Why choose Teesside?

Fantastic facilities

Students rave about our facilities - we're one of the best in the country.
Read the reviews on Whatuni website

Excellent careers

83.4% full-time First Degree leavers were in work or further study. (2008-09 Higher Education Statistics Agency)

It's worth it

A first degree at Teesside is worth on average £157,000 extra in lifetime earnings and a HND is worth on average £103,742 extra. (Economic impact study, PricewaterhouseCoopers)

First class for living and learning
Students rank us as one of the top modern universities in the UK.
(Times Higher Education Magazine, 2009)

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

Degree students rate our teaching quality highly – 83% say staff are enthusiastic and intellectually stimulating. Many subjects have been ranked excellent by higher education watchdogs. Eight of our staff have a National Teaching Fellowship - awarded for excellence in teaching.

It's affordable

We offer a generous financial package including a bursary and scholarships. We have some of the lowest cost accommodation with free internet access. And the cost of living is the most affordable in the UK. (Push Guide)
Accommodation in pictures

A cutting-edge campus

A £120m 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.
Take a campus tour

Exceptionally enterprising

Our on-campus business units have helped create 125 companies and 240 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

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