University of the Year 2025
Awarded by Times Higher Education (THE)
Widely acknowledged as the pre-eminent award in the UK higher education sector, Teesside University was awarded THE University of the year in recognition of its outstanding performance and transformative impact.
This highly coveted accolade celebrates Teesside University’s commitment to placing students at the heart of its mission to transform lives and economies in the Tees Valley and beyond.
This national recognition celebrates the University’s bold vision, student-first approach, and its profound role as an anchor institution for the Tees Valley and beyond.
The best universities have a clear sense of their mission and deliver on it – and Teesside University does this in spades. Teesside remains unashamedly ambitious for its students…and for the regional economy, retaining a laser focus on local skills needs.
This recognition confirms that Teesside University is rightly regarded as one of the leading higher education institutions in the country.”
Our Future Facing Learning initiative equips students with cutting-edge digital tools to thrive in a fast-changing world.
Over £300m has been invested through our Campus Masterplan, including the new £41.4 million Digital Life building which houses cutting edge digital technology and provides a hub for tomorrow's digital and tech talent.
We operate at the heart of our communities. Through the transformative power of higher education, we support the economic and cultural growth of our region and beyond.
This latest accolade marks the culmination of a series of recent successes and acclaim, reinforcing our continued commitment to excellence which is evident across every aspect of our work.
Teesside University continues to lead with purpose, delivering high-quality education, impactful research, and meaningful engagement with communities and industry.
We are proud to be shaping the future of higher education - regionally, nationally, and globally.
