The University of Teesside gained University status in 1992. Durham and Teesside College of Health was incorporated within the University in 1995.
The University of Teesside is a dynamic, modern institution with over 21,000 students studying on a range of full-time and part-time courses. In recent years, Teesside University has invested almost £100 million in a redevelopment of its campus to include a state-of-the-art learning resource centre, purpose built facility for those studying on health and related courses and a £6.5 million sports complex incorporating high quality teaching and recreational facilities.
New facilities for art and design students and a centre for digital technology and media will open at The University of Teesside in 2007.