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Teesside University

Middlesbrough · Guardian UK #95

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University of the West of Scotland

Paisley · Guardian UK #115

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 7 datapoints

We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

4/7

Teesside

scored higher in 4 categories

VS

3/7

West of Scotland

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Teesside University leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (ranking, employment, courses, scholarship). University of the West of Scotland is ahead on established, international, graduate salary.

Teesside University vs University of the West of Scotland at a glance

Teesside University and University of the West of Scotland both teach 32 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Design & Fashion and Law. Teesside University offers 211 courses across 55 subject areas; University of the West of Scotland offers 119 courses across 49 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Teesside University and £15,500 at University of the West of Scotland: University of the West of Scotland is about £1,500 a year cheaper.

Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of the West of Scotland is higher in 12 and Teesside University in 9, with 2 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 the West of Scotland. Of the 21 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of the West of Scotland is higher in 11 and Teesside University in 9, 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
#601
#95
Guardian UK
#115
1930
Established
1897
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 the West of Scotland

89%
89%

Satisfaction

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

£29,200
£31,134.9

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

85.6%
81.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

28.5%
30.3%

International

International student share

211
119

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

West of Scotland

33 countries · 30.3% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan36.2%
  • 🌐Nepal20.4%
  • 🇮🇳India19.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.4%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.3%

Subjects

32 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 West of Scotland

Also taught at both: Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Journalism, Media & Film Studies, Education Studies, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Social Work, Business & Management (General), Politics & International Relations, Biology, Community & Specialist Nursing, Health & Social Care, Marketing, Music, Adult Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery, Nursing (General).

Only at Teesside University

Only at University of the West of Scotland

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 West of Scotland
£15,500

University of the West of Scotland is about £1,500 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Teesside University
No data
University of the West of Scotland
£16,280

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 West of Scotland

  • Business Studies

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    61%Satisfaction75%

  • Design & Fashion

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£17,500
    89%Satisfaction91%

  • Law

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    92%SatisfactionNo data

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    87%SatisfactionNo data

  • Teacher Training

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    90%Satisfaction94%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £44,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    83%Satisfaction80%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £37,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    90%Satisfaction89%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    94%Satisfaction91%

  • Chemistry

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    91%Satisfaction95%

  • Forensic Science

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    98%Satisfaction95%

  • Accounting

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    89%Satisfaction86%

  • Aerospace Engineering

    £37,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    88%Satisfaction100%

Showing the 12 largest of 24 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 the West of Scotland

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FAQ

Teesside University vs University of the West of Scotland: common questions

Is Teesside University or University of the West of Scotland cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Teesside University and £15,500 at University of the West of Scotland: University of the West of Scotland is about £1,500 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 the West of Scotland?

Both universities teach 32 subject areas: Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Law, Sociology & Criminology, Teacher Training, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Psychology (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Chemistry, Computing & IT, Forensic Science and 20 more.

Is Teesside University or University of the West of Scotland better for Business Studies?

Business Studies graduates earn a median £20,500 three years after graduating from Teesside University, and £21,000 from University of the West of Scotland. Student satisfaction with teaching is 61% at Teesside University and 75% at University of the West of Scotland. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Teesside University or University of the West of Scotland offer more courses?

Teesside University lists 211 courses on CourseOptions and University of the West of Scotland lists 119 courses.

What can you study at Teesside University but not at University of the West of Scotland?

Teesside University teaches 23 subject areas that University of the West of Scotland does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Civil Engineering, English Studies, Biological Sciences (General), Food Science and 15 more.

What can you study at University of the West of Scotland but not at Teesside University?

University of the West of Scotland teaches 17 subject areas that Teesside University does not, including Applied Computing, Business Information Systems, Applied Psychology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Physics, Social Sciences (General), Public Health & Epidemiology, Zoology & Animal Biology and 9 more.

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Teesside University211 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of the West of Scotland119 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses