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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 West London

London · Guardian UK #108

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.

7/10

Teesside

scored higher in 7 categories

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3/10

West London

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Teesside University leads in 7 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, satisfaction, employment, international, scholarship). University of West London is ahead on established, graduate salary, courses.

Teesside University vs University of West London at a glance

Teesside University and University of West London both teach 37 subject areas, the largest being Music, Design & Fashion and Business Studies. Teesside University offers 211 courses across 55 subject areas; University of West London offers 338 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Teesside University and £16,750 at University of West London: University of West London is about £250 a year cheaper.

Of the 30 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of West London is higher in 26 and Teesside University in 4. The widest gap is in Electronic & Electrical Engineering: £44,000 three years after graduating from Teesside University, against £29,500 from University of West London. Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Teesside University is higher in 14 and University of West London in 13, with 2 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
#1201
#95
Guardian UK
#108
1930
Established
1860
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 West London

89%
88.2%

Satisfaction

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

£29,200
£29,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

85.6%
78.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

28.5%
27.1%

International

International student share

211
338

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 London

64 countries · 27.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India47.8%
  • 🌐Nepal33.1%
  • 🇨🇳China2%
  • 🇺🇸United States1.8%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan1.6%

Subjects

37 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 West London

Also taught at both: Aerospace Engineering, Education Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Film Production & Cinematography, Forensic Science, Accounting, Marketing, Finance & Actuarial Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Journalism, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Midwifery, Pharmacology, Business & Management (General), Politics & International Relations, Computing & IT, Health & Social Care, Management, Mental Health Nursing, Social Work, Children's Nursing, Nursing (General).

Only at Teesside University

Only at University of West 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 West London
£16,750

University of West London is about £250 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Teesside University
No data
University of West London
£17,250

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 West London

  • Music

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    91%Satisfaction89%

  • Design & Fashion

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    89%Satisfaction81%

  • Business Studies

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    61%Satisfaction88%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    93%Satisfaction82%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    74%Satisfaction94%

  • Law

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    92%Satisfaction85%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    87%Satisfaction88%

  • Computer Science

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    84%Satisfaction85%

  • Civil Engineering

    £36,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    92%Satisfaction83%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    95%Satisfaction94%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £44,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    83%Satisfaction88%

  • Psychology (General)

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    91%Satisfaction91%

Showing the 12 largest of 31 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 West London

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FAQ

Teesside University vs University of West London: common questions

Is Teesside University or University of West London cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Teesside University and £16,750 at University of West London: University of West London is about £250 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 West London?

Both universities teach 37 subject areas: Music, Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Law, Sociology & Criminology, Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Psychology (General) and 25 more.

Is Teesside University or University of West London better for Music?

Music graduates earn a median £17,000 three years after graduating from Teesside University, and £21,000 from University of West London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at Teesside University and 89% at University of West London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Teesside University or University of West London offer more courses?

University of West London lists 338 courses on CourseOptions and Teesside University lists 211 courses.

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

Teesside University teaches 18 subject areas that University of West London does not, including Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, English Studies, Food Science, Counselling & Psychotherapy, History, Biology, Chemistry and 10 more.

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

University of West London teaches 31 subject areas that Teesside University does not, including Information Systems & Data Science, Drama & Theatre, Building & Construction, Genetics & Genomics, Physics, Mathematics, Applied Biology & Human Biology, Biochemistry and 23 more.

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Teesside University211 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of West London338 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses