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Teesside University

Middlesbrough · Guardian UK #95

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University of Birmingham

Birmingham · QS World #68

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 11 datapoints

We looked at 11 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

4/11

Teesside

scored higher in 4 categories

VS

7/11

Birmingham

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Birmingham leads in 7 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, international, graduate salary, courses). Teesside University is ahead on TEF, satisfaction, employment, scholarship.

Teesside University vs University of Birmingham at a glance

Teesside University and University of Birmingham both teach 43 subject areas, the largest being Law, Politics & International Relations and History. Teesside University offers 211 courses across 55 subject areas; University of Birmingham offers 663 courses across 101 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Teesside University and £27,090 at University of Birmingham: Teesside University is about £10,090 a year cheaper.

Of the 34 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Birmingham is higher in 24 and Teesside University in 10. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £21,000 three years after graduating from Teesside University, against £40,000 from University of Birmingham. Of the 35 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Teesside University is higher in 23 and University of Birmingham in 10, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#68
#601
THE World
#98
#95
Guardian UK
#18
1930
Established
1900
No
Russell Group
Yes
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 of Birmingham

89%
86.7%

Satisfaction

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

£29,200
£38,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

85.6%
83.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

28.5%
31.2%

International

International student share

211
663

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

Birmingham

104 countries · 31.2% international

  • 🇨🇳China55.7%
  • 🇮🇳India9.4%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.2%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong2.8%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia2%

Subjects

43 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 Birmingham

Also taught at both: Computer Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Music, Media & Film Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, English Studies, Nursing (General), Accounting, Dentistry, General Engineering, Biological Sciences (General), Social Work, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Biology, Management, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Adult Nursing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Computing & IT, Film Production & Cinematography, Mental Health Nursing, Children's Nursing, Midwifery.

Only at Teesside University

Only at University of Birmingham

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 Birmingham
£27,090

Teesside University is about £10,090 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Teesside University
No data
University of Birmingham
£23,390

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 Birmingham

  • Law

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    92%Satisfaction83%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    89%Satisfaction86%

  • History

    £18,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    98%Satisfaction89%

  • Business Studies

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£35,000
    61%Satisfaction77%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    87%Satisfaction83%

  • Civil Engineering

    £36,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
    92%Satisfaction78%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    94%Satisfaction88%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£35,000
    74%Satisfaction79%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £36,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
    91%SatisfactionNo data

  • Psychology (General)

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    91%Satisfaction90%

  • Chemical Engineering

    £37,500Salary (3 years)£34,500
    98%Satisfaction86%

  • Education Studies

    £18,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    94%Satisfaction83%

Showing the 12 largest of 36 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 Birmingham

Enhanced Chamberlain Award

£3,500

Deadline: N/A

University Music Scholarships

£3,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

University Music Scholarships

£1,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

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FAQ

Teesside University vs University of Birmingham: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Teesside University and £27,090 at University of Birmingham: Teesside University is about £10,090 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 Birmingham?

Both universities teach 43 subject areas: Law, Politics & International Relations, History, Business Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Civil Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Teacher Training, Health & Social Care, Business & Management (General), Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Psychology (General) and 31 more.

Is Teesside University or University of Birmingham better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £18,500 three years after graduating from Teesside University, and £27,500 from University of Birmingham. Student satisfaction with teaching is 92% at Teesside University and 83% at University of Birmingham. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Teesside University or University of Birmingham offer more courses?

University of Birmingham lists 663 courses on CourseOptions and Teesside University lists 211 courses.

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

Teesside University teaches 12 subject areas that University of Birmingham does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Design & Fashion, Forensic Science, Food Science, Journalism, Fine Art, Pharmacology, Community & Specialist Nursing and 4 more.

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

University of Birmingham teaches 58 subject areas that Teesside University does not, including Philosophy, Geology & Earth Sciences, International Development, Physics, Ancient Languages, Mathematics, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Biomedical Sciences and 50 more.

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Teesside University211 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Birmingham663 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses