Keele University

Keele University

Keele, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom

1949

Founding Year​

#501

World Ranking

#801

QS Ranking

#6

Guardian Ranking

Overview for International Students

• Keele University is a distinctive campus-based institution set on over 600 acres of estate in Staffordshire, England. It offers a broad interdisciplinary curriculum and a self-contained student experience, combining academic, social and residential life in one location. 
• The university emphasises student satisfaction, employability and sustainability — its setting of woodland, lakes and parkland fosters a relaxed yet engaging environment for learning.

Courses

Course NameTuition Fee Scholarship Intake IELTS
MBA Master of Business Administration£18,200September 20266.0/5.5

History

The institution began in 1949 as the University College of North Staffordshire and was granted its university charter in 1962. 
Over the decades, Keele developed as one of the UK’s first “new” universities of the 20th century, expanding its campus, academic provision and research profile, while retaining a strong campus community feel.

Ranking

• Keele is ranked in the 501-600 band globally according to Times Higher Education for 2025.
• In QS rankings for 2026 it sits around #801 globally. 
• Subject-specific strength: Politics at Keele was ranked 6th nationally and 1st in the West Midlands region in the Guardian University Guide 2026. 
• The university emphasizes teaching excellence and student experience (e.g., in the Teaching Excellence Framework and National Student Survey) as key differentiators.

Accommodation

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