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Teesside University

Middlesbrough · Guardian UK #95

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University of the Arts London

London · QS World #851

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.

8/10

Teesside

scored higher in 8 categories

VS

2/10

Arts London

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Teesside University leads in 8 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, established, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of the Arts London is ahead on ranking, international.

Teesside University vs University of the Arts London at a glance

Teesside University and University of the Arts London both teach 15 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Games Design & Computer Animation and Film Production & Cinematography. Teesside University offers 211 courses across 55 subject areas; University of the Arts London offers 183 courses across 29 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Teesside University and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Teesside University is about £13,890 a year cheaper.

Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of the Arts London is higher in 10 and Teesside University in 0. The widest gap is in Games Design & Computer Animation: £21,000 three years after graduating from Teesside University, against £26,500 from University of the Arts London. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Teesside University is higher in 8 and University of the Arts London in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#851
#601
THE World
#1501
#95
Guardian UK
#52
1930
Established
1986
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
Bronze

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Teesside University

University of the Arts London

89%
83%

Satisfaction

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

£29,200
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

85.6%
80.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

28.5%
54%

International

International student share

211
183

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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Arts London

84 countries · 54% international

  • 🇨🇳China55.7%
  • 🇮🇳India6%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.4%
  • 🌐Korea (South)3.9%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.3%

Subjects

15 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 the Arts London

Only at Teesside University

Only at University of the Arts London

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 the Arts London
£30,890

Teesside University is about £13,890 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Teesside University
No data
University of the Arts London
£30,890

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 the Arts London

  • Design & Fashion

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    89%Satisfaction86%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    93%Satisfaction80%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    93%Satisfaction80%

  • Computer Science

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    84%Satisfaction80%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    95%Satisfaction80%

  • Fine Art

    £18,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    88%Satisfaction79%

  • Journalism

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    81%Satisfaction86%

  • Marketing

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    90%Satisfaction79%

  • Music

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    91%Satisfaction70%

  • Management

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    74%SatisfactionNo data

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 the Arts London

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FAQ

Teesside University vs University of the Arts London: common questions

Is Teesside University or University of the Arts London cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Teesside University and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Teesside University is about £13,890 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 the Arts London?

Both universities teach 15 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Games Design & Computer Animation, Film Production & Cinematography, Business Studies, Computer Science, Psychology (General), Media & Film Studies, Fine Art, Journalism, Marketing, Music, Management and 3 more.

Is Teesside University or University of the Arts London better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £19,500 three years after graduating from Teesside University, and £23,500 from University of the Arts London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Teesside University and 86% at University of the Arts London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Teesside University or University of the Arts London offer more courses?

Teesside University lists 211 courses on CourseOptions and University of the Arts London lists 183 courses.

What can you study at Teesside University but not at University of the Arts London?

Teesside University teaches 40 subject areas that University of the Arts London does not, including Law, Sociology & Criminology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Forensic Science, Software Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences and 32 more.

What can you study at University of the Arts London but not at Teesside University?

University of the Arts London teaches 14 subject areas that Teesside University does not, including Drama & Theatre, Cultural Studies, Applied Computing, Architecture, Performing Arts (General), Public Relations, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Crafts & Applied Arts and 6 more.

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Teesside University211 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of the Arts London183 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses