Keele University rankings
There are lots of reasons why Keele is the original pioneer, from our big and beautiful campus, world-leading research, to our excellent academic teaching. We are proud to be consistently recognised as a leading UK university.
Satisfied students
We have some of the most satisfied university students in the UK, and are consistently ranked highly for student satisfaction:
Keele University has been recognised among the top 10 universities in England for international student experience in the prestigious national Whatuni Student Choice Awards - an accolade determined entirely by student votess.
The recognition highlights Keele's continued commitment to providing an inclusive and enriching student experience for both UK and international students, with students praising Keele's welcoming campus community, global outlook, and support for students from around the world.
Teaching and research excellence
We’re unique in being excellent at both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England.
Local, national, and global impact
From leading the sector in sustainability, to producing highly employable graduates, we’re meeting the challenges of the 21st century whilst staying true to our original roots
Keele Business School has been named Higher Education Provider of the Year at the Midlands Education Awards 2026, recognising its sector-leading work in widening participation, student success and delivering positive impact for communities and the economy.
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- 4 MPs
- 8 international ambassadors
- Head of Foreign Relations
- Director of Intelligence
- Director at the Ministry of Defence
- High Commissioner of the Maldives
- UNICEF Deputy Representative?
- Business Correspondent at the BBC
- over 130 CEOs
- over 72 Managing Directors
- 60 Vice-Presidents
- 130 accountants
- Air Vice-Marshal
- primetime TV presenters
- best-selling and award-winning authors
- a winner of The Apprentice
- 500 psychologists
- 300 journalists
- over 1000 solicitors
- over 40 barristers
- 8 judges
- Chief of Police
- Thousands of nurses and midwives
- Thousands of doctors
- Teachers all over the world
- 4 MPs
- 8 international ambassadors
- Head of Foreign Relations
- Director of Intelligence
- Director at the Ministry of Defence
- High Commissioner of the Maldives
- UNICEF Deputy Representative
- Business Correspondent at the BBC
- over 130 CEOs
- over 72 Managing Directors
- 60 Vice-Presidents
- 130 accountants
- the Air Vice-Marshal
- primetime TV presenters
- best-selling and award-winning authors
- a winner of The Apprentice
- 500 psychologists
- 300 journalists
- over 1000 solicitors
- over 40 barristers
- 8 judges
- Chief of Police
