Established in 1949, Keele University is located in the rural setting of the large town of Newcastle under Lyme. The university’s facilities are all within walking distance from the centre of campus, including Union Square where students can find a Pharmacy, the Library, and even a student Post Office. Students can choose between an impressive selection of courses at both the Undergraduate and Postgraduate level, as well as between five different modern and spacious residence halls.
- March 2024: Publication of Scimago Institutions Rankings. Ranking position #864.
- December 2023: URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance update. University of Keele achieves place 877.
- December 2023: British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK announced latest results of QS World University Rankings: Sustainability with University of Keele in position 941.
- October 2023: University of Keele ranks 301 in the latest GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking (Textile Science and Engineering) from ShanghaiRanking Consultancy.
University rankings
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- #50
- #68
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The Times Good University Guide
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #59
- #74
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The Guardian League Table
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #51
- #65
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CUG The Complete University Guide
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #49
- #501
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THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
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- #56
- #781
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QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
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- #53
- #953
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US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 October, 2022]
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- #43
- #801
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ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 15 August, 2023]
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- #44
- #1156
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CWTS Leiden Ranking
[Published 22 June, 2022]
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- #51
- #864
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
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- #47
- #945
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CWUR Center for World University Rankings
[Published 25 April, 2022]
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- #40
- #751
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NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers
[Published 11 July, 2023]
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- #44
- #877
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URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 19 December, 2023]
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- #35
- #526
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RUR World University Rankings
[Published 25 May, 2023]
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- #49
- #546
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RUR Reputation Ranking
[Published 25 May, 2023]
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- #31
- #474
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RUR Academic Rankings
[Published 25 May, 2023]
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- #56
- #359
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StuDocu World University Ranking - EMEA - Europe, the Middle East and Africa
[Published 06 September, 2021]
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- #63
- #941
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QS World University Rankings: Sustainability
[Published 05 December, 2023]
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- #46
- #695
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]
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- #35
- #201
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THE World University Impact Rankings - Overall
[Published 01 June, 2023]
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- #33
- #330
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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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- #25
- #29
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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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- #34
- #36
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- Creative Writing
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
Business
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- #28
- #35
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- Marketing
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Computer Science
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- #47
- #63
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- Computer Science
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #77
- #98
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- Computer Science
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
Education
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- #28
- #40
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- Education
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #48
- #62
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- Education
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #65
- #82
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- Education
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #27
- #251
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- Education
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
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- #45
- #470
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- Education
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
Languages & Literature
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- #37
- #45
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- English
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #49
- #60
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- English
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #62
- #75
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- English
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
Law
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- #38
- #51
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- Law
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #43
- #57
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- Law
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #53
- #67
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- Law
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #36
- #201
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- Law
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
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- #16
- #201
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- Law
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 27 October, 2023]
Mathematics
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- #10
- #15
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- Mathematics
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #27
- #39
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- Mathematics
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #40
- #53
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- Mathematics
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
Medicine & Health
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- #2
- #6
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- Medicine
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #11
- #17
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- Medicine
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #9
- #17
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- Medicine
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #22
- #301
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- Medicine
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
Natural Sciences
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- #59
- #76
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- Biology
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #20
- #25
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- Chemistry
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #22
- #27
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- Chemistry
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #28
- #34
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- Chemistry
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #14
- #19
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- Geology
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #20
- #25
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- Geology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #25
- #32
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- Physics
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #31
- #40
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- Economics
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #45
- #57
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- Economics
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #47
- #59
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- Economics
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #8
- #10
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- Geography
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #49
- #58
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- History
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #53
- #65
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- History
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #57
- #71
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- History
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #37
- #48
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- Psychology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #47
- #61
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- Psychology
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #61
- #79
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- Psychology
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #53
- #401
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- Psychology
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
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- #43
- #301
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
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- #33
- #301
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- Social Sciences
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
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- #30
- #36
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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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- #36
- #47
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- Social Work
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #63
- #79
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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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- #29
- #38
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- Sociology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #48
- #60
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- Sociology
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
Highest subject rankings for University of Keele
Student Ratings for University of Keele
- Student satisfaction:
- 4.5 (based on 436 student ratings)
- Google ratings:
- 4.5 (based on 436 student ratings)
“After I graduated in Forensic Science I was able to start working in a temporary placement directly with the local police department, and after that for a pharma company because they valued some of my practical skills that I picked up here. I’ve had nothing but opportunities since I graduated here, and I can only recommend the experience.”
“I’m fond of the vibrant green spaces on campus, and the Student Union too as it organises a lot of student clubs, and seems to be always looking for ways to improve them and expand their activities.”
“The Wi-Fi cuts out at times on campus and there’s a lack of study space, which is disappointing. Despite that, I’m happy with the social life I’ve had and the friends I’ve made.”
About University of Keele
PROS
- The campus has a vibrant social atmosphere, with numerous clubs and societies to participate in. Additionally, most students agree that campus security does an excellent job of keeping Keele a safe environment.
- Among Keele’s numerous academic achievements, we find that it has earned itself a Gold award from the Teaching Excellence Framework.
- Many students highlight that getting work placements is easy here, because the university’s career guidance service makes the process very clear. The staff also help students find and apply for the placements themselves.
CONS
- Students complain about the issues with finding somewhere to park as there are many specific requirements to obtain on -campus parking permits., For this reason, it’s recommended to take public transport, if possible.
- A recurring comment from students is that the Wi -Fi service drops often. Students feel that this issue should be easy to resolve for a university.
Key facts
- Foundation year:
- 1962
- Telephone:
- +44 1782 732000
- Address:
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- Keele
- ST5 5BG, Newcastle under Lyme
- England UK
- Website:
- https://www.keele.ac.uk/
- Social:
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All Degrees
NSS Aggregate Student reviews
Below you see the results of University of Keele for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK universities.
THE Student Experience Survey by Times Higher Education
Times Higher Education has surveyed 20251 undergraduate students in the UK about their study experience. 133 students of University of Keele participated in the survey.
Below you'll find the results for each of the survey questions for University of Keele in comparison to the average for all UK universities.
Overall score: 78.2
Student composition of University of Keele
- undergraduates:
- 8360
- postgraduates:
- 1545
- Total:
- 9905
- Biosciences:
- 1320
- Nursing and Midwifery:
- 1030
- Medicine (Non-Specific):
- 900
- Psychology:
- 745
- Business and Management:
- 720
- Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmacy:
- 675
- Chemistry:
- 530
- Law:
- 505
- Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology:
- 495
- Computing:
- 455
- Sociology:
- 390
- English Studies:
- 265
- Education and Teaching:
- 255
- Mathematical Sciences:
- 235
- Politics:
- 225
- Economics:
- 190
- Physics and Astronomy:
- 160
- History:
- 145
- Veterinary Sciences:
- 120
- Social Policy:
- 105
- Philosophy:
- 90
- Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies:
- 70
- Languages and Area Studies :
- 70
- Engineering (Non-Specific):
- 40
- Performing Arts:
- 35
- Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China):
- 90
- India:
- 45
- Nigeria:
- 40
- China:
- 35
- Saudi Arabia:
- 25
- Malaysia:
- 25
- United States:
- 20
- Canada:
- 20
- United Arab Emirates:
- 20
- Kenya:
- 20
- Pakistan:
- 15
- Turkey:
- 10
- Oman:
- 10
- Kuwait:
- 10
- Iran:
- 10
- Zimbabwe:
- 10
- Uganda:
- 10
- Ghana:
- 10
- Switzerland:
- 5
- Brunei:
- 5
- Turks and Caicos Islands:
- 5
- Cayman Islands:
- 5
- Algeria:
- 5
- Bermuda:
- 5
- Bahamas, The:
- 5
- Botswana:
- 5
- Cameroon:
- 5
- Qatar:
- 5
- Egypt:
- 5
- Libya:
- 5
- Bahrain:
- 5
- Thailand:
- 5
- Taiwan:
- 5
- Sri Lanka:
- 5
- Singapore:
- 5
- South Africa:
- 5
- Tanzania:
- 5
- Macao (Special Administrative Region of China):
- 5
- Korea (South):
- 5
- Japan:
- 5
- Zambia:
- 5
FAQ
Ranking publishers
The Times and The Sunday Times
- Published:
- 15 September, 2023
- Published:
- 15 September, 2023
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
- Published:
- 12 October, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -MacLeans University Rankings - Comprehensive:
- Students 28%
Faculty 24%
Resources 20%
Reputation 15%
Student support 13%
U-Ranking
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:
- 19 October, 2023
- 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:
- 27 July, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World Reputation Rankings:
- Research Reputation 66,6%
Teaching Reputation 33,3%
- Published:
- 25 January, 2024
- 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:
- 22 March, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings By Subject:
- Academic Reputation: 50%
Employer Reputation: 30%
Research Citations Per Paper: 10%
H-index: 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:
- 05 December, 2023
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:
- 19 December, 2023
- Published:
- 22 July, 2023
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
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%**
- Published:
- 27 October, 2023
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, 2024
- 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%
- Published:
- 11 July, 2023
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%