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Teesside University

Based in Middlesbrough in North East England, Teesside University offers courses spanning healthcare, business, engineering and the creative industries. Its main campus brings teaching spaces, accommodation and student services together, close to the town’s shops and restaurants. The university also has a London campus at Here East in Stratford, so check where your chosen course is taught before planning your move.

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The overview

The main things you need to know about studying at the Teesside University .

  • Rankings

    Teesside ranks 32nd in the Guardian University Guide 2027 and 87th in the Complete University Guide 2027. Its Guardian subject results include first in the UK for Interior Design, second for Sports Science and Social Work, and third for Animation and Games Design. Explore its latest rankings when comparing courses.

  • Employability

    Teesside’s Student Futures team helps students find jobs, internships, summer placements and volunteering opportunities. Its graduate recruitment team connects final-year students and graduates with employers, offering support with CVs, applications and interviews. You can also explore business start-up support or use Unitemps, the university’s recruitment agency, to find work that fits around your studies.

  • Fees

    For 2026/27, full-time UK undergraduate degree fees are £9,790 a year. Foundation year fees vary by subject, and eligible UK students taking an undergraduate placement year receive a full tuition fee waiver for that year. Standard international undergraduate tuition is £17,000 a year. Check the university’s UK fees or international fees for your programme and entry year, as different rates and future increases may apply.

  • Bursaries

    For 2026/27, eligible undergraduates can access Teesside University Advance, including an iPad and keyboard loan plus £100 credit each academic year for books and learning resources. Course, campus and entry-level conditions apply. The Care Leaver Bursary provides eligible full-time home students under 25 with £2,000 per year, subject to progression, although applications are currently closed. Explore the wider scholarship list for subject awards and check the conditions for your intake.

Accommodation

Teesside offers around 900 university accommodation beds, all within approximately five minutes’ walk of campus. Published weekly prices include £85 at Parkside Halls, where bathrooms are shared, and £175 at Cornell Quarter for an en-suite room with a small double bed. Bills, Wi-Fi and contents insurance are included, while laundry charges apply. Rental agreements of 40, 45 or 50 weeks are advertised, depending on your requirements. You must firmly accept your course offer before applying for accommodation. The university’s published guidance asks new September-entry students to apply before 30 April to guarantee a halls place, with preferred residences subject to availability. Check the conditions for your entry year, or compare student accommodation in Middlesbrough through AFS.

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Students' Union

Teesside University Students’ Union helps students meet people through societies, communities, activities and events. You can join groups around your interests or represent others through course and School representative roles. Its Advice Service provides free, confidential and independent support with academic concerns, including appeals, complaints and university procedures.

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Famous for

Teesside is particularly known for animation, games and visual effects. It hosts Animex, an international festival bringing students together with industry professionals through talks, workshops, portfolio reviews and networking. Its Animation and Games Design provision ranks third in the UK in the Guardian University Guide 2027.

News

In October 2026, Teesside was shortlisted for Higher Education Institution of the Year at the National Association of School-Based Teacher Trainers Awards. The shortlisting recognises its teacher training provision and partnerships with schools and education providers. Winners are due to be announced on 5 November 2026.

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