Staffordshire University

Do you want to experience Staffordshire University first-hand? Our Open Days come in all different shapes and sizes throughout the year, including undergraduate, postgraduate, and across our Stoke-on-Trent, Stafford and London locations.

At our popular events, you’ll be able to dig into the courses that could define your future career and explore the campus, accommodation and facilities that will become your home if you choose to study with us. What’s more, all our Open Days are led by our brilliant students, friendly support staff and expert academics to give you key insights and advice on applying to and studying with Staffordshire University.  

To find out when the next Open Day is, look at the Open Day calendar here. 

Can’t make it to campus? You’re free to explore our facilities any time through our virtual campus tour. 

Studying at our main campus in Stoke-on-Trent offers everything you could need from a modern and traditional student experience. It’s ideally located, just a short walk into the city centre, which has access to shops, supermarkets, bars, and eateries for every taste and budget.

Or, if the countryside is more your thing, our campus is just a bus ride away from the stunning Peak District National Park. It’s a great place to explore, unwind, or even go on your very own adventure. With a blend of heritage, local attractions, and vibrant culture, whatever you want from your experience outside of our University, you'll find it. 

Not only does our location in the UK mean that we’re an accessible and commutable institution, it means that the large cities of Birmingham, Manchester and Liverpool are just an hour away from your doorstep via train.

At Staffordshire University, we’ve invested more than £140 million in our facilities to make the student experience even better.

These spaces are also transforming the way students learn and are bringing course topics to life in exciting new ways.

Take our simulation-based education facilities, which are among the best in the UK. They enable you to practise your skills before working in real-life professional settings.

At our recently opened Centre for Health Innovation in Stafford, there is a giant immersive room, where interactive backdrops can be projected onto three whole walls.

Our other new buildings include the £40 million Catalyst, which is brimming with digitally innovative features and flexible learning areas. And if you feel peckish while studying, you can visit its café or bistro downstairs.

We are dedicated to staying ahead of the game with our facilities, so much so that you’ll often find networking opportunities with real industry while you’re studying with us.

Our Stoke-on-Trent  campus includes areas like: 

The Catalyst

A £40m building with amazing learning spaces, the latest in digital technology, flexible areas for independent study and a café and bistro.

The Science Centre 

A £30m building packed with fully equipped laboratories, innovative lecture theatres and social spaces.  

The Smart Zone  

Our two-storey designer-maker facility that is houses more than £1.3m worth of digital technology, high-end computing facilities and unique engineering and milling equipment. 

Cadman Studios  

The home of production, we’ve invested £11m in the latest audio and visual technology, with green screen and motion capture suites for next generation learning. 

Esports Hub 

Don’t just stay ahead of the game, become it in our Esports hub – a space packed with high end gaming facilities, broadcasting equipment and professional standard lighting.  

The Beacon  

Our Beacon building is a futuristic £5.5m teaching facility, with a built-in bistro where you can grab a bite to eat.

Crime Scene House  

Test your forensic skills in our dedicated simulation house, packed with integrated CCTV, and a few other surprises! 

WORK OUT 

Following a £1.25 million investment, Our Sir Stanley Matthews Sports Centre is home to some of the best sports and exercise equipment in the city. You can get up close with a range of facilities powered by industry leader, Matrix Fitness. These include exercise studios and changing rooms, plus cutting-edge kit, from cardio to free weights.  

AND RELAX 

If all that wasn’t enough, our standard halls of residence include everything from USB plugs to instant hot water boilers, outdoor pizza ovens, Bluetooth kitchen speakers and extra comfy sofas. 

See for yourself in our 360° online tour at:  www.virtualtours.staffs.ac.uk. Or better still, come to one of our open days. 

Stoke-on-Trent campus

Our Stoke-on-Trent campus is based on two sites just a few minutes’ walk apart. The Leek Road site is home to The Catalyst and the Science Centre, as well as our law, business and sports spaces. The College Road site is where you’ll find our computing, creative arts and engineering facilities.