NCUK University Partner
Keele University
Keele University is a UK public university set on one of the biggest campuses in Britain, in the Staffordshire countryside, with teaching spaces, accommodation, a medical centre and a pharmacy all within walking distance of each other.
Newcastle-under-Lyme is just minutes away and Stoke-on-Trent is reachable by bus, while Manchester and Birmingham are both under an hour away; the Trentham Estate and the Potteries Museum & Art Gallery are among the local attractions.
Keele has a strong reputation for student satisfaction and graduate employability, and introduced the UK's first university counselling service in the 1960s, a tradition of student wellbeing support that continues through its current work with the NHS.
Top 10
student satisfaction across 13 subjects (National Student Survey 2026)
Top 15
UK graduate employability prospects (Uni Compare Top 100 University Rankings 2026)
195
courses listed at Keele University
Student life and support
Clubs, societies and sport run through the Athletic Union, including Keele Cricket Club and Keele University Rugby Football Club.
Each faculty has its own Student Experience and Support team covering academic, learning, mental health and international student support, including language help, cultural adaptation and visa advice; Keele also works with the NHS on wellbeing initiatives.
Accommodation and facilities
Accommodation is named across halls including Barnes, Holly Cross and The Oaks, covering a range of budgets.
Facilities include the Smart Innovation Hub for research and business growth, the David Weatherall Building for medical teaching and research, and a Sports Centre and Campus Gym.
Careers and sustainability
Careers support includes personalised guidance, workshops, networking events and internship or placement opportunities.
Keele is targeting carbon neutrality by 2030, with 12,500 solar panels and two wind turbines on campus said to generate up to half of its electricity.
Veritas Pathways students on the International Foundation Year may progress to Keele University, subject to meeting its academic, English language, attendance and non-academic entry requirements.