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Teesside University

Middlesbrough · Guardian UK #95

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University of Reading

Reading · QS World #196

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.

5/10

Teesside

scored higher in 5 categories

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5/10

Reading

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

Teesside University and University of Reading are evenly matched: each leads in 5 of 10 categories where both have data. Teesside University is ahead on TEF, satisfaction, employment, international, scholarship; University of Reading on ranking, established, graduate salary, courses.

Teesside University vs University of Reading at a glance

Teesside University and University of Reading both teach 29 subject areas, the largest being Finance & Actuarial Science, Business & Management (General) and Law. Teesside University offers 211 courses across 55 subject areas; University of Reading offers 448 courses across 70 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Teesside University and £25,850 at University of Reading: Teesside University is about £8,850 a year cheaper.

Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Reading is higher in 20 and Teesside University in 3. The widest gap is in Business Studies: £20,500 three years after graduating from Teesside University, against £39,500 from University of Reading. Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Teesside University is higher in 13 and University of Reading in 11.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#196
#601
THE World
#201
#95
Guardian UK
#33
1930
Established
1892
No
Russell Group
No
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 Reading

89%
85.1%

Satisfaction

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

£29,200
£35,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

85.6%
84.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

28.5%
18%

International

International student share

211
448

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

Reading

96 countries · 18% international

  • 🇨🇳China26%
  • 🇮🇳India6.9%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.2%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.9%

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 Reading

Also taught at both: Management, Accounting, Computer Science, Teacher Training, Civil Engineering, Education Studies, Fine Art, Pharmacy, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Media & Film Studies, Pharmacology, Biology, Film Production & Cinematography, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation.

Only at Teesside University

Only at University of Reading

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 Reading
£25,850

Teesside University is about £8,850 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Teesside University
No data
University of Reading
£26,450

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 Reading

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£38,500
    74%Satisfaction83%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£35,500
    74%Satisfaction77%

  • Law

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    92%Satisfaction86%

  • Business Studies

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£39,500
    61%Satisfaction79%

  • Design & Fashion

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    89%Satisfaction93%

  • Psychology (General)

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    91%Satisfaction83%

  • History

    £18,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    98%Satisfaction95%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    87%Satisfaction96%

  • Marketing

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    90%Satisfaction76%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    89%Satisfaction92%

  • Chemistry

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    91%Satisfaction77%

  • Food Science

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    85%Satisfaction95%

Showing the 12 largest of 24 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 Reading

The Sporting Excellence Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Teesside University vs University of Reading: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Teesside University and £25,850 at University of Reading: Teesside University is about £8,850 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 Reading?

Both universities teach 29 subject areas: Finance & Actuarial Science, Business & Management (General), Law, Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Psychology (General), History, Sociology & Criminology, Marketing, Politics & International Relations, Chemistry, Food Science and 17 more.

Is Teesside University or University of Reading better for Finance & Actuarial Science?

Finance & Actuarial Science graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from Teesside University, and £38,500 from University of Reading. Student satisfaction with teaching is 74% at Teesside University and 83% at University of Reading. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Teesside University or University of Reading offer more courses?

University of Reading lists 448 courses on CourseOptions and Teesside University lists 211 courses.

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

Teesside University teaches 26 subject areas that University of Reading does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Forensic Science, Software Engineering, English Studies, Aerospace Engineering, Journalism and 18 more.

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

University of Reading teaches 41 subject areas that Teesside University does not, including Economics, Building & Construction, Mathematics, Agriculture & Land Management, English Literature, Philosophy, Information & Library Studies, Ancient Languages and 33 more.

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Teesside University211 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Reading448 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses