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Teesside University

Middlesbrough · Guardian UK #95

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University of Salford

Salford · QS World #1001

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.

6/9

Teesside

scored higher in 6 categories

VS

3/9

Salford

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Teesside University vs University of Salford at a glance

Teesside University and University of Salford both teach 38 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Business Studies and Design & Fashion. Teesside University offers 211 courses across 55 subject areas; University of Salford offers 305 courses across 72 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Teesside University and £17,040 at University of Salford, so the two cost about the same.

Of the 35 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Salford is higher in 17 and Teesside University in 14, with 4 about level. The widest gap is in Electronic & Electrical Engineering: £44,000 three years after graduating from Teesside University, against £25,000 from University of Salford. Of the 34 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Teesside University is higher in 23 and University of Salford in 9, 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
#1001
#601
THE World
#801
#95
Guardian UK
#82
1930
Established
1896
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 Salford

89%
85.2%

Satisfaction

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

£29,200
£28,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

85.6%
82.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

28.5%
19.1%

International

International student share

211
305

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%
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Salford

63 countries · 19.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India34.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria27.4%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan12.9%
  • 🌐Kuwait3.7%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.6%

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 Salford

Also taught at both: Civil Engineering, Journalism, Marketing, Software Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Finance & Actuarial Science, Midwifery, Music, Nursing (General), Politics & International Relations, Chemistry, Fine Art, Social Work, Accounting, Biology, History, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Management, Mental Health Nursing, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Adult Nursing, Children's Nursing, Medical Imaging.

Only at Teesside University

Only at University of Salford

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 Salford
£17,040

About the same.

Postgraduate

Teesside University
No data
University of Salford
£17,710

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 Salford

  • Business & Management (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    74%Satisfaction74%

  • Business Studies

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    61%Satisfaction99%

  • Design & Fashion

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    89%Satisfaction90%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    93%Satisfaction76%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    87%Satisfaction80%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,000Salary (3 years)£18,000
    93%Satisfaction88%

  • Psychology (General)

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    91%Satisfaction79%

  • Law

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    92%Satisfaction81%

  • Computer Science

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    84%Satisfaction76%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    94%Satisfaction96%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £37,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    90%Satisfaction79%

  • Aerospace Engineering

    £37,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    88%Satisfaction69%

Showing the 12 largest of 35 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 Salford

Salford/International Nursing College Scholarships

£8,160

Deadline: N/A

Salford/EATL Data Science Scholarships

£7,100

Deadline: N/A

Global Gold Excellence Scholarship

£3,500

Deadline: N/A

Global Silver Excellence Scholarship

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

IFY Excellence Scholarship

£2,500

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Teesside University vs University of Salford: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Teesside University and £17,040 at University of Salford, so the two cost about the same. 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 Salford?

Both universities teach 38 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Games Design & Computer Animation, Sociology & Criminology, Film Production & Cinematography, Psychology (General), Law, Computer Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering and 26 more.

Is Teesside University or University of Salford better for Business & Management (General)?

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from Teesside University, and £21,500 from University of Salford. Student satisfaction with teaching is 74% at Teesside University and 74% at University of Salford. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Teesside University or University of Salford offer more courses?

University of Salford lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and Teesside University lists 211 courses.

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

Teesside University teaches 17 subject areas that University of Salford does not, including Chemical Engineering, Forensic Science, English Studies, Biological Sciences (General), Education Studies, Food Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Computing & IT and 9 more.

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

University of Salford teaches 34 subject areas that Teesside University does not, including Building & Construction, Drama & Theatre, Biomedical Sciences, Physics, Zoology & Animal Biology, Architecture, Biochemistry, Human Geography & Environment and 26 more.

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Teesside University211 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Salford305 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses