Rankings of University of Keele

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.

Latest ranking updates for University of Keele
  • 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

    • #50 
    • #68 
    The Times Good University Guide
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #59 
    • #74 
    The Guardian League Table
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #51 
    • #65 
    CUG The Complete University Guide
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #49 
    • #501 
    THE World University Rankings
    [Published 27 September, 2023]
    • #56 
    • #781 
    QS World University Rankings
    [Published 27 June, 2023]
    • #53 
    • #953 
    US News: Best Global Universities
    [Published 24 October, 2022]
    • #43 
    • #801 
    ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 15 August, 2023]
    • #44 
    • #1156 
    CWTS Leiden Ranking
    [Published 22 June, 2022]
    • #51 
    • #864 
    Scimago Institutions Rankings
    [Published 06 March, 2024]
    • #47 
    • #945 
    CWUR Center for World University Rankings
    [Published 25 April, 2022]
    • #40 
    • #751 
    NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #44 
    • #877 
    URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
    [Published 19 December, 2023]
    • #35 
    • #526 
    RUR World University Rankings
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #49 
    • #546 
    RUR Reputation Ranking
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #31 
    • #474 
    RUR Academic Rankings
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #56 
    • #359 
    StuDocu World University Ranking - EMEA - Europe, the Middle East and Africa
    [Published 06 September, 2021]
    • #63 
    • #941 
    QS World University Rankings: Sustainability
    [Published 05 December, 2023]
    • #46 
    • #695 
    Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
    [Published 31 July, 2023]
    • #35 
    • #201 
    THE World University Impact Rankings - Overall
    [Published 01 June, 2023]
    • #33 
    • #330 
    THE China Subject Ratings Overall
    [Published 11 May, 2022]

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

Subject rankings

Arts Visual & Performing

    • #25 
    • #29 
    Creative Writing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #34 
    • #36 
    Creative Writing
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]

Business

    • #28 
    • #35 
    Marketing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Computer Science

    • #47 
    • #63 
    Computer Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #77 
    • #98 
    Computer Science
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]

Education

    • #28 
    • #40 
    Education
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #48 
    • #62 
    Education
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #65 
    • #82 
    Education
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #27 
    • #251 
    Education
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #45 
    • #470 
    Education
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Languages & Literature

    • #37 
    • #45 
    English
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #49 
    • #60 
    English
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #62 
    • #75 
    English
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]

Law

    • #38 
    • #51 
    Law
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #43 
    • #57 
    Law
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #53 
    • #67 
    Law
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #36 
    • #201 
    Law
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #16 
    • #201 
    Law
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]

Mathematics

    • #10 
    • #15 
    Mathematics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #27 
    • #39 
    Mathematics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #40 
    • #53 
    Mathematics
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]

Medicine & Health

    • #2 
    • #6 
    Medicine
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #11 
    • #17 
    Medicine
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #9 
    • #17 
    Medicine
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #22 
    • #301 
    Medicine
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]

Natural Sciences

    • #59 
    • #76 
    Biology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #20 
    • #25 
    Chemistry
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #22 
    • #27 
    Chemistry
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #28 
    • #34 
    Chemistry
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #14 
    • #19 
    Geology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #20 
    • #25 
    Geology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #25 
    • #32 
    Physics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #31 
    • #40 
    Economics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #45 
    • #57 
    Economics
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #47 
    • #59 
    Economics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #10 
    Geography
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #49 
    • #58 
    History
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #53 
    • #65 
    History
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #57 
    • #71 
    History
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #37 
    • #48 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #47 
    • #61 
    Psychology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #61 
    • #79 
    Psychology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #53 
    • #401 
    Psychology
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #43 
    • #301 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #33 
    • #301 
    Social Sciences
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #30 
    • #36 
    Social Work
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #36 
    • #47 
    Social Work
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #63 
    • #79 
    Social Work
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #29 
    • #38 
    Sociology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #48 
    • #60 
    Sociology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]

Highest subject rankings for University of Keele

Medicine The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#6 
Medicine & Health
Geography The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#10 
Social Studies & Humanities
Mathematics The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#15 
Mathematics
Geology The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#19 
Natural Sciences
Creative Writing CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#29 
Arts Visual & Performing
Marketing CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#35 
Business
Education CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#40 
Education
English The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#45 
Languages & Literature
Law CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#51 
Law
Computer Science CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#63 
Computer Science

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:
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)

    • 6.5
    • All Degrees
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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.

Overall student satisfaction
71 /100
664 total respondents

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

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

Campuses of University of Keele

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University of Keele ranks #1 in Newcastle under Lyme in our meta ranking.

University of Keele is listed in The Times Good University Guide, The Guardian League Table, CUG The Complete University Guide, THE World University Rankings, QS World University Rankings, US News: Best Global Universities and more. See all 28 rankings of University of Keele.

University of Keele achieved #65 in CUG The Complete University Guide. This is the university’s highest ranking in the 112 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for University of Keele.

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