Student life
Welcome to Teesside, the first step towards your future career.
Teesside University campus is in the centre of Middlesbrough – a safe, friendly town in north-east England where you will quickly feel at home. Take a short walk from your on-campus accommodation and you will discover some of the region’s best entertainment and cultural offerings.
Middlesbrough boasts a lively atmosphere with cosmopolitan restaurants, busy shopping centres and independent boutiques, as well a wide range of entertainment venues, from micropubs and sports centres to galleries and museums. The striking 112-year-old Tees Transporter bridge creates an unforgettable skyline across the River Tees.
Middlesbrough is also a very affordable place to live and ensures you are close to the University, meaning that you don't have to spend a long time traveling to and from campus each day. Consider living in the university-provided accommodation and be only a short walk away from your lessons.
Living on-campus also comes with a whole host of other benefits, from having quick access to the University gym and library to being a part of the wider student community and all it has to offer.
Explore the town with new friends, benefit from access to a wide range of facilities and enjoy a cheaper cost of living by living locally. Whatever you choose, Teesside has something for everyone.
A friendly campus community
You will be a part of student life from day one at the International Study Centre. Located on campus at the University, you will benefit directly from:
- 145 million learning resources available in the library
- A Students’ Union as your hub for student life
- A dedicated student gym
- Campus Heart – an all-year-round outdoor events space
- £13.2 million student life building focusing on your wellbeing.
Cost of living
As well as being close to the University, Middlesbrough is a very affordable place to live. Prices in Middlesbrough are, on average, lower than London.
| Middlesbrough | London | Difference | |
| Rent per month | £475.00 | £2,057.43 | 333% |
| Monthly bus pass | £60.00 | £160.00 | 166.7% |
| 1 hour taxi | £12.00 | £28.80 | 140% |
| Cinema ticket | £10.00 | £12.00 | 20% |
| Restaurant meal | £11.00 | £16.00 | 45.5% |
| Domestic beer | £4.50 | £6.00 | 33% |
| Monthly fitness club pass | £36.40 | £42.95 | 18% |
Living costs shown are based on available third-party data – (Numbeo - March 2023). For the most up to date UK-wide cost of living data, we recommend students check https://www.ons.gov.uk/economy/inflationandpriceindices/ and view the latest data released.
From coast to country
There are plenty of stunning locations you can visit, all easily accessible from Teesside.
A great place to experience the British summer time, Hartlepool is a historic seaside town with colourful painted buildings and miles of beautiful golden sands.
Looking for more modern seaside attractions? Explore Hartlepool’s multi-million-pound marina complex or check out the VUE cinema, which has great offers for students.
Redcar is a traditional seaside town, the perfect place to experience an arcade or eat fish and chips. Follow your meal with lemon top ice cream, a famous tradition in the north of England.
Make sure you also stop at the unusual vertical pier and – if you are feeling adventurous – try out the wide range of water sports on offer.
The North York Moors National Park is one of the largest expanses of moorland in the UK. Outdoor enthusiasts will be swept away by the rolling hills, ancient woodland, dramatic ruins, and purple heather.
The moors stretch right down to the coast, offering varied walks between quaint coastal villages.
A market town with impressive Georgian and Victorian architecture, Stokesley offers a look at life in a typical Yorkshire town. It’s perfect if you want to stroll around independent shops or experience an outdoor market – we’d recommend stopping for lunch in the market square.
Or, if you want to try something completely different, head for a game of footgolf at Stokesley’s outdoor course.
Wellbeing and support
Moving abroad to study can be a big adjustment. The University has plenty of support available on campus, including:
- Advisors who can provide information on student funding, tuition fees, scholarships and welfare benefits
- A faith and reflection service which provides support and space for worship, meditation and prayer, including Muslim prayer rooms, plus events for students of all faiths and none
- A disability and mental health service which provides information and advice on entitlements, facilities, specialised equipment and accessibility
- A counselling service which provides a confidential space for you to talk through any issues that may be concerning you.
*The ISB collected the views of 1,820 international students at Teesside University, within a survey response of 119,254 students globally and 32,890 in the UK. More info at:
https://www.tribalgroup.com/2022-isb-wave-2-global-benchmark-list/
https://tees.ac.uk/sections/international/isb2022.cfm
Join us today
Our student enrolment advisors are available to answer your questions and help you with your application. We can’t wait to meet you.