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Teesside University

Middlesbrough · Guardian UK #95

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University of Cumbria

Lancaster · Guardian UK #101

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.

8/9

Teesside

scored higher in 8 categories

VS

1/9

Cumbria

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

Teesside University leads in 8 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Cumbria is ahead on employment.

Teesside University vs University of Cumbria at a glance

Teesside University and University of Cumbria both teach 28 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Design & Fashion and Games Design & Computer Animation. Teesside University offers 211 courses across 55 subject areas; University of Cumbria offers 136 courses across 40 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Teesside University and £16,000 at University of Cumbria: University of Cumbria is about £1,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Teesside University is higher in 10 and University of Cumbria in 8, with 6 about level. The widest gap is in Health Sciences & Paramedic Science: £36,500 three years after graduating from Teesside University, against £26,500 from University of Cumbria. Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Teesside University is higher in 12 and University of Cumbria in 11.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
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#601
THE World
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#95
Guardian UK
#101
1930
Established
2007
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 Cumbria

89%
80.5%

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%
89.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

28.5%
2.6%

International

International student share

211
136

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
1

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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Cumbria

14 countries · 2.6% international

  • 🇨🇦Canada14.9%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan14.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria10.6%
  • 🇩🇪Germany8.5%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland8.5%

Subjects

28 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 Cumbria

Also taught at both: Fine Art, Nursing (General), Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Teacher Training, Adult Nursing, Health & Social Care, Medical Imaging, Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery, Social Work, Children's Nursing, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Management.

Only at Teesside University

Only at University of Cumbria

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 Cumbria
£16,000

University of Cumbria is about £1,000 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Teesside University
No data
University of Cumbria
£16,900

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 Cumbria

  • Business Studies

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    61%Satisfaction89%

  • Design & Fashion

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£17,000
    89%Satisfaction74%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    94%Satisfaction84%

  • Law

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    92%Satisfaction95%

  • Psychology (General)

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    91%Satisfaction87%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    87%Satisfaction70%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    74%Satisfaction85%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,000Salary (3 years)£17,000
    93%Satisfaction77%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £36,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    91%Satisfaction98%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    74%Satisfaction82%

  • Counselling & Psychotherapy

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    86%Satisfaction94%

  • Fine Art

    £18,000Salary (3 years)£17,000
    88%Satisfaction91%

Showing the 12 largest of 24 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 Cumbria

Future Talent Award

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Teesside University vs University of Cumbria: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Teesside University and £16,000 at University of Cumbria: University of Cumbria is about £1,000 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 Cumbria?

Both universities teach 28 subject areas: Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Games Design & Computer Animation, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Law, Mechanical Engineering, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Computer Science and 16 more.

Is Teesside University or University of Cumbria better for Business Studies?

Business Studies graduates earn a median £20,500 three years after graduating from Teesside University, and £21,000 from University of Cumbria. Student satisfaction with teaching is 61% at Teesside University and 89% at University of Cumbria. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Teesside University or University of Cumbria offer more courses?

Teesside University lists 211 courses on CourseOptions and University of Cumbria lists 136 courses.

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

Teesside University teaches 27 subject areas that University of Cumbria does not, including Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Forensic Science, Software Engineering, Civil Engineering, English Studies, Aerospace Engineering, Biological Sciences (General) and 19 more.

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

University of Cumbria teaches 12 subject areas that Teesside University does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Forestry & Arboriculture, Ecology & Conservation, Human Geography & Environment, Zoology & Animal Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Applied Psychology and 4 more.

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Teesside University211 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Cumbria136 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses