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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 Manchester

Manchester · QS World #40

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

Manchester

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Manchester 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 Manchester at a glance

Teesside University and University of Manchester both teach 43 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Chemical Engineering and Sociology & Criminology. Teesside University offers 211 courses across 55 subject areas; University of Manchester offers 1,041 courses across 116 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Teesside University and £32,300 at University of Manchester: Teesside University is about £15,300 a year cheaper.

Of the 32 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Manchester is higher in 23 and Teesside University in 7, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £21,000 three years after graduating from Teesside University, against £44,000 from University of Manchester. Of the 30 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Teesside University is higher in 21 and University of Manchester 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
#40
#601
THE World
#56
#95
Guardian UK
#29
1930
Established
1824
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 Manchester

89%
85.1%

Satisfaction

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

£29,200
£36,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

85.6%
80%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

28.5%
40%

International

International student share

211
1041

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
6

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

Manchester

120 countries · 40% international

  • 🇨🇳China51%
  • 🇮🇳India7.6%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia4.9%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.1%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong2.5%

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 Manchester

Also taught at both: Biology, Psychology (General), Education Studies, Media & Film Studies, Pharmacology, Aerospace Engineering, Biological Sciences (General), Computer Science, Finance & Actuarial Science, Pharmacy, Music, Accounting, Forensic Science, English Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Optometry & Ophthalmics, Social Work, Software Engineering, Teacher Training, Midwifery, Computing & IT, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Marketing, Mental Health Nursing, Health & Social Care, Adult Nursing, Children's Nursing, General Engineering.

Only at Teesside University

Only at University of Manchester

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 Manchester
£32,300

Teesside University is about £15,300 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Teesside University
No data
University of Manchester
£26,800

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 Manchester

  • Politics & International Relations

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    89%Satisfaction88%

  • Chemical Engineering

    £37,500Salary (3 years)£36,000
    98%Satisfaction84%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    87%Satisfaction84%

  • Dentistry

    No dataSalary (3 years)£48,500
    84%Satisfaction77%

  • Law

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    92%Satisfaction89%

  • Chemistry

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    91%Satisfaction87%

  • Civil Engineering

    £36,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    92%Satisfaction77%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £44,000Salary (3 years)£33,500
    83%Satisfaction86%

  • Management

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    74%Satisfaction84%

  • Business Studies

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    61%Satisfaction92%

  • History

    £18,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    98%Satisfaction91%

  • Design & Fashion

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    89%Satisfaction88%

Showing the 12 largest of 34 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 Manchester

Spärck AI Scholarship

£20,780

Deadline: N/A

The Sadler Bursary

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

The Bason Family Bursary

£6,000

Deadline: N/A

The Cowrie Foundation Scholarships

£6,000

Deadline: N/A

Accommodation Bursary

£2,050

Deadline: Jul 2026

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FAQ

Teesside University vs University of Manchester: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Teesside University and £32,300 at University of Manchester: Teesside University is about £15,300 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 Manchester?

Both universities teach 43 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Chemical Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Dentistry, Law, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Management, Business Studies, History, Design & Fashion and 31 more.

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

Politics & International Relations graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from Teesside University, and £26,500 from University of Manchester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Teesside University and 88% at University of Manchester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Teesside University or University of Manchester offer more courses?

University of Manchester lists 1,041 courses on CourseOptions and Teesside University lists 211 courses.

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

Teesside University teaches 12 subject areas that University of Manchester does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Food Science, Journalism, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Film Production & Cinematography, Fine Art, Community & Specialist Nursing and 4 more.

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

University of Manchester teaches 73 subject areas that Teesside University does not, including Physics, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Economics, Mathematics, Materials Science, Public Health & Epidemiology, Statistics and 65 more.

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Teesside University211 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Manchester1,041 courses · 6 scholarshipsBrowse Courses