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Teesside University

Middlesbrough · Guardian UK #95

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University Centre Somerset

Bridgwater

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 2 datapoints

We looked at 2 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

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Teesside

scored higher in 2 categories

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University Centre Somerset

scored higher in 0 categories

Quick Verdict

Teesside University leads in 2 of 2 categories where both have data (established, courses). University Centre Somerset does not lead in any category where both have data.

Teesside University vs University Centre Somerset at a glance

Teesside University and University Centre Somerset both teach 9 subject areas, the largest being Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Psychology (General). Teesside University offers 211 courses across 55 subject areas; University Centre Somerset offers 27 courses across 14 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Teesside University and £13,500 at University Centre Somerset: University Centre Somerset is about £3,500 a year cheaper.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Teesside University is higher in 5 and University Centre Somerset in 1. The widest gap is in Electronic & Electrical Engineering: £44,000 three years after graduating from Teesside University, against £27,000 from University Centre Somerset. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Teesside University is higher in 2 and University Centre Somerset in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
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#601
THE World
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#95
Guardian UK
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1930
Established
2015
No
Russell Group
No
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

University Centre Somerset

89%
No data

Satisfaction

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

£29,200
No data

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

85.6%
No data

Employment

Graduate employment rate

28.5%
No data

International

International student share

211
27

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
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.

Teesside

51 countries · 28.5% international

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

No published data on international students

    Subjects

    9 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

    University Centre Somerset

    Only at Teesside University

    Only at University Centre Somerset

    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
    University Centre Somerset
    £13,500

    University Centre Somerset is about £3,500 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

    University Centre Somerset

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £44,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
      83%SatisfactionNo data

    • Mechanical Engineering

      £37,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
      90%SatisfactionNo data

    • Chemical Engineering

      £37,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
      98%SatisfactionNo data

    • Computing & IT

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
      89%Satisfaction91%

    • Adult Nursing

      £27,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
      87%Satisfaction86%

    • Mental Health Nursing

      £30,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
      87%Satisfaction86%

    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

    View all scholarships →

    University Centre Somerset

    Alumni Bursary

    £1,000

    Deadline: N/A

    HE Bursary

    £600

    Deadline: N/A

    Advanced Learner Loan Bursary

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    HE Diagnostic Support Fund

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    HE Technical Support Fund

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    Teesside University vs University Centre Somerset: common questions

    Is Teesside University or University Centre Somerset cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Teesside University and £13,500 at University Centre Somerset: University Centre Somerset 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 University Centre Somerset?

    Both universities teach 9 subject areas: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Psychology (General), Chemical Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, History, Computing & IT, Adult Nursing and Mental Health Nursing.

    Is Teesside University or University Centre Somerset better for Electronic & Electrical Engineering?

    Electronic & Electrical Engineering graduates earn a median £44,000 three years after graduating from Teesside University, and £27,000 from University Centre Somerset. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Teesside University or University Centre Somerset offer more courses?

    Teesside University lists 211 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Somerset lists 27 courses.

    What can you study at Teesside University but not at University Centre Somerset?

    Teesside University teaches 46 subject areas that University Centre Somerset does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Law, Sociology & Criminology, Computer Science, Forensic Science, Software Engineering and 38 more.

    What can you study at University Centre Somerset but not at Teesside University?

    University Centre Somerset teaches 5 subject areas that Teesside University does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, Childhood & Youth Studies, Crafts & Applied Arts, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and Applied Computing.

    Ready to explore courses?

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    Teesside University211 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University Centre Somerset27 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses