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Teesside University is proud to be named a WUSCA 2025 University of the Year. With its vibrant campus located in the heart of Middlesbrough in North East England, the university is a friendly and supportive university offering a broad range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
The university has recently invested more than £300m in its town-centre campus, giving it a leading edge in digital innovation, biosciences, animation and health.
Teesside University received a prestigious Gold rating across all areas in the Teaching Excellence Framework (2023), the only North East university to do so, and placed 8th in the UK in the 2025 Whatuni Student Choice Awards.
Teesside University is a research-oriented institution, and places a firm emphasis on research excellence through its research grand challenges. These are underpinned by a deep commitment to sustainability, public and civic engagement, and enhancing the resilience and agility of individuals and organisations.
Teesside University's research work focuses on three key areas:
The majority of the research was judged to be world-leading or internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework 2021).
4.3The Teesside University campus offers outstanding facilities. A recent investment of £300 million includes:
The university's advanced learning facilities also include a flight-simulation lab, an environmental chamber, broadcast news studios, a green screen, a full-size ambulance, 3D printers, lie detector equipment, and a hydrotherapy pool.
The university's main campus is in the heart of Middlesbrough, a welcoming town with affordable living, excellent transport links, and the coast and countryside close by. Packed with shops, restaurants, cinemas, pubs, parks, clubs, sports, museums and art galleries, everything students need for a balanced lifestyle is right on the doorstep.
Just a few minutes' walk from campus, students find quirky cafes, chilled-out micro pubs, vintage clothes shops and an emerging collection of independent bars and retailers.
Students can explore an extensive range of societies at Teesside University, including academic, cultural, faith and inclusivity and pastimes societies. Teesside Sport also runs a wide range of sports clubs including basketball, cheerleading, climbing, football, snow sports, rowing and more.
Organised adventure activities include walking, horse-riding, mountaineering, mountain biking, surfing, kayaking and gorge walking.
4.2Teesside University Students' Union (TUSU) is the top in the North East (WUSCA 2025). It is run by students, for students and is a big part of student life at Teesside – it's a hive of activity, events and fun.
The students' union offers support, advice, social spaces, places to eat and drink, and a shop.
3.5In the Graduate Outcomes Survey (2020-21), 90 to 100% of Teesside University students went on to find work or further studies within 15 months of graduating, across all subjects.
Teesside University offers lots of opportunities to gain enterprise skills and work experience, giving students the skillset, experience, and connections they need to get the best possible start to their careers.
The award-winning Student Futures team works closely with students throughout their time at university to plan their next steps, map out a career path, find ways to obtain invaluable experience, and offer help with job applications, including CV advice and interview preparation. The team also organises a yearly programme of networking events and careers fairs.
The university's business start-up support scheme helps graduates launch new businesses, turning ideas into reality through expert-led workshops, mentoring and support. Students also have the opportunity to pitch for a share of £30k in grant funding. Additionally, students can get involved in volunteering opportunities, with the university's Volunteers resource providing a central hub for all volunteering projects.
Teesside University careers support is available both online and in-person and can be accessed for up to two years after graduating, helping students to secure their first role and transition smoothly into their career with confidence.
Students can also earn whilst they learn with flexible roles through Teesside's on-campus agency, Unitemps.
3.6Teesside University offers affordable, safe, on-campus student accommodation options that start from £100 a week where students will quickly feel at home. Whether students are looking for a vibrant halls experience, an en-suite room, or a shared house, there are a range of options to suit different lifestyles and budgets.
The campus has more than 900 rooms, all within a five-minute walk of facilities, with Wi-Fi, and bills included.
Teesside University offers an extensive programme of undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses, covering a wide range of subjects and offered through different modes of study.
As such, admission criteria vary on a course-by-course basis, and prospective students are recommended to visit the university website to find out full details for their chosen course. The university gives equal consideration to all academic and vocational qualifications as well as work experience or vocational training.
The standard requirement to enrol on an undergraduate degree at Teesside University is normally a pass in at least two A-Levels, or an equivalent level 3 qualification. However, applicants who don't quite meet the minimum requirements may still be eligible.
There are many alternative pathways to enrolment, and the university's admissions team is available year-round to answer queries and questions.
English language
Since courses are delivered in English, international applicants must exhibit a minimum level of English language proficiency before starting their course. Specific requirements vary between subjects and the level of study.
Teesside University believes that everyone with the talent to succeed should have access to higher education and offer a range of scholarships and bursaries for students who meet certain eligibility requirements, with options including:
A range of subject-specific scholarships are also available, as well as postgraduate and international scholarships and bursaries.
Teesside University undergraduate tuition fees for full-time students studying on campus are as follows:
Teesside University has a broad portfolio of courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, both full and part-time, with a choice of on-campus or online learning experiences. Many degree courses have an optional work placement or foundation year, and students can also elect to study apprenticeships or short courses.
All courses at the university provide a high level of academic education and help students to develop both the knowledge and the practical skills valued by employers, including broader life skills such as confidence, leadership skills and more.
Teesside is the top university in North East England for Lecturer and Teaching Quality (WUSCA 2025) and students praise the teaching style for being interactive, practical-based and engaging while applauding module content for being useful and relevant.
Student satisfaction is high across courses offered (NSS, 2025), and engineering and science subjects are particularly popular, with the university ranking second in the UK for student satisfaction in mechanical engineering (Complete University Guide, 2026).
Teesside University is an internationally renowned institution which runs an impressive programme of degree courses across a wide range of subjects. Its students benefit from excellent award-winning teaching staff supported by a superb hub of facilities and resources.
Academic staff are actively involved in research projects which seek to address some of the biggest challenges facing society today. Working closely with community groups, policymakers, charities, SMEs, and industry, Teesside University's collaborative and interdisciplinary research supports regional growth, the UK industrial strategy, and the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.
The university's strengths span an array of subjects and sectors and are evidenced by its extensive list of awards and accolades.
Teesside University excels in health science and computing, offering students a leading education supported by cutting-edge knowledge and industry insights.
Teesside is ranked 2nd in the UK for student satisfaction in mechanical engineering (Complete University Guide, 2026). The university is also rated 4th in the UK for complementary medicine according to the 2026 Complete University Guide league tables.
4.2Teesside University is the top North East university for student support (Whatuni, 2025). It recognises the importance of a well-resourced and effectively organised student services hub and is dedicated to the success of its learning community. All students can access Teesside University's support services for advice.
The university's student life team provides a central hub for accessing support, with all support services in one place. Students can get help with careers, finance, loans and benefits, as well as health and wellbeing, mental health, counselling, academic guidance and disability support.
The student life team can also help individuals get quick access to free and confidential counselling or mental health advice and has a multi-faith chaplaincy, open to everyone.
The university also offers specialist international advice, and entrepreneurial support too – useful for those who want to set up their own business. The team can give general advice and guidance, as well as signposting to relevant specialist services where required.
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