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Teesside University

Middlesbrough · Guardian UK #95

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University of Nottingham

Nottingham · QS World #97

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

Nottingham

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Nottingham leads in 6 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, graduate salary, courses). Teesside University is ahead on TEF, satisfaction, employment, international.

Teesside University vs University of Nottingham at a glance

Teesside University and University of Nottingham both teach 38 subject areas, the largest being Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Health Sciences & Paramedic Science. Teesside University offers 211 courses across 55 subject areas; University of Nottingham offers 580 courses across 98 subject areas.

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

Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Nottingham is higher in 17 and Teesside University in 7, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Law: £18,500 three years after graduating from Teesside University, against £34,000 from University of Nottingham. Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Teesside University is higher in 14 and University of Nottingham in 7, 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
#97
#601
THE World
#145
#95
Guardian UK
#21
1930
Established
1881
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 Nottingham

89%
86.6%

Satisfaction

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

£29,200
£40,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

85.6%
79.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

28.5%
21.1%

International

International student share

211
580

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
5

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

Nottingham

98 countries · 21.1% international

  • 🇨🇳China42.6%
  • 🇮🇳India9%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4.4%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4%
  • 🇹🇷Turkey2.7%

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 Nottingham

Also taught at both: Finance & Actuarial Science, Aerospace Engineering, Business & Management (General), Chemistry, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Food Science, Health & Social Care, Management, Music, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Education Studies, Accounting, Biology, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Mental Health Nursing, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Film Production & Cinematography, General Engineering, Marketing, Midwifery, Social Work, Adult Nursing.

Only at Teesside University

Only at University of Nottingham

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 Nottingham
£33,000

Teesside University is about £16,000 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Teesside University
No data
University of Nottingham
£30,800

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 Nottingham

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £44,000Salary (3 years)£35,500
    83%Satisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£36,000
    84%Satisfaction79%

  • Chemical Engineering

    £37,500Salary (3 years)£33,500
    98%Satisfaction89%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £37,500Salary (3 years)£33,500
    90%Satisfaction84%

  • Psychology (General)

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    91%Satisfaction83%

  • Civil Engineering

    £36,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
    92%Satisfaction92%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£32,500
    87%Satisfaction90%

  • Law

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£34,000
    92%Satisfaction89%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    95%Satisfaction88%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    89%Satisfaction88%

  • English Studies

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    100%Satisfaction94%

  • History

    £18,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    98%Satisfaction89%

Showing the 12 largest of 25 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 Nottingham

Taiwan Research Hub PhD Scholarship 2026/27

£11,000

Deadline: N/A

Molson Coors Award

50%

Deadline: N/A

The Witty Entrepreneurial Scholarship

£750

Deadline: N/A

Hillsborough Trust Memorial Bursary

£500

Deadline: N/A

PhD Scholarships

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Teesside University vs University of Nottingham: common questions

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

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

Both universities teach 38 subject areas: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Psychology (General), Civil Engineering, Business Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Design & Fashion, Law, Media & Film Studies and 26 more.

Is Teesside University or University of Nottingham better for Electronic & Electrical Engineering?

Electronic & Electrical Engineering graduates earn a median £44,000 three years after graduating from Teesside University, and £35,500 from University of Nottingham. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Teesside University and 86% at University of Nottingham. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Teesside University or University of Nottingham offer more courses?

University of Nottingham lists 580 courses on CourseOptions and Teesside University lists 211 courses.

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

Teesside University teaches 17 subject areas that University of Nottingham does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Forensic Science, Software Engineering, Biological Sciences (General), Journalism, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Computing & IT, Dentistry and 9 more.

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

University of Nottingham teaches 60 subject areas that Teesside University does not, including Philosophy, Physics, Childhood & Youth Studies, Economics, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Architecture, Biotechnology, Human Geography & Environment and 52 more.

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Teesside University211 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Nottingham580 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses