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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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Teesside University

Middlesbrough · Guardian UK #95

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University Centre South Essex

Southend-on-Sea

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 7 datapoints

We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

6/7

Teesside

scored higher in 6 categories

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1/7

University Centre South Essex

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

Teesside University leads in 6 of 7 categories where both have data (TEF, established, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre South Essex is ahead on satisfaction.

Teesside University vs University Centre South Essex at a glance

Teesside University and University Centre South Essex both teach 14 subject areas, the largest being Games Design & Computer Animation, Design & Fashion and Sociology & Criminology. Teesside University offers 211 courses across 55 subject areas; University Centre South Essex offers 25 courses across 18 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Teesside University and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: Teesside University is about £930 a year cheaper.

Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University Centre South Essex is higher in 5 and Teesside University in 4. The widest gap is in Sport & Exercise Sciences: £19,500 three years after graduating from Teesside University, against £24,500 from University Centre South Essex. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Essex is higher in 7 and Teesside University in 2.

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
2016
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Teesside University

University Centre South Essex

89%
95.4%

Satisfaction

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

£29,200
£24,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

85.6%
83.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

28.5%
No data

International

International student share

211
25

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
0

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 South Essex

No published data on international students

    Subjects

    14 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 South Essex

    Only at Teesside University

    Only at University Centre South Essex

    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 South Essex
    £17,930

    Teesside University is about £930 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 South Essex

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£17,500
      93%Satisfaction89%

    • Design & Fashion

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      89%Satisfaction100%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
      87%Satisfaction94%

    • Psychology (General)

      £18,500Salary (3 years)No data
      91%Satisfaction95%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
      94%Satisfaction75%

    • Education Studies

      £18,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
      94%SatisfactionNo data

    • Accounting

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
      89%SatisfactionNo data

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      £26,000Salary (3 years)No data
      86%Satisfaction98%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £18,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
      93%Satisfaction99%

    • Business & Management (General)

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
      74%SatisfactionNo data

    • Fine Art

      £18,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
      88%Satisfaction100%

    • Teacher Training

      £18,500Salary (3 years)No data
      90%Satisfaction100%

    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 South Essex

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    FAQ

    Teesside University vs University Centre South Essex: common questions

    Is Teesside University or University Centre South Essex cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Teesside University and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: Teesside University is about £930 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 South Essex?

    Both universities teach 14 subject areas: Games Design & Computer Animation, Design & Fashion, Sociology & Criminology, Psychology (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Education Studies, Media & Film Studies, Accounting, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Film Production & Cinematography, Business & Management (General), Computing & IT and 2 more.

    Is Teesside University or University Centre South Essex better for Games Design & Computer Animation?

    Games Design & Computer Animation graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from Teesside University, and £17,500 from University Centre South Essex. Student satisfaction with teaching is 93% at Teesside University and 89% at University Centre South Essex. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Teesside University or University Centre South Essex offer more courses?

    Teesside University lists 211 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre South Essex lists 25 courses.

    What can you study at Teesside University but not at University Centre South Essex?

    Teesside University teaches 41 subject areas that University Centre South Essex does not, including Business Studies, Law, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Forensic Science, Software Engineering and 33 more.

    What can you study at University Centre South Essex but not at Teesside University?

    University Centre South Essex teaches 4 subject areas that Teesside University does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Drama & Theatre, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and Dance.

    Ready to explore courses?

    Browse available courses, check entry requirements, and find scholarships at each university.

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    Teesside University211 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University Centre South Essex25 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses