A public research university founded in 1949 as the University College of North Staffordshire, with an emphasis on interdisciplinary study. Known for its large rural campus and focus on sustainability.
Address: Keele, Staffordshire, ST5 5BG, England, United Kingdom
Medicine, Health Sciences, Environmental Science
Domains taught:
- AI and Machine Learning, Chemistry, Data Analytics, Ecology and Sustainability, Life Sciences, Physics, Software Engineering
Diplomas*:
- Bachelor, Doctor, Master
Status:
- Public
Partnerships:
Partnerships with local NHS trusts, businesses (Keele University Science and Innovation Park), and community organisations. Focus on sustainability and interdisciplinary research.
Research:
Interdisciplinary research in areas such as health (primary care, public health), sustainability (Institute for Sustainable Futures), social inclusion, and global challenges.
Famous Alumnis:
Clare Short, Alun Michael, P. J. Harvey (honorary), Michael Mansfield
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
1600
Current students***:
12500
Foreign students***:
10%
Cumulative former students***:
75000
Pros
Broad-based interdisciplinary education, strong campus community, focus on sustainability (Green Metric World University Ranking leader), high student satisfaction.
Cons
Rural campus location may not suit everyone, less specialized in some advanced STEM areas than larger universities, public transport can be limited.
Best For
Students who value an interdisciplinary approach, a strong campus community, and a focus on sustainability and health, in a distinctive rural setting.
- Environmental Engineering, Environmental Impact, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Practices
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
- known locally
- known locally and internationally
- is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
- is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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