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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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Queen's University Belfast

Belfast · QS World #174

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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

Queen's University Belfast

scored higher in 5 categories

VS

4/9

Teesside

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Queen's University Belfast leads in 5 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, courses). Teesside University is ahead on satisfaction, employment, international, scholarship.

Queen's University Belfast vs Teesside University at a glance

Queen's University Belfast and Teesside University both teach 44 subject areas, the largest being Law, Civil Engineering and English Studies. Queen's University Belfast offers 494 courses across 93 subject areas; Teesside University offers 211 courses across 55 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,800 a year at Queen's University Belfast and £17,000 at Teesside University: Teesside University is about £3,800 a year cheaper.

Of the 31 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Teesside University is higher in 18 and Queen's University Belfast in 11, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#174
QS World
—
#198
THE World
#601
#36
Guardian UK
#95
1845
Established
1930
Yes
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Queen's University Belfast

Teesside University

86.4%
89%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.9%
85.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.9%
28.5%

International

International student share

494
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.

Queen's University Belfast

74 countries · 21.9% international

  • 🇮🇪Ireland30.3%
  • 🇮🇳India14.3%
  • 🇨🇳China11%
  • 🇺🇸United States7%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia5%
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.

Queen's University Belfast

Teesside University

Also taught at both: Chemistry, Computer Science, Media & Film Studies, Biological Sciences (General), Social Work, Aerospace Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Accounting, Business & Management (General), Education Studies, Food Science, Pharmacy, General Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Nursing (General), Music, Pharmacology, Computing & IT, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Dentistry, Community & Specialist Nursing, Adult Nursing, Children's Nursing, Film Production & Cinematography, Marketing, Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery, Health & Social Care, Learning Disabilities Nursing.

Only at Queen's University Belfast

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

Queen's University Belfast
£20,800
Teesside University
£17,000

Teesside University is about £3,800 a year cheaper.

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.

Queen's University Belfast

Teesside University

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£18,500
    86%Satisfaction92%

  • Civil Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£36,500
    89%Satisfaction92%

  • English Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£19,000
    91%Satisfaction100%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£37,500
    82%Satisfaction90%

  • Politics & International Relations

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
    84%Satisfaction89%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    No dataSalary (3 years)£20,000
    87%Satisfaction87%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£44,000
    70%Satisfaction83%

  • Psychology (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£18,500
    86%Satisfaction91%

  • History

    No dataSalary (3 years)£18,000
    91%Satisfaction98%

  • Software Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
    66%Satisfaction90%

  • Management

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
    78%Satisfaction74%

  • Chemical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£37,500
    78%Satisfaction98%

Showing the 12 largest of 31 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Queen's University Belfast

Future-Ready Award

See details

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

Queen's University Belfast vs Teesside University: common questions

Is Queen's University Belfast or Teesside University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,800 a year at Queen's University Belfast and £17,000 at Teesside University: Teesside University is about £3,800 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 Queen's University Belfast and Teesside University?

Both universities teach 44 subject areas: Law, Civil Engineering, English Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Politics & International Relations, Games Design & Computer Animation, Sociology & Criminology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Psychology (General), History, Business Studies, Software Engineering and 32 more.

Does Queen's University Belfast or Teesside University offer more courses?

Queen's University Belfast lists 494 courses on CourseOptions and Teesside University lists 211 courses.

What can you study at Queen's University Belfast but not at Teesside University?

Queen's University Belfast teaches 49 subject areas that Teesside University does not, including Mathematics, Anthropology, Physics, Economics, French, Irish Studies, Planning & Housing, Archaeology and 41 more.

What can you study at Teesside University but not at Queen's University Belfast?

Teesside University teaches 11 subject areas that Queen's University Belfast does not, including Forensic Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Journalism, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Biology, Fine Art, Teacher Training, Complementary & Alternative Medicine and 3 more.

Ready to explore courses?

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

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Queen's University Belfast494 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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Teesside University211 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses