Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.
We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.
Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.
- Britain's best university, as ranked by students (No.1 in the UK, StudentCrowd University Awards, 2022
- Global sustainability institution of the year (International Green Gown Awards, 2021)
- Top 10 in England for overall student satisfaction (NSS 2021, broad-based public universities)
- 96% Keele graduate employability (HESA, 2017)
Open Days
With talks, tours and drop-in sessions taking place throughout our Open Days, there's plenty to do!
Open days in 2024:
- * Friday 21 June 2024
* Saturday 22 June 2024
* Saturday 17 August 2024
* Saturday 12 October 2024
* Sunday 13 October 2024
* Saturday 16 November 2024
You can find out more and register on the Keele University website.
Postgraduate Open Events
Our Postgraduate Open Events are a great opportunity for you to find out more about your chosen subject area, meet our academics, and get a feel for what life is like in our close-knit postgraduate community.
You can choose to join us on campus or online. The virtual online element of the events take place during the mornings (10am-12pm), and the on-campus elements take place during the afternoons (2pm-4pm).
Our Postgraduate Open Events will take place on
* Wednesday 14 February 2024
* Wednesday 1 May 2024 (please note this in-person event will run from 6pm-8pm)
* Wednesday 4 December 2024
You can find out more, register and take a virtual tour of our campus and facilities on the Keele University website.
If you have any other queries, please don't hesitate to contact [email protected]
Student Life in Keele
Our thriving Students’ Union is consistently ranked highly in the National Student Survey and NUS Best Bar None Awards, and has played host to big names including Stormzy, Ed Sheeran and Snoop Dogg. Keele SU has also been awarded for incorporating the UN Global Goals for Sustainable Development (Global Goals Teach In Students’ Union Winner 2021). Students’ Union Winner 2021).
With over 120 clubs and societies, there is something for everyone at Keele. Whether you want to continue a competitive sport or take up a new hobby; clubs and societies are a great way to develop as an individual, grow your confidence and meet life-long friends. If there’s a society you’re interested in that doesn’t exist yet – why not establish one? Every year, hundreds of students gain valuable experience from running clubs and societies.
Our accommodation includes over 2,800 bedrooms on campus, all within a short walk of central teaching spaces, shops, and food and drink venues. We offer guaranteed accommodation on campus for September entry undergraduate applicants who make Keele their firm choice, and who apply for accommodation by the deadline date (Terms and conditions apply).
We support every single student throughout their time at Keele. If you need to talk to someone, whether it’s about your studies or life outside of them, we have a Student Experience and Support team based within every Faculty, offering one-to-one support and helping you to access any additional support you might need including financial guidance, support for disabilities, specific learning difficulties and long-term health conditions, support around wellbeing and counselling, or accessing our chaplaincy and faith services.
Travel Information
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, Keele 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 all on your doorstep.
Jump on the train and we’re less than an hour away from the bright lights of both Manchester and Birmingham too.
Other contact details
Address:
Keele University,
Keele,
Staffordshire,
ST5 5BG,
UK
Telephone number for general enquiries (switchboard):
(01782) 732000
(from abroad +44 1782 732000)
Admissions:
Telephone: +44 (0) 1782 734010
Email: [email protected]
Open Day and Applicant Visit Day information:
Email: [email protected]
Students' Union:
Email: [email protected]