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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 Bristol

Bristol · QS World #57

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.

3/11

Teesside

scored higher in 3 categories

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8/11

Bristol

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Bristol leads in 8 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Teesside University is ahead on TEF, satisfaction, employment.

Teesside University vs University of Bristol at a glance

Teesside University and University of Bristol both teach 32 subject areas, the largest being Law, Management and Electronic & Electrical Engineering. Teesside University offers 211 courses across 55 subject areas; University of Bristol offers 479 courses across 83 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Teesside University and £31,300 at University of Bristol: Teesside University is about £14,300 a year cheaper.

Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Bristol is higher in 18 and Teesside University in 6. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £21,000 three years after graduating from Teesside University, against £48,000 from University of Bristol. Of the 26 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Teesside University is higher in 11 and University of Bristol in 10, with 5 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#57
#601
THE World
#80
#95
Guardian UK
#13
1930
Established
1876
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 Bristol

89%
88%

Satisfaction

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

£29,200
£43,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

85.6%
77.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

28.5%
33.6%

International

International student share

211
479

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
54

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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Bristol

104 countries · 33.6% international

  • 🇨🇳China53.5%
  • 🇮🇳India7.2%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.8%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.6%
  • 🇸🇬Singapore2.8%

Subjects

32 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 Bristol

Also taught at both: Accounting, Civil Engineering, Business & Management (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Finance & Actuarial Science, Music, General Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Aerospace Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Social Work, Software Engineering, Biology, Marketing, Pharmacology, Computing & IT, Health & Social Care.

Only at Teesside University

Only at University of Bristol

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 Bristol
£31,300

Teesside University is about £14,300 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Teesside University
No data
University of Bristol
£28,460

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 Bristol

  • Law

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£35,000
    92%Satisfaction87%

  • Management

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£44,000
    74%Satisfaction84%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £44,000Salary (3 years)£36,000
    83%Satisfaction83%

  • Computer Science

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£48,000
    84%Satisfaction93%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    89%Satisfaction89%

  • Psychology (General)

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    91%Satisfaction89%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    87%Satisfaction88%

  • Business Studies

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£40,500
    61%Satisfaction84%

  • Design & Fashion

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    89%Satisfaction89%

  • English Studies

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
    100%Satisfaction89%

  • Dentistry

    No dataSalary (3 years)£47,000
    84%Satisfaction98%

  • History

    £18,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
    98%Satisfaction90%

Showing the 12 largest of 26 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 Bristol

Black Heritage PhD Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Black heritage PhD scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Bristol Postgraduate Research Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Bristol Postgraduate Research Scholarships for applicants of Black heritage

100%

Deadline: N/A

British Council scholarships for Women

100%

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Teesside University vs University of Bristol: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Teesside University and £31,300 at University of Bristol: Teesside University is about £14,300 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 Bristol?

Both universities teach 32 subject areas: Law, Management, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Business Studies, Design & Fashion, English Studies, Dentistry, History and 20 more.

Is Teesside University or University of Bristol better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £18,500 three years after graduating from Teesside University, and £35,000 from University of Bristol. Student satisfaction with teaching is 92% at Teesside University and 87% at University of Bristol. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Teesside University or University of Bristol offer more courses?

University of Bristol lists 479 courses on CourseOptions and Teesside University lists 211 courses.

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

Teesside University teaches 23 subject areas that University of Bristol does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Chemical Engineering, Forensic Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Biological Sciences (General), Food Science, Journalism, Counselling & Psychotherapy and 15 more.

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

University of Bristol teaches 51 subject areas that Teesside University does not, including Mathematics, Economics, Physics, Anatomy & Pathology, Social Policy & Public Policy, Geology & Earth Sciences, Ancient Languages, Biochemistry and 43 more.

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Teesside University211 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Bristol479 courses · 54 scholarshipsBrowse Courses