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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.
Ranked 3rd in the UK in the Animation Career Review College Rankings 2020. (192 colleges considered.)
Top 5 Animation Schools and Colleges in the UK - 2020 College Rankings
Ranked 14th in the world in the Animation Career Review International Animation School Rankings 2020. (185 colleges considered.)
Animation Career Review Top 25 Animation Schools and Colleges in the World 2020
Ranked in the top 10 animation schools and colleges in Europe (Animation Career Review 2019 International Rankings. 167 colleges considered.)
Top 10 Animation Schools and Colleges in Europe - 2019 College Rankings
Ranked 8th in Europe in the Animation Career Review list of the top 25 animation schools and colleges in the world (Animation Career Review 2019 International Rankings. 167 colleges considered.)
Top 25 Animation Schools and Colleges in the world
Ranked in the top 5 animation schools and colleges in the UK (Animation Career Review 2019 International Rankings. 167 colleges considered.)
Top 5 Animation Schools and Colleges in the UK - 2019 College Rankings
Ranked 3rd in the UK in the Animation Career Review list of the top 25 animation schools and colleges in the world (Animation Career Review 2019 International Rankings. 167 colleges considered.)
Top 25 Animation Schools and Colleges in the world
Teesside is among the UK's best performing areas for innovation - 7th out of 42 areas and ranking way above London and Manchester. (Benchmarking Local Innovation: The Innovation Geography of the UK, Enterprise Research Centre.)
Benchmarking Local Innovation: The Innovation Geography of the UK, Enterprise Research Centre
Teesside University Students' Union was accredited Gold in the Best Bar None Awards 2017
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.
Teesside University is ranked joint 24th overall for student satisfaction in the Complete University Guide 2021. (130 institutions were ranked.)
Teesside University is ranked 38th for graduate prospects in the Complete University Guide 2021. (130 institutions were ranked.)
Teesside University is ranked 36th for graduate prospects for accounting and finance in the Complete University Guide 2021. (101 institutions were ranked.)
Teesside University is ranked 24th for student satisfaction for art and design in the Complete University Guide 2021. (85 institutions were ranked.)
Teesside University is ranked 17th for graduate prospects for art and design in the Complete University Guide 2021. (85 institutions were ranked.)
Teesside University is ranked 17th for student satisfaction for biological sciences in the Complete University Guide 2021. (101 institutions were ranked.)
Teesside University is ranked 12th for graduate prospects for biological sciences in the Complete University Guide 2021. (99 institutions were ranked.)
Teesside University is ranked 23rd for student satisfaction for business and management studies in the Complete University Guide 2021. (123 institutions were ranked.)
Teesside University is ranked 52nd for graduate prospects for business and management studies in the Complete University Guide 2021. (119 institutions were ranked.)
Teesside University is ranked 10th for student satisfaction for chemical engineering in the Complete University Guide 2021. (31 institutions were ranked.)
Teesside University is ranked 9th for graduate prospects for chemical engineering in the Complete University Guide 2021. (27 institutions were ranked.)
Teesside University is ranked 23rd for student satisfaction for chemistry in the Complete University Guide 2021. (57 institutions were ranked.)
Teesside University is ranked 23rd for student satisfaction for civil engineering in the Complete University Guide 2021. (57 institutions were ranked.)
Teesside University is ranked 14th for graduate prospects for civil engineering in the Complete University Guide 2021. (54 institutions were ranked.)
Teesside University is ranked joint 10th for student satisfaction for communication and media studies in the Complete University Guide 2021. (97 institutions were ranked.)
Teesside University is ranked joint 16th for graduate prospects for communication and media studies in the Complete University Guide 2021. (92 institutions were ranked.)
Teesside University is ranked 22nd for student satisfaction for computer science in the Complete University Guide 2021. (108 institutions were ranked.)
Teesside University is ranked 21st for student satisfaction for drama, dance and cinematics in the Complete University Guide 2021. (100 institutions were ranked.)
Teesside University is ranked 15th for research quality for education in the Complete University Guide 2021. (63 institutions were ranked.)
Teesside University is ranked 35th for student satisfaction for electrical and electronic engineering in the Complete University Guide 2021. (72 institutions were ranked.)
Teesside University is ranked 24th for student satisfaction for English in the Complete University Guide 2021. (103 institutions were ranked.)
Teesside University is ranked 17th for graduate prospects for English in the Complete University Guide 2021. (105 institutions were ranked.)
Teesside University is ranked joint 9th for graduate prospects for food science in the Complete University Guide 2021. (35 institutions were ranked.)
Teesside University is ranked 15th overall for forensic science in the Complete University Guide 2021. (34 institutions were ranked.)
Teesside University is ranked joint 4th for graduate prospects for forensic science in the Complete University Guide 2021. (29 institutions were ranked.)
Teesside University is ranked 37th overall for history in the Complete University Guide 2021. (93 institutions were ranked.)
Teesside University is ranked 12th for student satisfaction for history in the Complete University Guide 2021. (90 institutions were ranked.)
Teesside University is ranked joint 12th for graduate prospects for history in the Complete University Guide 2021. (92 institutions were ranked.)
Teesside University is ranked 28th for student satisfaction for law in the Complete University Guide 2021. (101 institutions were ranked.)
Teesside University is ranked 22nd overall for marketing in the Complete University Guide 2021. (84 institutions were ranked.)
Teesside University is ranked 15th for student satisfaction for marketing in the Complete University Guide 2021. (84 institutions were ranked.)
Teesside University is ranked joint 8th for graduate prospects for marketing in the Complete University Guide 2021. (72 institutions were ranked.)
Teesside University is ranked 32nd overall for mechanical engineering in the Complete University Guide 2021. (72 institutions were ranked.)
Teesside University is ranked joint 3rd for student satisfaction for mechanical engineering in the Complete University Guide 2021. (72 institutions were ranked.)
Teesside University is ranked joint 19th for graduate prospects for mechanical engineering in the Complete University Guide 2021. (70 institutions were ranked.)
Teesside University is ranked joint 10th for graduate prospects for medical technology in the Complete University Guide 2021. (27 institutions were ranked.)
Teesside University is ranked 23rd for student satisfaction for nursing in the Complete University Guide 2021. (72 institutions were ranked.)
Teesside University is ranked 12th for student satisfaction for occupational therapy in the Complete University Guide 2021. (30 institutions were ranked.)
Teesside University is ranked 13th overall for physiotherapy in the Complete University Guide 2021. (39 institutions were ranked.)
Teesside University is ranked joint 9th for student satisfaction for physiotherapy in the Complete University Guide 2021. (38 institutions were ranked.)
Teesside University is ranked joint 1st for graduate prospects for physiotherapy in the Complete University Guide 2021. (34 institutions were ranked.)
Teesside University is ranked 33rd overall for social work in the Complete University Guide 2021. (83 institutions were ranked.)
Teesside University is ranked joint 17th for graduate prospects for social work in the Complete University Guide 2021. (92 institutions were ranked.)
Teesside University is ranked joint 28th for graduate prospects for sociology in the Complete University Guide 2021. (92 institutions were ranked.)
Teesside University is ranked 31st for research quality for sports science in the Complete University Guide 2021. (72 institutions were ranked.)
• Teesside University is ranked 3rd out of 38 UK universities for student satisfaction for aeronautical and manufacturing engineering (Complete University Guide 2020.
• Teesside University is ranked 1st out of 30 UK universities for student satisfaction for chemical engineering (Complete University Guide 2020.
• Teesside University is ranked 10th out of 56 UK universities for student satisfaction for civil engineering (Complete University Guide 2020.
• Teesside University is ranked 2nd out of 71 UK universities for student satisfaction for mechanical engineering (Complete University Guide 2020.
• Teesside University is ranked 4th out of 34 UK universities for student satisfaction for forensic science (Complete University Guide 2020.
• Teesside University is ranked 11th out of 59 UK universities for student satisfaction for chemistry (Complete University Guide 2020.
• Teesside University is ranked 3rd out of 30 UK universities for student satisfaction for medical technology (Complete University Guide 2020.
• Teesside University is ranked joint 7th out of 28 UK universities for student satisfaction for occupational therapy (Complete University Guide 2020.
• Teesside University is ranked 4th out of 107 UK universities for student satisfaction for English (Complete University Guide 2020.
131 universities were rated
131 universities were rated
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 sixth 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.
The median salary for working-age (16-64) postgraduates in 2019 was £8,000 more than graduates and £17,000 more than non-graduates.
Department for Education analysis of the Labour Force Survey
• The median salary for working-age (16-64) postgraduates in 2018 was £6,000 more than graduates and £16,000 more than non-graduates. (Department for Education Graduate Labour Market Statistics 2018. This official statistical release summarises the annual employment and earning outcomes data for English domiciled graduates, postgraduates and non-graduates in 2018 using data from the Labour Force Survey (LFS).
• At 76.5%, the proportion of postgraduates employed in high-skilled roles in 2018 exceeded that of graduates (65.4%) and non-graduates (22.9%). (Department for Education Graduate Labour Market Statistics 2018. This official statistical release summarises the annual employment and earning outcomes data for English domiciled graduates, postgraduates and non-graduates in 2018 using data from the Labour Force Survey (LFS).
Department of Education Graduate Labour Market Statistics 2018
Our activities alone contribute more than £128.4 million to the region's economy
Winners of the Educate North Student Experience Award 2019 - University Sector for Future Facing Learning: Empowering Digital Learning at Teesside University.
Winner in the Improving the Business Environment category at the Enterprising Britain Awards 2018.
121 institutions participated
• Teesside University is ranked 70th out of 121 institutions in the Guardian University Guide 2020. (
• Teesside is ranked joint 29th out of 121 institutions for career prospects* in the Guardian University Guide 2020 (*Percentage of graduates who find graduate-level jobs, or are in further study at professional or HE level, within 6 months of graduation.
• Teesside is ranked 16th out of 66 institutions for Art in the Guardian University Guide 2020 (
• Teesside is ranked 25th out of 73 institutions for Design and Crafts in the Guardian University Guide 2020 (
• Teesside is ranked 10th out of 26 institutions for Chemical Engineering in the Guardian University Guide 2020 (
• Teesside is ranked 22nd out of 67 institutions for Mechanical Engineering in the Guardian University Guide 2020 (
• Teesside is ranked joint 6th out of 105 institutions for satisfaction with teaching* in English and Creative Writing in the Guardian University Guide 2020 (*The rating for the quality of teaching on the course, given by final-year students in the National Student Survey.
• Teesside is ranked joint 16th out of 105 institutions for career prospects for English and Creative Writing in the Guardian University Guide 2020 (*Percentage of graduates who find graduate-level jobs, or are in further study at professional or HE level, within 6 months of graduation.
• Teesside is ranked 21st out of 49 institutions for Fashion and Textiles in the Guardian University Guide 2020 (
• Teesside is ranked 8th out of 44 institutions for course satisfaction for Forensic Science and Archaeology in the Guardian University Guide 2020 (
• Teesside is ranked 28th out of 75 institutions for Health Professions in the Guardian University Guide 2020 (
• Teesside is ranked 6th out of 75 institutions for course satisfaction for Health Professions in the Guardian University Guide 2020 (
• Teesside is ranked joint 13th out of 78 institutions for career prospects* for Social Work in the Guardian University Guide 2020 (*Percentage of graduates who find graduate-level jobs, or are in further study at professional or HE level, within 6 months of graduation.
• Teesside is ranked joint 12th out of 91 institutions for career prospects* for Sociology in the Guardian University Guide 2020 (*Percentage of graduates who find graduate-level jobs, or are in further study at professional or HE level, within 6 months of graduation.
• Teesside is ranked 39th out of 102 institutions for Biosciences in the Guardian University Guide 2020 (
121 institutions participated
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Teesside University is ranked 1 of 42 UK universities for overall average satisfaction in the International Student Barometer 2019*
(Based on the views of 854 Teesside students within a global survey response of 179,950 students. More info at www.i-graduate.org/about-us/clients/. Full verification data available on request: Email info@i-graduate.org)
• Teesside was ranked number 1 out of 199 world universities for overall average satisfaction in the International Student Barometer 2018 Autumn wave. (410 students participated.)*
• Teesside University is ranked 1 of 44 UK universities for overall average satisfaction with learning in the International Student Barometer 2018. (410 students participated).*
• Teesside University is ranked 2 of 199 world universities for performance feedback in the International Student Barometer 2018. (410 students participated).*
• Teesside University is ranked 1 of 44 UK universities for quality lectures in the International Student Barometer 2018. (410 students participated).*
• Teesside University is ranked 1 of 44 UK universities for course organisation in the International Student Barometer 2018. (410 students participated).*
• Teesside University is ranked 1 of 44 UK universities for careers advice in the International Student Barometer 2018. (410 students participated).*
• Teesside University is ranked 1 of 44 UK universities employability (helping students gain skills and experience that will make them more attractive to employers) in the International Student Barometer 2018. (410 students participated).*
• Teesside University is ranked 2 of 44 UK universities for helping students get work experience in the International Student Barometer 2018. (410 students participated).*
• Teesside University is ranked 1 of 44 UK universities for its physical library in the International Student Barometer 2018. (410 students participated).*
• Teesside University is ranked 1 of 44 UK universities for technology in the International Student Barometer 2018. (410 students participated).*
• Teesside University is ranked 1 of 44 UK universities for laboratories in the International Student Barometer 2018. (410 students participated).*
• Teesside University is ranked 1 of 44 UK universities for virtual learning in the International Student Barometer 2018. (410 students participated).*
• Teesside University is ranked 1 of 44 UK universities for its online library in the International Student Barometer 2018. (410 students participated).*
• Teesside University is ranked 1 of 199 world universities for social facilities in the International Student Barometer 2018. (410 students participated).*
• Teesside University is ranked 1 of 44 UK universities for overall average satisfaction with student living in the International Student Barometer 2018. (410 students participated).*
• Teesside University is ranked 1 of 44 UK universities for social activities in the International Student Barometer 2018. (410 students participated).*
• Teesside University is ranked 1 of 44 UK universities for campus buildings in the International Student Barometer 2018. (410 students participated).*
• Teesside University is ranked 1 of 44 UK universities for accommodation cost in the International Student Barometer 2018. (410 students participated).*
• Teesside University is ranked 1 of 44 UK universities for financial support in the International Student Barometer 2018. (410 students participated).*
• Teesside University is ranked 1 of 44 UK universities for visa advice in the International Student Barometer 2018. (410 students participated).*
• Teesside University is ranked 1 of 44 UK universities for opportunities to earn money on campus and in the local community while studying in the International Student Barometer 2018. (410 students participated).*
• Teesside University is ranked 1 of 199 world universities for overall satisfaction with support in the International Student Barometer 2018. (410 students participated).*
• Teesside University is ranked 1 of 43 UK universities for its Students’ Union in the International Student Barometer 2018. (410 students participated).*
• Teesside University is ranked 1 of 43 UK universities for on-campus catering in the International Student Barometer 2018. (410 students participated).*
• Teesside University is ranked 1 of 199 world universities for overall average satisfaction with arrival in the International Student Barometer 2018. (410 students participated).*
• Teesside University is ranked 1 of 32 UK universities for pre-arrival information in the International Student Barometer 2018. (410 students participated).*
• Teesside University is ranked 1 of 44 UK universities for accommodation condition in the International Student Barometer 2018. (410 students participated).*
• Teesside University is ranked 1 of 44 UK universities for the first night at university in the International Student Barometer 2018. (410 students participated).*
• Teesside University is ranked 1 of 41 UK universities for welcome in the International Student Barometer 2018. (410 students participated).*
• Teesside University is ranked 1 of 44 UK universities for institution orientation in the International Student Barometer 2018. (410 students participated).*
• Teesside University is ranked 1 of 44 UK universities for registration in the International Student Barometer 2018. (410 students participated).*
• Teesside University is ranked 1 of 44 UK universities for study sense (helping students adapt to academic study in the UK) in the International Student Barometer 2018. (410 students participated).*
• Teesside University is ranked 1 of 43 UK universities for social activities in the International Student Barometer 2018. (410 students participated).*
• Teesside University is ranked 1 of 43 UK universities for help with setting up a UK bank account on arrival in the International Student Barometer 2018. (410 students participated).*
• Teesside University is ranked 1 of 196 world universities for local orientation (helping international students get to know the local area) in the International Student Barometer 2018. (410 students participated).*
• Teesside University is ranked 1 of 93 world universities for social orientation (providing chances for international students to meet other students and get involved in local social activities) in the International Student Barometer 2018. (410 students participated).*
• Teesside University is ranked 1 of 93 world universities for living orientation (helping international students to adapt quickly to student life at Teesside University in the International Student Barometer 2018*. (410 students participated).*
• Teesside University is ranked 1 of 32 UK universities for the introduction to campus and facilities in the International Student Barometer 2018. (410 students participated).*
• Teesside University is ranked 1 of 32 UK universities for introduction to clubs and societies in the International Student Barometer 2018. (410 students participated).*
• Teesside University is ranked 1 of 44 UK universities for satisfaction with the journey from application to offer in the International Student Barometer 2018. (410 students participated).*
*For more information including participating institutions: bit.ly/info-i-graduate-ISB2018. Full verification data available on request: Email info@i-graduate.org
Teesside University was awarded Gold accreditation against the Investors in People (IiP) Standard in 2018.
The University first achieved IiP recognition in 1999, gaining Bronze status in 2008 and Gold status in 2011, 2014 and again in 2018.
The Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF) provides a range of information on the knowledge exchange activities of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in England. ‘Knowledge exchange’ is what we call the wide range of activities HEIs undertake with partners. You can use the KEF to explore data and explanations of the different ways they work with their external partners, from businesses to community groups, for the benefit of the economy and society.
The data, available on the KEF’s interactive and detailed new website, informs a series of metrics that look at the performance of English Higher Education Providers (HEPs) from a variety of different perspectives. These perspectives include public and community engagement, working with partners ranging from big businesses to small local firms, and how they commercialise their research.
This data shows the rich contributions English HEPs make, both economically and socially, on both local and national levels. The knowledge exchange that underpins the KEF will help promote cooperation and drive continuous improvement in the higher education sector. The results below are for Knowledge Exchange Framework 2021, 135 HEPs participated, 117 provided detailed narrative.
Knowledge Exchange Framework 2021
Teesside University data summary
Teesside University scored 84% for overall student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2018. (74% of eligible students responded.
Teesside University scored 84% for overall student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2019. (78% of eligible students responded.
Teesside University is an outstanding provider for Higher Apprenticeships. (Ofsted further education and skills inspection report 2019.
Ofsted report for inspection of Higher Apprenticeship provision, February 2019
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.
• The majority of our research was recognised as world leading or internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework 2014.
• 100% of the social policy, history and allied health submissions, and 90% of the general engineering submission, was recognised as having outstanding or very considerable impact (Research Excellence Framework 2014.
• 87% of research entered in social work and social policy was recognised as world leading or internationally excellent and Teesside was ranked joint fifth from 62 submissions for this quality measure (Research Excellence Framework 2014.
• 73% of research entered in history was recognised as world leading or internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework 2014.
• 68% of research entered in allied health professions, dentistry, nursing and pharmacy was recognised as world leading or internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework 2014.
The research of 154 UK universities was assessed
Teesside University was ranked joint 40th in the Stonewall top 100 list of the most LGBT-inclusive employers in Britain 2020.
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.
Teesside University received a silver rating in the Government's Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2019.
Based on the evidence available, the TEF Panel judged that Teesside delivers high quality teaching, learning and outcomes for its students. It consistently exceeds rigorous national quality requirements for UK higher education.
This award was made in June 2019.
• Teesside University was ranked in the 151-200 band of 242 universities in the Times Higher Education Europe Teaching Rankings 2018. (
• Teesside University was ranked 11th out of 242 universities in the environment indicator in the Times Higher Education Europe Teaching Rankings 2018. (
Teesside University is listed in the Times Higher Education Europe Teaching Rankings 2019. (258 universities included.
• 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.
Teesside was the first modern university to be awarded the title of Times Higher Education University of the Year for 2009-10.
Teesside University is listed in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2019. (1,258 institutions included.
Teesside University is ranked in the 801-1000 band of global universities in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2020. (1,396 institutions included.
Teesside University is ranked in the 801-1000 band of global universities in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2021. (1,527 institutions included)
Teesside University was ranked in the 201-250 band of 250 global universities in the Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2020
Teesside University is ranked in the 151-200 band of 250 global universities aged 50 years or under in the Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2018 (
Teesside was placed 11th in the UK in the UI GreenMetric ranking of the most sustainable universities in the world.
780 institutions participated
Teesside University was ranked as one of 21 Tier 1 universities in the UK University Intellectual Property Ranking 2019 (155 institutions reviewed.
155 institutions reviewed
Teesside University was ranked as one of 68 Tier 2 universities in the UK University Intellectual Property Ranking 2020
154 institutions reviewed
Teesside was ranked 12th in the UK out of 51 universities in the postgraduate category at the WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2019. (
Awards voted for by the people that matter most: real students through 41,000+ student reviews collected this year.