We are an ambitious and enterprising university for a focused and pragmatic global new generation. We provide real opportunities and support to realise potential on a campus fit for the future and around the world.
From developing outstanding degree apprenticeships tailored to industry to addressing the societal challenges on a global scale, our work is always relevant and purpose-driven. We value education and research which is innovative, creative and supports the development of solutions to real world challenges.
We work with individuals and businesses to develop solutions that deliver ambition today.
This means that the student experience and outcomes that we deliver are typically outstanding.
We believe in the power of education to transform lives and that people from all walks of life, who have the talent to succeed, should have the opportunity to experience higher education. We put our students at the heart of everything we do.
We are a high-performing global institution, committed to delivering an outstanding student and learning experience.
As an anchor institution and economic engine, we work in partnership with local organisations and businesses, contributing to our region in a way many universities aspire to.
Professor Paul Croney OBE
Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive
Through our partnerships with Adobe and Microsoft, we empower our students to thrive in an ever-changing world.
Find out moreWe foster research and innovation to generate new knowledge that addresses regional, national and global challenges.
Find out moreWe work closely with industry to drive innovation and knowledge exchange to support the regeneration of the economy
Find out moreAs a global institution, we deliver an excellent international student experience through partnerships across the world.
Find out moreDelivering service excellence across core functions underpins all University activity.
Find out moreBuilding on the success of Teesside 2020, the new Corporate Strategy: Ambition Delivered Today, sets out a bold future for the institution over the next five years, driving academic achievement and delivering excellence for our students, partners and society.
Find out moreThe University has seven core values:
Teesside University’s commitment to digital teaching and learning has seen it become recognised as an Apple Distinguished School.
Teesside University’s continuing commitment to developing and supporting its employees has once again been rewarded with a prestigious Investors in People (IiP) Gold award.
Teesside University has been named University of the Year for Social Inclusion in an influential national league table.
A new report highlighting the positive impact of international students has shown that just one year’s intake is worth over £240m to the Tees Valley economy
TOTAL INCOME
OVER
ADVANCE SCHEME INVESTMENT
LAST 5 YEARS
Over £132m, from cash reserves, invested in our campuses
The amount of money we gave to our students in bursaries and scholarships
> SECURED DEBT <
of 1% of total income
AVERAGE ANNUAL CASH SURPLUS OVER LAST FIVE YEARS
SERVICES AND FACILITIES SPEND
PER STUDENT
We have more than 125,000 active alumni from over 100 different countries, as part of a larger global community of Teesside graduates
iPads, keyboards and cases deployed to first year undergraduates
Through our on-campus business support, our 560+ graduates have launched over 560 new businesses.
Tees Valley
North East
UK
Overall this indicates that Teesside University supports a total of
The combined
human capital impact is estimated to be
We have more than
active alumni from over 100 different countries, as part of a larger global community of Teesside graduates.
Figures taken from the Teesside University Economic Impact Study: Summary report for the period 2018/19, produced by New Skills Consulting in January 2020. Find out more.