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Teesside University

Middlesbrough · Guardian UK #95

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University of Cambridge

Cambridge · QS World #6

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.

2/10

Teesside

scored higher in 2 categories

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8/10

Cambridge

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Cambridge leads in 8 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses). Teesside University is ahead on employment, scholarship.

Teesside University vs University of Cambridge at a glance

Teesside University and University of Cambridge both teach 29 subject areas, the largest being Biological Sciences (General), Sociology & Criminology and Law. Teesside University offers 211 courses across 55 subject areas; University of Cambridge offers 336 courses across 79 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Teesside University and £32,890 at University of Cambridge: Teesside University is about £15,890 a year cheaper.

Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Cambridge is higher in 10 and Teesside University in 0. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £21,000 three years after graduating from Teesside University, against £63,500 from University of Cambridge. Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Teesside University is higher in 6 and University of Cambridge in 4.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#6
#601
THE World
#3
#95
Guardian UK
#2
1930
Established
1209
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 Cambridge

89%
92.1%

Satisfaction

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

£29,200
£49,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

85.6%
76.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

28.5%
32.2%

International

International student share

211
336

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
0

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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Cambridge

96 countries · 32.2% international

  • 🇨🇳China28.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States10.3%
  • 🇸🇬Singapore6.6%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.3%
  • 🇮🇳India4.7%

Subjects

29 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 Cambridge

Also taught at both: Biology, Media & Film Studies, Civil Engineering, Education Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Management, Aerospace Engineering, Chemistry, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Music, Computing & IT, Dentistry, Pharmacology, Health & Social Care.

Only at Teesside University

Only at University of Cambridge

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 Cambridge
£32,890

Teesside University is about £15,890 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Teesside University
No data
University of Cambridge
£41,300

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 Cambridge

  • Biological Sciences (General)

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£35,000
    96%Satisfaction91%

  • Law

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£49,000
    92%Satisfaction96%

  • History

    £18,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    98%Satisfaction95%

  • Psychology (General)

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
    91%Satisfaction92%

  • Chemical Engineering

    £37,500Salary (3 years)£43,000
    98%Satisfaction94%

  • Computer Science

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£63,500
    84%Satisfaction94%

  • General Engineering

    £37,500Salary (3 years)£39,500
    93%Satisfaction87%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£34,000
    89%SatisfactionNo data

  • English Studies

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    100%Satisfaction96%

  • Education Studies

    £18,000Salary (3 years)No data
    94%Satisfaction92%

  • Music

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    91%Satisfaction97%

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 Cambridge

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FAQ

Teesside University vs University of Cambridge: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Teesside University and £32,890 at University of Cambridge: Teesside University is about £15,890 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 Cambridge?

Both universities teach 29 subject areas: Biological Sciences (General), Sociology & Criminology, Law, History, Business Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Psychology (General), Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, General Engineering, Politics & International Relations and 17 more.

Is Teesside University or University of Cambridge better for Biological Sciences (General)?

Biological Sciences (General) graduates earn a median £24,000 three years after graduating from Teesside University, and £35,000 from University of Cambridge. Student satisfaction with teaching is 96% at Teesside University and 91% at University of Cambridge. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Teesside University or University of Cambridge offer more courses?

University of Cambridge lists 336 courses on CourseOptions and Teesside University lists 211 courses.

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

Teesside University teaches 26 subject areas that University of Cambridge does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Design & Fashion, Mechanical Engineering, Forensic Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Food Science, Journalism, Accounting and 18 more.

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

University of Cambridge teaches 50 subject areas that Teesside University does not, including Asian Languages & Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Biomedical Sciences, Mathematics, Economics, Archaeology, Architecture, Clinical Specialities and 42 more.

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Teesside University211 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Cambridge336 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses