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Clearing
Clearing information now available.
We still have places available on all courses for ABB or above at A level or certain equivalent qualifications. If your enquiry is for one of these places, then please ring the UK/ EU Admissions Office on:
01782 733994 or 01782 734005 Monday - Friday 9am-5pm.
We are still considering applications for some courses for International applicants. To make an enquiry please email international@keele.ac.uk or ring 01782 733501.
Please be aware that our latest arrival date for International students is 18th October and you need to have obtained a student visa under Keele University's licence number before this date to be able to enrol.
Our direct application form for International students can be found below.
Foundation Years programmes are available for home and overseas students. To apply, or for advice please ring the Foundation Year Centre on:
01782 734478/733454 Monday - Friday 9am-5pm
or email foundationyear@keele.ac.uk
Foundation years are available for overseas applicants in sciences, social sciences, humanities, pharmacy, physiotherapy or pharmaceutical science, technology and business (more information available here).
For UK and EU applicants with at least 140 UCAS points, the General Foundation Year is available (more information available here).
Recruiting International Students for 2014
What the Foundation Years Offer - Welcome from the Vice-Chancellor
"Welcome to the Foundation Year website. The Foundation Year is an important part of the Keele University academic profile, as it provides a key alternative pathway into higher education for highly-motivated students. The expert support and high quality teaching programme will give you every chance to progress to the undergraduate programme you aspire to."
Professor Nick Foskett, Vice Chancellor Keele University.
- Foundation Years for UK, EU and international students
- Teaching by Keele University Staff on the University Campus
- A flexible modular programme, structured to your own needs *
- Entry via a wide range of qualifications
- Weekly contact with your personal tutor
- An extensive choice of optional extra modules allowing you to try new subjects, which include languages
- University accommodation
- An opportunity to develop and embed your key academic and employability skills
- A variety of learning and teaching approaches: lectures, seminars, workshops and laboratory classes
- Extra English lessons for overseas students where needed
- Flexibility to decide on final subject choice for degree *
- Access to full University learning and support facilities, for example, the library, student union and student support.
Courses for International (Non-EU) Students
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Name of course |
Who is the course for? |
Fees for 2013/4 |
Progression |
Funding |
Recruiting |
Other Information |
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Non-EU International students with at least IELTS level 5 |
£8,880 |
A place on a degree course at Keele is guaranteed for the following September, subject to successful completion of the IFY and a visa being obtained. Students may apply through UCAS for degree courses at other Universities. |
Self-funded |
Recruiting for September 2014 |
English tuition at an appropriate level for individual students will form part of the course where needed. |
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Non-EU International students with at least IELTS level 5.5 |
£8,880 |
Part of a full honours degree programme at Keele |
Self-funded |
Recruiting for September 2014 |
English tuition at an appropriate level for individual students will form part of the course where needed. |
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Non-EU International students with at least IELTS level 5 who wish to study in the UK for 6 months from April until September |
£8,880 |
A place on a degree course at Keele is guaranteed at the end of the AIFY, subject to successful completion and a visa being obtained. |
Self-funded |
Recruiting for April 2014 |
English tuition at an appropriate level for individual students will form part of the course where needed. |
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Accelerated International Degree Programme (AIDP)
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Non-EU International students with at least IELTS level 5.5 |
£8,880 | Part of a full honours degree programme at Keele | Self-funded | Recruiting for April 2014 | English tuition at an appropriate level for individual students will form part of the course where needed. |
Courses for UK and EU Students
