Established in 1970, Staffordshire University offers students the opportunity to become a part of the diverse and lively city of Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands. This university provides a rich experience in a variety of disciplines, including state-of-the art Specialist Technical Facilities, such as their Motion Capture suites for Biomechanics students, or the Simulation Hospital Wards for those in the Medical programme. International learners can also benefit from language support offered by the university’s designated teams, ensuring both a strong academic and social start.
Latest ranking updates for Staffordshire University
- 27 Sep, 2023: Publication of THE World University Rankings. Ranking position #1001.
- 09 Sep, 2023: Staffordshire University ranks 42 in the latest The Guardian University League Tables by Subject (Business and Management) from The Guardian News and Media Limited.
- 09 Sep, 2023: The Guardian League Table update. Staffordshire University achieves place 63.
- 31 Jul, 2023: Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities update. Staffordshire University achieves place 1614.
University rankings
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- #84
- #106
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The Times Good University Guide
[Published 16 September, 2022]
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- #50
- #63
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The Guardian League Table
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #87
- #108
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CUG The Complete University Guide
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #73
- #1001
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THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
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- #89
- #2080
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023]
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- #29
- #401
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THE Young University Rankings
[Published 03 July, 2023]
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- #79
- #2405
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URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 28 November, 2022]
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- #1
- #4
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StuDocu World University Ranking - EMEA - Europe, the Middle East and Africa
[Published 06 September, 2021]
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- #78
- #1614
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]
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- #42
- #601
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THE World University Impact Rankings - Overall
[Published 01 June, 2023]
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- #73
- #891
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THE China Subject Ratings Overall
[Published 11 May, 2022]
Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings
Subject rankings
Arts Visual & Performing
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- #43
- #53
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- Art & Design
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #35
- #40
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- Creative Writing
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #65
- #75
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- Drama, Dance & Cinematics
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #11
- #12
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- Music
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #58
- #68
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- Music
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Business
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- #83
- #103
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- Accounting and Finance
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #72
- #91
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- Business & Management Studies
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Computer Science
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- #58
- #74
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- Computer Science
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Design
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- #19
- #23
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- Graphic Design
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
Education
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- #18
- #21
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- Education
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #68
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- Education
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Engineering
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- #17
- #20
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- Aerospace Engineering
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #48
- #59
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- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #45
- #58
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- Mechanical Engineering
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #55
- #68
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- Mechanical Engineering
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
Journalism & Media Studies
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- #56
- #66
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- Communication & Media Studies
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Languages & Literature
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- #44
- #54
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- English
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Law
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- #84
- #102
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- Law
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #85
- #104
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- Law
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Medicine & Health
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- #39
- #49
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- Health Professions
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #46
- #58
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- Nursing
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Natural Sciences
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- #73
- #92
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- Biological Sciences
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #57
- #74
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- Biology
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #2
- #2
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- Criminology
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #47
- #61
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- Psychology
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #49
- #64
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- Psychology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #20
- #28
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- Social Policy
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #77
- #801
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
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- #28
- #34
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- Social Work
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #43
- #54
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- Social Work
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #56
- #69
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- Sociology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Sports Science
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- #38
- #50
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- Sports Science
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #53
- #67
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- Sports Science
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
Highest subject rankings for Staffordshire University
Criminology
The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#2
Social Studies & Humanities
Music
The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#12
Arts Visual & Performing
Aerospace Engineering
The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#20
Engineering
Education
The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#21
Education
Graphic Design
The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#23
Design
Health Professions
The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#49
Medicine & Health
Sports Science
CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#50
Sports Science
English
CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#54
Languages & Literature
Communication & Media Studies
CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#66
Journalism & Media Studies
Biology
The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#74
Natural Sciences
Student Reviews for Staffordshire University
- Student satisfaction:
- 4.4 (based on 223 student reviews)
“I’ve had a valuable learning experience during my first year studying Film and Media. I’m enjoying the curriculum as well as the social opportunities, and I’m looking forward to the more hands-on and practical portion of our course which comes in the second year. I’m excited about what’s to come, so that tells you everything about how my first year has been.”
“It’s an honour for me to form a part of such an enthusiastic and hard-working student body as the one here. Working with these kinds of people has pushed me to ask more of myself, and ultimately achieve more. In my opinion you can’t put a price on that. Academics besides, I’ve made friends in their extracurricular clubs that will last a lifetime.”
About Staffordshire University
PROS
- Accommodation is close to campus, and lets students get into the city easily due to public transport options nearby.
- Students generally agree that the facilities at Stoke -on -Trent are excellent, including game programming suites, digital forensics equipment, and craft workshops.
- Numerous subjects ranked among the world’s top 60, such as Social Work, Media Studies, Drama, and more.
CONS
- Some students mention that parts of the residences need renovation, although it doesn’t impact students in a big way.
Key facts
- Foundation year:
- 1906
- Telephone:
- +44 (0) 1782 294 000
- Address:
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- College Road
- ST4 2DE, Stoke-on-Trent
- England UK
- Website:
- https://www.staffs.ac.uk/
- Social:
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 4.5
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 6.5
- Others
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- 5.0
- Others for specific English Language and undergraduate awards for overseas students
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 7.0
- Graduate Degrees Journalism
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees Journalism and Media Studies
TOP 10 Best rated degree courses of Staffordshire University
| Course | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer Games Design and Programming - BSc | 100/100 (23 student reviews) |
| 2 | Forensic Investigation - MSci | 92/100 (13 student reviews) |
| 3 | Forensic Investigation - BSc | 91/100 (18 student reviews) |
| 4 | Forensic Science - BSc | 91/100 (7 student reviews) |
| 5 | Forensic Science - MSci | 89/100 (77 student reviews) |
| 6 | Policing and Criminal Investigation (with a placement year) - BSc | 89/100 (77 student reviews) |
| 7 | Forensic Science (with a placement year) - BSc | 89/100 (77 student reviews) |
| 8 | Biomedical Science (with a placement year) - BSc | 89/100 (15 student reviews) |
| 9 | Concept Art for Games and Film - BA | 88/100 (34 student reviews) |
| 10 | Biomedical Science - BSc | 88/100 (11 student reviews) |
Source: Own analysis based on data of National Student Survey (NSS) 2022
TOP 10 highest earning degree courses of Staffordshire University
| Course | Median Salary (15 months after graduation) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Social Work - BA | £29,000.00 |
| 2 | AI and Robotics (with a placement year) - BSc | £25,000.00 |
| 3 | Biomedical Science - BSc | £24,500.00 |
| 4 | Biomedical Science (with a placement year) - BSc | £24,500.00 |
| 5 | Operating Department Practice - BSc | £24,500.00 |
| 6 | Mechanical Engineering (with a placement year) - BEng | £24,000.00 |
| 7 | Aeronautical Engineering (with a placement year) - BEng | £23,000.00 |
| 8 | General Engineering (with a foundation year) - BEng | £23,000.00 |
| 9 | Architecture - BArch | £23,000.00 |
| 10 | Electrical and Electronic Engineering (with a placement year) - BEng | £23,000.00 |
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NSS Aggregate Student reviews
Below you see the results of Staffordshire University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK universities.
Overall student satisfaction
78
/100
701 total respondents
Source: National
Student Survey NSS 2022
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students
THE Student Experience Survey by Times Higher Education
Times Higher Education has surveyed 20251 undergraduate students in the UK about their study experience. 113 students of Staffordshire University participated in the survey.
Below you'll find the results for each of the survey questions for Staffordshire University in comparison to the average for all UK universities.
Overall score: 74.7
Data is from 2018 which was the last year for which the survey was published. Survey was discontinued after 2018. Details of Methodology
Student composition of Staffordshire University
- undergraduates:
- 12255
- postgraduates:
- 1340
- Total:
- 13595
- Law:
- 2150
- Computing:
- 2135
- Nursing and Midwifery:
- 1760
- Creative Arts and Design:
- 1115
- Business and Management:
- 1100
- education and teaching:
- 825
- Performing Arts:
- 760
- Psychology:
- 710
- Mechanical Engineering:
- 550
- Sport and Exercise Sciences:
- 445
- Social Policy:
- 415
- Biosciences:
- 285
- Chemistry:
- 265
- Electrical And Electronic Engineering:
- 180
- Sociology:
- 170
- English Studies:
- 95
- Politics:
- 80
- geography, earth and environmental studies:
- 40
- History:
- 35
- Philosophy:
- 25
- Economics:
- 5
- India:
- 70
- China:
- 50
- Nigeria:
- 25
- Kuwait:
- 20
- United States:
- 15
- Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China):
- 15
- Pakistan:
- 15
- Canada:
- 10
- United Arab Emirates:
- 10
- Oman:
- 10
- Singapore:
- 5
- Saudi Arabia:
- 5
- Iran:
- 5
- Thailand:
- 5
- Sri Lanka:
- 5
- Switzerland:
- 5
- Malaysia:
- 5
- Kenya:
- 5
- Egypt:
- 5
Campuses of Staffordshire University
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FAQ
Staffordshire University ranks #76 in England UK in our meta ranking of 112 university rankings. See rankings of all 382 universities in England UK.
Staffordshire University ranks #1 in Stoke-on-Trent in our meta ranking.
Staffordshire University is listed in The Times Good University Guide, The Guardian League Table, CUG The Complete University Guide, THE World University Rankings, Scimago Institutions Rankings, THE Young University Rankings and more. See all 15 rankings of Staffordshire University.
Staffordshire University achieved #4 in StuDocu World University Ranking - EMEA - Europe, the Middle East and Africa. This is the university’s highest ranking in the 112 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for Staffordshire University.
Staffordshire University achieved the highest ranking for Social Studies & Humanities. It is ranked #2 in The Guardian University League Tables by Subject (Criminology). See all subject rankings for Staffordshire University.
A large number of university rankings include surveys among academics on reputation. In our meta ranking of 112 university rankings Staffordshire University ranks #1 among universities in Stoke-on-Trent and #76 among universities in England UK. See all rankings of Staffordshire University.
In our meta ranking Staffordshire University ranks #76 among all universities in England UK and University of Oxford ranks #1. Apart from rankings you may also want to see the ratings from students who attended the universities.
Ranking publishers
The Times/CAO, HEA
The Times and The Sunday Times
- Published:
- 16 September, 2022
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -The Guardian League Table:
- Student to Staff Ratio: 15%
Entry Standards: 15%
Expenditure per Student: 5%
Continuation 15% (non-medical subjects) OR 5% (medical subjects)
NSS - Teaching: 8%
NSS - Assessment & Feedback: 8%
NSS - Overall Satisfaction: 4%
Career Prospects: 15%
Value added: 15%
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -CUG The Complete University Guide:
- Entry Standards 12.5%
Student Satisfaction 18.75%
Student-Staff Ratio 12.5%
Research Quality 12.5%
Research Intensity 6.25%
Academic Service Spending 6.25%
Facilities Spending 6.25%
Graduate Prospects 12.5%
Degree Completion Rate 12.5%
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
Rogers Digital Media
U-Ranking
Wallstreet Journal USA & THE Times Higher Education, UK
RUY
América Economía
Perspektywy
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 27 September, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings:
- 30% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
- Reputation survey: 15%
- Staff-to-student ratio: 4.5%
- Doctorate-to-bachelor’s ratio: 2.25%
- Doctorates-awarded-to-academic-staff ratio: 6%
- Institutional income: 2.25%
30% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
- Reputation survey: 18%
- Research income: 6%
- Research productivity: 6%
30% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
- Proportion of international students: 2.5%
- Proportion of international staff: 2.5%
- International collaboration: 2.5%
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)"
- Published:
- 23 November, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -THE Global Employability University Ranking:
- Employability (survey) 100%
- Published:
- 26 October, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings by Subject:
- 37.4% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
37.6% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
15% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)
- Published:
- 16 November, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World Reputation Rankings:
- Research Reputation 66,6%
Teaching Reputation 33,3%
- Published:
- 25 January, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World’s Most International Universities:
- Proportion of international students 25%
Proportion of international staff 25%
Proportion of journal publications with one or more international co-authors 25%
University’s international reputation 25%
- Published:
- 03 July, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE Young University Rankings:
- Teaching 30%
Research (volume, income and reputation) 30%
Citations 30%
International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5%
Industry income (knowledge transfer) 2.5%
- Published:
- 01 June, 2023
- Published:
- 10 May, 2022
- Published:
- 11 May, 2022
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Published:
- 27 June, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings:
- Academic Reputation 40%
Employer Reputation 10%
Faculty/Student Ratio 20%
Citations per faculty 20%
International Faculty Ratio 5%
International Student Ratio 5%
- Published:
- 23 September, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -QS Employability Rankings:
- Employer reputation 30%
Alumni outcomes 25%
Partnerships with Employers per Faculty 25%
Employer/Student Connections 10%
Graduate employment rate 10%
- Published:
- 24 June, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking -QS 50 under 50:
- Based on the QS World University rankings methodology, the top 50 universities that are under 50 years old.
Academic Reputation 40%
Employer Reputation 10%
Faculty/Student Ratio 20%
Citations per faculty 20%
International Faculty Ratio 5%
International Student Ratio 5%
- Published:
- 26 October, 2022
RUF
Sapiens Research
Thomson Reuters
- Published:
- 23 October, 2019
- Criteria used in ranking -Reuters Most Innovative Universities:
- Patent Volume 33%
Patent Citations 34%
Industry Article Citation Impact 11%
Percent of Industry Collaborative Articles 11%
Total Web of Science Core Collection Papers 11%
- Published:
- 30 April, 2019
- Criteria used in ranking -Reuters Most Innovative Universities Europe:
- Patent volume 11.11%
Patent success 11.11%
Global patents 11.11%
Patent citations 11.11%
Percent of patents cited / Patent citation impact 11.11%
Patent to Article Citation Impact 11.11%
Industry Article Citation Impact 11.11%
Percent of Industry Collaborative Articles 11.11%
Total Web of Science Core Collection Papers 11.11%
National Institutional Ranking Framework
Careers360
Us News
- Published:
- 24 October, 2022
Urap
- Published:
- 28 November, 2022
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Published:
- 15 August, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking:
- **Quality of Education 10%**
- Alumni winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 10%
**Quality of Faculty 40%**
- Staff winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 20%
- Highly Cited Researchers 20%
**Research Output 40%**
- Papers published in Nature and Science 20%
- Papers indexed in Science Citation Index-Expanded & Social Science Citation Index 20%
**Per Capita Performance 10%**
Forbes
Payscale
- Published:
- 11 November, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (Bachelors only):
- Ranking is based on ROI
- Published:
- 11 November, 2021
Washington Monthly
Kiplinger
The Princeton Review
Centre for Science and Technology Studies, Leiden University, Netherlands
- Published:
- 22 June, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -CWTS Leiden Ranking:
- Scientific Impact
Number of Publications
Collaboration
Open Access
Gender Diversity
Scimago Institutions
- Published:
- 06 March, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -Scimago Institutions Rankings:
- Research 50%
Innovation 30%
Societal 20%
CWUR Center for World University Rankings
- Published:
- 25 April, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -CWUR Center for World University Rankings:
- **Research Performance: 40%**
- Research Output: 10%
- High-Quality Publications: 10%
- Influence: 10%
- Citations: 10%
**Quality of Education: 25%**
**Alumni Employment: 25%**
**Quality of Faculty: 10%**
MONEY
Nature Index
- Published:
- 15 June, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -Nature Index - Academic:
- Article count (AC)
Fractional count (FC)
Weighted fractional count (WFC)
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 11 July, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers:
- **Research Productivity: 25%**
- \# Articles last 11 years: 10%
- \# Articles current year: 15%
**Research Impact: 35%**
- \# Citations last 11 years: 15%
- \# Citations last 2 years: 10%
- Average \# citations last 11 years: 10%
**Research Excellence: 40%**
- H-index last 2 years: 10%
- \# Highly cited papers last 11 years: 15%
- \# Articles current year in high-impact journals: 15%
RUR Ranking Agency (Moscow, Russia)
- Published:
- 25 May, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR World University Rankings:
- **Teaching: 40%**
- Ratio Faculty/Student: 8%
- Ratio Faculty/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
- Ratio Faculty/Doctoral Degrees Awarded: 8%
- Ratio Doctoral Degrees Awarded/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
- World Teaching Reputation: 8%
**Research: 40%**
- Citations per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
- Doctoral Degrees per Accepted PhD: 8%
- Normalized Citation Impact: 8%
- Papers per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
- World Research Reputation: 8%
**International Diversity: 10%**
- International Faculty: 2%
- International Students: 2%
- International Co-Authored Papers: 2%
- Reputation Outside Geographical Region: 2%
- International Level: 2%
**Financial Sustainability: 10%**
- Institutional Income per Faculty: 2%
- Institutional Income per Student: 2%
- Papers per Research Income: 2%
- Research Income per Academic/Research Staff: 2%
- Research Income per Institutional Income: 2%
- Published:
- 25 May, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR Academic Rankings:
- Normalized citation impact (Citations of research publications from all university authors compared with world averages) 20%
Citation per papers 20%
Papers per academic and research staff 20%
International research reputation 20%
Share of research publications written in international co-authorship 20%
- Published:
- 25 May, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR Reputation Ranking:
- Teaching Reputation 50%
Research Reputation 50%
StuDocu
- Published:
- 06 September, 2021
4icu
- Published:
- 11 August, 2022
- Published:
- 11 August, 2022
Webometrics
- Published:
- 31 July, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities:
- Visibility 50%
Excellence 35%
Transparency 10%
Presence 5%
