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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 Plymouth

Plymouth · QS World #691

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/9

Teesside

scored higher in 3 categories

VS

6/9

Plymouth

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Plymouth leads in 6 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Teesside University is ahead on satisfaction, employment, international.

Teesside University vs University of Plymouth at a glance

Teesside University and University of Plymouth both teach 43 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Business Studies and Games Design & Computer Animation. Teesside University offers 211 courses across 55 subject areas; University of Plymouth offers 310 courses across 78 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Teesside University and £19,200 at University of Plymouth: Teesside University is about £2,200 a year cheaper.

Of the 38 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Plymouth is higher in 21 and Teesside University in 14, with 3 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 Plymouth. Of the 37 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Plymouth is higher in 18 and Teesside University in 14, with 5 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#691
#601
THE World
#501
#95
Guardian UK
#56
1930
Established
1862
No
Russell Group
No
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 Plymouth

89%
86.6%

Satisfaction

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

£29,200
£30,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

85.6%
84.2%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

28.5%
11.9%

International

International student share

211
310

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
10

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

Plymouth

71 countries · 11.9% international

  • 🇳🇬Nigeria14.6%
  • 🇨🇳China12.2%
  • 🇮🇳India11%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.7%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka3.3%

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 Plymouth

Also taught at both: Adult Nursing, Chemical Engineering, Dentistry, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Politics & International Relations, Education Studies, History, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Biological Sciences (General), Chemistry, Film Production & Cinematography, Management, Accounting, Children's Nursing, Finance & Actuarial Science, Marketing, Media & Film Studies, Midwifery, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Medical Imaging, Mental Health Nursing, Optometry & Ophthalmics, Social Work, Biology, Fine Art, General Engineering, Nursing (General), Music.

Only at Teesside University

Only at University of Plymouth

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 Plymouth
£19,200

Teesside University is about £2,200 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Teesside University
No data
University of Plymouth
£19,500

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 Plymouth

  • Design & Fashion

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    89%Satisfaction77%

  • Business Studies

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    61%Satisfaction74%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    93%Satisfaction86%

  • Law

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    92%Satisfaction84%

  • Psychology (General)

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    91%Satisfaction84%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £44,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    83%Satisfaction91%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    87%Satisfaction83%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    74%Satisfaction83%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £37,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    90%Satisfaction90%

  • Civil Engineering

    £36,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    92%Satisfaction94%

  • Computer Science

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    84%Satisfaction72%

  • English Studies

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

Showing the 12 largest of 40 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 Plymouth

GREAT Scholarships

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

Sanctuary Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

International Undergraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship

£6,000

Deadline: N/A

Tamar Engineering Project

£4,500

Deadline: Jun 2026

International Postgraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship

£4,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Teesside University vs University of Plymouth: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Teesside University and £19,200 at University of Plymouth: Teesside University is about £2,200 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 Plymouth?

Both universities teach 43 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Law, Psychology (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, English Studies and 31 more.

Is Teesside University or University of Plymouth better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £19,500 three years after graduating from Teesside University, and £21,000 from University of Plymouth. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Teesside University and 77% at University of Plymouth. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Teesside University or University of Plymouth offer more courses?

University of Plymouth lists 310 courses on CourseOptions and Teesside University lists 211 courses.

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

Teesside University teaches 12 subject areas that University of Plymouth does not, including Forensic Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Aerospace Engineering, Food Science, Journalism, Computing & IT, Pharmacology, Teacher Training and 4 more.

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

University of Plymouth teaches 35 subject areas that Teesside University does not, including Geology & Earth Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Ecology & Conservation, Nutrition & Dietetics, Physical Geography & Climate, Marine Engineering & Technology, Mathematics, Building & Construction and 27 more.

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Teesside University211 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Plymouth310 courses · 10 scholarshipsBrowse Courses