Skip to main content

Compare any two UK universities

Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

T
Teesside University

Middlesbrough · Guardian UK #95

U
University of St Andrews

St Andrews · QS World #115

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.

1/9

Teesside

scored higher in 1 category

VS

8/9

St Andrews

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

University of St Andrews leads in 8 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Teesside University is ahead on employment.

Teesside University vs University of St Andrews at a glance

Teesside University and University of St Andrews both teach 19 subject areas, the largest being History, Politics & International Relations and English Studies. Teesside University offers 211 courses across 55 subject areas; University of St Andrews offers 1,157 courses across 64 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Teesside University and £30,160 at University of St Andrews: Teesside University is about £13,160 a year cheaper.

Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of St Andrews is higher in 10 and Teesside University in 0. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £21,000 three years after graduating from Teesside University, against £51,500 from University of St Andrews. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of St Andrews is higher in 5 and Teesside University in 3, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

—
QS World
#115
#601
THE World
#162
#95
Guardian UK
#3
1930
Established
1413
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
—

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Teesside University

University of St Andrews

89%
93.2%

Satisfaction

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

£29,200
£40,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

85.6%
74.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

28.5%
46.1%

International

International student share

211
1157

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
62

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

St Andrews

89 countries · 46.1% international

  • 🇺🇸United States42.3%
  • 🇨🇳China9%
  • 🇩🇪Germany4%
  • 🇮🇳India4%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.2%

Subjects

19 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 St Andrews

Also taught at both: Software Engineering, Business & Management (General), Computing & IT, Marketing.

Only at Teesside University

Only at University of St Andrews

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 St Andrews
£30,160

Teesside University is about £13,160 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Teesside University
No data
University of St Andrews
£27,200

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 St Andrews

  • History

    £18,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
    98%Satisfaction97%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    89%Satisfaction95%

  • English Studies

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    100%Satisfaction92%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,500Salary (3 years)No data
    95%Satisfaction95%

  • Biology

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    83%Satisfaction96%

  • Computer Science

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£51,500
    84%Satisfaction93%

  • Psychology (General)

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    91%Satisfaction89%

  • Chemistry

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    91%Satisfaction94%

  • Management

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£37,500
    74%SatisfactionNo data

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£34,000
    87%SatisfactionNo data

  • Business & Management (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£37,500
    74%Satisfaction84%

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

View all scholarships →

University of St Andrews

Applied Environmental Sciences MSc Awards - Women in Mining (WIM) UK

100%

Deadline: Jun 2026

Environmental Science MSc Awards - The Cunningham Scholarship UK

100%

Deadline: Jun 2026

Masters funding in Digital Health and Care

£10,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

School of Modern Languages Masters Scholarship

100%

Deadline: May 2026

University of Jordan Postgraduate Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

View all scholarships →

FAQ

Teesside University vs University of St Andrews: common questions

Is Teesside University or University of St Andrews cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Teesside University and £30,160 at University of St Andrews: Teesside University is about £13,160 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 St Andrews?

Both universities teach 19 subject areas: History, Politics & International Relations, English Studies, Media & Film Studies, Biology, Computer Science, Psychology (General), Chemistry, Teacher Training, Business Studies, Management, Sociology & Criminology and 7 more.

Is Teesside University or University of St Andrews better for History?

History graduates earn a median £18,000 three years after graduating from Teesside University, and £28,500 from University of St Andrews. Student satisfaction with teaching is 98% at Teesside University and 97% at University of St Andrews. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Teesside University or University of St Andrews offer more courses?

University of St Andrews lists 1,157 courses on CourseOptions and Teesside University lists 211 courses.

What can you study at Teesside University but not at University of St Andrews?

Teesside University teaches 36 subject areas that University of St Andrews does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Design & Fashion, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Forensic Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Civil Engineering and 28 more.

What can you study at University of St Andrews but not at Teesside University?

University of St Andrews teaches 45 subject areas that Teesside University does not, including African & Middle Eastern Studies, French, German & Scandinavian Studies, Italian, Ancient Languages, Classical Studies, Economics, History of Art & Design and 37 more.

Ready to explore courses?

Browse available courses, check entry requirements, and find scholarships at each university.

T
Teesside University211 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
U
University of St Andrews1,157 courses · 62 scholarshipsBrowse Courses