Founded in 1992, Teesside University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Middlesbrough (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), North East England. This institution also has a branch campus in Darlington. Officially recognized/chartered by the Privy Council, Teesside University is a large coeducational UK higher education institution. Teesside University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Teesside University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.