Award, league table & survey information
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The SU Student Support (SUSS) team at Teesside University Students' Union (TUSU) retained the nationally recognised Advice Quality Standard (AQS). The AQS is run by The Advice Services Alliance and independently audits a wide range of services providing advice for the quality and accuracy of the printed information and face to face contact that they provide.
Advice Quality Standard (AQS) 2019
- Ranked 18th in the world in the Animation Career Review International Animation School Rankings 2023. (Top 50 International Animation Colleges – formal degree. 195 colleges considered.)
- Ranked 9th in Europe in the Animation Career Review International Animation School Rankings 2023. (Top 40 European Animation Colleges – 2023 college rankings. 195 colleges considered.)
- Ranked 4th in the UK in the Animation Career Review International Animation School Rankings 2023. (Top 10 British Animation Schools and Colleges – 2023 college rankings. 195 colleges considered.)
2023 International Animation School Rankings
Teesside University Students' Union (TUSU) secured a gold Best Bar None (BBN) accreditation and shared second place for their venue The Terrace in 2019. The nationally recognised accreditation scheme is supported by the Home Office and The National Union of Students (NUS). The accreditation is awarded after independent auditors from BBN analyse the staff training, management and licensed trade practices of a venue.
Best Bar None awards
- Teesside University was ranked 100th overall in the Complete University Guide 2025. (130 institutions were ranked.)
- Teesside University was ranked 44th overall for Student Satisfaction in the Complete University Guide 2025. (130 institutions were ranked.)
- Teesside University was ranked 61st overall for Graduate Prospects – Outcomes in the Complete University Guide 2025. (130 institutions were ranked.)
- Teesside University was ranked 59th overall for Graduate Prospects – On Track in the Complete University Guide 2025. (130 institutions were ranked.)
- Teesside University was ranked 40th overall for Academic Services Spend in the Complete University Guide 2025. (130 institutions were ranked.)
- Teesside University was ranked 28th for Creative Writing in the Complete University Guide 2025. (50 institutions were ranked.)
- Teesside University was ranked 11th for Information Technology & Systems in the Complete University Guide 2025. (22 institutions were ranked.)
- Teesside University was ranked 38th for Marketing in the Complete University Guide 2025. (87 institutions were ranked.)
- Teesside University was ranked 16th for Medical Technology & Bioengineering in the Complete University Guide 2025. (43 institutions were ranked.)
- Teesside University was ranked 37th for Nursing & Midwifery in the Complete University Guide 2025. (37 institutions were ranked.)
- Teesside University was ranked 23rd for Paramedic Science in the Complete University Guide 2025. (39 institutions were ranked.)
- Teesside University was ranked 44th for Social Work in the Complete University Guide 2025. (73 institutions were ranked.)
- Teesside University was ranked 22nd for Sports Science in the Complete University Guide 2025. (86 institutions were ranked.)
- Teesside University was ranked 20th for Student Satisfaction for Accounting & Finance in the Complete University Guide 2025. (103 institutions were ranked.)
- Teesside University was ranked 31st for Graduate Prospects – Outcomes for Accounting & Finance in the Complete University Guide 2025. (103 institutions were ranked.)
- Teesside University was ranked 4th for Student Satisfaction for Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering in the Complete University Guide 2025. (33 institutions were ranked.)
- Teesside University was ranked 20th for Student Satisfaction for Art & Design in the Complete University Guide 2025. (84 institutions were ranked.)
- Teesside University was ranked 22nd for Graduate Prospects – Outcomes for Biological Sciences in the Complete University Guide 2025. (94 institutions were ranked.)
- Teesside University was ranked 12th for Student Satisfaction for Biomedical Sciences in the Complete University Guide 2025. (83 institutions were ranked.)
- Teesside University was ranked 19th for Graduate Prospects – Outcomes for Communication & Media Studies in the Complete University Guide 2025. (91 institutions were ranked.)
- Teesside University was ranked 25th for Student Satisfaction for Communication & Media Studies in the Complete University Guide 2025. (91 institutions were ranked.)
- Teesside University was ranked 9th for Student Satisfaction for Computer Science in the Complete University Guide 2025. (117 institutions were ranked.)
- Teesside University was ranked 12th for Graduate Prospects – Outcomes for Counselling, Psychotherapy & Occupational Therapy in the Complete University Guide 2025. (47 institutions were ranked.)
- Teesside University was ranked 12th for Student Satisfaction for Creative Writing in the Complete University Guide 2025. (50 institutions were ranked.)
- Teesside University was ranked 29th for Student Satisfaction for Education in the Complete University Guide 2025. (91 institutions were ranked.)
- Teesside University was ranked 21st for Student Satisfaction for Electrical & Electronic Engineering in the Complete University Guide 2025. (68 institutions were ranked.)
- Teesside University was ranked 4th for Graduate Prospects – On Track for English in the Complete University Guide 2025. (96 institutions were ranked.)
- Teesside University was ranked 11th for Student Satisfaction for Forensic Science in the Complete University Guide 2025. (36 institutions were ranked.)
- Teesside University was ranked 9th for Student Satisfaction for History in the Complete University Guide 2025. (91 institutions were ranked.)
- Teesside University was ranked 6th for Student Satisfaction for Information Technology & Systems in the Complete University Guide 2025. (22 institutions were ranked.)
- Teesside University was ranked 34th for Student Satisfaction for Law in the Complete University Guide 2025. (109 institutions were ranked.)
- Teesside University was ranked 11th for Student Satisfaction for Marketing in the Complete University Guide 2025. (87 institutions were ranked.)
- Teesside University was ranked 1st for Student Satisfaction for Mechanical Engineering in the Complete University Guide 2025. (75 institutions were ranked.)
- Teesside University was ranked 1st for Graduate Prospects – On Track for Medical Technology & Bioengineering in the Complete University Guide 2025. (43 institutions were ranked.)
- Teesside University was ranked 21st for Student Satisfaction for Nursing & Midwifery in the Complete University Guide 2025. (82 institutions were ranked.)
- Teesside University was ranked 12th for Graduate Prospects – On Track for Nursing & Midwifery in the Complete University Guide 2025. (82 institutions were ranked.)
- Teesside University was ranked 4th for Graduate Prospects – On Track for Paramedic Science in the Complete University Guide 2025. (39 institutions were ranked.)
- Teesside University was ranked 11th for Student Satisfaction for Psychology in the Complete University Guide 2025. (118 institutions were ranked.)
- Teesside University was ranked 5th for Student Satisfaction for Social Work in the Complete University Guide 2025. (73 institutions were ranked.)
- Teesside University was ranked 16th for Graduate Prospects – On Track for Social Work in the Complete University Guide 2025. (73 institutions were ranked.)
- Teesside University was ranked 3rd for Student Satisfaction for Sports Science in the Complete University Guide 2025. (86 institutions were ranked.)
- Teesside University was ranked 9th for Graduate Outcomes – Outcomes for Sports Science in the Complete University Guide 2025. (86 institutions were ranked.)
Complete University Guide 2025
Teesside is one of only a few universities in the UK to have been awarded the nationally recognised Customer First accreditation for its services to business.
This is the eighth time that Teesside has received the Customer First standard, which lasts for two years. Each time it is reaccredited, the University must demonstrate how it has continuously improved.
Customer First accreditation
- Teesside University is ranked 66th out of 128 institutions in the Daily Mail University Guide 2024. (128 institutions participated.)
- Teesside University is ranked 18th for First Generation Students in the Daily Mail University Guide 2024. (128 institutions participated.)
- Teesside University was shortlisted for the University of the Year in the Daily Mail University Guide 2024.
Daily Mail University Guide 2024
The median nominal salary for working-age postgraduates (£45,000) was £6,500 more than for working-age (those aged 16 to 64) graduates (£38,500) in 2022.
78.3% of postgraduates were in high-skilled employment, compared with 66.3% of working-age (those aged 16 to 64) graduates and 23.6% of non-graduates.
Graduate labour market statistics
School of Arts & Creative Industries
- BA (Hons) Comics and Graphic Novels
90% of BA (Hons) Comics and Graphic Novels students go on to work and/or study 15 months after the course (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020-21)
- BA (Hons) Graphic Design
90% of BA (Hons) Graphic Design students go on to work and/or study 15 months after the course (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020-21)
- BA (Hons) Film and Television Production
95% of BA (Hons) Film and Television Production students go on to work and/or study 15 months after the course (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020-21)
- BA (Hons) Journalism
90% of BA (Hons) Journalism students go on to work and/or study 15 months after the course (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020-21)
- BA (Hons) Sport Journalism
95% of BA (Hons) Sport Journalism students go on to work and/or study 15 months after the course (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2019-20 and 2020-21)
School of Health & Life Sciences
- BSc (Hons) Biology
95% of BSc (Hons) Biology graduates were in work and/or study 15 months after the course (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2019-20 and 2020-21)
- BSc (Hons) Health Sciences
100% of BSc (Hons) Health Sciences graduates were in work and/or study 15 months after the course (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2019-20 and 2020-21)
- BSc (Hons) Crime Scene Science
90% of BSc (Hons) Crime Scene Science graduates go on to work and/or study 15 months after the course (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020-21)
- BSc (Hons) Midwifery (Pre-Registration)
100% of BSc (Hons) Midwifery (Pre-Registration) graduates go on to work and/or study 15 months after the course (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020-21)
- BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies (Child) (Pre-Registration)
95% of BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies (Child) (Pre-Registration) graduates go on to work and/or study 15 months after the course (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020-21)
- BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies (Learning Disabilities) (Pre-Registration)
100% of BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies (Learning Disabilities) (Pre-Registration) graduates go on to work and/or study 15 months after the course (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020-21)
- BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy
95% of BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy graduates go on to work and/or study 15 months after the course (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020-21)
- BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice Studies
100% of BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice Studies graduates go on to work and/or study 15 months after the course (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020-21)
- BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
100% of BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy graduates go on to work and/or study 15 months after the course (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020-21)
School of Computing, Engineering & Digital Technologies
- BSc (Hons) Cyber Security
90% of BSc (Hons) Cyber Security students go on to work and/or study 15 months after the course (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2019-20 and 2020-21)
- BSc (Hons) Information Technology
90% of BSc (Hons) Information Technology students go on to work and/or study 15 months after the course (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2019-20 and 2020-21)
- BEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering
90% of BEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering students go on to work and/or study 15 months after the course (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2019-20 and 2020-21)
- MEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering
100% of MEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering students go on to work and/or study 15 months after the course (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2019-20 and 2020-21)
- BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering
100% of BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering students go on to work and/or study 15 months after the course (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020-21)
- BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering
100% of BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering students go on to work and/or study 15 months after the course (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020-21)
- MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering
90% of MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering students go on to work and/or study 15 months after the course (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2019-20 and 2020-21)
School of Social Sciences, Humanities & Law
- BSc (Hons) Professional Policing
90% of BSc (Hons) Professional Policing students went onto work and/or further studies 15 months after the course (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020-21)
- BSc (Hons) Psychology
100% of BSc (Hons) Psychology students went onto work and/or further studies 15 months after the course (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020-21)
- BA (Hons) Social Work
90% of BA (Hons) Social Work students went onto work and/or further studies 15 months after the course (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020-21)
Graduate Outcomes Survey 2019-20 to 2020-21
- Teesside University is ranked 80th out of 122 institutions in the Guardian University Guide 2024. (122 institutions participated.)
- Teesside is ranked 6th out of 64 institutions for Biomedical Science in the Guardian University Guide 2024. (122 institutions participated.)
- Teesside is ranked 1st out of 64 institutions for Graphic Design in the Guardian University Guide 2024. (122 institutions participated.)
- Teesside is ranked 18th out of 86 institutions for English in the Guardian University Guide 2024. (122 institutions participated.)
- Teesside is ranked 6th out of 82 institutions for Media & Film Studies in the Guardian University Guide 2024. (122 institutions participated.)
- Teesside is ranked 10th out of 87 institutions for History in the Guardian University Guide 2024. (122 institutions participated.)
- Teesside is ranked 14th out of 80 institutions for Social Work in the Guardian University Guide 2024. (122 institutions participated.)
- Teesside is ranked 6th out of 68 institutions for Mechanical Engineering in the Guardian University Guide 2024. (122 institutions participated.)
- Teesside is ranked 10th out of 37 institutions for Paramedic Science in the Guardian University Guide 2024. (122 institutions participated.)
- Teesside is ranked 3rd out of 86 institutions for Sports Science in the Guardian University Guide 2024. (122 institutions participated.)
- Teesside is ranked 19th out of 52 institutions for Midwifery in the Guardian University Guide 2024. (122 institutions participated.)
Guardian University Guide 2024
- Teesside University supported 190 student start ups (active firms) including 26 newly registered student start ups during the academic year 2021/22.
- The estimated employment (FTE) of all active firms supported by Teesside University during the academic year 2021/22 was 879 (student start-ups), 69 (staff start-ups) and 17 (social enterprises).
- The estimated current turnover of all active student start ups supported by Teesside University during the academic year 2021/22 was £94m.
- The estimated current turnover of all active student start ups supported by Teesside University during the academic year 2021/22 was the 7th highest of all UK HE providers included in the Higher Education - Business and Community Interaction survey.
- The estimated external investment received by all active student start ups supported by Teesside University during the academic year 2021/22 was £2.46m.
- Teesside University supported 15 staff start ups and 6 social enterprises (active firms) during the academic year 2021/22.
- During the academic year 2021/22, Teesside University supported 133 student start ups, 12 staff start ups and 6 social enterprises that were still active and had survived for at least 3 years.
HESA HE-BCI Survey
- Teesside ranked 1st in the UK and 3rd globally for 'Overall Average' satisfaction.
(Score equates to 91.3%, or 3rd globally out of 137 institutions, and 1st in the UK out of 35 institutions.)
- Teesside ranked top in the UK for 'Overall Average' satisfaction.
- Teesside ranked 3rd globally for 'Overall Average' satisfaction.
- Teesside ranked in the top 5 globally in 11 (out of 87) attributes.
- Teesside are top in the UK in 11 (of 87) attributes in the top 5 in 38 (out of 87) attributes.
- Teesside scored 91.1% for 'Arrival Average' satisfaction.
- Teesside scored 93.6% for 'Learning Average' satisfaction.
- Teesside scored 95.4% for 'Support Average' satisfaction.
1,682 responses to the ISB from Teesside students, equating to a 28.1% response rate; 137 institutions included in the Global rankings and 35 institutions are included in the UK ISB rankings.
The International Student Barometer survey is conducted by i-graduate. I-graduate do not publish benchmarked data from the survey, however a selection of Teesside University's results are published on our
own website, and these have been verified and approved by i-graduate (email
info@i-graduate.org for additional verification of results.)
General information about the survey can be found at
www.i-graduate.org.
Teesside University was awarded Gold accreditation against the Investors in People (IiP) Standard in 2021.
The University first achieved IiP recognition in 1999, gaining Bronze status in 2008 and Gold status in 2011, 2014 and again in 2018.
Investors in People
- Teesside University has very high engagement for research partnerships through co-authorship and collaborative research income.
(Knowledge Exchange Framework 3. Cluster E average was medium engagement.)
- Teesside University has very high engagement for working with business.
(Knowledge Exchange Framework 3. Income through contract research, consultancy, facilities use and from Innovate UK. Cluster E average was medium engagement.)
- Teesside University has high engagement for working with the public and third sector.
(Knowledge Exchange Framework 3. Income through contract research, consultancy and facilities use. Cluster E average was medium engagement.)
- Teesside University has very high engagement for continuing professional development (CPD) and graduate start-ups.
(Knowledge Exchange Framework 3. Income through provision of CPD and continuing education, and the number of graduate start-ups. Cluster E average was high engagement.)
- Teesside University has very high engagement for local growth and regeneration.
(Knowledge Exchange Framework 3. Income received for regeneration and development. Teesside University is an anchor institution in its region, contributing to economic growth through the provision of higher-level skills, research, innovation and business support. Its approach is rooted in its local economy, reflecting the industrial strengths and opportunities and meeting the challenges of an area that has seen the closure of key employers that once dominated. Teesside University plays a key role in supporting the Tees Valley establish itself as an enterprising, vibrant region focused on growth through digital, biosciences, health and clean and renewable energy. Cluster E average was medium engagement.)
- Teesside University has high engagement for intellectual property (IP) and commercialisation.
(Knowledge Exchange Framework 3. Income through licensing and intellectual property (IP) income, and spin-out investment and turnover. Cluster E average was medium engagement.)
Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF) 3. Teesside University was placed in KEF cluster E - a group of 33 'large universities with broad discipline portfolio of both STEM and non-STEM generating excellent research.'
Knowledge Exchange Framework 3
Originally founded as Constantine College, the institution was officially opened by the Prince of Wales, the future King Edward VIII, on 2 July 1930. The college became a polytechnic in 1969; and in 1992, the Privy Council gave approval to 14 higher education institutions, including Teesside, to become new universities.
- Teesside University ranked joint 449th out of 688 institutions in the QS World University Rankings: Europe 2024.
- Teesside University ranked 143th out of 166 institutions in the QS World University Rankings: Northern Europe 2024.
QS World University Rankings: Europe 2024
The majority of our research was judged to be world-leading or internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework 2021).
80% of research entered in Art and Design: History, Practice and Theory was recognised as world-leading or internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework 2021).
71% of research entered in Allied Health Professions, Dentistry, Nursing and Pharmacy was recognised as world-leading or internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework 2021).
The research of 157 UK universities was assessed
Research Excellence Framework 2021
Institution information
Teesside University has achieved a 'Silver' award in 2022. Stonewall's Diversity Champion programme provides us with access to a wide range of support and resources to ensure we are an inclusive and supportive place to work, study and visit.
Stonewall UK Workplace Equality Index
Middlesbrough ranked 7th against more than 70 cities in the StudentCrowd 2022 Cheapest UK Cities for Student Accommodation League Table. (League table based on StudentCrowd's live accommodation data on the cost of purpose-built student accommodation and university-owned halls, taking the monthly average of all student accommodation in each location from September 2021 to August 2022 – as at 18 January 2023.)
StudentCrowd 2022 Cheapest UK Cities for Student Accommodation League Table
Teesside University Students' Union (TUSU) was placed 6th in the UK from 55 reviews by current and recent students in the prestigious Student Hut survey 2019. The independent survey invites students to comment on events, support, facilities and resources supplied by a students' union.
Student Hut Survey 2019
Teesside University was awarded an overall rating of Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023. We were also awarded Gold for student experience and Gold for student outcomes.
The TEF is a national scheme run by the Office for Students (OfS) that aims to encourage higher education providers to improve and deliver excellence in the areas that students care about the most: teaching, learning and achieving positive outcomes from their studies.
TEF Gold means that the student experience and outcomes that we deliver are typically outstanding.
The TEF assesses undergraduate courses and the outcomes from TEF 2023 will last for four years from September 2023.
Teaching Excellence Framework 2023
- Teesside University ranked 23rd out of 131 UK Universities for Teaching Quality in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024.
- Teesside University ranked 18rd out of 89 UK Universities for Communication and Media Studies in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024.
- Teesside University ranked 23rd out of 70 UK Universities for Mechanical Engineering in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024.
- Teesside University ranked joint 14th out of 82 UK Universities for Sports Science in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024.
- Teesside University ranked 3rd out of 115 UK Universities for social inclusion in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024.
The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024
- Ranked joint 34th out of 116 UK universities for student experience (Times Higher Education student experience survey 2018.
- Ranked joint 15th out of 116 UK universities for facilities (Times Higher Education student experience survey 2018.
- Ranked joint 16th out of 116 UK universities for student welfare (Times Higher Education student experience survey 2018.
- Ranked joint 28th out of 116 UK universities for academic experience (Times Higher Education student experience survey 2018.
Times Higher Education student experience survey 2018
Teesside University ranked in the top 50 for online learning in the Uswitch Online Learning Index 2022.
Teesside University ranked 39th for online learning in the Uswitch Online Learning Index 2022.
The study analysed 50 of the most populated UK universities on their online course offerings, university ratings and research quality.
Uswitch Online Learning Index 2022
- 6th in the UK in the University of the Year category
- Top university in North East England and 7th in the UK for Students' Union
- Top university in North East England and 9th in the UK for Lecturer and Teaching Quality
- Top university in North East England for Lecturer and Teaching Quality
- Top university in North East England and 7th in the UK for Student Support
- Top university in North East England and 4th for Student Life
- Top university in North East England and top 10 in the UK for Postgraduate
- Top university in North East England and 6th in the UK for International
Top in the NE out of 3 institutions, 101 institutions in total.
What Uni? Student Choice Awards (WUSCA) 2024
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