

Teesside University

86.1%
89%

Satisfaction

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

£28,500
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.5%
85.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

8.3%
28.5%

International

International student share

325
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.

Liverpool John Moores

75 countries · 8.3% international

  • 🇮🇳India12.2%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland6.6%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka6.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan6.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria5.2%
VS

Teesside

51 countries · 28.5% international

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

Subjects

44 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.

Liverpool John Moores University

Teesside University

Also taught at both: Software Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, History, Journalism, Management, Nursing (General), Chemistry, Community & Specialist Nursing, Marketing, Biology, Business & Management (General), Accounting, Adult Nursing, Film Production & Cinematography, Mental Health Nursing, Politics & International Relations, Children's Nursing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Fine Art, Health & Social Care, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Pharmacy, Social Work, Finance & Actuarial Science, General Engineering, Pharmacology, Teacher Training, Midwifery, Music.

Only at Liverpool John Moores 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

Liverpool John Moores University
£18,250
Teesside University
£17,000

Teesside University is about £1,250 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Liverpool John Moores University
£18,250
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.

Liverpool John Moores University

Teesside University

  • Business Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    87%Satisfaction61%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    87%Satisfaction87%

  • Law

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    86%Satisfaction92%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    89%Satisfaction94%

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    90%Satisfaction89%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£44,000
    78%Satisfaction83%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    85%Satisfaction93%

  • Civil Engineering

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£36,500
    79%Satisfaction92%

  • Mechanical Engineering

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

  • Education Studies

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£18,000
    91%Satisfaction94%

  • Computer Science

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    78%Satisfaction84%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    88%Satisfaction95%

Showing the 12 largest of 38 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Liverpool John Moores University

Alumni Discount Award

20%

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

Liverpool John Moores University vs Teesside University: common questions

Is Liverpool John Moores University or Teesside University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,250 a year at Liverpool John Moores University and £17,000 at Teesside University: Teesside University is about £1,250 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 Liverpool John Moores University and Teesside University?

Both universities teach 44 subject areas: Business Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Design & Fashion, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Games Design & Computer Animation, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Education Studies, Computer Science, Media & Film Studies and 32 more.

Is Liverpool John Moores University or Teesside University better for Business Studies?

Business Studies graduates earn a median £23,500 three years after graduating from Liverpool John Moores University, and £20,500 from Teesside University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Liverpool John Moores University and 61% at Teesside University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Liverpool John Moores University or Teesside University offer more courses?

Liverpool John Moores University lists 325 courses on CourseOptions and Teesside University lists 211 courses.

What can you study at Liverpool John Moores University but not at Teesside University?

Liverpool John Moores University teaches 34 subject areas that Teesside University does not, including Building & Construction, Mathematics, Childhood & Youth Studies, Physical Geography & Climate, Applied Psychology, Architecture, Public Health & Epidemiology, Zoology & Animal Biology and 26 more.

What can you study at Teesside University but not at Liverpool John Moores University?

Teesside University teaches 11 subject areas that Liverpool John Moores University does not, including Chemical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Biological Sciences (General), Food Science, Computing & IT, Dentistry, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Learning Disabilities Nursing and 3 more.

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Liverpool John Moores University325 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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Teesside University211 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses