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Amazing range of societies to meet new people and learn new skills, huge beautiful campus for perfect afternoon walks, and on campus gym for exercise. Lots of places to get food, at the cafe or pub or su, and more.
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| Keele House | #1 |
| One London Road | #2 |
| Orme House | #3 |
| Horwood Hall | #4 |
| Lindsay Hall | #5 |
| Holly Cross | #6 |
| Barnes Hall | #7 |
| The Metropolis | #8 |
| Hassells Bridge Apartments | #9 |
| The Oaks | #10 |
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Amazing range of societies to meet new people and learn new skills, huge beautiful campus for perfect afternoon walks, and on campus gym for exercise. Lots of places to get food, at the cafe or pub or su, and more.
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Keele University is located in the county of Staffordshire, in the West Midlands region of England. 12,235 students are enrolled at Keele University:
- 11,230 of these students come from the UK
- 215 come from EU countries
- And 790 are students from non-EU countries.
(Source: HESA 2021/22)
Updated: 21 February 2023
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Keele has a beautiful campus that is very large. The facilities, especially the labs, are in great condition and provide a good workspace and technology to learn. I am not in any clubs or societies but I know there are lots to choose from, I see them advertised as well as their socials. I was interested in joining one but I think the fees are too expensive. The student union is quite small and sometimes the events are repetitive as its the same thing weekly but it is still a good night out. It is kept nice and clean and is still a good area to socialise even outside of events when less crowded, with snooker tables and lots of chairs and food on sale. There are very regular emails about career opportunities and some talks take place on careers/companies come in to do talks. I have attended one which was helpful. The internet connection is mostly perfect but it often requires re-logging in which can be annoying as it holds you up slightly when starting lectures etc
Campus is fairly quiet and relaxed, small community of students. Campus library is fairly spacious and cosy. Keele's safety bus is an amazing asset to night life on campus. If you don't like quiet green spaces, Keele might be a bit too isolating, but personally I've really enjoyed my time here.
Beautiful campus and excellent facilities
I have thoroughly enjoyed studying at Keele University. With a beautiful campus and knowledgable lecturers, I have felt very comfortable here.
Good! I enjoy the social side, the. Course, the work and the people I have got to meet
Amazing range of societies to meet new people and learn new skills, huge beautiful campus for perfect afternoon walks, and on campus gym for exercise. Lots of places to get food, at the cafe or pub or su, and more.
Keele does not care about its students at all. #1 for student satisfaction? Please, that's because all the unsatisfied students have either killed themselves or dropped out. If you raise a problem, the SU will acknowledge it and then proceed to do absolutely nothing about it. Unless you're genuinely about to commit suicide they will do nothing, and even then the best they can do is email some people to contact if you want help. A green campus? No. Having worked in the SU, everything goes in the general waste. No recycling *at all* even if it would be easy. They do not care. Security do not discriminate. Did you have the right intentions and did you do all you could to do the right thing? Doesn't matter, you broke a minor rule in the process and must be punished, regardless of any context. To be fair, lecturers (usually) care and will try to help you, but it doesn't matter because the university systems they refer you to are worthless. Do not come to this university.
A lovely community feel and good quality teaching. Very convenient if you are living on campus.
Thank you so much for your review! As you've discovered, our 600 acre campus has plenty to offer whether you enjoy a woodland walk, a night socialising with friends or partying the night away in the Students’ Union. There’s places for you to relax during the day, in between lectures and enjoy during the evening. As you've said in your review, we think it's really convenient for our students to have all the campus facilities and teaching buildings so close at hand! And we're glad to hear you find that it is convenient for our accommodation to be so close to the teaching buildings and other facilities. We hope you continue to enjoy your time with us at Keele. Thank you again for your review and for being part of our community! Amy Louise
Good uni and enjoyable environment
Thank you so much for your review! We're glad to hear that you are enjoying the environment of our 600 acre campus - it has plenty to offer whether you enjoy a woodland walk, a night socialising with friends or partying the night away in the Students’ Union. There’s places for you to relax during the day, in between lectures and enjoy during the evening. We certainly think it's really convenient for our students to have all the campus facilities and teaching buildings so close at hand! We hope you continue to enjoy your time with us at Keele. Thank you again for your review and for being part of our community! Amy Louise
Green and spacious campus . All the building are close by
Thank you so much for your review! As you've discovered, our 600 acre campus has plenty to offer whether you enjoy a woodland walk, a night socialising with friends or partying the night away in the Students’ Union. There’s places for you to relax during the day, in between lectures and enjoy during the evening. As you've said in your review, we think it's really convenient for our students to have all the campus facilities and teaching buildings so close at hand! We hope you continue to enjoy your time with us at Keele. Thank you again for your review and for being part of our community! Amy Louise
It’s alright. A.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a rating and a review. Your review doesn't specify which areas of the university experience are meeting your expectations, or where we could do better. However if there is any aspect of your experience at Keele that you feel could be improved, I would definitely encourage you to get in touch to discuss your feedback further with your course Student Voice Rep, the Staff Student Voice committee, your Student Union representatives, and by providing feedback through individual module and course feedback forms. Many of these feedback methods are anonymous, to ensure you can give honest feedback with confidence. You can also speak with your academic personal tutor, module lead, or Programme Director. Keele won the coveted No.1 spot in the “Best UK University” category in this year’s Student Crowd awards and we pride ourselves on the friendliness and approachability of our staff, and on their engagement with our students, so it's really important that we hear your feedback in order to ensure that this can be provided to relevant staff and departments. Thank you again for taking the time to leave us a review and I hope you continue to enjoy your time with us at Keele. Amy
Nice campus and very green. Food prices needs to improve, also the quality of food (need to have more flavour and bigger portion size).
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and feedback. We're pleased to know that you're enjoying our beautiful 600-acre campus and its facilities. We have a range of on-campus food and drink options, many of which offer changing menus that we hope cater to a wide variety of budgets and tastes. We've also recently introduced a number of affordable food options as part of a support package to help our students during the current cost-of-living crisis. This includes a hot "dish of the day" for £2.75 in our main CENTRAL restaurant which will be available every weekday lunchtime. You can also buy soup and a buttered roll for just £1 from CENTRAL TO GO every lunchtime, and there is a £1 coffee and a pastry offer at breakfast too. CENTRAL also have a 'Keele Kindness' offer in the afternoons, where you can get lunctime hot food leftovers for £2.50, reducing both the cost of a hot meal and food waste. All of that said, we're always looking for ways to improve our food offerings on campus. Our catering teams welcome student and staff feedback on our food and drink offering, so look out for options to leave feedback and take part in surveys to help improve our offering! You can also give feedback to the university through your Student Voice Representatives, and can provide feedback on SU and KPA food outlets via the contact forms/email on their websites. We hope you continue to enjoy your time at Keele and thank you again for taking the time to leave us a review! Amy
It's honestly the best choice I could've made. The people I have met here and the teaching facilities are extraordinary and it allows you to experience life as a student with no expenses spared
Thank you so much for your review! We are very proud of our world-class teaching and research facilities that provide our students with real-world experience to create career-ready graduates, and give our researchers the modern resources to enable them to continue their world-changing research. These include our state-of-the-art Central Science Laboratories, which opened to students in September 2019 and provides them with access to high specification equipment, ensuring our students are well prepared for scientific or industrial employment post-graduation. We also now have the David Attenborough Labs, which were opened by Sir David Attenborough himself of the University's 70th-anniversary celebrations, and which provide two additional state-of-the-art teaching laboratories with space for 120 students between them. Outside of the STEM subjects, our campus is also home to the Smart Innovation Hub, which houses Keele Business School and a dedicated computer laboratory, the Bloomberg Finance Lab. And we recently welcomed our first cohort of students to the Harper & Keele Veterinary School, which incorporates teaching facilities, a clinical skills centre, and a Veterinary School hub. And that's only a little of what Keele has to offer! We're also the proud home to a fantastic library, a Moot Court Room, a Crime Scene House, Keele Observatory, the Overclockers UK Gaming Lab, the Clinical Education Centre and more! We so pleased to know that our investment in these facilities is making a real impact on your life as a student at Keele and hope that you continue to enjoy your time with us as you progress through your course. Thank you again for taking the time to leave a review and best of luck with the continuation of your studies! Amy
My course is mostly taught online so I have only seen the facilities a few times
Thank you so much for leaving us a review and a rating! Although you've not been able to visit our beautiful 600-acre campus and enjoy our campus facilities much during your course, we're really pleased to see from your rating that you've enjoyed your course and your time at Keele. Although the majority of our undergraduate and postgraduate courses continue to be taught on campus, several of our schools have developed a hybrid approach to teaching and learning based upon student course and module feedback. We also now offer a number of 100% online Masters programmes for students who prefer to study remotely. We hope that Keele's ranking as Britain's Best University in the Student Crowd University Awards 2022 is testament to the fact that - whether in-person or online - Keele students enjoy their time with us, so thank you once again for taking the time to leave us a review and we hope you enjoy the remainder of your time at Keele! Amy Louise
Keele university is an outstanding place for learning and career development.
Thank you so much for your review! We're thrilled to hear that you've found Keele to be an outstanding place for learning. We're certainly very proud to have been ranked as Britain's Best University in the Student Crowd Awards 2022, and to have had 80% of our research classified as world leading or internationally excellent in the most recent (2021) Research Excellent Framework, and like to think this demonstrates our commitment to an excellent teaching, learning, and overall student experience. We're also thrilled to have achieved 96% graduate employability in the 2017 HESA Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey. Our Careers and Employability team work hard to integrate their services into our degree programmes, and to provide opportunities for our students beyond their degrees through internships, workshops, and events. We also encourage our students to to participate in placements as part of their degree where possible, as this allows them to improve the skills and attributes gained from their degree and also improves graduate employment prospects. And, of course, we also offer offer the chance to study abroad and learn a language as part of a degree programme which can really open doors to global opportunities for our graduates! It's always fantastic to hear from students who have enjoyed their time at Keele and have found their degree programme to be beneficial to them, so thank you again for leaving your review! Amy Louise
Good uni that provides a great environment and facilities for students to learn. The lecturers try their best to ensure they are able to accommodate the students and take into consideration the feedback they get to ensure students are happy with the delivery of the lectures.
Thank you so much for your review! It's great to hear that you've been enjoying our campus facilities, and that you've found them to be beneficial for your studies. Personally, I find the library being open 24/7 during term time really helpful, and the IT Services live chat, remote support, and self-service portal to be very handy. Plus it's great to have a pharmacy, GP, mini-market, and post office on campus, along with all the food and drink venues. It's also really nice to hear that you've found our staff to be helpful, supportive, and responsive to student feedback. We really value student feedback on our courses and have various ways that students can provide this, including via module feedback forms, Student Course Reps, and the Student Staff Voice Committee. And, of course, we're very proud to have been ranked as Britain's Best University in the Student Crowd University Awards 2022, which we hope shows that students like you enjoy our time with us and find their course rewarding and beneficial! Thank you again for your kind words and for leaving us a review. We very much appreciate it and hope you continue to enjoy your time at Keele. Amy Louise
Great uni lovely campus so much to do
Thank you so much for your review! As you've discovered, our 600 acre campus has plenty to offer whether you enjoy a woodland walk, a night socialising with friends or partying the night away in the Students’ Union. There’s places for you to relax during the day, in between lectures and enjoy during the evening. As you've said in your review, we think it's really convenient for our students to have all the campus facilities so close at hand! We hope you continue to enjoy your time with us at Keele. Thank you again for your review and for being part of our community! Amy Louise
All the people are nice here, they are being friendly to international students too~ We can get many services on campus included the club events, grocery store, post office, cafeteria and more… Although the weather is not stable here but I really in love with the greenery view here and the Keele Hall is really amazing!!!
Thank you so much for your review! I'm afraid we can't do anything about the UK's famously unpredictable weather but we're glad that you are enjoying the greenery of our beautiful campus regardless! As you've discovered, our 600 acre campus has plenty to offer whether you enjoy a woodland walk, a night socialising with friends or partying the night away in the Students’ Union. There’s places for you to relax during the day, in between lectures and enjoy during the evening. We're really glad to hear that you've found our campus to be a friendly and welcoming one.We are rightly proud to be a global university with a diverse student community and are pleased to have over 120 nationalities studying with us. It's great to hear that you've found everything you need on campus. As you've said in your review, we think it's really convenient for our students to have all the campus facilities so close at hand! We hope you continue to enjoy your time with us at Keele. Thank you again for your review and for being part of our community! Amy Louise
Why there are not rating questions about course snd teaching delivery? I am in my 3rd year at keele and even though the facilities and campus are amazing, i cant say the same for the organisation of the course and teaching methods. Timetable change every week, nothing is ever delivered on time and most of my grades are based on group work (and so you have to relay on other students for your grades), i dont study a science degree to be thought how to do well in a social club. Most of the time i feel that individuals are not taken in any considerations, lecturers see hundreds of students every year (classes are crowded) and act as such, your grades, your performance and your opinion are only good to them for future reference but nothing is done for the present situation of present students, is very disappointing and add stress on an already demanding year.
Thank you so much for your review. I'm really glad to hear that you've enjoyed our beautiful campus and the facilities that we offer but am sorry to hear that your experiences of your course so far have not matched this. We strive to offer the very best experience possible for all our students, and to ensure that our courses and assessment methods enable our students to demonstrate a wide variety of employability skills, including skills in collaborative working and group presentation. We're very proud of our 96% graduate employability, however we recognise the importance of varied assessment methods and are always looking for ways that we can improve our courses and their delivery. You don't say which specific course you are taking but we would definitely encourage you to get in touch to discuss your feedback further with your course Student Voice Rep, the Staff Student Voice committee, your Student Union representatives, and by providing feedback through individual module and course feedback forms. Many of these feedback methods are anonymous, to ensure you can give honest feedback with confidence. You can also speak with your academic personal tutor, module lead, or Programme Director. Keele won the coveted No.1 spot in the “Best UK University” category in this year’s Student Crowd awards and we pride ourselves on the friendliness and approachability of our staff, and on their engagement with our students, so it's really important that we hear your feedback in order to ensure that this can be provided to relevant staff and departments. I hope that you continue to enjoy our campus and facilities as you progress through your third year. With regards to your course, please do reach out to the course and student reps linked above, as well as to your academic personal tutor, course leads, and Student Support Services as needed. Best of luck with your final year and thank you again for your feedback. Amy
My lecturers are keen to get to know you as a person and help you achieve the best results you can which always helps as you near 3rd year. The campus is lovely, fully of greenery and flowers, and the central bit with the shops is great for between lectures if you live off campus. As for progression after uni, in second and third year you have the choice to do work placement modules which, while you still have to apply in them, is a great opportunity to jumpstart experience before you’ve even graduated.
Thank you so much for your review. We're really glad that you enjoyed your time at Keele. Our staff work hard to ensure that they are friendly and approachable, so we're really glad that you found your lecturers to be supportive and proactive in helping you to achieve your goals. It's also nice to hear that you had time to make the most of our beautiful campus environment and that you enjoyed campus life. As you mention in your review, we've got everything you need on campus, with the Union Square hub offering central access to our range of food and drink venues, pharmacy, post office, the library, the Students Union, and the Chapel. We also have an Islamic Centre on campus, GP surgery and student support team as well as security available 24/7. The campus is also ideally situated for exploring the local area. It's also great to hear that you were able to participate in a work placement. We encourage all our students to participate in placements as part of their degree where possible because, as you say, completing a placement improves the skills and attributes gained from your degree and also improves your graduate employment prospects. Our Careers and Employability Team are also on hand to help swith everything from CV-writing to internships and finding graduate jobs. I'll be sure to pass your kind words onto our staff and I'm glad you've had a great time at Keele so far! Best Wishes, Amy
Just finished my first year and here's what I have to say. Keele's a pretty decent university overall, I have no major complaints. Nights out are a bit of a struggle compared to different unis as you're not directly living in the city if you're on campus and the SU is pretty standard, nothing out of this world, but if you're looking for a decent night out, it's alright. Campus is huge and very scenic, perfect for having a nice walk. Library is 24/7 in term time. There's a coop on campus but I'd advise buying a totum card for 10% off as it's not the cheapest in there. I personally reside in Holly Cross / Oaks en-suite accommodation and it's decent, but I'd say way too expensive for what you get, so take it as a tax for living on campus but if you have DSA, you're eligible for a discount if they see you have a reason. The room and bathroom is a decent size and you get a pretty big desk, along with having a 3/4 size bed. Internet is good but there's no ethernet in the rooms
I love the campus as it is so green and walking around it is amazing it like a little village
Good experience, overall happy with everything
Keele is fine for what it is, support isn't great
Keele campus is definitely a great uni, with lots of stuff going on at the su and quite a lot of facilities. Accommodation is way too expensive though.
Nothing more to say. Campus is nice and clean but SU could be better.
A great campus, friendly students and societies.
The campus has some pretty views. The buildings appear to be well-looked-after and most of the staff I've interacted with seem to genuinely have the students' best interests at heart. There are issues with parking though that students have been fighting against for a few years now and there is yet to be improvement.
Keele has a great business school and had great contacts to help secure placements
The campus is great for walks to be able to take breaks away from studying and great facilities making it an easier process to study.
The facilities are excellent, I feel constantly supported and living on campus is like a home from home.
As an international student, a lot of time went into researching for the “perfect accommodation.” After searching for other student accommodations, I felt Keele House best met my living needs. The most distinguishable quality KH studios has amongst others is walking space around the studio. The studios are very spacious allowing for movement to & from other stations & not a very crowded, tight space like other on & off-campus accommodations are. I have windows that I can open to get fresh air & sunlight, a fully functional heater, a huge wardrobe, a comfortable workstation with ample number of sockets/outlets & bright LED light. The kitchen cabinets & fridge are extremely spacious. KH has a very clean gymnasium with good quality equipment to get a good workout in that is open 24/7. KH is in the center & in walking distance of everything you need! Not to mention the extremely friendly & helpful property managers who host fun game nights with food & drinks! I'm so glad I chose KH!
Keele University has formed an important part in my academic and professional career. The community has been very supportive and helpful in regards to achieving my goals. All the hard work of all the staff in supporting and maintaining great quality standard of teaching during these challenging times is very much appreciated! I am truly grateful!
Could do with a lot more clubs like BJJ and Boxing
It’s a really good university and I have enjoyed my time here
Keele university is a very calm and safe place. I feel very comfortable at keele and I’m happy with my course.
The University has been changed a lot in recent years, form architectural planning to faculty system. However these are not giving the students better experience so far, and our school keep dropping in the University rank. We do understand farming before harvesting, but we need a University that we are proud of, rather than being strict at pointless parts.
Great campus with lots of activities and opportunities. The staff are incredibly helpful and kind too
Super nice campus, number one for sustainability in the world. SU security are pigs to women though x
I have enjoyed it so far and there has been exceptional support received from student services during a time of need!
love keele for the vibes and the people
I love it here! The staff everywhere is super friendly and I absolutely love the study spaces around campus. Amazing societies and the best night life at the SU!
Great university if you love having everything in one place with a community feel
Good university to attend. Offers nice services.
Very good university and very good teaching staff
Excellent location and modern building with helpful employees and fantastic shared facilities.
One London Road is a new build that is pretty modern, with lovely little studios with kitchen and ensuites, as well as quite nice communal facilities.
Brilliant campus with lots of scenery and views
Very nice place, with loads of society to join
I’ve been having an amazing experience at Staffs so far. It’s not too far from the accommodation as well. The library is accessible to the students 24/7 which is a plus point. Love the campus too, all buildings are situated quite close to each other so you don’t have to walk around much.
the university has lots of events on offer at the students union and the library is well equipped with all the useful resources needed for study.
nice campus, good amenities, library is 24/7 :)
I didn’t have the best start with this university, a lot of the content isn’t taught just PowerPoints released and you have to work through them yourself with no guidance which was a shock to me but I’m getting there now and other than student services everything on campus is amazing, great facilities and library
A lovely peaceful campus and it’s a place I’d never forget and I’ve made the best memories
Good uni with a lot of resources, very understanding and helpful student service advisors.
Decent university, the rooms are spacious and pretty comfortable. Enjoyed the private study rooms in the library. Events at the SU were good (e.g. Ardee, Halloween)
I study Medicine at Keele and it has been an excellent experience so far. Our teaching is fantastic and the university provides some top-notch facilities for students to thrive.
There are lots of social spaces and food stops
good uni, big campus and great facilities
Really good university, with everything close by
The internet on campus is a bit patchy and many have trouble with streaming lecutes whilst in accommodation or in the library. Be wary that not all devices connect to the internet straight away and there are no Ethernet cables within the accomidation.
Very happy I transferred here. Enjoying my time here so far
Really enjoying uni, loads of clubs and societies and the su is really fun
I have enjoyed uni so far and campus is very nice
Good university excellent for law
The university offers many different societies to join as well as many activities you can engage in. Alongside this, the tutors and lecturers are very good at engaging students with the education in order for us to understand the content needed.
Good place to study in its a good university
It is a good university with access to all kinds of help and support
Everything is within walking distance so very convenient. Sports centre is a bit old as is the library but everything is there and working well
Such a beautiful campus and the staff are really helpful
In my experience, Keele University has been a great place with amazing social events. Being with the new vet school, it's all been a rollercoaster and everybody has been really supportive especially the financial and student services team.
Clean, big space, multiple study spaces, options for food and plenty of greenery
welcoming experience very good
Very accommodating and exciting.
so great however not great for nightlife however if coming to do medicine doesn't matter to much
The campus has a good atmosphere that promotes peaceful learning. Theres lots of open green spaces perfect for going on a walk to clear your head before settling down to study.
Keele itself is one of the most beautiful area's I could of possibly chose to study at. The campus itself has so many events and social experience's as well as several buildings that provide additional support, amazing food and drink options, several extra curricular activities and just general a very positive experience as a student!! The actual area around campus is breathtaking, the views the beautiful landmarks and not to mention Keele Halls gorgeous woodland walks and lake is a superb addition to the University, I can't rate the university and it's surrounding scenary enough. Not to mention the staff who are so welcoming and if you're struggling to find your way security and lecturer's are more than happy to assist you! Keep up your fantastic work, I have no doubt my degree is in reliable hands with you as my University!
Fun and nice and kind people. like it and would recommend.
Keele Medical School is an incredible part of the university and I’m extremely excited to start my course!
Great university with lots and lots to do.
Excellent support, opportunities and teaching quality throughout my 4 years of university!
My university was fine unlike my offsite accommodation
Amazing university, fabulous campus with lots of history and nature to explore! Financial advice and mental health help is brilliant.
I have enjoyed my experience at the university
Fantastic campus and scenery with great teaching and support for you to reach your potential and graduate with the grade you aspire to attain
Love my uni, wouldn’t want to be anywhere else
Decent, pretty good agahahahahhaaha
I don’t live on campus and I can’t really say anything about it, as corona virus limited things for me.
Due to Covid I haven't been able to do as much as I would like in my first year. I really enjoy walking around the campus, and the student union area was nice to spend time in.
Despite living off campus the university provides everything for success and also allows for more social interactions
Great university with great opportunities
Only been here 2 years but not bad so far. Terrible management of covid, they offer less lectures even though we all have more time online?! Covid aside they are a decent uni and it has been fun so far.
I like the university, the careers service is great
love the uni! expectations have been exceeded and it’s a wonderful and friendly environment
The campus is not social at all, even during COVID compared to other unis.
My campus experience was only good from a social aspect, apart from this campus is hugely overpriced with no nearby shops. The student Union in walking distance is the biggest highlight. With more of a community feel also.
Beautiful campus. Everyone is really nice to you. You are provided with a lot of support if you are struggling. However, I haven’t experienced my course in person yet due to covid. Online classes are okay and organised.
The campus stuff seems fine but I haven't been there much because of covid
Although its been online thyve done a good job at giving live sesssions
Really convenient as being a student