International Student Barometer Survey
The International Student Barometer Survey is an annual survey conducted by i-graduate.
About the International Student Barometer Survey
The International Student Barometer Survey specifically provides universities with an understanding of the motivations, expectations and experience of international students studying at participating institutions all over the world.
At Teesside University, we use the Survey to gain insights into the experience we offer to our international students, to identify the things we are doing well and to understand where we need to make improvements.
Participation in the International Student Barometer Autumn (Entry) Wave 2022
In the recent autumn 2022 wave, a total of 1,820 responses were received for Teesside University, resulting in a 34.4% response rate (from a population of 5,291 students).
A total of 119,254 students took part globally, giving feedback on their respective institutions.
Below is a selection of the results received about Teesside University based on feedback from our students.
| Category | Teesside global ISB ranking* |
|---|---|
| Overall satisfaction | 5th |
| Face-to-face orientation | 3rd |
| Enrolment / academic registration | 1st |
| Accessing online learning materials | 1st |
| Virtual onboarding | 1st | Social orientation | 6th
| Learning overall |
3rd |
Performance feedback |
2nd |
Course organisation |
4th |
Course content |
7th
| Marking criteria |
1st |
Performance feedback |
2nd |
Employability |
4th |
Communication with students |
1st |
The physical library facilities |
1st |
Learning spaces |
1st |
Learning technology |
1st |
Laboratories |
3rd |
Online study materials |
1st |
Virtual learning environment |
1st |
Online library |
2nd |
Internet access on campus |
2nd |
Making friends from my home country |
1st |
Campus buildings |
4th |
Support overall |
4th |
Library service |
2nd |
Catering |
3rd |
Personal tutors |
5th |
Students' Union |
6th |
Overall happiness |
2nd |
Value for money |
4th |
Career goal preparation |
3rd |
|
*The ISB collected the views of 1,820 international students at Teesside University, within a survey response of 119,254 students globally and 32,890 in the UK. More info at: tribalgroup.com/2022-isb-wave-2-global-benchmark-list
| Category | Teesside |
|---|---|
| ARRIVAL OVERALL | 93.9% |
| Pre-arrival info | 97.3% |
| ORIENTATION | |
| Face-to-face orientation | 98.9% |
| Virtual onboarding | 98.8% |
| Enrolment / academic registration | 98.1% |
| Home friends | 94.8% |
| Study sense | 95.7% |
| Accessing online learning materials | 97.3% |
| Meeting academic staff | 97.1% |
| Accommodation Office | 91.1% |
| Introduction to support services | 94.6% |
| Social orientation | 93.6% |
| Formal welcome at the university | 95.6% |
| Introduction to the campus and facilities | 93.4% |
| Social activities | 90.3% |
| LEARNING OVERALL | |
| Expert lecturers | 96.2% |
| Assessment | 96.1% |
| Submitting work remotely | 97.8% |
| Course content | 95.1% |
| The quality of lectures | 95.6% |
| Performance feedback | 95.8% |
| Marking criteria | 95.6% |
| Good teachers | 95.6% |
| Communicating with tutors | 96.3% |
| Learning support | 94.3% |
| The level of research activity | 95.5% |
| Course organisation | 95.6% |
| STUDIES | |
| Language support | 96.2% |
| Topic selection** | 95.8% |
| Communication with students | 94.6% |
| Studying with people from other cultures | 94.1% |
| Employability | 91.5% |
| FACILITIES | |
| Learning spaces | 98.2% |
| The physical library facilities | 98.3% |
| Learning Technology | 98.6% |
| Laboratories | 97.8% |
| Virtual Learning Environment | 97.8% |
| Online Study Materials | 98.2% |
| Online library | 97.8% |
| LIVING OVERALL | 91.5% |
| Internet access on campus | 96.9% |
| Internet access at my accommodation | 92.1% |
| SOCIAL | |
| Making friends from my home country | 94.1% |
| Social activities (organised events) | 90.9% |
| Social facilities | 91.7% |
| DAY TO DAY LIFE | |
| Campus environment | 96.6% |
| Campus buildings | 98.2% |
| Feeling safe and secure on campus | 97.7% |
| Eco-friendly attitude | 97.0% |
| Worship facilities | 92.3% |
| The transport links to other places | 92.5% |
| Visa advice | 91.9% |
| SUPPORT OVERALL | 94.0% |
| Counselling Service | 97.8% |
| Caterings | 97.3% |
| Library Service | 98.8% |
| IT Support | 98.6% |
| Students' Union | 97.8% |
| Personal Tutors | 97.5% |
| Disability Services | 94.4% |
| Warden Team | 96.2% |
| International student advisers | 97.8% |
| Clubs / Societies | 97.1% |
| International Admissions & Compliance | 93.3% |
| Accommodation Office | 91.0% |
| Finance Department | 90.0% |
| Careers Service | 94.4% |
| Faith provision | 98.2% |
| OTHER | |
| Would recommend Teesside University | 91.2% |
| Overall happiness | 96.3% |
| Satisfaction with value for money | 92.9% |
*Not all students answer all questions. Percentage reflects number of students who responded with either satisfied or very satisfied to the specific question in the survey. In total, 1,820 Teesside University international students participated in the ISB. More info at: tribalgroup.com/2022-isb-wave-2-global-benchmark-list
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