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Robert Gordon University

Aberdeen · QS World #1001

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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

Robert Gordon

scored higher in 5 categories

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4/9

Teesside

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Robert Gordon University vs Teesside University at a glance

Robert Gordon University and Teesside University both teach 35 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Law and Design & Fashion. Robert Gordon University offers 151 courses across 51 subject areas; Teesside University offers 211 courses across 55 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,300 a year at Robert Gordon University and £17,000 at Teesside University: Teesside University is about £1,300 a year cheaper.

Of the 28 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Robert Gordon University is higher in 18 and Teesside University in 8, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Health Sciences & Paramedic Science: £27,500 three years after graduating from Robert Gordon University, against £36,500 from Teesside University. Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Teesside University is higher in 14 and Robert Gordon University in 13.

World & National Rankings

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

#1001
QS World
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#801
THE World
#601
#81
Guardian UK
#95
1729
Established
1930
No
Russell Group
No
—
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Robert Gordon University

Teesside University

87.9%
89%

Satisfaction

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

£33,900
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

88.5%
85.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.4%
28.5%

International

International student share

151
211

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

43
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.

Robert Gordon

48 countries · 14.4% international

  • 🇳🇬Nigeria36.2%
  • 🇮🇳India16.2%
  • 🇬🇭Ghana9.9%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan8.5%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland5.9%
VS

Teesside

51 countries · 28.5% international

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

Subjects

35 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.

Robert Gordon University

Teesside University

Also taught at both: Civil Engineering, Management, Pharmacy, Adult Nursing, Chemistry, Fine Art, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Journalism, Social Work, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Nursing (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Finance & Actuarial Science, Marketing, Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Children's Nursing, Health & Social Care, Medical Imaging.

Only at Robert Gordon 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

Robert Gordon University
£18,300
Teesside University
£17,000

Teesside University is about £1,300 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Robert Gordon University
£19,060
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.

Robert Gordon University

Teesside University

  • Business Studies

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    86%Satisfaction61%

  • Law

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    86%Satisfaction92%

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    93%Satisfaction89%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    85%Satisfaction93%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£37,500
    85%Satisfaction90%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    88%Satisfaction87%

  • Computer Science

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    85%Satisfaction84%

  • Chemical Engineering

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£37,500
    84%Satisfaction98%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£44,000
    77%Satisfaction83%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    93%Satisfaction95%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    92%Satisfaction94%

  • Forensic Science

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    100%Satisfaction98%

Showing the 12 largest of 28 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Robert Gordon University

Bolashak Scholarship Programme

100%

Deadline: N/A

CONACyT (Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnologia)

100%

Deadline: N/A

Chevening Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Commonwealth Postgraduate/PhD Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Commonwealth Shared Scholarship

100%

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

Robert Gordon University vs Teesside University: common questions

Is Robert Gordon University or Teesside University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,300 a year at Robert Gordon University and £17,000 at Teesside University: Teesside University is about £1,300 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 Robert Gordon University and Teesside University?

Both universities teach 35 subject areas: Business Studies, Law, Design & Fashion, Games Design & Computer Animation, Mechanical Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Forensic Science and 23 more.

Is Robert Gordon University or Teesside University better for Business Studies?

Business Studies graduates earn a median £25,500 three years after graduating from Robert Gordon University, and £20,500 from Teesside University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 86% at Robert Gordon University and 61% at Teesside University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Robert Gordon University or Teesside University offer more courses?

Teesside University lists 211 courses on CourseOptions and Robert Gordon University lists 151 courses.

What can you study at Robert Gordon University but not at Teesside University?

Robert Gordon University teaches 16 subject areas that Teesside University does not, including Information & Library Studies, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Architecture, Building & Construction, Information Systems & Data Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Applied Psychology, Applied Computing and 8 more.

What can you study at Teesside University but not at Robert Gordon University?

Teesside University teaches 20 subject areas that Robert Gordon University does not, including Psychology (General), Software Engineering, English Studies, Aerospace Engineering, Biological Sciences (General), Education Studies, Food Science, History and 12 more.

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Robert Gordon University151 courses · 43 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Teesside University211 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses