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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 East London

London · QS World #1001

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

East London

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Teesside University vs University of East London at a glance

Teesside University and University of East London both teach 40 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Law and Education Studies. Teesside University offers 211 courses across 55 subject areas; University of East London offers 386 courses across 64 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Teesside University and £15,560 at University of East London: University of East London is about £1,440 a year cheaper.

Of the 36 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of East London is higher in 20 and Teesside University in 13, with 3 about level. The widest gap is in Electronic & Electrical Engineering: £44,000 three years after graduating from Teesside University, against £26,500 from University of East London. Of the 36 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of East London is higher in 17 and Teesside University in 16, 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
#1001
#601
THE World
#1001
#95
Guardian UK
#111
1930
Established
1892
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 East London

89%
89.4%

Satisfaction

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

£29,200
£27,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

85.6%
78.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

28.5%
49.4%

International

International student share

211
386

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

East London

76 countries · 49.4% international

  • 🇮🇳India60.2%
  • 🌐Nepal18.2%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan9.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria2.8%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka1.7%

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 East London

Also taught at both: Counselling & Psychotherapy, General Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Software Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography, Management, Computing & IT, Politics & International Relations, Finance & Actuarial Science, Journalism, Marketing, Social Work, Chemistry, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Fine Art, Music, Pharmacology, Teacher Training, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Mental Health Nursing, Adult Nursing, Health & Social Care, Midwifery, Nursing (General), Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation.

Only at Teesside University

Only at University of East London

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 East London
£15,560

University of East London is about £1,440 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Teesside University
No data
University of East London
£17,220

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 East London

  • Design & Fashion

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    89%Satisfaction84%

  • Law

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    92%Satisfaction89%

  • Education Studies

    £18,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    94%Satisfaction94%

  • Civil Engineering

    £36,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    92%Satisfaction90%

  • Business Studies

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    61%Satisfaction92%

  • Psychology (General)

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    91%Satisfaction93%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    94%Satisfaction86%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    93%Satisfaction62%

  • Computer Science

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    84%Satisfaction95%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    87%Satisfaction87%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £37,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    90%Satisfaction85%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    74%Satisfaction93%

Showing the 12 largest of 37 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 East London

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FAQ

Teesside University vs University of East London: common questions

Is Teesside University or University of East London cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Teesside University and £15,560 at University of East London: University of East London is about £1,440 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 East London?

Both universities teach 40 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Law, Education Studies, Civil Engineering, Business Studies, Psychology (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Games Design & Computer Animation, Computer Science, Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Mechanical Engineering and 28 more.

Is Teesside University or University of East London better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £19,500 three years after graduating from Teesside University, and £20,000 from University of East London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Teesside University and 84% at University of East London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Teesside University or University of East London offer more courses?

University of East London lists 386 courses on CourseOptions and Teesside University lists 211 courses.

What can you study at Teesside University but not at University of East London?

Teesside University teaches 15 subject areas that University of East London does not, including Chemical Engineering, Forensic Science, English Studies, Aerospace Engineering, Biological Sciences (General), Food Science, History, Biology and 7 more.

What can you study at University of East London but not at Teesside University?

University of East London teaches 24 subject areas that Teesside University does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Building & Construction, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Architecture, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Applied Computing, Drama & Theatre, Anatomy & Pathology and 16 more.

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

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Teesside University211 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of East London386 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses