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Summary
Keele is proud of its diverse range of career-focused courses and the vibrant student life offered by its beautiful 600-acre campus, where everything you need is on your doorstep. It designs innovative courses that prioritise employability. This includes offering placement opportunities to prepare students for success in the real world. Located near both a lively university town and a bustling city, Keele is a global community for both academic and personal growth.
Student statistics
These stats give you an idea of what the student population looks like at this university.
Study level
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Undergraduate71%Postgraduate29%
Study mode
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Full-time76%Part-time24%
Student population MEDIUM
- 10,001–15,000 students
Where students come from
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UK90%International9%EU1%
Student gender
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Male 37%Female 63%
League table performance
See the latest league table performance of this university - overall, by subject, and its ranking during the past five years.
University League Table 2026
Overall ranking
68th out of 130
Overall ranking trend - past 5 years
Ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 1000561 56%68th
7 -
Entry standards
/ Max 215127 59%68th
2 -
Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.06 77%91st
17 -
Research quality
/ Max 43.07 77%53rd
1 -
Research intensity
/ Max 10.52 52%52nd
1 -
Academic services spend
/ Max 37571545 41%98th
1 -
Facilities spend
/ Max 2164616 28%83rd
10 -
Student - staff ratio
/ Min 9.714.754th
9 -
Continuation
/ Max 10092.2 92%38th
11 -
Graduate prospects – outcomes
/ Max 10077.4 77%45th
2 -
Graduate prospects – on track
/ Max 10074.4 74%76th
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Subject League Tables 2026
Subjects ranked in the top ten
- Accounting & Finance
- Biological Sciences
- Biomedical Sciences
- Business & Management Studies
- Chemistry
- Communication & Media Studies
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Education
- English
- Forensic Science
- Geography & Environmental Science
- Geology
- History
- Law
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Medical Technology & Bioengineering
- Medicine
- Nursing & Midwifery
- Pharmacology & Pharmacy
- Philosophy
- Physics & Astronomy
- Physiotherapy
- Politics
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Sociology
Overall ranking
50th out of 102
Subject ranking trend - past 5 years
Accounting & Finance ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 10080.4 80%50th
3 -
Entry standards
/ Max 233109 47%70th
2 -
Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.08 77%67th
12 -
Research quality
/ Max 42.77 69%57th
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Continuation
/ Max 10090.6 91%56th
10 -
Graduate prospects
/ Max 10073.0 73%37th
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Campus locations
Study options
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For postgraduate courses
Frequently asked questions
Keele University combines the best of modern learning with a rich history on a stunning, green 600-acre campus. Keele’s innovative courses are designed with employability in mind, offering placement opportunities that prepare students for real-world success. Founded to meet the evolving needs of the world, Keele has always set out to be a different kind of university. TEF Gold-rated teaching is complemented by world-leading research that aims to improve life at regional, national and global levels. Life on campus offers the best of both worlds: scenic surroundings, with all you need for student life at hand – from accommodation, teaching spaces and sports centre to shops, cafes, and more.
As a campus university, Keele has over 2,600 bedrooms on site, with a range of room types. All are within a short walk of central teaching spaces, shops, and food and drink venues. Guaranteed accommodation on campus is offered for new September-entry undergraduate students who make Keele their firm choice and apply by the deadline. Keele's Residence Life team supports students who live on campus to ensure a community where students can relax, have fun, and feel connected, safe, and secure. Free Wi-Fi is available in halls, as well as shared kitchen and dining facilities. A campus safety team is available 24 hours a day. In accessible halls, several rooms are adapted for disabled students.
Keele is located in the Staffordshire countryside but within easy reach of the bustling town of Newcastle-under-Lyme and the vibrant city of Stoke-on-Trent. The university offers the best of both worlds: a close-knit campus community and an exciting local area to explore. Discover a variety of restaurants, cafes, bars, shops and entertainment venues – including a renowned theatre – all on your doorstep. Jump on the train and Keele is less than an hour away from the bright lights of both Manchester and Birmingham, too.