Keele University

Keele University is a public research university located in Keele, England. The University specializes in Life Sciences, Computing and Mathematics, Chemical and Physical Sciences, Geography, Geology, the Environment, and Psychology. The University campus consists of 617 acres of rural land that is home to an award-winning conference center. The University initially started as the University College of  North Staffordshire. In 1949, the University College was authorized to award degrees to its students. It achieved university status in 1962 when it was granted the Royal Charter.

Keele University offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses and students can choose from over 500-degree courses. The total student population is around 10,000 with students coming from more than 120 nations around the world.

• The University is a TEF Gold Institute with an employability rating of 96%.
• The student reviews and feedbacks of the university show it to have a very good environment and support from the staff, as well as being one of the best universities in England, especially for medical students.
• The University ranks in the top 3 universities in England.
• The University offers a discount of 20% for graduates planning to continue their postgraduate studies here.
• The Keele Postgraduate Association (KPA) which is a Students’ Union with its Clubhouse on campus, provides services such as conferences, social activities, events, and networking opportunities to help students build experience.

The Keele Careers Online offers many resources that will help students when they are seeking employment. These include appointments with career consultants and assistance for aptitude tests, interviews, and capability assessments. There is also an online platform called ‘Keele Connect’ that allows students to get connected to alumni and past students through a global network. This can give students a hint of how to start advancing in their career path as well as get mentorship, career insights, practical advice, industrial insight, improvement, and development on employability and networking skills.

The employability rating of Keele University for graduates is quite high as it stands at an impressive rating of 96% and also qualified as a TEF Gold institution.

Some of the notable alumni of Keele University are:

• Joan Stringer, a British political scientist and recent Principal and Vice-Chancellor of Edinburgh Napier University.
• Priti Patel, a British politician who works as a Home Secretary and formerly as the Secretary of State for International Development for a year. She is a member of the Conservative Party and was also been a Member of Parliament for Witham since 2010.
• Samuel Clement Nolutshungu, one of the prior South African scholars, and a world-class expert on South African politics.
• Maggie Atkinson, an English educator and former Children’s Commissioner for England. She has taken up teaching, administrating for public service in education and then in Children Services. In 2003, she was made the Director of Children’s Services and worked as the President of the Association of Directors of Children’s Services in 2008.

Student Services:

There are a variety of part-time jobs, placements, and work opportunities for students. The JobShop will assist students in finding a part-time job while they are still studying. International students are expected to follow the working restrictions like maximum working hours and permits of Keele University.

Accommodation:

The University offers over 2,800 bedrooms on campus with a variety of accommodation types. Undergraduate students and International students can get guaranteed accommodation on campus if they apply within the due date.

Medical Services:

The students accommodated at the campus have to be registered to a local GP when they arrive at the University. They will be eligible for treatment in an emergency but if their visa has a validity of four months, then they will have to guarantee that they have insurance to cover their expenses during a non-emergency situation.

Sports Facilities:

Union Square is the place at the university campus to find everything that is needed. Students can find the pharmacies, stores, post office, GP surgery, student support team, libraries, and more, here. The sports center on campus offers a gym, a studio for dancing (indoor and outdoor), and other activities that will keep students active and involved with the University.

Clubs and Societies:

The University offers a few clubs and societies that students can be a part of during their time in the university. These include film-making, volleyball, dance, drama, fencing, and rugby.