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Teesside University

Middlesbrough · Guardian UK #95

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The University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh · QS World #35

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/10

Teesside

scored higher in 2 categories

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8/10

Edinburgh

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

The University of Edinburgh leads in 8 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Teesside University is ahead on satisfaction, employment.

Teesside University vs The University of Edinburgh at a glance

Teesside University and The University of Edinburgh both teach 39 subject areas, the largest being Law, Computer Science and Business Studies. Teesside University offers 211 courses across 55 subject areas; The University of Edinburgh offers 936 courses across 116 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Teesside University and £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: Teesside University is about £12,600 a year cheaper.

Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, The University of Edinburgh is higher in 19 and Teesside University in 5, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £21,000 three years after graduating from Teesside University, against £37,000 from The University of Edinburgh. Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Teesside University is higher in 20 and The University of Edinburgh in 4.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#35
#601
THE World
#29
#95
Guardian UK
#17
1930
Established
1583
No
Russell Group
Yes
Gold
TEF Rating
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Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Teesside University

The University of Edinburgh

89%
85.3%

Satisfaction

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

£29,200
£37,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

85.6%
83%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

28.5%
41.6%

International

International student share

211
936

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
112

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%
VS

Edinburgh

122 countries · 41.6% international

  • 🇨🇳China44.5%
  • 🇺🇸United States9.3%
  • 🇮🇳India5.4%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia2.7%
  • 🇨🇦Canada2.4%

Subjects

39 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 University of Edinburgh

Also taught at both: Politics & International Relations, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Music, Social Work, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Software Engineering, Business & Management (General), Finance & Actuarial Science, General Engineering, Accounting, Aerospace Engineering, Computing & IT, Film Production & Cinematography, Management, Nursing (General), Biology, Health & Social Care, Marketing, Pharmacology, Adult Nursing, Community & Specialist Nursing, Mental Health Nursing.

Only at Teesside University

Only at The University of Edinburgh

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 University of Edinburgh
£29,600

Teesside University is about £12,600 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.

Teesside University

The University of Edinburgh

  • Law

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    92%Satisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£37,000
    84%Satisfaction74%

  • Business Studies

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    61%Satisfaction80%

  • Design & Fashion

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    89%Satisfaction90%

  • Teacher Training

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
    90%Satisfaction92%

  • History

    £18,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    98%Satisfaction88%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    87%Satisfaction82%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £44,000Salary (3 years)£34,000
    83%Satisfaction81%

  • Biological Sciences (General)

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    96%Satisfaction87%

  • Psychology (General)

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    91%Satisfaction83%

  • Civil Engineering

    £36,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    92%Satisfaction87%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    94%Satisfaction92%

Showing the 12 largest of 25 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

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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The University of Edinburgh

Asylum Seeker Scholarship

£21,000

Deadline: N/A

Education Beyond Borders postgraduate scholarship

£20,780

Deadline: N/A

Cameron Law Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Online Learning Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Rosedale OSSD University of Edinburgh Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Teesside University vs The University of Edinburgh: common questions

Is Teesside University or The University of Edinburgh cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Teesside University and £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: Teesside University is about £12,600 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 University of Edinburgh?

Both universities teach 39 subject areas: Law, Computer Science, Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Teacher Training, History, Sociology & Criminology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Biological Sciences (General), Psychology (General), Education Studies, Civil Engineering and 27 more.

Is Teesside University or The University of Edinburgh better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £18,500 three years after graduating from Teesside University, and £26,500 from The University of Edinburgh. Student satisfaction with teaching is 92% at Teesside University and 86% at The University of Edinburgh. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Teesside University or The University of Edinburgh offer more courses?

The University of Edinburgh lists 936 courses on CourseOptions and Teesside University lists 211 courses.

What can you study at Teesside University but not at The University of Edinburgh?

Teesside University teaches 16 subject areas that The University of Edinburgh does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Forensic Science, English Studies, Food Science, Journalism, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Dentistry, Fine Art and 8 more.

What can you study at The University of Edinburgh but not at Teesside University?

The University of Edinburgh teaches 77 subject areas that Teesside University does not, including Theology & Religious Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, Medicine, Mathematics, Physics, French, Philosophy, African & Middle Eastern Studies and 69 more.

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Teesside University211 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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The University of Edinburgh936 courses · 112 scholarshipsBrowse Courses