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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 Huddersfield

Huddersfield · QS World #521

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.

5/9

Teesside

scored higher in 5 categories

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4/9

Huddersfield

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Teesside University leads in 5 of 9 categories where both have data (satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, scholarship). University of Huddersfield is ahead on ranking, established, courses.

Teesside University vs University of Huddersfield at a glance

Teesside University and University of Huddersfield both teach 48 subject areas, the largest being Education Studies, Design & Fashion and Business Studies. Teesside University offers 211 courses across 55 subject areas; University of Huddersfield offers 413 courses across 76 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Teesside University and £17,600 at University of Huddersfield: Teesside University is about £600 a year cheaper.

Of the 43 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Huddersfield is higher in 28 and Teesside University in 14, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Electronic & Electrical Engineering: £44,000 three years after graduating from Teesside University, against £23,500 from University of Huddersfield. Of the 41 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Teesside University is higher in 35 and University of Huddersfield in 6.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#521
#601
THE World
#501
#95
Guardian UK
#51
1930
Established
1841
No
Russell Group
No
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 Huddersfield

89%
81.8%

Satisfaction

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

£29,200
£27,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

85.6%
79.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

28.5%
18.2%

International

International student share

211
413

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%
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Huddersfield

49 countries · 18.2% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.6%
  • 🇮🇳India18.4%
  • 🇨🇳China16.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria8.9%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh3.5%

Subjects

48 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 Huddersfield

Also taught at both: Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Forensic Science, Software Engineering, Marketing, Civil Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Biology, Accounting, Health & Social Care, Media & Film Studies, History, English Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Social Work, Teacher Training, Adult Nursing, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Film Production & Cinematography, Fine Art, General Engineering, Journalism, Pharmacy, Children's Nursing, Computing & IT, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Mental Health Nursing, Optometry & Ophthalmics, Politics & International Relations, Dentistry, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Pharmacology, Midwifery, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation.

Only at Teesside University

Only at University of Huddersfield

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 Huddersfield
£17,600

Teesside University is about £600 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Teesside University
No data
University of Huddersfield
£18,700

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 Huddersfield

  • Education Studies

    £18,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    94%Satisfaction93%

  • Design & Fashion

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    89%Satisfaction82%

  • Business Studies

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    61%Satisfaction77%

  • Computer Science

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    84%Satisfaction72%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £44,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    83%Satisfaction75%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    93%Satisfaction71%

  • Law

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    92%Satisfaction85%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    87%Satisfaction82%

  • Chemistry

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    91%Satisfaction95%

  • Music

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    91%Satisfaction87%

  • Psychology (General)

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    91%Satisfaction87%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £37,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    90%Satisfaction59%

Showing the 12 largest of 43 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 Huddersfield

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FAQ

Teesside University vs University of Huddersfield: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Teesside University and £17,600 at University of Huddersfield: Teesside University is about £600 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 Huddersfield?

Both universities teach 48 subject areas: Education Studies, Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Computer Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Games Design & Computer Animation, Law, Sociology & Criminology, Chemistry, Music, Psychology (General), Mechanical Engineering and 36 more.

Is Teesside University or University of Huddersfield better for Education Studies?

Education Studies graduates earn a median £18,000 three years after graduating from Teesside University, and £18,500 from University of Huddersfield. Student satisfaction with teaching is 94% at Teesside University and 93% at University of Huddersfield. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Teesside University or University of Huddersfield offer more courses?

University of Huddersfield lists 413 courses on CourseOptions and Teesside University lists 211 courses.

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

Teesside University teaches 7 subject areas that University of Huddersfield does not, including Aerospace Engineering, Biological Sciences (General), Food Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Business & Management (General), Community & Specialist Nursing and Medical Imaging.

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

University of Huddersfield teaches 28 subject areas that Teesside University does not, including Information Systems & Data Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Architecture, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, English Literature, Biochemistry, Building & Construction, Creative Arts (General) and 20 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 Huddersfield413 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses