Teesside University

Teesside University, located in Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, is a public institution renowned for its commitment to student experience and research excellence. In the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023, it was recognized as the top university in North East England for student experience. The university's research was largely deemed world-leading or internationally excellent in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021. Additionally, Teesside University achieved the highest 'Overall Average' student satisfaction in the UK according to the ISB Autumn 2023 survey. It was also the first university in Europe to be designated as an Adobe Creative Campus, highlighting its dedication to fostering creativity. In 2025, Ofsted praised the university's apprenticeship provision as 'Outstanding,' and it has been nationally acknowledged for its services to business by Customer First UK.