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Middlesbrough · Guardian UK #95
London · QS World #791
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 8 datapoints
We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
2/8
Teesside
scored higher in 2 categories
6/8
Greenwich
scored higher in 6 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Greenwich leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, established, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Teesside University is ahead on satisfaction, employment.
Teesside University vs University of Greenwich at a glance
Teesside University and University of Greenwich both teach 42 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Computer Science and Sociology & Criminology. Teesside University offers 211 courses across 55 subject areas; University of Greenwich offers 272 courses across 72 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Teesside University and £17,980 at University of Greenwich: Teesside University is about £980 a year cheaper.
Of the 37 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Greenwich is higher in 31 and Teesside University in 5, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Electronic & Electrical Engineering: £44,000 three years after graduating from Teesside University, against £31,500 from University of Greenwich. Of the 37 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Teesside University is higher in 19 and University of Greenwich in 17, with 1 about level.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
Teesside University
University of Greenwich
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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%
Greenwich
101 countries · 34.6% international
- 🇮🇳India51.1%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria6.1%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh4.9%
- 🌐Nepal4.2%
Subjects
42 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 Greenwich
Business Studies
14 coursesTypical fee £17,000 (UG)
15 coursesTypical fee £17,980 (UG)
Computer Science
6 coursesTypical fee £17,000 (UG)
20 coursesTypical fee £17,980 (UG)
Sociology & Criminology
10 coursesTypical fee £17,000 (UG)
9 coursesTypical fee £17,980 (UG)
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Games Design & Computer Animation
16 coursesTypical fee £17,000 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £17,980 (UG)
Law
10 coursesTypical fee £17,000 (UG)
7 coursesTypical fee £17,980 (UG)
Civil Engineering
5 coursesTypical fee £17,000 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £17,980 (UG)
Design & Fashion
12 coursesTypical fee £17,000 (UG)
4 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
Mechanical Engineering
Hospitality, Events & Tourism
Management
1 courseFee not available
11 coursesTypical fee £17,980 (UG)
Psychology (General)
Chemical Engineering
Education Studies
Finance & Actuarial Science
Also taught at both: Forensic Science, Marketing, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Teacher Training, Biology, Software Engineering, Accounting, English Studies, General Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Pharmacology, Film Production & Cinematography, History, Media & Film Studies, Social Work, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Politics & International Relations, Adult Nursing, Business & Management (General), Chemistry, Mental Health Nursing, Music, Nursing (General), Children's Nursing, Midwifery, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation.
Only at Teesside University
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 Greenwich
- £17,980
Teesside University is about £980 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Teesside University
- No data
- University of Greenwich
- £19,450
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 Greenwich
Business Studies
£20,500Salary (3 years)£25,00061%Satisfaction84%Computer Science
£21,000Salary (3 years)£27,00084%Satisfaction77%Sociology & Criminology
£20,000Salary (3 years)£24,50087%Satisfaction80%Electronic & Electrical Engineering
£44,000Salary (3 years)£31,50083%Satisfaction96%Games Design & Computer Animation
£21,000Salary (3 years)£27,00093%Satisfaction95%Law
£18,500Salary (3 years)£25,50092%Satisfaction85%Civil Engineering
£36,500Salary (3 years)£31,50092%Satisfaction93%Design & Fashion
£19,500Salary (3 years)£21,50089%Satisfaction85%Mechanical Engineering
£37,500Salary (3 years)£31,50090%Satisfaction75%Hospitality, Events & Tourism
£21,000Salary (3 years)£24,00074%Satisfaction86%Management
£21,000Salary (3 years)£23,50074%Satisfaction87%Psychology (General)
£18,500Salary (3 years)£22,50091%Satisfaction78%
Showing the 12 largest of 37 shared subjects with published outcomes.
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveTeesside 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
University of Greenwich
Stephen Lawrence Scholarship (Architecture)
£19,580
Deadline: N/A
EU Bursary
£10,500
Deadline: N/A
Aziz Foundation Scholarship
100%
Deadline: N/A
Chevening Scholarships
100%
Deadline: N/A
The Sanctuary Scholarship
£10,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Teesside University vs University of Greenwich: common questions
Is Teesside University or University of Greenwich cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Teesside University and £17,980 at University of Greenwich: Teesside University is about £980 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 Greenwich?
Both universities teach 42 subject areas: Business Studies, Computer Science, Sociology & Criminology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Games Design & Computer Animation, Law, Civil Engineering, Design & Fashion, Mechanical Engineering, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Management, Psychology (General) and 30 more.
Is Teesside University or University of Greenwich better for Business Studies?
Business Studies graduates earn a median £20,500 three years after graduating from Teesside University, and £25,000 from University of Greenwich. Student satisfaction with teaching is 61% at Teesside University and 84% at University of Greenwich. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Teesside University or University of Greenwich offer more courses?
University of Greenwich lists 272 courses on CourseOptions and Teesside University lists 211 courses.
What can you study at Teesside University but not at University of Greenwich?
Teesside University teaches 13 subject areas that University of Greenwich does not, including Aerospace Engineering, Biological Sciences (General), Food Science, Journalism, Computing & IT, Dentistry, Fine Art, Community & Specialist Nursing and 5 more.
What can you study at University of Greenwich but not at Teesside University?
University of Greenwich teaches 30 subject areas that Teesside University does not, including Healthcare Science, Information Systems & Data Science, Mathematics, Biochemistry, Architecture, Building & Construction, Human Resource Management, Agriculture & Land Management and 22 more.
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