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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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Undergraduate77%Postgraduate23%
Study mode
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Full-time79%Part-time21%
Student population MEDIUM
- 10,001–15,000 students
Where students come from
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UK93%International4%EU3%
Student gender
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Male 39%Female 61%
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 2025
Overall ranking
61st out of 130
Overall ranking trend - past 5 years
Ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 1000641 64%61st
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Entry standards
/ Max 212131 62%66th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.05 76%74th
22 -
Research quality
/ Max 43.07 77%54th
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Research intensity
/ Max 10.52 52%53rd
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Academic services spend
/ Max 33251489 45%97th
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Facilities spend
/ Max 2226617 28%73rd
3 -
Student - staff ratio
/ Min 10.315.145th
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Continuation
/ Max 10094.3 94%49th
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Graduate prospects – outcomes
/ Max 10079.7 80%47th
6 -
Graduate prospects – on track
/ Max 10078.2 78%36th
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Subject League Tables 2025
- Accounting & Finance
- Biological Sciences
- Biomedical Sciences
- Business & Management Studies
- Chemistry
- Communication & Media Studies
- Computer Science
- Creative Writing
- Economics
- Education
- English
- Forensic Science
- Geography & Environmental Science
- Geology
- History
- Law
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Medical Technology & Bioengineering
- Medicine
- Music
- Nursing & Midwifery
- Pharmacology & Pharmacy
- Philosophy
- Physics & Astronomy
- Physiotherapy
- Politics
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Sociology
Overall ranking
47th out of 103
Subject ranking trend - past 5 years
Accounting & Finance ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 10085.0 85%47th
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Entry standards
/ Max 227114 50%68th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.00 75%79th
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Research quality
/ Max 42.77 69%57th
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Continuation
/ Max 10094.7 95%46th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10072.0 72%33rd
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Campus locations
Study options
Discover degree options and the different types of courses at this university.
For undergraduate 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.