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Teesside University

Middlesbrough · Guardian UK #95

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University of Worcester

Worcester · THE World #1501

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 8 datapoints

We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

6/8

Teesside

scored higher in 6 categories

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2/8

Worcester

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Teesside University leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary). University of Worcester is ahead on courses, scholarship.

Teesside University vs University of Worcester at a glance

Teesside University and University of Worcester both teach 38 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Sociology & Criminology. Teesside University offers 211 courses across 55 subject areas; University of Worcester offers 305 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Teesside University and £17,200 at University of Worcester, so the two cost about the same.

Of the 33 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Worcester is higher in 22 and Teesside University in 8, with 3 about level. The widest gap is in Health Sciences & Paramedic Science: £36,500 three years after graduating from Teesside University, against £24,500 from University of Worcester. Of the 33 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Worcester is higher in 18 and Teesside University 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
#1501
#95
Guardian UK
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1930
Established
1946
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 Worcester

89%
87.8%

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%
85.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

28.5%
15.1%

International

International student share

211
305

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
39

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

Worcester

38 countries · 15.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India50.2%
  • 🌐Nepal15.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria11.3%
  • 🇬🇭Ghana1.5%
  • 🇺🇸United States1.5%

Subjects

38 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 Worcester

Also taught at both: History, Journalism, Social Work, Software Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography, Biology, Business & Management (General), English Studies, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Adult Nursing, Fine Art, Marketing, Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery, Accounting, Finance & Actuarial Science, Nursing (General), Politics & International Relations, Chemistry, Children's Nursing, Management, Medical Imaging, Music.

Only at Teesside University

Only at University of Worcester

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 Worcester
£17,200

About the same.

Postgraduate

Teesside University
No data
University of Worcester
£18,900

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 Worcester

  • Business Studies

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    61%Satisfaction62%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    94%Satisfaction95%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    87%Satisfaction89%

  • Law

    £18,500Salary (3 years)No data
    92%Satisfaction90%

  • Psychology (General)

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    91%Satisfaction85%

  • Design & Fashion

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    89%Satisfaction93%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    93%Satisfaction98%

  • Education Studies

    £18,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    94%Satisfaction90%

  • Computer Science

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    84%Satisfaction92%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £36,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    91%Satisfaction79%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    95%Satisfaction94%

  • Counselling & Psychotherapy

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    86%Satisfaction91%

Showing the 12 largest of 35 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 Worcester

Molly Haughton Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Amity Le Grange Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Emily Bennett Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Eva Baldwin Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Imogen Stanley Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Teesside University vs University of Worcester: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Teesside University and £17,200 at University of Worcester, so the two cost about the same. 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 Worcester?

Both universities teach 38 subject areas: Business Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Sociology & Criminology, Law, Psychology (General), Design & Fashion, Games Design & Computer Animation, Education Studies, Computer Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Media & Film Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy and 26 more.

Is Teesside University or University of Worcester better for Business Studies?

Business Studies graduates earn a median £20,500 three years after graduating from Teesside University, and £23,500 from University of Worcester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 61% at Teesside University and 62% at University of Worcester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Teesside University or University of Worcester offer more courses?

University of Worcester lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and Teesside University lists 211 courses.

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

Teesside University teaches 17 subject areas that University of Worcester does not, including Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Biological Sciences (General), Food Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism and 9 more.

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

University of Worcester teaches 30 subject areas that Teesside University does not, including Biochemistry, English Literature, Environmental Sciences, Medical Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, English Language, Drama & Theatre, Nutrition & Dietetics and 22 more.

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Teesside University211 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Worcester305 courses · 39 scholarshipsBrowse Courses