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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 of Aberdeen

Aberdeen · QS World #288

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.

3/9

Teesside

scored higher in 3 categories

VS

6/9

Aberdeen

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Aberdeen leads in 6 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses). Teesside University is ahead on employment, international, scholarship.

Teesside University vs University of Aberdeen at a glance

Teesside University and University of Aberdeen both teach 31 subject areas, the largest being Law, Business Studies and English Studies. Teesside University offers 211 courses across 55 subject areas; University of Aberdeen offers 597 courses across 80 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Teesside University and £20,800 at University of Aberdeen: Teesside University is about £3,800 a year cheaper.

Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Aberdeen is higher in 19 and Teesside University in 5. The widest gap is in Education Studies: £18,000 three years after graduating from Teesside University, against £31,000 from University of Aberdeen. Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Teesside University is higher in 11 and University of Aberdeen in 11, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#288
#601
THE World
#201
#95
Guardian UK
#22
1930
Established
1495
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 of Aberdeen

89%
89.2%

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%
78.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

28.5%
18.8%

International

International student share

211
597

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
3

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

Aberdeen

81 countries · 18.8% international

  • 🇨🇳China20.2%
  • 🇮🇳India14.1%
  • 🇺🇸United States8.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.3%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.1%

Subjects

31 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 of Aberdeen

Also taught at both: Film Production & Cinematography, Teacher Training, Forensic Science, Accounting, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Health & Social Care, Media & Film Studies, Music, Biology, Chemistry, Computing & IT, Dentistry, General Engineering, Marketing, Pharmacology.

Only at Teesside University

Only at University of Aberdeen

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 of Aberdeen
£20,800

Teesside University is about £3,800 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Teesside University
No data
University of Aberdeen
£23,000

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

University of Aberdeen

  • Law

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    92%Satisfaction92%

  • Business Studies

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    61%Satisfaction100%

  • English Studies

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    100%Satisfaction98%

  • Chemical Engineering

    £37,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    98%Satisfaction83%

  • Management

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    74%Satisfaction79%

  • Psychology (General)

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    91%Satisfaction88%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    89%Satisfaction88%

  • Education Studies

    £18,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    94%Satisfaction95%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    74%Satisfaction84%

  • Computer Science

    £21,000Salary (3 years)No data
    84%Satisfaction77%

  • History

    £18,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    98%Satisfaction92%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £37,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    90%Satisfaction71%

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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University of Aberdeen

Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Undergraduate and PGDE

£6,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Teesside University vs University of Aberdeen: common questions

Is Teesside University or University of Aberdeen cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Teesside University and £20,800 at University of Aberdeen: Teesside University is about £3,800 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 of Aberdeen?

Both universities teach 31 subject areas: Law, Business Studies, English Studies, Chemical Engineering, Management, Psychology (General), Politics & International Relations, Education Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Computer Science, History, Mechanical Engineering and 19 more.

Is Teesside University or University of Aberdeen better for Law?

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

Does Teesside University or University of Aberdeen offer more courses?

University of Aberdeen lists 597 courses on CourseOptions and Teesside University lists 211 courses.

What can you study at Teesside University but not at University of Aberdeen?

Teesside University teaches 24 subject areas that University of Aberdeen does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Design & Fashion, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Biological Sciences (General), Food Science, Journalism, Counselling & Psychotherapy and 16 more.

What can you study at University of Aberdeen but not at Teesside University?

University of Aberdeen teaches 49 subject areas that Teesside University does not, including Economics, French, Anthropology, German & Scandinavian Studies, Celtic Studies, Ancient Languages, Mathematics, Physics and 41 more.

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Teesside University211 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Aberdeen597 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses