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About Keele
Keele University is a public research university in Keele, Staffordshire, England. Originally established in 1949 as the University College of North Staffordshire, it received university status through a Royal Charter in 1962, becoming the University of Keele. The university pioneered the UK’s dual honours degree system, offering students the chance to study two subjects together. It celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2024. Keele occupies a 625-acre (253-hectare) rural campus that includes woodlands, lakes, and the Grade II* listed Keele Hall. It is among the UK’s largest campus universities. Situated on the university campus, the Keele University Science and Innovation Park is home to more than 60 companies and approximately 1,000 employees. With three faculties and 15 schools, Keele offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses to a student population of more than 15,000. It achieved the highest rating of Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework 2023 and is of a handful of universities in the UK to have both medical and veterinary schools.
What Students Say
The curriculum is highly engaging. An impressive 100% of students found this course to be consistently intellectually stimulating.
Marking and assessment is viewed as largely fair, with 81% of cohorts agreeing exams and essays were graded appropriately.
Academic support is accessible; 63% of students stated good advice was readily available when evaluating their module options.
Course organization structure is perfectly solid. Over 100% say the timetables were well-organized and running smoothly.
The community feel here is incredible. 92% of students agreed that they truly feel part of a community of staff and students.
The Students' Union does a massive amount of work here. 60% of us feel they effectively represent our academic interests.