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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 Bath

Bath · QS World #125

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.

4/10

Teesside

scored higher in 4 categories

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6/10

Bath

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Bath leads in 6 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Teesside University is ahead on established, satisfaction, employment, international.

Teesside University vs University of Bath at a glance

Teesside University and University of Bath both teach 25 subject areas, the largest being Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science and Electronic & Electrical Engineering. Teesside University offers 211 courses across 55 subject areas; University of Bath offers 303 courses across 49 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Teesside University and £32,000 at University of Bath: Teesside University is about £15,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 18 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Bath is higher in 12 and Teesside University in 4, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Management: £21,000 three years after graduating from Teesside University, against £41,000 from University of Bath. Of the 19 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Bath is higher in 12 and Teesside University in 6, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#125
#601
THE World
#251
#95
Guardian UK
#7
1930
Established
1966
No
Russell Group
Yes
Gold
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Teesside University

University of Bath

89%
88.6%

Satisfaction

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

£29,200
£47,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

85.6%
80.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

28.5%
23.8%

International

International student share

211
303

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
25

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

Bath

96 countries · 23.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India15.2%
  • 🇨🇳China9.7%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong8.2%
  • 🇹🇭Thailand7.1%
  • 🇪🇸Spain5.2%

Subjects

25 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 Bath

Also taught at both: Biology, Business & Management (General), Finance & Actuarial Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Health & Social Care, Social Work, Teacher Training, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation.

Only at Teesside University

Only at University of Bath

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 Bath
£32,000

Teesside University is about £15,000 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Teesside University
No data
University of Bath
£29,500

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

University of Bath

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £37,500Salary (3 years)£36,000
    90%Satisfaction92%

  • Computer Science

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£39,000
    84%Satisfaction85%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £44,000Salary (3 years)£36,000
    83%Satisfaction77%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    87%Satisfaction87%

  • Civil Engineering

    £36,500Salary (3 years)£32,500
    92%Satisfaction93%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    94%Satisfaction93%

  • Chemistry

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    91%Satisfaction94%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£38,000
    89%Satisfaction90%

  • Psychology (General)

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    91%Satisfaction90%

  • Chemical Engineering

    £37,500Salary (3 years)£37,500
    98%Satisfaction90%

  • Education Studies

    £18,000Salary (3 years)No data
    94%Satisfaction89%

  • Management

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£41,000
    74%Satisfaction91%

Showing the 12 largest of 19 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 Bath

Alumni Fund Post Graduate Sanctuary Scholarship

£20,780

Deadline: N/A

The Vice Chancellor's International Scholarships

£12,400

Deadline: N/A

Bath Global Excellence Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM

100%

Deadline: N/A

GREAT Scholarships 2026

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Teesside University vs University of Bath: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Teesside University and £32,000 at University of Bath: Teesside University is about £15,000 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 Bath?

Both universities teach 25 subject areas: Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Civil Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business Studies, Chemistry, Politics & International Relations, Psychology (General), Chemical Engineering, Education Studies and 13 more.

Is Teesside University or University of Bath better for Mechanical Engineering?

Mechanical Engineering graduates earn a median £37,500 three years after graduating from Teesside University, and £36,000 from University of Bath. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at Teesside University and 92% at University of Bath. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Teesside University or University of Bath offer more courses?

University of Bath lists 303 courses on CourseOptions and Teesside University lists 211 courses.

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

Teesside University teaches 30 subject areas that University of Bath does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Design & Fashion, Law, Forensic Science, Software Engineering, English Studies, Biological Sciences (General), Food Science and 22 more.

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

University of Bath teaches 24 subject areas that Teesside University does not, including Mathematics, Physics, Economics, Biochemistry, International Development, Ancient Languages, Biomedical Sciences, Social Policy & Public Policy and 16 more.

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Teesside University211 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Bath303 courses · 25 scholarshipsBrowse Courses