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Teesside University

Middlesbrough · Guardian UK #95

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University of Portsmouth

Portsmouth · QS World #662

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 8 datapoints

We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/8

Teesside

scored higher in 3 categories

VS

5/8

Portsmouth

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Portsmouth leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, established, graduate salary, courses). Teesside University is ahead on satisfaction, employment, international.

Teesside University vs University of Portsmouth at a glance

Teesside University and University of Portsmouth both teach 41 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Business Studies and Electronic & Electrical Engineering. Teesside University offers 211 courses across 55 subject areas; University of Portsmouth offers 446 courses across 84 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Teesside University and £17,900 at University of Portsmouth: Teesside University is about £900 a year cheaper.

Of the 39 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Portsmouth is higher in 31 and Teesside University in 8. The widest gap is in Software Engineering: £21,000 three years after graduating from Teesside University, against £33,500 from University of Portsmouth. Of the 39 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Teesside University is higher in 21 and University of Portsmouth in 15, 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
#662
#601
THE World
#401
#95
Guardian UK
#55
1930
Established
1869
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 Portsmouth

89%
86.9%

Satisfaction

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

£29,200
£32,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

85.6%
84.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

28.5%
24.5%

International

International student share

211
446

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

Portsmouth

96 countries · 24.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India22.1%
  • 🇨🇳China11.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.8%
  • 🌐Kuwait7.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%

Subjects

41 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 Portsmouth

Also taught at both: General Engineering, Civil Engineering, Marketing, Teacher Training, Film Production & Cinematography, Media & Film Studies, Journalism, Software Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy, History, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Finance & Actuarial Science, Dentistry, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Social Work, Music, Adult Nursing, Computing & IT, Mental Health Nursing, Biology, Nursing (General), Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Medical Imaging, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation.

Only at Teesside University

Only at University of Portsmouth

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 Portsmouth
£17,900

Teesside University is about £900 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Teesside University
No data
University of Portsmouth
£18,600

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 Portsmouth

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    87%Satisfaction87%

  • Business Studies

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    61%Satisfaction85%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £44,000Salary (3 years)£33,500
    83%Satisfaction84%

  • Computer Science

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    84%Satisfaction82%

  • Design & Fashion

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    89%Satisfaction83%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    93%Satisfaction93%

  • Law

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    92%Satisfaction88%

  • Education Studies

    £18,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    94%Satisfaction89%

  • Management

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    74%Satisfaction87%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £37,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    90%Satisfaction83%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    89%Satisfaction87%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    94%Satisfaction86%

Showing the 12 largest of 39 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 Portsmouth

Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

Estée Lauder Companies - Whitman Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

Sanctuary Language Bursary

See details

Deadline: N/A

Sanctuary Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Teesside University vs University of Portsmouth: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Teesside University and £17,900 at University of Portsmouth: Teesside University is about £900 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 Portsmouth?

Both universities teach 41 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Business Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Games Design & Computer Animation, Law, Education Studies, Management, Mechanical Engineering, Politics & International Relations, Sport & Exercise Sciences and 29 more.

Is Teesside University or University of Portsmouth better for Sociology & Criminology?

Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from Teesside University, and £24,000 from University of Portsmouth. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Teesside University and 87% at University of Portsmouth. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Teesside University or University of Portsmouth offer more courses?

University of Portsmouth lists 446 courses on CourseOptions and Teesside University lists 211 courses.

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

Teesside University teaches 14 subject areas that University of Portsmouth does not, including Forensic Science, English Studies, Aerospace Engineering, Biological Sciences (General), Food Science, Chemistry, Fine Art, Children's Nursing and 6 more.

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

University of Portsmouth teaches 43 subject areas that Teesside University does not, including Building & Construction, Social Policy & Public Policy, Childhood & Youth Studies, Human Resource Management, Architecture, Economics, Ancient Languages, Creative Writing and 35 more.

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Teesside University211 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Portsmouth446 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses