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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 Brighton

Brighton · QS World #901

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.

4/9

Teesside

scored higher in 4 categories

VS

5/9

Brighton

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Brighton leads in 5 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Teesside University is ahead on TEF, satisfaction, employment, international.

Teesside University vs University of Brighton at a glance

Teesside University and University of Brighton both teach 44 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Business Studies and Games Design & Computer Animation. Teesside University offers 211 courses across 55 subject areas; University of Brighton offers 255 courses across 71 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Teesside University and £17,250 at University of Brighton: Teesside University is about £250 a year cheaper.

Of the 38 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Brighton is higher in 27 and Teesside University in 8, with 3 about level. The widest gap is in Finance & Actuarial Science: £21,000 three years after graduating from Teesside University, against £36,000 from University of Brighton. Of the 37 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Teesside University is higher in 25 and University of Brighton in 11, 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
#901
#601
THE World
#601
#95
Guardian UK
#68
1930
Established
1858
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 of Brighton

89%
84.1%

Satisfaction

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

£29,200
£32,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

85.6%
84.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

28.5%
14.3%

International

International student share

211
255

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
22

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

Brighton

93 countries · 14.3% international

  • 🇮🇳India12.1%
  • 🇨🇳China7.2%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria5%
  • 🇺🇸United States5%
  • 🇪🇬Egypt3.6%

Subjects

44 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 Brighton

Also taught at both: Journalism, Software Engineering, Business & Management (General), Counselling & Psychotherapy, Media & Film Studies, Biology, Film Production & Cinematography, Fine Art, Marketing, Pharmacy, Politics & International Relations, Social Work, Biological Sciences (General), Education Studies, General Engineering, History, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Teacher Training, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Computing & IT, Health & Social Care, Management, Mental Health Nursing, Music, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Adult Nursing, Children's Nursing, Midwifery, Nursing (General).

Only at Teesside University

Only at University of Brighton

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 Brighton
£17,250

Teesside University is about £250 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Teesside University
No data
University of Brighton
£18,790

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 Brighton

  • Design & Fashion

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    89%Satisfaction80%

  • Business Studies

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    61%Satisfaction78%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    93%Satisfaction72%

  • Civil Engineering

    £36,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    92%Satisfaction80%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £44,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    83%Satisfaction87%

  • Law

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    92%Satisfaction88%

  • Computer Science

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    84%Satisfaction81%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £37,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
    90%Satisfaction75%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    87%Satisfaction82%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    94%Satisfaction85%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £36,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
    91%Satisfaction95%

  • Psychology (General)

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    91%Satisfaction88%

Showing the 12 largest of 38 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 Brighton

Ruby Lee Progression scholarship

100%

Deadline: Jun 2026

University of Brighton outreach progression scholarships

£6,000

Deadline: N/A

Royal Town Planning Institute scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

Vice-Chancellor Scholarships

£4,000

Deadline: N/A

Widening Access Bursary

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Teesside University vs University of Brighton: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Teesside University and £17,250 at University of Brighton: Teesside University is about £250 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 Brighton?

Both universities teach 44 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Civil Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Law, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Psychology (General) and 32 more.

Is Teesside University or University of Brighton better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £19,500 three years after graduating from Teesside University, and £23,500 from University of Brighton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Teesside University and 80% at University of Brighton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Teesside University or University of Brighton offer more courses?

University of Brighton lists 255 courses on CourseOptions and Teesside University lists 211 courses.

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

Teesside University teaches 11 subject areas that University of Brighton does not, including Chemical Engineering, Forensic Science, English Studies, Food Science, Chemistry, Dentistry, Pharmacology, Community & Specialist Nursing and 3 more.

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

University of Brighton teaches 27 subject areas that Teesside University does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Building & Construction, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Human Geography & Environment, Architecture, Applied Psychology, Biomedical Sciences, Ecology & Conservation and 19 more.

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Teesside University211 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Brighton255 courses · 22 scholarshipsBrowse Courses