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Teesside University

Middlesbrough · Guardian UK #95

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University of Sheffield

Sheffield · QS World #82

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 11 datapoints

We looked at 11 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

4/11

Teesside

scored higher in 4 categories

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7/11

Sheffield

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Sheffield leads in 7 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses). Teesside University is ahead on TEF, employment, international, scholarship.

Teesside University vs University of Sheffield at a glance

Teesside University and University of Sheffield both teach 30 subject areas, the largest being Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Politics & International Relations and Computer Science. Teesside University offers 211 courses across 55 subject areas; University of Sheffield offers 307 courses across 77 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Teesside University and £25,830 at University of Sheffield: Teesside University is about £8,830 a year cheaper.

Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Sheffield is higher in 14 and Teesside University in 9, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £21,000 three years after graduating from Teesside University, against £38,500 from University of Sheffield. Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Sheffield is higher in 17 and Teesside University in 7, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#82
#601
THE World
#108
#95
Guardian UK
#19
1930
Established
1905
No
Russell Group
Yes
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 Sheffield

89%
89.6%

Satisfaction

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

£29,200
£36,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

85.6%
81.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

28.5%
28.1%

International

International student share

211
307

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
2

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

Sheffield

100 countries · 28.1% international

  • 🇨🇳China45.6%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia7.3%
  • 🇮🇳India7%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.6%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.5%

Subjects

30 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 Sheffield

Also taught at both: Aerospace Engineering, Chemistry, General Engineering, Journalism, Music, Biology, Finance & Actuarial Science, Biological Sciences (General), Accounting, Marketing, Optometry & Ophthalmics, Adult Nursing, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Management.

Only at Teesside University

Only at University of Sheffield

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 Sheffield
£25,830

Teesside University is about £8,830 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Teesside University
No data
University of Sheffield
£31,360

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 Sheffield

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £44,000Salary (3 years)£33,500
    83%Satisfaction87%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    89%Satisfaction94%

  • Computer Science

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£38,500
    84%Satisfaction95%

  • Law

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    92%Satisfaction94%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    87%Satisfaction88%

  • Civil Engineering

    £36,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
    92%Satisfaction89%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £37,500Salary (3 years)£34,500
    90%Satisfaction85%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    74%Satisfaction80%

  • Chemical Engineering

    £37,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    98%Satisfaction86%

  • English Studies

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    100%Satisfaction93%

  • Psychology (General)

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    91%Satisfaction88%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £36,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    91%Satisfaction90%

Showing the 12 largest of 25 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 Sheffield

International Postgraduate Scholarship 2026

£3,000

Deadline: Jul 2026

Access to Sheffield Scholarships

£1,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

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FAQ

Teesside University vs University of Sheffield: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Teesside University and £25,830 at University of Sheffield: Teesside University is about £8,830 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 Sheffield?

Both universities teach 30 subject areas: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Politics & International Relations, Computer Science, Law, Sociology & Criminology, Business Studies, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business & Management (General), Chemical Engineering, English Studies, Psychology (General) and 18 more.

Is Teesside University or University of Sheffield better for Electronic & Electrical Engineering?

Electronic & Electrical Engineering graduates earn a median £44,000 three years after graduating from Teesside University, and £33,500 from University of Sheffield. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Teesside University and 87% at University of Sheffield. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Teesside University or University of Sheffield offer more courses?

University of Sheffield lists 307 courses on CourseOptions and Teesside University lists 211 courses.

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

Teesside University teaches 25 subject areas that University of Sheffield does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Design & Fashion, Forensic Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Education Studies, Food Science, Media & Film Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy and 17 more.

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

University of Sheffield teaches 47 subject areas that Teesside University does not, including Physics, Mathematics, Childhood & Youth Studies, Economics, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Architecture, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences and 39 more.

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Teesside University211 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Sheffield307 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses