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Middlesbrough · Guardian UK #95
Stirling · QS World #560
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.
5/9
Teesside
scored higher in 5 categories
4/9
Stirling
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
Teesside University leads in 5 of 9 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, employment, international, scholarship). University of Stirling is ahead on ranking, graduate salary, courses.
Teesside University vs University of Stirling at a glance
Teesside University and University of Stirling both teach 28 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Psychology (General) and Sociology & Criminology. Teesside University offers 211 courses across 55 subject areas; University of Stirling offers 254 courses across 60 subject areas.
Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Stirling is higher in 19 and Teesside University in 3, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Teacher Training: £18,500 three years after graduating from Teesside University, against £32,000 from University of Stirling. Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Teesside University is higher in 14 and University of Stirling in 10.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
Teesside University
University of Stirling
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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%
Stirling
75 countries · 18.4% international
- 🇮🇳India17.1%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan15%
- 🇺🇸United States13.6%
- 🇨🇳China7.6%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria5.8%
Subjects
28 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 Stirling
Business Studies
14 coursesTypical fee £17,000 (UG)
15 coursesFee not available
Psychology (General)
8 coursesTypical fee £17,000 (UG)
18 coursesFee not available
Sociology & Criminology
10 coursesTypical fee £17,000 (UG)
16 coursesFee not available
Law
10 coursesTypical fee £17,000 (UG)
10 coursesFee not available
Politics & International Relations
2 coursesTypical fee £17,000 (UG)
15 coursesFee not available
Accounting
3 coursesTypical fee £17,000 (UG)
13 coursesFee not available
Media & Film Studies
4 coursesTypical fee £17,000 (UG)
11 coursesFee not available
English Studies
Sport & Exercise Sciences
History
3 coursesTypical fee £17,000 (UG)
10 coursesFee not available
Computer Science
Health Sciences & Paramedic Science
Journalism
Finance & Actuarial Science
Teacher Training
Also taught at both: Marketing, Software Engineering, Biology, Education Studies, Business & Management (General), Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Social Work, Adult Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Community & Specialist Nursing, Health & Social Care, Management, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation.
Only at Teesside University
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 Stirling
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Stirling 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 Stirling
Business Studies
£20,500Salary (3 years)£26,00061%Satisfaction80%Psychology (General)
£18,500Salary (3 years)£21,00091%Satisfaction87%Sociology & Criminology
£20,000Salary (3 years)£24,00087%Satisfaction86%Law
£18,500Salary (3 years)£23,50092%Satisfaction86%Politics & International Relations
£21,000Salary (3 years)£22,50089%Satisfaction93%Accounting
£21,000Salary (3 years)£24,00089%Satisfaction85%Media & Film Studies
£19,500Salary (3 years)£19,50095%Satisfaction84%English Studies
£19,000Salary (3 years)£21,000100%Satisfaction93%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£19,500Salary (3 years)£22,50094%Satisfaction84%History
£18,000Salary (3 years)£23,00098%Satisfaction94%Computer Science
£21,000Salary (3 years)£30,50084%Satisfaction68%Health Sciences & Paramedic Science
£36,500Salary (3 years)£29,00091%Satisfaction94%
Showing the 12 largest of 24 shared subjects with published outcomes.
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveTeesside 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
University of Stirling
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Teesside University vs University of Stirling: common questions
What subjects can you study at both Teesside University and University of Stirling?
Both universities teach 28 subject areas: Business Studies, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Law, Politics & International Relations, Accounting, Media & Film Studies, English Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, History, Computer Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and 16 more.
Is Teesside University or University of Stirling better for Business Studies?
Business Studies graduates earn a median £20,500 three years after graduating from Teesside University, and £26,000 from University of Stirling. Student satisfaction with teaching is 61% at Teesside University and 80% at University of Stirling. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Teesside University or University of Stirling offer more courses?
University of Stirling lists 254 courses on CourseOptions and Teesside University lists 211 courses.
What can you study at Teesside University but not at University of Stirling?
Teesside University teaches 27 subject areas that University of Stirling does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Design & Fashion, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Forensic Science, Civil Engineering, Aerospace Engineering and 19 more.
What can you study at University of Stirling but not at Teesside University?
University of Stirling teaches 32 subject areas that Teesside University does not, including French, Mathematics, Economics, Environmental Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Human Resource Management, Philosophy, Physical Geography & Climate and 24 more.
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