Where learning is future-proofed
Teesside University is a home away from home for ambitious students already thinking of their future career. Teesside is an innovative and progressive university that prioritises practical learning and industry connections.
Why choose the Teesside University International Study Centre?
At Teesside University International Study Centre, you will find pathway programmes designed to help you succeed in your chosen degree.
Here are some of the reasons why you should choose to study a pathway programme at Teesside University International Study Centre:
Be supported every step of the way
At Teesside University International Study Centre, you will be fully prepared for your degree. The supportive staff are experts in providing guidance to international students and will help you with anything from starting your pathway programme to settling into life in the UK.
Once you progress to your degree at the University, you will benefit from programmes that prepare you for the competitive graduate market through opportunities to participate in the workplace before you’ve even finished your degree.
Progress to Teesside University
By joining Teesside University, you will become part of a tradition of more than 90 years of teaching, learning and innovation in education. You will join a truly supportive, international community, with graduates from over 100 countries worldwide.
The University is also rated gold in all areas for overall rating, student experience and student outcomes (Teaching Excellence Framework 2023).
Industry-linked learning
Teesside University is known for its practical, career-focused approach to education, with strong links to industries in Middlesbrough, the town where the campus is located, and beyond. Students benefit from hands-on learning opportunities, including internships and work placements, that help them gain real-world experience before they graduate.
Teesside University delivers graduates with impressive prospects: 82% of graduates in graduate level jobs or in further study within 15 months of graduation (The Guardian University Guide 2025).
Cutting-edge facilities
Teesside University was the first Adobe Creative Campus in Europe. The University has also invested more than £270 million into its campus, offering students access to world-class facilities, including advanced labs, creative arts studios, and a 24/7 library. Teesside continues to innovate with the recent opening of their Digital Life Building. Other subject-specific facilities include:
- Engineering labs equipped for a range of specialisations from aerospace to telecommunications
- Science labs dedicated to fields like molecular biology, food technology and environmental science
- Crime Scene Investigation and Forensic Science labs
- Health sciences facilities, including a new dental practice and clinical skills labs
- Law students have access to a mock courtroom and police station
- Creative arts studios for life drawing, music, HD TV production, animation and more
- A sound stage for media students, including a professional recording studio and motion control systems for film and television production.
Key facts
Location: Middlesborough, UK
Pathway programmes delivered and term dates:
- International Foundation Year
- 2.5 term – November (Enhanced Induction), February
- 3 term – October, November (Enhanced Induction), January
- International Year One – October, January
- Accelerated Pre-Masters – September, January, April
Ranking: 68th in the UK (The Guardian University Guide 2025)
100% of students
who completed their International Year One programme at the International Study Centre were eligible to progress to a degree course at Teesside University in 2024.
94%
of students who completed their Accelerated Pre-Masters Programme at the International Study Centre were eligible to progress to a degree course at Teesside University in 2024.
My time at the International Study Centre and my time at Teesside have set me up to achieve my goals, especially the International Study Centre because that was my first point of contact in the University and in the country as well. So, the support staff, they were amazing, and the academic staff were amazing as well. They helped me understand the future prospects, the relevance of the degree and the relevance of the skills I'll gain through this degree.
Shaurya from India
Studied International Year One
Progressed to BA (Hons) Business with Marketing
Programmes on offer at Teesside University International Study Centre
Teesside University International Study Centre has a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes available for international students.
Undergraduate
International Foundation Year
- Designed for students who need to strengthen their academic and English skills before starting university.
- Combines subject-specific modules with English language development.
- Progress to the first year of your undergraduate degree after successful completion.
Subject routes include:
- Animation, Games & Visual Effects
- Arts & Media
- Business, Humanities, Social Sciences & Law
- Computing, Engineering & Health Sciences
International Year One
- Equivalent to the first year of a UK undergraduate degree.
- Ideal if you’re ready to begin degree-level study but would benefit from academic support.
- Progress to the second year of an undergraduate degree at Teesside University upon successful completion.
Subject routes include:
- Business
- Engineering & Computing
- Law (subject to approval)
Postgraduate
Accelerated Pre-Masters Programme
- A short, intensive programme for students with an undergraduate degree.
- Builds English language ability, academic skills, and subject knowledge.
- Progress to a relevant master’s degree at Teesside University.
Subject routes include:
- Business, Humanities, Social Sciences & Law
- Computing, Engineering & Health Sciences
Entry requirements
View full entry requirements on the Teesside University International Study Centre site.
Fees
Check tuition fees on the Teesside University International Study Centre site.