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Teesside University

Middlesbrough · Guardian UK #95

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University of Strathclyde

Glasgow · QS World #230

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.

3/9

Teesside

scored higher in 3 categories

VS

6/9

Strathclyde

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Teesside University vs University of Strathclyde at a glance

Teesside University and University of Strathclyde both teach 34 subject areas, the largest being Teacher Training, Law and English Studies. Teesside University offers 211 courses across 55 subject areas; University of Strathclyde offers 541 courses across 67 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Teesside University and £22,750 at University of Strathclyde: Teesside University is about £5,750 a year cheaper.

Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Strathclyde is higher in 19 and Teesside University in 8. The widest gap is in Teacher Training: £18,500 three years after graduating from Teesside University, against £31,000 from University of Strathclyde. Of the 28 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Teesside University is higher in 14 and University of Strathclyde in 13, 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
#230
#601
THE World
#351
#95
Guardian UK
#25
1930
Established
1796
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
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Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Teesside University

University of Strathclyde

89%
89.6%

Satisfaction

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

£29,200
£37,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

85.6%
84%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

28.5%
18.8%

International

International student share

211
541

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
0

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

Strathclyde

86 countries · 18.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India31%
  • 🇨🇳China10.5%
  • 🌐Kuwait4.4%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.1%
  • 🌐Oman3.8%

Subjects

34 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 Strathclyde

Also taught at both: Politics & International Relations, Media & Film Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Finance & Actuarial Science, Marketing, Business & Management (General), General Engineering, Software Engineering, Forensic Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Pharmacy, Social Work, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Management, Aerospace Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Pharmacology, Mental Health Nursing.

Only at Teesside University

Only at University of Strathclyde

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 Strathclyde
£22,750

Teesside University is about £5,750 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Teesside University
No data
University of Strathclyde
£30,250

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 Strathclyde

  • Teacher Training

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    90%Satisfaction93%

  • Law

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    92%Satisfaction94%

  • English Studies

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    100%Satisfaction91%

  • Business Studies

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    61%Satisfaction81%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £44,000Salary (3 years)£34,000
    83%Satisfaction87%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £37,500Salary (3 years)£34,500
    90%Satisfaction76%

  • Education Studies

    £18,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    94%Satisfaction90%

  • Chemical Engineering

    £37,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
    98%Satisfaction85%

  • Computer Science

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£33,500
    84%Satisfaction82%

  • History

    £18,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    98%Satisfaction94%

  • Chemistry

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    91%Satisfaction94%

  • Psychology (General)

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

Showing the 12 largest of 28 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 Strathclyde

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FAQ

Teesside University vs University of Strathclyde: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Teesside University and £22,750 at University of Strathclyde: Teesside University is about £5,750 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 Strathclyde?

Both universities teach 34 subject areas: Teacher Training, Law, English Studies, Business Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Education Studies, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, History, Chemistry, Psychology (General) and 22 more.

Is Teesside University or University of Strathclyde better for Teacher Training?

Teacher Training graduates earn a median £18,500 three years after graduating from Teesside University, and £31,000 from University of Strathclyde. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at Teesside University and 93% at University of Strathclyde. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Teesside University or University of Strathclyde offer more courses?

University of Strathclyde lists 541 courses on CourseOptions and Teesside University lists 211 courses.

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

Teesside University teaches 21 subject areas that University of Strathclyde does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Biological Sciences (General), Food Science, Journalism, Biology, Computing & IT, Dentistry, Film Production & Cinematography and 13 more.

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

University of Strathclyde teaches 33 subject areas that Teesside University does not, including Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Childhood & Youth Studies, French, Economics, Naval Architecture, Statistics and 25 more.

Ready to explore courses?

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

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Teesside University211 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Strathclyde541 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses