A public university with main campuses in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford, and a specialist healthcare campus in Shrewsbury. Known for its strengths in computing, art and design, and esports.
Address: College Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 2DE, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom
Computer Games Design, Forensic Science, Art and Design
Domains taught:
- AI and Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Data Analytics, Engineering, Industrial Design, Life Sciences, Software Engineering
Diplomas*:
- Bachelor, Doctor, Master
Status:
- Public
Partnerships:
Strong industry links, particularly in digital technologies (esports, games design, AI), creative sectors, and healthcare. Placements and live project briefs are common.
Research:
Applied research in areas such as digital technologies (AI, VR/AR, games), smart energy, healthcare technology, and applied arts.
Famous Alumnis:
Ian McMillan, David Leach, Charles Granville
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
2000
Current students***:
15000
Foreign students***:
10%
Cumulative former students***:
100000
Pros
Leading in games design and esports courses, strong vocational focus, modern facilities for digital and creative subjects.
Cons
Located in smaller urban areas, research profile is developing compared to older universities.
Best For
Students interested in cutting-edge digital courses like games design and esports, or vocational degrees in creative arts and forensic science.
- Artificial Intelligence (AI), Augmented Reality (AR), Computer Aided Design (CAD), Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM), Digital Marketing, Digital Twin, Innovation
*: 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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