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Teesside University

Middlesbrough · Guardian UK #95

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University of Exeter

Devon · QS World #136

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

Exeter

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Teesside University vs University of Exeter at a glance

Teesside University and University of Exeter both teach 32 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Law and Business & Management (General). Teesside University offers 211 courses across 55 subject areas; University of Exeter offers 873 courses across 91 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Teesside University and £24,950 at University of Exeter: Teesside University is about £7,950 a year cheaper.

Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Exeter is higher in 17 and Teesside University in 6. The widest gap is in Accounting: £21,000 three years after graduating from Teesside University, against £43,500 from University of Exeter. Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Teesside University is higher in 14 and University of Exeter in 8, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#136
#601
THE World
#170
#95
Guardian UK
#14
1930
Established
1922
No
Russell Group
Yes
Gold
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Teesside University

University of Exeter

89%
87.7%

Satisfaction

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

£29,200
£39,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

85.6%
82.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

28.5%
22.2%

International

International student share

211
873

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
2

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

Exeter

111 countries · 22.2% international

  • 🇨🇳China25.1%
  • 🇮🇳India10.9%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong10%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia2.9%
  • 🇺🇸United States2.8%

Subjects

32 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 Exeter

Also taught at both: Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Accounting, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Forensic Science, Biological Sciences (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Management, Marketing, Software Engineering, Biology, Education Studies, Health & Social Care, Nursing (General), Computing & IT, Adult Nursing, Medical Imaging.

Only at Teesside University

Only at University of Exeter

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 Exeter
£24,950

Teesside University is about £7,950 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Teesside University
No data
University of Exeter
£25,550

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 Exeter

  • Politics & International Relations

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    89%Satisfaction88%

  • Law

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    92%Satisfaction86%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£39,000
    74%Satisfaction84%

  • History

    £18,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    98%Satisfaction92%

  • English Studies

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    100%Satisfaction92%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    87%Satisfaction91%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£39,000
    74%Satisfaction84%

  • Computer Science

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£40,500
    84%Satisfaction83%

  • Business Studies

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£39,000
    61%Satisfaction83%

  • Psychology (General)

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    91%Satisfaction93%

  • Civil Engineering

    £36,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    92%Satisfaction83%

  • General Engineering

    £37,500Salary (3 years)£32,500
    93%Satisfaction59%

Showing the 12 largest of 25 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 Exeter

Bell Burnell Graduate Scholarship Fund

See details

Deadline: N/A

Carolyn and Andrew Trevorrow Memorial Fund Travel Bursaries

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Teesside University vs University of Exeter: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Teesside University and £24,950 at University of Exeter: Teesside University is about £7,950 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 Exeter?

Both universities teach 32 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Law, Business & Management (General), History, English Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Finance & Actuarial Science, Computer Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Business Studies, Psychology (General), Civil Engineering and 20 more.

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

Politics & International Relations graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from Teesside University, and £30,500 from University of Exeter. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Teesside University and 88% at University of Exeter. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Teesside University or University of Exeter offer more courses?

University of Exeter lists 873 courses on CourseOptions and Teesside University lists 211 courses.

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

Teesside University teaches 23 subject areas that University of Exeter does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Design & Fashion, Aerospace Engineering, Food Science, Journalism, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Chemistry and 15 more.

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

University of Exeter teaches 59 subject areas that Teesside University does not, including Mathematics, Physics, Classical Studies, Philosophy, History of Art & Design, Biomedical Sciences, Economics, Human Geography & Environment and 51 more.

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Teesside University211 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Exeter873 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses