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Teesside University

Middlesbrough · Guardian UK #95

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University of Liverpool

Liverpool · QS World #139

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

Liverpool

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Liverpool 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 Liverpool at a glance

Teesside University and University of Liverpool both teach 38 subject areas, the largest being Music, Sociology & Criminology and Law. Teesside University offers 211 courses across 55 subject areas; University of Liverpool offers 793 courses across 94 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Teesside University and £32,000 at University of Liverpool: Teesside University is about £15,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 28 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Liverpool is higher in 19 and Teesside University in 8, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Electronic & Electrical Engineering: £44,000 three years after graduating from Teesside University, against £32,000 from University of Liverpool. Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Teesside University is higher in 16 and University of Liverpool in 10, 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
#139
#601
THE World
#143
#95
Guardian UK
#28
1930
Established
1881
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 Liverpool

89%
87.7%

Satisfaction

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

£29,200
£34,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

85.6%
79.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

28.5%
24.1%

International

International student share

211
793

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

Liverpool

93 countries · 24.1% international

  • 🇨🇳China40.6%
  • 🇮🇳India17.1%
  • 🌐Kuwait4.3%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.1%

Subjects

38 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 Liverpool

Also taught at both: Civil Engineering, Design & Fashion, Psychology (General), Software Engineering, Biology, Finance & Actuarial Science, General Engineering, Marketing, Accounting, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Dentistry, Biological Sciences (General), Computing & IT, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Medical Imaging, Pharmacology, Film Production & Cinematography, Health & Social Care, Nursing (General), Optometry & Ophthalmics, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Management, Pharmacy.

Only at Teesside University

Only at University of Liverpool

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 Liverpool
£32,000

Teesside University is about £15,000 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Teesside University
No data
University of Liverpool
£30,000

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 Liverpool

  • Music

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
    91%Satisfaction91%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    87%Satisfaction86%

  • Law

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    92%Satisfaction86%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    89%Satisfaction87%

  • Business Studies

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    61%Satisfaction83%

  • History

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

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    95%Satisfaction87%

  • English Studies

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    100%Satisfaction90%

  • Computer Science

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£32,500
    84%Satisfaction77%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £44,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    83%Satisfaction84%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £37,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    90%Satisfaction90%

  • Chemistry

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    91%Satisfaction84%

Showing the 12 largest of 29 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 Liverpool

Liverpool Advancement Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

Postgraduate Opportunity Bursary

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Teesside University vs University of Liverpool: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Teesside University and £32,000 at University of Liverpool: Teesside University is about £15,000 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 Liverpool?

Both universities teach 38 subject areas: Music, Sociology & Criminology, Law, Politics & International Relations, Business Studies, History, Media & Film Studies, English Studies, Computer Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Business & Management (General), Mechanical Engineering and 26 more.

Is Teesside University or University of Liverpool better for Music?

Music graduates earn a median £17,000 three years after graduating from Teesside University, and £19,000 from University of Liverpool. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at Teesside University and 91% at University of Liverpool. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Teesside University or University of Liverpool offer more courses?

University of Liverpool lists 793 courses on CourseOptions and Teesside University lists 211 courses.

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

Teesside University teaches 17 subject areas that University of Liverpool does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Chemical Engineering, Forensic Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Education Studies, Food Science, Journalism, Fine Art and 9 more.

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

University of Liverpool teaches 56 subject areas that Teesside University does not, including Archaeology, Asian Languages & Studies, Mathematics, Classical Studies, French, Italian, German & Scandinavian Studies, Philosophy and 48 more.

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Teesside University211 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Liverpool793 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses