Skip to main content

Compare any two UK universities

Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

T
Teesside University

Middlesbrough · Guardian UK #95

U
University of Chester

Chester · Guardian UK #91

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.

6/10

Teesside

scored higher in 6 categories

VS

4/10

Chester

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Teesside University vs University of Chester at a glance

Teesside University and University of Chester both teach 40 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Hospitality, Events & Tourism and Psychology (General). Teesside University offers 211 courses across 55 subject areas; University of Chester offers 329 courses across 73 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Teesside University and £14,950 at University of Chester: University of Chester is about £2,050 a year cheaper.

Of the 31 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Chester is higher in 20 and Teesside University in 9, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Teacher Training: £18,500 three years after graduating from Teesside University, against £26,000 from University of Chester. Of the 34 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Teesside University is higher in 27 and University of Chester in 6, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

—
QS World
—
#601
THE World
#1501
#95
Guardian UK
#91
1930
Established
1839
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 Chester

89%
83.9%

Satisfaction

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

£29,200
£27,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

85.6%
84.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

28.5%
28.7%

International

International student share

211
329

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

Chester

52 countries · 28.7% international

  • 🇮🇳India32.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria11.7%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka7.1%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.8%

Subjects

40 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 Chester

Also taught at both: Marketing, Accounting, Forensic Science, History, Media & Film Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy, English Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Adult Nursing, Education Studies, Mental Health Nursing, Social Work, Biological Sciences (General), Learning Disabilities Nursing, Music, Teacher Training, Biology, Chemistry, Children's Nursing, Film Production & Cinematography, Fine Art, Computing & IT, General Engineering, Health & Social Care, Midwifery.

Only at Teesside University

Only at University of Chester

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 Chester
£14,950

University of Chester is about £2,050 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Teesside University
No data
University of Chester
£15,500

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 Chester

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    87%Satisfaction86%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    74%Satisfaction83%

  • Psychology (General)

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    91%Satisfaction82%

  • Design & Fashion

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
    89%Satisfaction82%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    93%Satisfaction78%

  • Law

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    92%Satisfaction89%

  • Business Studies

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    61%Satisfaction88%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    74%Satisfaction79%

  • Computer Science

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    84%Satisfaction83%

  • Software Engineering

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    90%Satisfaction66%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    94%Satisfaction90%

  • Politics & International Relations

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

Showing the 12 largest of 34 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

View all scholarships →

University of Chester

NHS Learning Support Fund

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

Visit Us Travel Bursary

£100

Deadline: N/A

Futures Employability Fund

See details

Deadline: N/A

View all scholarships →

FAQ

Teesside University vs University of Chester: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Teesside University and £14,950 at University of Chester: University of Chester is about £2,050 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 Chester?

Both universities teach 40 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Psychology (General), Design & Fashion, Games Design & Computer Animation, Law, Business Studies, Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Software Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences and 28 more.

Is Teesside University or University of Chester better for Sociology & Criminology?

Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from Teesside University, and £20,500 from University of Chester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Teesside University and 86% at University of Chester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Teesside University or University of Chester offer more courses?

University of Chester lists 329 courses on CourseOptions and Teesside University lists 211 courses.

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

Teesside University teaches 15 subject areas that University of Chester does not, including Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Food Science, Dentistry, Pharmacology, Community & Specialist Nursing and 7 more.

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

University of Chester teaches 33 subject areas that Teesside University does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Archaeology, Geography (General), Nutrition & Dietetics, Animal Science, Agriculture & Land Management, Biomedical Sciences, Theology & Religious Studies and 25 more.

Ready to explore courses?

Browse available courses, check entry requirements, and find scholarships at each university.

T
Teesside University211 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
U
University of Chester329 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses