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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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Open University

None · THE World #801

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Teesside University

Middlesbrough · Guardian UK #95

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 8 datapoints

We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/8

Open

scored higher in 3 categories

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5/8

Teesside

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

Teesside University leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, established, employment, international, scholarship). Open University is ahead on satisfaction, graduate salary, courses.

Open University vs Teesside University at a glance

Open University and Teesside University both teach 31 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Law and Business & Management (General). Open University offers 337 courses across 68 subject areas; Teesside University offers 211 courses across 55 subject areas.

Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Open University is higher in 25 and Teesside University in 4. The widest gap is in Software Engineering: £38,000 three years after graduating from Open University, against £21,000 from Teesside University. Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Open University is higher in 15 and Teesside University in 8, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
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#801
THE World
#601
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Guardian UK
#95
1969
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.

Open University

Teesside University

89.8%
89%

Satisfaction

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

£29,900
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

72.6%
85.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

0.2%
28.5%

International

International student share

337
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.

Open

25 countries · 0.2% international

  • 🇩🇪Germany8.9%
  • 🌐Cyprus (European Union)6.7%
  • 🇫🇷France6.7%
  • 🇨🇳China4.4%
  • 🇮🇳India4.4%
VS

Teesside

51 countries · 28.5% international

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

Subjects

31 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.

Open University

Teesside University

Also taught at both: Accounting, English Studies, Politics & International Relations, Biology, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Finance & Actuarial Science, Health & Social Care, Teacher Training, Chemistry, Music, Management, Nursing (General), Adult Nursing, Children's Nursing, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Mental Health Nursing.

Only at Open 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

Open University
No data
Teesside University
£17,000

We do not have reliable international fee data for Open 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.

Open University

Teesside University

  • Computer Science

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    91%Satisfaction84%

  • Law

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    96%Satisfaction92%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    95%Satisfaction74%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    89%Satisfaction87%

  • History

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£18,000
    93%Satisfaction98%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    88%Satisfaction91%

  • Design & Fashion

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    84%Satisfaction89%

  • Education Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£18,000
    89%Satisfaction94%

  • General Engineering

    £43,500Salary (3 years)£37,500
    88%Satisfaction93%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    92%Satisfaction94%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£36,500
    91%Satisfaction91%

  • Social Work

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    93%Satisfaction99%

Showing the 12 largest of 29 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Open 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

Open University vs Teesside University: common questions

What subjects can you study at both Open University and Teesside University?

Both universities teach 31 subject areas: Computer Science, Law, Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, History, Psychology (General), Design & Fashion, Education Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and 19 more.

Is Open University or Teesside University better for Computer Science?

Computer Science graduates earn a median £33,500 three years after graduating from Open University, and £21,000 from Teesside University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at Open University and 84% at Teesside University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Open University or Teesside University offer more courses?

Open University lists 337 courses on CourseOptions and Teesside University lists 211 courses.

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

Open University teaches 37 subject areas that Teesside University does not, including Humanities, Mathematics, Childhood & Youth Studies, English Language, Physics, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Combined & General Studies, Environmental Sciences and 29 more.

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

Teesside University teaches 24 subject areas that Open University does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Business Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Forensic Science, Civil Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Biological Sciences (General) and 16 more.

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Open University337 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Teesside University211 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses