Founded in 1929, Teesside University is located in the large town of Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, England. Teeside invests significantly in research, and in its themed research centres for: Sustainable Engineering, Social Innovation, Biosciences, Public Health, Digital Innovation, Rehabilitation, Applied Psychological Science and Culture and Creativity. For students who are keen on sports, there is also a wide variety of modern installations to satisfy your exercise needs.
- 27 Sep, 2023: Teesside University ranks 1001 in the latest THE World University Rankings from THE Times Higher Education, UK.
- 09 Sep, 2023: Publication of The Guardian League Table. Ranking position #80.
- 09 Sep, 2023: The Guardian University League Tables by Subject (Business and Management) update. Teesside University achieves place 84.
- 31 Jul, 2023: Publication of Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities. Ranking position #1274.
University rankings
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- #68
- #86
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The Times Good University Guide
[Published 16 September, 2022]
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- #64
- #80
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The Guardian League Table
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #75
- #92
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CUG The Complete University Guide
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #74
- #1001
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THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
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- #68
- #1203
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023]
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- #25
- #301
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THE Young University Rankings
[Published 03 July, 2023]
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- #69
- #1832
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URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 28 November, 2022]
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- #61
- #996
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RUR World University Rankings
[Published 25 May, 2023]
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- #56
- #652
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RUR Reputation Ranking
[Published 25 May, 2023]
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- #59
- #843
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RUR Academic Rankings
[Published 25 May, 2023]
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- #72
- #1274
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]
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- #74
- #891
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THE China Subject Ratings Overall
[Published 11 May, 2022]
Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings
Subject rankings
Agriculture
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- #16
- #19
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- Agriculture & Forestry
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Arts Visual & Performing
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- #47
- #58
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- Art & Design
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #13
- #15
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- Creative Writing
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Business
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- #64
- #81
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- Accounting and Finance
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #67
- #84
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- Accounting and Finance
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #74
- #93
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- Business & Management Studies
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #45
- #57
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- Marketing
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Computer Science
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- #72
- #91
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- Computer Science
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Design
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- #1
- #1
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- Graphic Design
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
Education
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- #82
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- Education
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #66
- #83
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- Education
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
Engineering
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- #19
- #22
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- Aerospace Engineering
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #18
- #25
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- Chemical Engineering
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #22
- #29
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- Chemical Engineering
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #38
- #50
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- Civil Engineering
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #38
- #51
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- Civil Engineering
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #45
- #56
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- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #6
- #6
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- Mechanical Engineering
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #35
- #45
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- Mechanical Engineering
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Journalism & Media Studies
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- #37
- #45
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- Communication & Media Studies
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Languages & Literature
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- #14
- #18
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- English
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #32
- #42
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- English
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Law
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- #49
- #63
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- Law
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #71
- #88
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- Law
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Medicine & Health
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- #12
- #16
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- Dentistry
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #45
- #55
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- Health Professions
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #30
- #37
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- Nursing
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #33
- #37
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- Physiotherapy
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #33
- #38
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- Physiotherapy
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Natural Sciences
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- #61
- #79
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- Biological Sciences
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #36
- #51
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- Biology
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #41
- #51
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- Chemistry
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #44
- #52
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- Criminology
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #9
- #10
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- History
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #69
- #84
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- History
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #64
- #84
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- Psychology
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #85
- #107
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- Psychology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #66
- #601
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
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- #11
- #14
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- Social Work
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #34
- #40
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- Social Work
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #73
- #86
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- Sociology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Sports Science
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- #2
- #3
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- Sports Science
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #28
- #37
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- Sports Science
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Highest subject rankings for Teesside University
Student Reviews for Teesside University
- Student satisfaction:
- 4.4 (based on 323 student reviews)
“I like how the buildings and facilities on-campus are distributed, and the staff are both approachable and knowledgeable. I’ve enjoyed my time here, and I feel that I’ve learned a lot. Time, money and effort well-spent.”
“I’m glad I chose Teesside University because I feel like it fits well with my particular needs as a Nurse. There are a lot of practical skills to learn in my field, but I feel that I’ll be ready for action when it’s time to work, thanks to Teesside.”
“I’ve met fantastic people, and the knowledge I’ve earned in Aeronautical Engineering is sure to serve me for many years to come.”
About Teesside University
PROS
-- Learners generally agree that Teesside’s online programs offer punctual assistance from tutors. This means that busy students can expect to have their questions and issues resolved on time by Teesside’s dedicated teaching staff.
- Teesside is home to students all over the world, so international students usually have no problem with getting settled into their new life in Middlesbrough.
- The university has a reputation for producing research publications, and there are numerous research centres dedicated to various subject fields.
CONS
- Some students mention that there is need to improve career guidance services.
- Work experience coincides with the third year of studies, which represents a workload that many students find excessive. It would be easier for students to do these things separately.
Key facts
- Foundation year:
- 1930
- Telephone:
- +44 1642 218121
- Address:
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- Borough Road, Tees Valley
- TS1 3BA, Middlesbrough
- England UK
- Website:
- https://www.tees.ac.uk
- Social:
TOP 10 Best rated degree courses of Teesside University
Course | ||
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1 | English and Creative Writing - BA | 100/100 (6 student reviews) |
2 | Comics and Graphic Novels - BA | 100/100 (13 student reviews) |
3 | English Studies - BA | 100/100 (6 student reviews) |
4 | Mechanical Engineering - BEng | 97/100 (28 student reviews) |
5 | Mechanical Engineering (with Foundation Year) - BEng | 97/100 (28 student reviews) |
6 | Electrical and Electronic Engineering (with Foundation Year) - BEng | 94/100 (12 student reviews) |
7 | Biomedical Science - BSc | 94/100 (36 student reviews) |
8 | History - BA | 93/100 (24 student reviews) |
9 | Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation - BSc | 93/100 (20 student reviews) |
10 | Forensic Science - BSc | 93/100 (12 student reviews) |
TOP 10 highest earning degree courses of Teesside University
Course | Median Salary (15 months after graduation) | |
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1 | Criminology with Psychology - BSc | £27,000.00 |
2 | Instrumentation and Control Engineering - MEng | £27,000.00 |
3 | Criminology with Youth Studies - BSc | £27,000.00 |
4 | Crime and Investigation - BSc | £27,000.00 |
5 | Criminology - BSc | £27,000.00 |
6 | Criminology with Law - BSc | £27,000.00 |
7 | Instrumentation and Control Engineering (with Foundation Year) - BEng | £27,000.00 |
8 | Electrical and Electronic Engineering - MEng | £27,000.00 |
9 | Politics - BA | £27,000.00 |
10 | Electrical and Electronic Engineering (with Foundation Year) - BEng | £27,000.00 |
NSS Aggregate Student reviews
Below you see the results of Teesside University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK universities.
THE Student Experience Survey by Times Higher Education
Times Higher Education has surveyed 20251 undergraduate students in the UK about their study experience. 107 students of Teesside University participated in the survey.
Below you'll find the results for each of the survey questions for Teesside University in comparison to the average for all UK universities.
Overall score: 78.8
Student composition of Teesside University
- undergraduates:
- 10750
- postgraduates:
- 6270
- Total:
- 17020
- Nursing and Midwifery:
- 4635
- Computing:
- 2420
- Business and Management:
- 2075
- Biosciences:
- 1400
- education and teaching:
- 725
- Electrical And Electronic Engineering:
- 720
- Mechanical Engineering:
- 715
- Psychology:
- 705
- Law:
- 690
- Civil Engineering:
- 445
- Creative Arts and Design:
- 390
- Sociology:
- 350
- Chemical, Process & Energy Engineering:
- 330
- Sport and Exercise Sciences:
- 280
- Social Policy:
- 225
- English Studies:
- 185
- History:
- 135
- Economics:
- 120
- geography, earth and environmental studies:
- 105
- Chemistry:
- 60
- Performing Arts:
- 35
- Mathematical Sciences:
- 25
- India:
- 1880
- Nigeria:
- 575
- China:
- 380
- Ghana:
- 115
- Pakistan:
- 95
- Bangladesh:
- 55
- Malaysia:
- 50
- Switzerland:
- 25
- Iran:
- 20
- Sri Lanka:
- 20
- Nepal:
- 20
- Norway:
- 15
- United States:
- 15
- United Arab Emirates:
- 15
- Singapore:
- 15
- Philippines:
- 15
- Uganda:
- 15
- Egypt:
- 15
- Jordan:
- 10
- Vietnam:
- 10
- Thailand:
- 10
- Russia:
- 10
- Indonesia:
- 10
- Canada:
- 5
- Iceland:
- 5
- Saudi Arabia:
- 5
- Qatar:
- 5
- Oman:
- 5
- Brazil:
- 5
- Peru:
- 5
- Lebanon:
- 5
- Kuwait:
- 5
- Bahrain:
- 5
- Iraq:
- 5
- Turkey:
- 5
- Zimbabwe:
- 5
- Algeria:
- 5
- Botswana:
- 5
- Cameroon:
- 5
- Kenya:
- 5
- South Africa:
- 5
- Sudan:
- 5
- Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China):
- 5
- Brunei:
- 5
Campuses of Teesside University



FAQ
Ranking publishers
The Times/CAO, HEA
The Times and The Sunday Times
- Published:
- 16 September, 2022
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -The Guardian League Table:
- Student to Staff Ratio: 15%
Entry Standards: 15%
Expenditure per Student: 5%
Continuation 15% (non-medical subjects) OR 5% (medical subjects)
NSS - Teaching: 8%
NSS - Assessment & Feedback: 8%
NSS - Overall Satisfaction: 4%
Career Prospects: 15%
Value added: 15%
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -CUG The Complete University Guide:
- Entry Standards 12.5%
Student Satisfaction 18.75%
Student-Staff Ratio 12.5%
Research Quality 12.5%
Research Intensity 6.25%
Academic Service Spending 6.25%
Facilities Spending 6.25%
Graduate Prospects 12.5%
Degree Completion Rate 12.5%
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
Rogers Digital Media
U-Ranking
Wallstreet Journal USA & THE Times Higher Education, UK
RUY
América Economía
Perspektywy
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 27 September, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings:
- 30% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
- Reputation survey: 15%
- Staff-to-student ratio: 4.5%
- Doctorate-to-bachelor’s ratio: 2.25%
- Doctorates-awarded-to-academic-staff ratio: 6%
- Institutional income: 2.25%
30% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
- Reputation survey: 18%
- Research income: 6%
- Research productivity: 6%
30% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
- Proportion of international students: 2.5%
- Proportion of international staff: 2.5%
- International collaboration: 2.5%
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)"
- Published:
- 23 November, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -THE Global Employability University Ranking:
- Employability (survey) 100%
- Published:
- 26 October, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings by Subject:
- 37.4% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
37.6% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
15% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)
- Published:
- 16 November, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World Reputation Rankings:
- Research Reputation 66,6%
Teaching Reputation 33,3%
- Published:
- 25 January, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World’s Most International Universities:
- Proportion of international students 25%
Proportion of international staff 25%
Proportion of journal publications with one or more international co-authors 25%
University’s international reputation 25%
- Published:
- 03 July, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE Young University Rankings:
- Teaching 30%
Research (volume, income and reputation) 30%
Citations 30%
International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5%
Industry income (knowledge transfer) 2.5%
- Published:
- 01 June, 2023
- Published:
- 10 May, 2022
- Published:
- 11 May, 2022
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Published:
- 27 June, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings:
- Academic Reputation 40%
Employer Reputation 10%
Faculty/Student Ratio 20%
Citations per faculty 20%
International Faculty Ratio 5%
International Student Ratio 5%
- Published:
- 23 September, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -QS Employability Rankings:
- Employer reputation 30%
Alumni outcomes 25%
Partnerships with Employers per Faculty 25%
Employer/Student Connections 10%
Graduate employment rate 10%
- Published:
- 24 June, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking -QS 50 under 50:
- Based on the QS World University rankings methodology, the top 50 universities that are under 50 years old.
Academic Reputation 40%
Employer Reputation 10%
Faculty/Student Ratio 20%
Citations per faculty 20%
International Faculty Ratio 5%
International Student Ratio 5%
- Published:
- 26 October, 2022
RUF
Sapiens Research
Thomson Reuters
- Published:
- 23 October, 2019
- Criteria used in ranking -Reuters Most Innovative Universities:
- Patent Volume 33%
Patent Citations 34%
Industry Article Citation Impact 11%
Percent of Industry Collaborative Articles 11%
Total Web of Science Core Collection Papers 11%
- Published:
- 30 April, 2019
- Criteria used in ranking -Reuters Most Innovative Universities Europe:
- Patent volume 11.11%
Patent success 11.11%
Global patents 11.11%
Patent citations 11.11%
Percent of patents cited / Patent citation impact 11.11%
Patent to Article Citation Impact 11.11%
Industry Article Citation Impact 11.11%
Percent of Industry Collaborative Articles 11.11%
Total Web of Science Core Collection Papers 11.11%
National Institutional Ranking Framework
Careers360
Us News
- Published:
- 24 October, 2022
Urap
- Published:
- 28 November, 2022
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Published:
- 15 August, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking:
- **Quality of Education 10%**
- Alumni winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 10%
**Quality of Faculty 40%**
- Staff winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 20%
- Highly Cited Researchers 20%
**Research Output 40%**
- Papers published in Nature and Science 20%
- Papers indexed in Science Citation Index-Expanded & Social Science Citation Index 20%
**Per Capita Performance 10%**
Forbes
Payscale
- Published:
- 11 November, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (Bachelors only):
- Ranking is based on ROI
- Published:
- 11 November, 2021
Washington Monthly
Kiplinger
The Princeton Review
Centre for Science and Technology Studies, Leiden University, Netherlands
- Published:
- 22 June, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -CWTS Leiden Ranking:
- Scientific Impact
Number of Publications
Collaboration
Open Access
Gender Diversity
Scimago Institutions
- Published:
- 06 March, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -Scimago Institutions Rankings:
- Research 50%
Innovation 30%
Societal 20%
CWUR Center for World University Rankings
- Published:
- 25 April, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -CWUR Center for World University Rankings:
- **Research Performance: 40%**
- Research Output: 10%
- High-Quality Publications: 10%
- Influence: 10%
- Citations: 10%
**Quality of Education: 25%**
**Alumni Employment: 25%**
**Quality of Faculty: 10%**
MONEY
Nature Index
- Published:
- 15 June, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -Nature Index - Academic:
- Article count (AC)
Fractional count (FC)
Weighted fractional count (WFC)
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 11 July, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers:
- **Research Productivity: 25%**
- \# Articles last 11 years: 10%
- \# Articles current year: 15%
**Research Impact: 35%**
- \# Citations last 11 years: 15%
- \# Citations last 2 years: 10%
- Average \# citations last 11 years: 10%
**Research Excellence: 40%**
- H-index last 2 years: 10%
- \# Highly cited papers last 11 years: 15%
- \# Articles current year in high-impact journals: 15%
RUR Ranking Agency (Moscow, Russia)
- Published:
- 25 May, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR World University Rankings:
- **Teaching: 40%**
- Ratio Faculty/Student: 8%
- Ratio Faculty/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
- Ratio Faculty/Doctoral Degrees Awarded: 8%
- Ratio Doctoral Degrees Awarded/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
- World Teaching Reputation: 8%
**Research: 40%**
- Citations per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
- Doctoral Degrees per Accepted PhD: 8%
- Normalized Citation Impact: 8%
- Papers per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
- World Research Reputation: 8%
**International Diversity: 10%**
- International Faculty: 2%
- International Students: 2%
- International Co-Authored Papers: 2%
- Reputation Outside Geographical Region: 2%
- International Level: 2%
**Financial Sustainability: 10%**
- Institutional Income per Faculty: 2%
- Institutional Income per Student: 2%
- Papers per Research Income: 2%
- Research Income per Academic/Research Staff: 2%
- Research Income per Institutional Income: 2%
- Published:
- 25 May, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR Academic Rankings:
- Normalized citation impact (Citations of research publications from all university authors compared with world averages) 20%
Citation per papers 20%
Papers per academic and research staff 20%
International research reputation 20%
Share of research publications written in international co-authorship 20%
- Published:
- 25 May, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR Reputation Ranking:
- Teaching Reputation 50%
Research Reputation 50%
StuDocu
- Published:
- 06 September, 2021
4icu
- Published:
- 11 August, 2022
- Published:
- 11 August, 2022
Webometrics
- Published:
- 31 July, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities:
- Visibility 50%
Excellence 35%
Transparency 10%
Presence 5%