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Teesside University

Middlesbrough · Guardian UK #95

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University of Dundee

Dundee · QS World #447

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.

3/9

Teesside

scored higher in 3 categories

VS

6/9

Dundee

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Dundee leads in 6 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses). Teesside University is ahead on employment, international, scholarship.

Teesside University vs University of Dundee at a glance

Teesside University and University of Dundee both teach 35 subject areas, the largest being Law, Business Studies and Design & Fashion. Teesside University offers 211 courses across 55 subject areas; University of Dundee offers 498 courses across 70 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Teesside University and £23,150 at University of Dundee: Teesside University is about £6,150 a year cheaper.

Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Dundee is higher in 17 and Teesside University in 3, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Teacher Training: £18,500 three years after graduating from Teesside University, against £32,500 from University of Dundee. Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Dundee is higher in 11 and Teesside University in 8, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#447
#601
THE World
#301
#95
Guardian UK
#37
1930
Established
1881
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
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Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Teesside University

University of Dundee

89%
90.1%

Satisfaction

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

£29,200
£35,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

85.6%
83.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

28.5%
17.8%

International

International student share

211
498

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%
VS

Dundee

75 countries · 17.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India15.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria13.6%
  • 🇨🇳China10.3%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan6.1%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia4.4%

Subjects

35 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 Dundee

Also taught at both: Nursing (General), Sociology & Criminology, Teacher Training, Business & Management (General), Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Biological Sciences (General), Education Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Social Work, Management, Biology, Fine Art, Marketing, Media & Film Studies, Adult Nursing, Children's Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Pharmacology, Film Production & Cinematography, General Engineering.

Only at Teesside University

Only at University of Dundee

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 Dundee
£23,150

Teesside University is about £6,150 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Teesside University
No data
University of Dundee
£23,700

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 Dundee

  • Law

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    92%Satisfaction92%

  • Business Studies

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    61%Satisfaction80%

  • Design & Fashion

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    89%Satisfaction87%

  • Psychology (General)

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    91%Satisfaction91%

  • English Studies

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    100%Satisfaction92%

  • Computer Science

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    84%Satisfaction97%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    89%Satisfaction83%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    74%Satisfaction96%

  • Accounting

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    89%Satisfaction93%

  • Civil Engineering

    £36,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    92%Satisfaction98%

  • History

    £18,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    98%Satisfaction94%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £37,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    90%Satisfaction92%

Showing the 12 largest of 22 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 Dundee

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FAQ

Teesside University vs University of Dundee: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Teesside University and £23,150 at University of Dundee: Teesside University is about £6,150 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 Dundee?

Both universities teach 35 subject areas: Law, Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Psychology (General), Dentistry, English Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Finance & Actuarial Science, Forensic Science, Accounting and 23 more.

Is Teesside University or University of Dundee better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £18,500 three years after graduating from Teesside University, and £24,500 from University of Dundee. Student satisfaction with teaching is 92% at Teesside University and 92% at University of Dundee. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Teesside University or University of Dundee offer more courses?

University of Dundee lists 498 courses on CourseOptions and Teesside University lists 211 courses.

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

Teesside University teaches 20 subject areas that University of Dundee does not, including Chemical Engineering, Software Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Aerospace Engineering, Food Science, Journalism, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Hospitality, Events & Tourism and 12 more.

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

University of Dundee teaches 35 subject areas that Teesside University does not, including Economics, Environmental Sciences, Human Geography & Environment, Philosophy, Mathematics, Biomedical Sciences, Ecology & Conservation, Medicine and 27 more.

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Teesside University211 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Dundee498 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses