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Middlesbrough · Guardian UK #95
Hartlepool
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 6 datapoints
We looked at 6 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
5/6
Teesside
scored higher in 5 categories
1/6
Northern School of Art
scored higher in 1 category
Quick Verdict
Teesside University leads in 5 of 6 categories where both have data (satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). The Northern School of Art is ahead on established.
Teesside University vs The Northern School of Art at a glance
Teesside University and The Northern School of Art both teach 3 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography and Fine Art. Teesside University offers 211 courses across 55 subject areas; The Northern School of Art offers 18 courses across 6 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Teesside University and £13,500 at The Northern School of Art: The Northern School of Art is about £3,500 a year cheaper.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Teesside University is higher in 3 and The Northern School of Art in 0. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £19,500 three years after graduating from Teesside University, against £16,000 from The Northern School of Art. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Teesside University is higher in 2 and The Northern School of Art in 1.
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.
Teesside University
The Northern School of Art
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.
Teesside
51 countries · 28.5% international
- 🇮🇳India37.1%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria26.2%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan10.1%
- 🇨🇳China8.5%
- 🇬🇭Ghana6.3%
Northern School of Art
No published data on international students
Subjects
3 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.
Teesside University
The Northern School of Art
Design & Fashion
12 coursesTypical fee £17,000 (UG)
6 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
Film Production & Cinematography
Fine Art
Only at Teesside University
Only at The Northern School of Art
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
- Teesside University
- £17,000
- The Northern School of Art
- £13,500
The Northern School of Art is about £3,500 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Teesside University
- No data
- The Northern School of Art
- £13,500
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.
Teesside University
The Northern School of Art
Design & Fashion
£19,500Salary (3 years)£16,00089%Satisfaction87%Film Production & Cinematography
£18,000Salary (3 years)£15,50093%Satisfaction69%Fine Art
£18,000Salary (3 years)£15,50088%Satisfaction94%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveTeesside 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
The Northern School of Art
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Teesside University vs The Northern School of Art: common questions
Is Teesside University or The Northern School of Art cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Teesside University and £13,500 at The Northern School of Art: The Northern School of Art is about £3,500 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 Teesside University and The Northern School of Art?
Both universities teach 3 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography and Fine Art.
Is Teesside University or The Northern School of Art better for Design & Fashion?
Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £19,500 three years after graduating from Teesside University, and £16,000 from The Northern School of Art. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Teesside University and 87% at The Northern School of Art. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Teesside University or The Northern School of Art offer more courses?
Teesside University lists 211 courses on CourseOptions and The Northern School of Art lists 18 courses.
What can you study at Teesside University but not at The Northern School of Art?
Teesside University teaches 52 subject areas that The Northern School of Art does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Business Studies, Law, Sociology & Criminology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Psychology (General), Chemical Engineering and 44 more.
What can you study at The Northern School of Art but not at Teesside University?
The Northern School of Art teaches 3 subject areas that Teesside University does not, including Drama & Theatre, Creative Arts (General) and History of Art & Design.
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