Teesside University is a public university with its main campus in Middlesbrough, Teesside in North East England.
It is a leading university with an international reputation for academic excellence that provides an outstanding student and learning experience underpinned by research, enterprise and the professions. It is a friendly, modern university with a broad range of courses and study options.
Key statistics
| Total UG Students | Total PG Students | International Student | Student Faculty Ratio |
| 18,263 | 2,138 | 11% | 16:6 |
Teesside is a real-world university that prides itself on its inclusive, consultative, responsive, friendly and open approach and on the significant positive social, economic and cultural impact that it has upon the communities that it serves and the wider economy of the North of England.
Founded on a rich heritage, the University has taken a leading role in employer engagement, the enhancement of learning, teaching and the student experience, real-world research, staff and leadership development, employer workforce development, social, cultural and community enrichment and widening participation.
The University has invested more than £260m on its award-winning campuses in recent years to further enhance the experience and support provided to students, and it remains committed to investment-led growth. The five-storey undergraduate and postgraduate teaching facility is popular with employers working in partnership with the award-winning university. Work has started on a brand new £20m flagship teaching building at the centre of the campus and a news landscaped 'campus heart'.
The university has 22,000 students and is given consistently good reviews in the annual national student survey.
Teesside's campus is at the heart of Middlesbrough town centre with a wealth of shops, bars, cafes and restaurants on the doorstep as well as a stunning art gallery Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art. The Tees Valley is sandwiched between the beautiful North York Moors and some of the most dramatic coastline in Britain.
Notable Alumni
· Marek Reichman – a design director for Aston Martin, designing James Bond’s car in Casino Royale.
· Andrew Lomas – worked on Avatar's computer graphics alongside director, James Cameron.
Foundation or extended programmes
· International Foundation Year (Business and Computing): India Standard XII – 55% minimum overall from CISCE, CBSE, Maharastra and West Bengal Boards, and 60% from all other state boards
· International Foundation Year (Science and Engineering): India Standard XII – 60% minimum overall from CISCE, CBSE, Maharastra and West Bengal Boards, and 65% from all other state boards
· Extended programmes (science and engineering programmes with an integrated foundation year): India Standard XII – 55% minimum overall from CISCE, CBSE, Maharastra and West Bengal Boards, 60% from all other state boards and IELTS 5.5 minimum in all bands (or equivalent)
Undergraduate programmes
· Bachelor degree: India Standard XII – 65% minimum overall from CISCE, CBSE, Maharastra and West Bengal Boards, and 75% from all other state boards
· Bachelor degree: Diploma from the State Board of Technical Education with 60% minimum
Advanced entry to undergraduate
· You may be eligible to enter Year 2 of a degree programme if you have a three- or four-year diploma
· Decided on a case-by-case basis – your course must closely match the curricula
Postgraduate programmes
· Minimum of 55% for a recognised Indian university; 50% minimum from the following universities: Mumbai, Delhi, Pune, Anna, Jadavpur or Kolkata University
· For computing programmes – Minimum of 60% from a recognised Indian university; 55% minimum from the following universities: Mumbai, Delhi, Pune, Anna, Jadavpur or Kolkata University
· Master of Business Administration (MBA) has additional work requirements .
Accommodation for International Students
The university guarantees to help international students who apply before 1 September of the year they start with affordable student housing within easy reach of the University.
There are 1,100 places on campus in University-managed halls, houses or flats.
Accommodation facts
· In University-managed residences you have facilities to do your own cooking and laundry
· You can rent for a 40-week, 45-week or a 50-week period
· Heating, lighting, student bedroom insurance and free internet access is included in the cost
· The residences are mixed, open to both men and women. However, there are separate sections for rooms for men and for women
· The university welcomes applications from students with special needs although specialist accommodation is limited. If you have particular requirements, please let them know as soon as you receive a place on a course
· Kitchen equipment and bedding are not provided. You can buy a kitchen pack and bedding pack from online shop. They must be requested and paid for before you arrive. Details are sent with your accommodation offer.
- Rents for 2017-18 vary from £65 a week (£2,600 a year) to £115 a week (£4,600 a year) for a single room for a 40-week period
- £58 a week (£2,320 a year) for a shared room in halls of residence for a 40-week period.
· Please refer to the university website for details.
