Why choose Teesside University?
Best new university for student experience
Teesside is the UK's top new university for student experience in the Times Higher Education survey 2011.
What students said about Teesside
Fantastic facilities
You are well informed: our library resources are in the English universities' top ten and number one in the North East (National Student Survey 2011).
The facilities at Teesside are ranked as the second best in the country according to the Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2011.
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Our students love it
84% of our students are happy with the teaching on their course - history gave us a 100% score.
More about the National Student Survey 2011
Our courses and lectures are ranked as the best in the North East and in the country’s top ten, according to the Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2011.
Read the reviews on Whatuni website
Excellent careers
82.6% full-time first degree leavers were in work or further study.(2009-10 Higher Education Statistics Agency).
Industry-recognised and accredited courses
On many courses you gain practical experience working in business and industry. We've worked with employers to make courses relevant to your future with accreditation by professional bodies an important feature.
Friendly and supportive
On our compact, town centre campus, we’re a close knit community. Our students praise our support services for their accessibility and sensitivity – they tell us we’re excellent listeners.
Quality teaching
Five of our staff have a National Teaching Fellowship - awarded for excellence in teaching. The Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) expressed confidence in the management of our academic standards and quality of learning opportunities.
It's affordable
We have affordable accommodation with free internet access. The cost of living is relatively low with student discounts widely available.
Accommodation in pictures
Worldwide Teesside
Our students, graduates and staff are internationally connected in work and community.
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A cutting-edge campus
A £130m investment on campus provides top class facilities for our students. £12m Phoenix and £10m Athena buildings give us a leading edge in digital innovation. Our brilliantly equipped Library, £6.5m centre for sport, top-notch forensic facilities and £17m on a sport and health sciences building add to a dynamic learning environment.
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Exceptionally enterprising
Our on-campus business units have helped create 175 companies and 308 jobs. Our £12m Phoenix Building provides first class facilities for new and established business ventures.
A great place to live
Tees Valley is a fantastic place to live with coast and countryside on the doorstep. If you like shopping you’ll love the results of a multimillion-pound spend in Middlesbrough centre. The hub of student night life is our award-winning Students’ Union. And the town boasts pub, clubs, comedy and music venues to suit all tastes.
Middlesbrough & Tees Valley in pictures
