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Welcome
Keele University welcomes students from Colombia.
Keele University has a rich and diverse community of international students from over 100 countries making up 12% of the total student population on campus. Our World Class campus, the largest in the UK, offers a contemporary learning environment with excellent facilities and a ready-made social life for students who want to get involved.
On-campus accommodation set in beautiful woodland offer the peace and quiet to study whilst an active Students’ Union offers plenty of social activities when you want to relax. There are more than 75 clubs and societies ranging from sports to cultural societies to music appreciation so why not take a look and see what interests you.
Entry Requirements
These qualifications are given as a guideline and all applications are considered on a case-by-case basis. Some courses require higher scores or particular subject knowledge. Please check the course pages or get in touch for more information.
Undergraduate
For entry to Keele’s International Year One
Successful completion of the Título de Bachiller Académico with an overall score of 70 or better will be considered for entry to Keele’s International Year One or International Foundation Year
For direct entry to Keele three-year degree courses:
Successful completion of a recognised International Foundation Programme
IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each test is required.
Please note that some courses such as Medicine require higher scores and additional tests – please see individual course pages or contact Keele International for more information
Postgraduate
Graduates of the Licenciado obtained after four or more years of study at a recognised university with a cumulative GPA of 4.0 or better will be considered for entry to postgraduate taught programmes
IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each test is required for most courses however some do have higher requirements.
If your qualification is not listed above please contact Keele International and we will be happy to assist you.
Contacts
| COLOMBIA |
Simon Terrington, Marketing Director |
Tel: 57 (0)320 494 5977 |
Keele University has a team dedicated to international applicants and they are happy to take enquiries.
Email: international@keele.ac.uk
Meet us in your country
Kate Whiston, Senior International Officer travels regularly to Colombia along with academic colleagues from all 3 Faculties. Check back here to see when someone will be visiting and to make an appointment.
Kate Whiston
t: 0044 (0)1782 734896
e: e.k.whiston@keele.ac.uk
Student Profiles
Please click here to take you to a selection of student profiles.
Scholarships
Santander Scholarships
In partnership with Banco Santander, Keele University will be offering 9 postgraduate scholarships to outstanding candidates currently studying at a Santander partner university in South America. Each scholarship is worth £5000 and will be open to students applying to study a taught masters degree in any discipline commencing October 2013 (excludes MRes and Masters by Research).
There is no application form, all eligible students will automatically be considered and scholarships will be awarded to students demonstrating academic excellence.
In order to be considered you must:
Hold a conditional or unconditional offer for study on a postgraduate taught masters degree at Keele University before 30 April 2013
Intend to start your degree course in October 2013
Be resident in one of the following countries and liable to pay fees at the overseas student rate
Eligible countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Uruguay, Venezuela
Keele International Student Scholarship
Students from Colombia are eligible to apply for the Keele International Student Scholarship (KISS).
Please visit the scholarship pages for more information and to make an application.
Students applying to courses within Natural Sciences
The Faculty of Natural Sciences offers a £1000 Bursary to all international students at undergraduate and postgraduate level which is deducted from tuition fees. Please visit the relevant web pages.
Undergraduate Natural Sciences Bursary
Postgraduate Natural Sciences Bursary

