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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 Leeds

Leeds · QS World #77

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 11 datapoints

We looked at 11 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/11

Teesside

scored higher in 3 categories

VS

8/11

Leeds

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Leeds leads in 8 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Teesside University is ahead on TEF, satisfaction, employment.

Teesside University vs University of Leeds at a glance

Teesside University and University of Leeds both teach 43 subject areas, the largest being Civil Engineering, Business Studies and Design & Fashion. Teesside University offers 211 courses across 55 subject areas; University of Leeds offers 579 courses across 110 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Teesside University and £33,700 at University of Leeds: Teesside University is about £16,700 a year cheaper.

Of the 35 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Leeds is higher in 28 and Teesside University in 7. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £21,000 three years after graduating from Teesside University, against £42,000 from University of Leeds. Of the 36 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Teesside University is higher in 27 and University of Leeds in 8, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#77
#601
THE World
#118
#95
Guardian UK
#15
1930
Established
1904
No
Russell Group
Yes
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 Leeds

89%
85.7%

Satisfaction

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

£29,200
£37,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

85.6%
82.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

28.5%
31.5%

International

International student share

211
579

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
13

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

Leeds

105 countries · 31.5% international

  • 🇨🇳China49.5%
  • 🇮🇳India9.6%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.9%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.4%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong2.8%

Subjects

43 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 Leeds

Also taught at both: English Studies, Management, Psychology (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Aerospace Engineering, Biological Sciences (General), Food Science, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Marketing, Medical Imaging, Dentistry, Software Engineering, Business & Management (General), Finance & Actuarial Science, Biology, Fine Art, Journalism, Teacher Training, Film Production & Cinematography, Health & Social Care, Pharmacology, General Engineering, Pharmacy, Social Work, Adult Nursing, Children's Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery.

Only at Teesside University

Only at University of Leeds

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 Leeds
£33,700

Teesside University is about £16,700 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Teesside University
No data
University of Leeds
£31,500

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 Leeds

  • Civil Engineering

    £36,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    92%Satisfaction89%

  • Business Studies

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£36,000
    61%Satisfaction84%

  • Design & Fashion

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    89%Satisfaction87%

  • Law

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    92%Satisfaction87%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    87%Satisfaction82%

  • Computer Science

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£42,000
    84%Satisfaction79%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £44,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    83%Satisfaction92%

  • Chemistry

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    91%Satisfaction85%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
    89%Satisfaction85%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    95%Satisfaction90%

  • History

    £18,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    98%Satisfaction94%

  • Education Studies

    £18,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    94%Satisfaction86%

Showing the 12 largest of 36 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 Leeds

Gazan Humanitarian Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Gazan Humanitarian Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Global Community Bursary

£10,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

Sanctuary Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

Sanctuary Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Teesside University vs University of Leeds: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Teesside University and £33,700 at University of Leeds: Teesside University is about £16,700 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 Leeds?

Both universities teach 43 subject areas: Civil Engineering, Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Law, Sociology & Criminology, Computer Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, Politics & International Relations, Media & Film Studies, History, Education Studies and 31 more.

Is Teesside University or University of Leeds better for Civil Engineering?

Civil Engineering graduates earn a median £36,500 three years after graduating from Teesside University, and £31,000 from University of Leeds. Student satisfaction with teaching is 92% at Teesside University and 89% at University of Leeds. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Teesside University or University of Leeds offer more courses?

University of Leeds lists 579 courses on CourseOptions and Teesside University lists 211 courses.

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

Teesside University teaches 12 subject areas that University of Leeds does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Forensic Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Accounting, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Computing & IT, Community & Specialist Nursing, Complementary & Alternative Medicine and 4 more.

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

University of Leeds teaches 67 subject areas that Teesside University does not, including Physics, Economics, Mathematics, Philosophy, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Personal & Professional Development, Ancient Languages, Asian Languages & Studies and 59 more.

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Teesside University211 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Leeds579 courses · 13 scholarshipsBrowse Courses