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Teesside University

Middlesbrough · Guardian UK #95

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University of Oxford

Oxford · QS World #4

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.

2/10

Teesside

scored higher in 2 categories

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8/10

Oxford

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Oxford leads in 8 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses). Teesside University is ahead on employment, scholarship.

Teesside University vs University of Oxford at a glance

Teesside University and University of Oxford both teach 29 subject areas, the largest being History, English Studies and Law. Teesside University offers 211 courses across 55 subject areas; University of Oxford offers 642 courses across 79 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Teesside University and £43,600 at University of Oxford: Teesside University is about £26,600 a year cheaper.

Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Oxford is higher in 10 and Teesside University in 0. The widest gap is in Law: £18,500 three years after graduating from Teesside University, against £52,500 from University of Oxford. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Teesside University is higher in 4 and University of Oxford in 3, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#4
#601
THE World
#1
#95
Guardian UK
#1
1930
Established
1096
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 Oxford

89%
92.5%

Satisfaction

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

£29,200
£50,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

85.6%
76.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

28.5%
37.2%

International

International student share

211
642

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
1

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

Oxford

118 countries · 37.2% international

  • 🇨🇳China18.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States16.8%
  • 🇩🇪Germany5.6%
  • 🇮🇳India5.2%
  • 🇨🇦Canada4.6%

Subjects

29 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 Oxford

Also taught at both: Finance & Actuarial Science, Software Engineering, Business & Management (General), Civil Engineering, Social Work, Chemistry, Education Studies, Health & Social Care, Media & Film Studies, Pharmacology, Computing & IT, Fine Art, Film Production & Cinematography, Management.

Only at Teesside University

Only at University of Oxford

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 Oxford
£43,600

Teesside University is about £26,600 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Teesside University
No data
University of Oxford
£38,430

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 Oxford

  • History

    £18,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
    98%Satisfaction96%

  • English Studies

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    100%Satisfaction97%

  • Law

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£52,500
    92%SatisfactionNo data

  • General Engineering

    £37,500Salary (3 years)£40,500
    93%Satisfaction84%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£38,500
    89%Satisfaction89%

  • Computer Science

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£51,500
    84%Satisfaction92%

  • Psychology (General)

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    91%Satisfaction94%

  • Music

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    91%Satisfaction91%

  • Biology

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    83%Satisfaction94%

  • Chemistry

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£43,000
    91%Satisfaction85%

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 Oxford

The Rhodes Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Teesside University vs University of Oxford: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Teesside University and £43,600 at University of Oxford: Teesside University is about £26,600 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 Oxford?

Both universities teach 29 subject areas: History, English Studies, Law, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Business Studies, General Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Computer Science, Psychology (General), Design & Fashion and 17 more.

Is Teesside University or University of Oxford better for History?

History graduates earn a median £18,000 three years after graduating from Teesside University, and £33,000 from University of Oxford. Student satisfaction with teaching is 98% at Teesside University and 96% at University of Oxford. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Teesside University or University of Oxford offer more courses?

University of Oxford lists 642 courses on CourseOptions and Teesside University lists 211 courses.

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

Teesside University teaches 26 subject areas that University of Oxford does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Mechanical Engineering, Forensic Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Aerospace Engineering, Biological Sciences (General), Food Science, Journalism and 18 more.

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

University of Oxford teaches 50 subject areas that Teesside University does not, including Classical Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Spanish & Portuguese, Eastern European Languages, German & Scandinavian Studies, French, Italian, Ancient Languages and 42 more.

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Teesside University211 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Oxford642 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses