History
Established in 1949 by Lord Lindsay - the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University - in a country still recovering from the Second World War, the University’s founding aim was to produce graduates who not only had the technical and specialist knowledge to move society forward, but who understood the social and political landscape that drove this need.
Education
The students are the pioneers who will make positive change for the future, and the innovative teaching prepares them to meet the challenges ahead. The university offers a broad range of subject areas at Keele, with opportunities to learn from academics who are experts in their field, on programmes designed to help you fulfil your potential and excel in your chosen career.
Research
The research seeks to improve lives and address the most pressing challenges across the region, country, and world.
The academics are actively studying matters of global importance: from food security, climate change and smart energy, to neglected tropical diseases, global health and sustainable futures.
It’s no wonder that 80% of the research is deemed world-leading or internationally excellent in the Research Excellence Framework (2021).
Career
"Throughout the long history, Keele alumni have gone on to achieve remarkable things.
the graduates join a global community of tens of thousands of alumni, who have worked in some of the world’s most prestigious organisations, from international governments and organisations such as the UN to renowned corporations including the BBC, LEGO and Nike. "
Keele University Key Statistics & Highlights
- #501 Ranking
- 70 PhDs
- 39 Scholarships
- 51 Academic Staff
- Public Institution Type
Keele University Overview
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Keele University Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
World University Rankings
By Times Higher Education
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 501 | 501 | 501 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
QS World University Rankings
By TopUniversities
Dropped 10 places compared to 2025
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend QS World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 781 | 791 | 801 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Academic Ranking of World Universities
By Shanghai Jiao Tong University
This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2025 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 801 | - | - |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Best Global Universities Rankings
By U.S. News & World Report
This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2026 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
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| 902 | - | - |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Student services
The Student Services Centre is located in the Tawney Building and is open for first line support 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday* and also available in person at the Denise Coates Foundation Building or by phone (01782 734481) from 8am Monday to Friday* (*except Bank Holidays and University closure days)
Housing services
"The University have over 2,600 bedrooms on campus, all within a short walk of central teaching spaces, shops, and food and drink venues.
The Residence Life team supports students who live in halls of residence on campus, ensuring a community where students can relax, have fun, and feel connected, safe and secure. The university offers guaranteed accommodation on campus for September entry undergraduate applicants who make Keele their firm choice, and who apply for accommodation by the deadline date (terms and conditions apply). "
Library services
The Library is entered on the middle floor via an external staircase. If you have mobility issues please use the ground floor entrance. The university have swipe card access at the Campus Library so please always bring your Keele card with you. Please note that you will not be able to enter the Library without a current card. The Library has lots of study areas.
ICT services
Students living in on-campus accommodation can connect their games consoles and smart TVs to the Magnet network.
You can manage your device registrations yourself using the device registration portal, removing the need to raise a support call when you want to add a new device.
Medical services
All students are entitled to free emergency treatment however, if you have a four month visa you cannot register with the Health Centre and need to ensure you have adequate healthcare insurance for payment if you need non-emergency treatment.
If your visa is for 6 or more months then you can access free medical care by registering at a practice local to you.
Campus life
"Located in the Staffordshire countryside, but within easy reach of a bustling town, vibrant city and our noisy neighbours of Manchester and Birmingham, Keele offers the best of both worlds: a close-knit campus community and an exciting local area to explore.
We're just minutes from the university town of Newcastle-under-Lyme, with a variety of bars, cafes, supermarkets and entertainment venues - including a renowned theatre - and the ever-developing city of Stoke-on-Trent is a short bus ride away.
Jump on the train and we’re less than an hour away from the bright lights of both Manchester and Birmingham too. "
Sports facilities
Welcome to Keele University's Sport pages! Here you can find out everything from gym membership and facility prices and to the Active Keele Programme.
Student clubs
"As a 600-acre campus university, Keele offers everything you might expect in a small town. Plus, some things you might not expect, like a beach volleyball court, football and hockey pitches, an award-winning Students’ Union venue that offers gigs, club nights, quizzes and more, and over 120 sports clubs and societies!
With over 15,000 students from all over the world, the global community is welcoming and supportive, with plenty of opportunities to have a thriving social life at university. "
Accreditation
The British Council inspected and accredited the Language Centre (formally the English Language Unit) of Keele University in November 2014. The Accreditation Scheme assesses the standards of management, resources and premises, teaching, welfare and care of under 18s and accredits organisations which meet the overall standard in each area inspected (see the British Council website for further details).
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Keele University Student Reviews & Awards
Based on 18 reviews
- 5 Star 10 Reviews
- 4 Star 5 Reviews
- 3 Star 2 Reviews
- 2 Star 0 Reviews
- 1 Star 1 Review
How Students Rated This University
- Student Teacher Interaction 4.3
- Student Diversity 4.3
- Quality of Student Life 4.6
- Career Development 4.1
Amazing
I loved the study environment and their mode of lecturing
Great and supportive staff
Staff members are extremely helpful and nice.
No title
It was okay. Some lecturers were passionate. Others were not. Often it feels as though you have little influence.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2025
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2025. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 7 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
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