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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 Essex

Colchester · QS World #438

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.

4/10

Teesside

scored higher in 4 categories

VS

6/10

Essex

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Teesside University vs University of Essex at a glance

Teesside University and University of Essex both teach 31 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, History and Law. Teesside University offers 211 courses across 55 subject areas; University of Essex offers 748 courses across 74 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Teesside University and £21,500 at University of Essex: Teesside University is about £4,500 a year cheaper.

Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Essex is higher in 21 and Teesside University in 4. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £21,000 three years after graduating from Teesside University, against £33,500 from University of Essex. Of the 26 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Teesside University is higher in 16 and University of Essex in 7, 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
#438
#601
THE World
#301
#95
Guardian UK
#44
1930
Established
1964
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 Essex

89%
87.2%

Satisfaction

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

£29,200
£31,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

85.6%
79.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

28.5%
33.7%

International

International student share

211
748

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
30

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

Essex

97 countries · 33.7% international

  • 🇮🇳India21.2%
  • 🇨🇳China11.7%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan6.1%
  • 🇫🇷France5.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.4%

Subjects

31 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 Essex

Also taught at both: Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Civil Engineering, English Studies, Media & Film Studies, Biology, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Film Production & Cinematography, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Social Work, Adult Nursing, Health & Social Care, Mental Health Nursing, Teacher Training, Nursing (General).

Only at Teesside University

Only at University of Essex

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 Essex
£21,500

Teesside University is about £4,500 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Teesside University
No data
University of Essex
£23,880

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 Essex

  • Politics & International Relations

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    89%Satisfaction86%

  • History

    £18,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    98%Satisfaction93%

  • Law

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    92%Satisfaction84%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    87%Satisfaction88%

  • Business Studies

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    61%Satisfaction83%

  • Computer Science

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£33,500
    84%Satisfaction81%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    94%Satisfaction87%

  • Psychology (General)

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    91%Satisfaction84%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
    74%Satisfaction77%

  • Accounting

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    89%Satisfaction78%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £44,000Salary (3 years)No data
    83%Satisfaction75%

  • Journalism

    £19,500Salary (3 years)No data
    81%Satisfaction78%

Showing the 12 largest of 28 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 Essex

Access Essex Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Sustainable Transitions - Governance, Ecological Management and Society - Leverhulme Doctoral Training Programme

100%

Deadline: N/A

Sustainable Transitions - Governance, Ecological Management and Society - Leverhulme Doctoral Training Programme 2026-27 (Masters plus PhD)

100%

Deadline: N/A

The Essex MBA Dean's Award

100%

Deadline: N/A

Postgraduate Research EU Scholarship

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Teesside University vs University of Essex: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Teesside University and £21,500 at University of Essex: Teesside University is about £4,500 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 Essex?

Both universities teach 31 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, History, Law, Sociology & Criminology, Business Studies, Computer Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Psychology (General), Finance & Actuarial Science, Accounting, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Journalism and 19 more.

Is Teesside University or University of Essex better for Politics & International Relations?

Politics & International Relations graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from Teesside University, and £25,000 from University of Essex. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Teesside University and 86% at University of Essex. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Teesside University or University of Essex offer more courses?

University of Essex lists 748 courses on CourseOptions and Teesside University lists 211 courses.

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

Teesside University teaches 24 subject areas that University of Essex does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Forensic Science, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Biological Sciences (General), Education Studies and 16 more.

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

University of Essex teaches 43 subject areas that Teesside University does not, including Economics, Philosophy, History of Art & Design, Drama & Theatre, Mathematics, English Literature, Linguistics, Ecology & Conservation and 35 more.

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Teesside University211 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Essex748 courses · 30 scholarshipsBrowse Courses