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Teesside University

Middlesbrough · Guardian UK #95

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University of York

York · QS World #158

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.

5/10

Teesside

scored higher in 5 categories

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5/10

York

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

Teesside University and University of York are evenly matched: each leads in 5 of 10 categories where both have data. Teesside University is ahead on established, satisfaction, employment, international, scholarship; University of York on ranking, Russell Group, graduate salary, courses.

Teesside University vs University of York at a glance

Teesside University and University of York both teach 35 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Business & Management (General) and Electronic & Electrical Engineering. Teesside University offers 211 courses across 55 subject areas; University of York offers 532 courses across 82 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Teesside University and £27,500 at University of York: Teesside University is about £10,500 a year cheaper.

Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of York is higher in 15 and Teesside University in 7, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £21,000 three years after graduating from Teesside University, against £40,000 from University of York. Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Teesside University is higher in 15 and University of York in 7, 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
#158
#601
THE World
#154
#95
Guardian UK
#20
1930
Established
1963
No
Russell Group
Yes
Gold
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Teesside University

University of York

89%
87.1%

Satisfaction

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

£29,200
£34,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

85.6%
80.2%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

28.5%
18.6%

International

International student share

211
532

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
3

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

York

97 countries · 18.6% international

  • 🇨🇳China44.1%
  • 🇮🇳India7.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States5.7%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.3%
  • 🌐Korea (South)2.2%

Subjects

35 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 York

Also taught at both: Psychology (General), Biology, Mechanical Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography, Management, Chemical Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Civil Engineering, Accounting, General Engineering, Marketing, Mental Health Nursing, Social Work, Adult Nursing, Children's Nursing, Nursing (General), Teacher Training, Community & Specialist Nursing, Midwifery.

Only at Teesside University

Only at University of York

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 York
£27,500

Teesside University is about £10,500 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Teesside University
No data
University of York
£27,250

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 York

  • Computer Science

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£40,000
    84%Satisfaction73%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    74%Satisfaction80%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £44,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
    83%Satisfaction88%

  • Law

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    92%Satisfaction89%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    87%Satisfaction90%

  • Chemistry

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
    91%Satisfaction92%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    89%Satisfaction91%

  • English Studies

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    100%Satisfaction89%

  • Music

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    91%Satisfaction87%

  • History

    £18,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    98%Satisfaction93%

  • Education Studies

    £18,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    94%Satisfaction87%

  • Forensic Science

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    98%Satisfaction92%

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 York

Care Leavers and Estranged Students Bursary

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

York Bursary

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

York Futures Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Teesside University vs University of York: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Teesside University and £27,500 at University of York: Teesside University is about £10,500 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 York?

Both universities teach 35 subject areas: Computer Science, Business & Management (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Law, Sociology & Criminology, Chemistry, Politics & International Relations, English Studies, Music, Business Studies, History, Design & Fashion and 23 more.

Is Teesside University or University of York better for Computer Science?

Computer Science graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from Teesside University, and £40,000 from University of York. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Teesside University and 73% at University of York. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Teesside University or University of York offer more courses?

University of York lists 532 courses on CourseOptions and Teesside University lists 211 courses.

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

Teesside University teaches 20 subject areas that University of York does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Software Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Aerospace Engineering, Biological Sciences (General), Food Science, Journalism, Counselling & Psychotherapy and 12 more.

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

University of York teaches 47 subject areas that Teesside University does not, including Mathematics, Philosophy, Physics, Archaeology, Social Policy & Public Policy, History of Art & Design, Linguistics, Biomedical Sciences and 39 more.

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Teesside University211 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of York532 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses