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Life at Teesside

Life at Teesside

Study in the heart of a lively town-centre campus, where a close-knit student community and real-world opportunities help you thrive.

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Choose the University of the Year

Discover why thousands of students choose us every year. From award-winning teaching and outstanding support to our ambitious campus and global outlook.

Why Teesside?

Your campus and local life

From study spaces and cafés to sport, societies, affordable accommodation and nightlife, there's always something happening on campus. You can also explore Middlesbrough and the wider region.

Campus life

Your campus

Discover modern learning spaces, our extensive library, and a choice of places to eat, drink, and relax - all in the heart of campus.

Explore your campus

Local life

Middlesbrough is a welcoming student town with shops, restaurants, music, sport and culture to enjoy - plus the beautiful North York Moors and coast right on your doorstep.

Discover local life

Sport

Stay active and healthy with our state-of-the-art gym, fitness classes and sports clubs. Whether you’re competing, training or just having fun, there’s something for everyone.

Get involved in sport

Students' Union

From clubs and societies to events, nights out and volunteering, the Students’ Union is the hub of student life - run by students, for students.

See what's on

Accommodation

Find your home away from home. Our accommodation is affordable, welcoming and right on campus – giving you the chance to make friends, feel settled and enjoy everything Teesside has to offer.

View accommodation options

We're here for you

From mental health and wellbeing to financial advice and everything in between, our support teams are here whenever you need them.

Cost of living support

We understand that finances can be challenging, which is why we provide students with financial and wellbeing support to help manage the rising cost of living.

Opportunities

At Teesside, learning goes far beyond the classroom. We're committed to helping every student explore new possibilities, grow in confidence and prepare for a successful future.

Your wellbeing

At Teesside University, your wellbeing matters. We want you to be supported, safe and able to make the most of your time here – in and out of the classroom.

Get workplace ready

Plan your future with our Careers Service, volunteering opportunities and 'Launchpad' business start-up hub.

From campus to career

Careers service

Volunteering

Starting a business

Hear from our students

Don't just take our word for it - hear it from the people who know it best. Meet our student ambassadors and content creators and see what life at Teesside is really like.

Student Content Creators

Get a unique, unfiltered look at life at Teesside University through the eyes of our Student Content Creators. From study tips and campus events to everyday experiences, they share real stories that show what being part of our community is truly like.

Meet the content creators

Student ambassadors

Our Student ambassadors support you every step of the way. From representing Teesside University at events to answering your questions about student life, they share their experiences to help you feel confident and informed about joining our community.

Meet the ambassadors

Unibuddy

Our Unibuddy scheme pairs you with a current student to help you settle in and get the most from university life. Your buddy will answer questions, share tips and guide you through your first weeks at Teesside, making sure you feel confident, supported and part of our community from day one.

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Student life on campus

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Explore Teesside with Millie!

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Millie & Sophie
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Spend a day in the life of BSc (Hons) Marketing student

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Sophie
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Spend a day in the life of BA (Hons) Journalism student

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Chloe
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Spend a day in the life of BA (Hons) Film and Television Production student

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Shengyan
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Student budgeting tips!

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Millie
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What I spend in a day as a Teesside Uni student

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Millie
Niamh, Teesside univerisity former student and current staff

Blog

Why study in Middlesbrough

Make the most of our fabulous area

Niamh
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Blog

Five reasons I stayed at home to study

Teesside offered a great course

Guest blogger
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