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London
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.
2/8
Richmond American University London
scored higher in 2 categories
6/8
Teesside
scored higher in 6 categories
Quick Verdict
Teesside University leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (TEF, established, satisfaction, employment, courses, scholarship). Richmond American University London is ahead on international, graduate salary.
Richmond American University London vs Teesside University at a glance
Richmond American University London and Teesside University both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Sociology & Criminology and Business & Management (General). Richmond American University London offers 49 courses across 14 subject areas; Teesside University offers 211 courses across 55 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Richmond American University London and £17,000 at Teesside University: Teesside University is about £500 a year cheaper.
Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Teesside University is higher in 5 and Richmond American University London in 2.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
Richmond American University London
Teesside University
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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.
Richmond American University London
21 countries · 87.1% international
- 🇮🇳India39.4%
- 🇺🇸United States27.1%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan7.9%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.9%
- 🌐Nepal2.5%
Teesside
51 countries · 28.5% international
- 🇮🇳India37.1%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria26.2%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan10.1%
- 🇨🇳China8.5%
- 🇬🇭Ghana6.3%
Subjects
11 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.
Richmond American University London
Teesside University
Business Studies
2 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
14 coursesTypical fee £17,000 (UG)
Sociology & Criminology
2 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £17,000 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
Marketing
Psychology (General)
Media & Film Studies
Computer Science
Software Engineering
Politics & International Relations
Finance & Actuarial Science
History
Only at Richmond American University London
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
- Richmond American University London
- £17,500
- Teesside University
- £17,000
Teesside University is about £500 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Richmond American University London
- £18,500
- 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.
Richmond American University London
Teesside University
Business Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£20,50092%Satisfaction61%Business & Management (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£21,00091%Satisfaction74%Marketing
No dataSalary (3 years)£21,00079%Satisfaction90%Psychology (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£18,50082%Satisfaction91%Media & Film Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£19,50077%Satisfaction95%Politics & International Relations
No dataSalary (3 years)£21,00085%Satisfaction89%Finance & Actuarial Science
No dataSalary (3 years)£21,00065%Satisfaction74%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveRichmond American University London
View all scholarships →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
FAQ
Richmond American University London vs Teesside University: common questions
Is Richmond American University London or Teesside University cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Richmond American University London and £17,000 at Teesside University: Teesside University is about £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 Richmond American University London and Teesside University?
Both universities teach 11 subject areas: Business Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Marketing, Psychology (General), Media & Film Studies, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Politics & International Relations, Finance & Actuarial Science and History.
Does Richmond American University London or Teesside University offer more courses?
Teesside University lists 211 courses on CourseOptions and Richmond American University London lists 49 courses.
What can you study at Richmond American University London but not at Teesside University?
Richmond American University London teaches 3 subject areas that Teesside University does not, including Economics, History of Art & Design and Mathematics.
What can you study at Teesside University but not at Richmond American University London?
Teesside University teaches 44 subject areas that Richmond American University London does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Design & Fashion, Law, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Forensic Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences and 36 more.
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