Teesside University

THE University of the Year 2025 • Top 20 Animation School Worldwide

Middlesbrough, North East England, United Kingdom

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Teesside University, established in 1930 as Constantine Technical College, gained university status in 1992 and was named Times Higher Education University of the Year 2025. With over 18,000 students from 100+ countries, the university excels in Animation & Visual Effects (ranked Top 20 worldwide), Computing, Engineering, and Digital Technologies. Teesside has invested £270 million in campus facilities with another £300 million planned. Located in Middlesbrough, one of the UK's most affordable cities, students enjoy excellent value and a friendly community atmosphere.See More

2025 ★

THE University of the Year

1930

Nearly 100 Years of Excellence

Top 20

Animation School Worldwide

£270M+

Campus Investment

Campuses

Teesside University has three campuses: Middlesbrough (main campus), Darlington (professional education), and London (digital & creative industries at Here East).

Middlesbrough

Darlington

London

Location

Middlesbrough Town Centre, Tees Valley, North East England, UK

Nearby

Located in the heart of Middlesbrough town centre, the campus is surrounded by shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues. Key landmarks include the Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art (MIMA), the stunning Curve building, and the historic Transporter Bridge. The scenic North York Moors National Park and beautiful coastline are just a short drive away.

Getting Here

5 minutes walk from Middlesbrough Railway Station. Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) is 15 minutes by car. Newcastle International Airport (NCL) is 45 minutes by car. Direct trains from London King's Cross take approximately 2.5 hours.

Schools

Teesside University has five schools: School of Computing, Engineering & Digital Technologies, School of Health & Life Sciences, School of Social Sciences, Humanities & Law, Teesside University International Business School, and School of Arts & Creative Industries. Known especially for Animation & Visual Effects, Games Design, Computing, and Engineering.

About

Teesside University has invested over £270 million in campus development, with the iconic Curve building and state-of-the-art facilities. The campus features industry-standard animation studios, motion capture suites, and cutting-edge computing labs. Home to over 18,000 students from 100+ countries, with excellent student support services and a vibrant Students' Union.

Spring

Mar - May

5-13°C

Summer

Jun - Aug

12-20°C

Autumn

Sep - Nov

6-14°C

Winter

Dec - Feb

1-7°C

Season	Months	Temperature
Spring	Mar - May	5-13°C
Summer	Jun - Aug	12-20°C
Autumn	Sep - Nov	6-14°C
Winter	Dec - Feb	1-7°C

Flights to/from Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) ↔ Dubai (DXB) Transit ↔ Newcastle (NCL) + 45min drive

MYR 2,500-4,200 (~17hr total + 45min drive)

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) ↔ Amsterdam (AMS) Transit ↔ Newcastle (NCL) + 45min drive

MYR 2,800-4,500 (~16hr total + transfer)

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) ↔ London Heathrow (LHR) Direct + Train to Middlesbrough

MYR 2,800-4,500 (13hr flight + 2.5hr train)

Location

Central Park, Darlington, County Durham, North East England, UK

Nearby

Located at Central Park in Darlington, a modern business and innovation hub. The campus is surrounded by professional services and tech companies. Darlington town centre with shops, restaurants, and the famous Darlington Railway Centre & Museum is nearby. The scenic Yorkshire Dales National Park is within easy reach.

Getting Here

10 minutes drive from Darlington Railway Station. Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) is just 10 minutes by car. Newcastle International Airport (NCL) is 50 minutes by car. Direct trains from London King's Cross to Darlington take approximately 2.5 hours.

Programmes

Darlington campus focuses on professional and executive education, offering part-time courses, professional development programmes, corporate training, and business support services. Ideal for working professionals seeking to upskill or change careers.

About

The Darlington campus provides a modern learning environment with conference facilities, training rooms, and business support services. The campus serves as a hub for partnerships with local businesses and supports economic development in the Tees Valley region.

Spring

Mar - May

5-13°C

Summer

Jun - Aug

12-19°C

Autumn

Sep - Nov

6-13°C

Winter

Dec - Feb

1-6°C

Season	Months	Temperature
Spring	Mar - May	5-13°C
Summer	Jun - Aug	12-19°C
Autumn	Sep - Nov	6-13°C
Winter	Dec - Feb	1-6°C

Flights to/from Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) ↔ Dubai (DXB) Transit ↔ Newcastle (NCL) + 50min drive

MYR 2,500-4,200 (~17hr total + 50min drive)

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) ↔ Amsterdam (AMS) Transit ↔ Durham Tees Valley (MME)

MYR 3,000-5,000 (~18hr total, closest airport)

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) ↔ London Heathrow (LHR) Direct + Train to Darlington

MYR 2,800-4,500 (13hr flight + 2.5hr train)

Location

Here East, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Stratford, London E15 2GW, UK

Nearby

Located at Here East, a world-renowned innovation campus in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Surrounded by creative industries, tech startups, and major companies. The Westfield Stratford City shopping centre, Olympic Stadium, London Aquatics Centre, and ArcelorMittal Orbit are all nearby. Excellent access to central London.

Getting Here

5 minutes walk from Stratford International Station (High Speed 1). Stratford Station offers connections to Central, Jubilee, Elizabeth lines and DLR. London City Airport (LCY) is 15 minutes by DLR. Heathrow Airport is 45 minutes via Elizabeth line.

Programmes

London campus (opened 2023) specialises in digital innovation and creative industries courses including: Digital Business, Data Analytics, Creative Digital Technologies, eSports, and Computing. Designed for students who want to study in London's tech and creative hub.

About

Teesside University London at Here East provides a cutting-edge learning environment in one of Europe's leading innovation districts. The campus offers modern facilities, industry connections, and access to London's thriving creative and tech sectors. Students benefit from networking opportunities with Here East's business community.

Spring

Mar - May

8-16°C

Summer

Jun - Aug

15-23°C

Autumn

Sep - Nov

9-15°C

Winter

Dec - Feb

3-8°C

Season	Months	Temperature
Spring	Mar - May	8-16°C
Summer	Jun - Aug	15-23°C
Autumn	Sep - Nov	9-15°C
Winter	Dec - Feb	3-8°C

Flights to/from Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) ↔ London Heathrow (LHR) Direct + Elizabeth line to Stratford

MYR 2,800-4,500 (13hr flight + 45min train)

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) ↔ Dubai (DXB) Transit ↔ London Heathrow (LHR)

MYR 2,500-4,200 (~15hr total + 45min train)

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) ↔ Singapore (SIN) Transit ↔ London City (LCY)

MYR 3,200-5,500 (~16hr total + 15min DLR)

Living Costs Comparison

Based on UK government guidelines and official estimates. Middlesbrough and Darlington are among the UK's most affordable areas, while London offers access to the capital's opportunities at higher costs.

Middlesbrough Campus

Accommodation (per month)

£350-£550 MYR 0

Food & Groceries (per month)

£150-£250 MYR 0

Transport (per month)

£40-£70 MYR 0

Utilities & Bills (per month)

£60-£100 MYR 0

Personal & Leisure (per month)

£120-£200 MYR 0

Total Monthly Living Cost

£720-£1,170 MYR 0

* One of UK's most affordable - main campus

Darlington Campus

Accommodation (per month)

£320-£500 MYR 0

Food & Groceries (per month)

£140-£230 MYR 0

Transport (per month)

£50-£90 MYR 0

Utilities & Bills (per month)

£55-£95 MYR 0

Personal & Leisure (per month)

£100-£180 MYR 0

Total Monthly Living Cost

£665-£1,095 MYR 0

* Quieter town, even lower costs

London Campus

Accommodation (per month)

£800-£1,200 MYR 0

Food & Groceries (per month)

£250-£400 MYR 0

Transport (per month)

£150-£200 MYR 0

Utilities & Bills (per month)

£100-£150 MYR 0

Personal & Leisure (per month)

£200-£350 MYR 0

Total Monthly Living Cost

£1,500-£2,300 MYR 0

* Capital city prices, access to tech hub

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