Keele University rankings and league tables
From our beautiful 600-acre campus to our world-leading research and outstanding teaching, there are many reasons why Keele is a university that stands apart.
Awards and league tables offer valuable independent recognition of our achievements and the progress we are making, reflecting our ongoing commitment to delivering an outstanding experience for our students and making a positive impact on the world around us.
Top 10 in England
We're proud that 13 Keele subjects are ranked Top 10 in England in the latest National Student Survey 2026
(full-time students in broad-based English universities, read more)
University of the Year 2026
Keele University has been named University of the Year at the prestigious Student Social Mobility Awards 2026, recognising its sector-leading work to widen access to higher education and improve outcomes for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
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Keele Business School - Provider of the Year 2026
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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Key subject rankings in national league tables
The National Student Survey 2026
| Position* | Subject |
|---|---|
| 2 | |
| 3 | |
| 3 | |
| 4 | |
| 5 | |
| 5 | |
| 6 | |
| 6 | |
| 8 | |
| 9 | |
| 9 | |
| 9 | |
| 9 |
*Full-time students in broad-based English universities
The Guardian University Guide 2027
| Position (in England) | Subject |
|---|---|
| 3 | Midwifery |
| 5 | Children’s nursing |
| 6 | Forensic science |
| 6 | Mathematics |
| 6 | International relations |
| 6 | Veterinary Science |
| 8 | Pharmacy |
| 9 | Medicine |
| 9 |
The Complete University Guide 2027
| Position (in England) | Subject |
|---|---|
| 1 | |
| 7 | |
| 9 |
The Daily Mail University Guide 2027
| Position (in England) | Subject |
|---|---|
| 2 | |
| 3 | |
| 9 |
The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2027
| Position (in England) | Subject |
|---|---|
| 3 | Radiography |
| 7 | Pharmacy |
| 9 | Nursing |
| 10 | Medicine |
| 10 | Forensic Science |
UK rankings at a glance
54thComplete University Guide 2027 |
55thThe Guardian University Guide 2027 |
41stThe Daily Mail University Guide 2027 |
46thThe Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2027 |
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- 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
