A public university with its main campus in Middlesbrough. Known for its strengths in computing (animation, games), forensic science, and health & social care. Strong focus on digital innovation.
Address: Middlesbrough, TS1 3BX, Tees Valley, England, United Kingdom
Computer Animation and Games, Forensic Science, Health Sciences
Domains taught:
- AI and Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Data Analytics, Engineering, Industrial Design, Life Sciences, Software Engineering
Diplomas*:
- Bachelor, Doctor, Master
Status:
- Public
Partnerships:
Strong links with digital and creative industries (DigitalCity initiative), forensic services, and NHS trusts. Emphasis on enterprise and employability.
Research:
Applied research in areas such as digital media and animation, forensic science, health and social care, and industrial decarbonisation.
Famous Alumnis:
Stephen Uppal, Mackenzie Thorpe (honorary), Chris Rea (honorary)
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
2000
Current students***:
19000
Foreign students***:
10%
Cumulative former students***:
100000
Pros
Leading in animation and games courses, strong vocational focus, significant investment in campus facilities, good for digital innovation.
Cons
Located in an area with socio-economic challenges, research profile is developing.
Best For
Students interested in digital creative industries like animation and games, or vocational courses in forensics and health, in a university focused on digital skills.
- 3D, Additive Manufacturing, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Digital Marketing, Digital Twin, Innovation, Prototyping, Robotics, User-Centered Design
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
- known locally
- known locally and internationally
- is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
- is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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