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

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Teesside University

Middlesbrough · Guardian UK #95

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University of Sunderland

Sunderland · Guardian UK #86

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

6/10

Teesside

scored higher in 6 categories

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4/10

Sunderland

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Teesside University leads in 6 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Sunderland is ahead on ranking, established, satisfaction, international.

Teesside University vs University of Sunderland at a glance

Teesside University and University of Sunderland both teach 39 subject areas, the largest being Law, Business Studies and Design & Fashion. Teesside University offers 211 courses across 55 subject areas; University of Sunderland offers 193 courses across 56 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Teesside University and £17,500 at University of Sunderland: Teesside University is about £500 a year cheaper.

Of the 35 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Teesside University is higher in 20 and University of Sunderland in 12, with 3 about level. The widest gap is in Electronic & Electrical Engineering: £44,000 three years after graduating from Teesside University, against £26,500 from University of Sunderland. Of the 34 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Sunderland is higher in 19 and Teesside University in 14, 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
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#601
THE World
#1501
#95
Guardian UK
#86
1930
Established
1901
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 Sunderland

89%
89.8%

Satisfaction

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

£29,200
£24,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

85.6%
81.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

28.5%
36.5%

International

International student share

211
193

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%
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Sunderland

56 countries · 36.5% international

  • 🌐Nepal29.5%
  • 🇮🇳India17.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria16.6%
  • 🇨🇳China7.3%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan6.9%

Subjects

39 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 Sunderland

Also taught at both: Chemical Engineering, English Studies, Education Studies, Marketing, Business & Management (General), Chemistry, Finance & Actuarial Science, Fine Art, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Accounting, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Health & Social Care, Nursing (General), Social Work, Teacher Training, Management, Music, Pharmacy, Adult Nursing, Children's Nursing, General Engineering, Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation.

Only at Teesside University

Only at University of Sunderland

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 Sunderland
£17,500

Teesside University is about £500 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Teesside University
No data
University of Sunderland
£17,000

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 Sunderland

  • Law

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
    92%Satisfaction95%

  • Business Studies

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    61%Satisfaction91%

  • Design & Fashion

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£17,000
    89%Satisfaction90%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    93%Satisfaction98%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
    74%Satisfaction93%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £44,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    83%Satisfaction76%

  • Computer Science

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    84%Satisfaction78%

  • Psychology (General)

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
    91%Satisfaction88%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    94%Satisfaction86%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £37,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    90%Satisfaction82%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    87%Satisfaction87%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£18,000
    95%Satisfaction93%

Showing the 12 largest of 36 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 Sunderland

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FAQ

Teesside University vs University of Sunderland: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Teesside University and £17,500 at University of Sunderland: Teesside University is about £500 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 Sunderland?

Both universities teach 39 subject areas: Law, Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Games Design & Computer Animation, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Psychology (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Media & Film Studies and 27 more.

Is Teesside University or University of Sunderland better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £18,500 three years after graduating from Teesside University, and £19,000 from University of Sunderland. Student satisfaction with teaching is 92% at Teesside University and 95% at University of Sunderland. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Teesside University or University of Sunderland offer more courses?

Teesside University lists 211 courses on CourseOptions and University of Sunderland lists 193 courses.

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

Teesside University teaches 16 subject areas that University of Sunderland does not, including Forensic Science, Civil Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Biological Sciences (General), Food Science, History, Biology, Computing & IT and 8 more.

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

University of Sunderland teaches 17 subject areas that Teesside University does not, including Biochemistry, Childhood & Youth Studies, Geology & Earth Sciences, Performing Arts (General), Applied Psychology, Human Resource Management, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Agriculture & Land Management and 9 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 Sunderland193 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses