Welcome to students from Hong Kong SAR
Just one hour from Manchester, Birmingham and Liverpool, and 1.5 hours from London, Keele is located in the heart of England on a 600-acre campus that was voted as one of the most beautiful in the UK. Keele was founded in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford, and is world-renowned for the breadth of its teaching and research.
Everything is on your doorstep at Keele. Our beautiful 600-acre campus is self-contained with student accommodation, teaching buildings, restaurants and cafés, a sports centre, and medical centre all within easy reach.
We deliver a unique and international learning experience. We teach in small groups, provide one-to-one access to our academics, and value the quality of our teaching as highly as our cutting-edge research.
Facts and Figures
No.1 in the UK Britain's best university, as ranked by students (Student Crowd University Awards, 2022)
4th in England for Medicine (Guardian University League Table, 2022)
Global Top 200 for Law (Times Higher Education World University Subject Rankings, 2022)
Top 20 in the UK for Geography and Environmental Studies (Guardian University League Table, 2022)
Top 20 in the UK for Nursing and Midwifery (Guardian University League Table, 2022)
Global Top 300 for Education and Social Sciences (Times Higher Education World University Subject Rankings, 2022)
Top 20 in the UK for Health Professions (Guardian University League Table, 2022)
Meet us in the UK
Hannah Taylor, International Recruitment Manager, Hong Kong
Hi, I'm Hannah, your Keele representative for Hong Kong. You can get in contact with me to find out about studying at Keele University. Please email me at enquiries@keele.ac.uk.
Representatives in your country
You may wish to speak with one of our authorised agents who represent Keele in your country. They can provide you with additional information, support you through the application and visa process and liaise with the University on your behalf.
JORDAN
HKIES Overseas Education Centre
8 Pilkem Street
Unit 1302-03 Pilkem Commercial Centre
Jordan
Kowloon
Hong Kong
Phone: +852 2264 8990
Email: info@hkies.com.hk
Web: www.hkies.com.hk
KWUN TONG
MW International Management Company Limited
Room 29, Unit 1, Block B, 3 Floor, East Sun Industrial Centre
No. 16 Shing Yip Street
Kwun Tong
Hong Kong
Phone: +852 8192 6352
Email: drbejames@picedu.co.uk
Web: picedu.co.uk
MONGKOK
Amber Education Holding Limited
Unit 1601, Office Tower One, Grand Plaza
625 & 639 Nathan Road
Mongkok
Hong Kong
Phone: +852 2377 7880
Email: mongkok@amberedu.com.hk
Web: www.amberedu.com.hk
British United Education Services Ltd.
9/F., Wai Hing Building
148 Prince Edward Road West
Mongkok
Hong Kong
Phone: +852 3426 9976
Email: info@britishunited.net
Web: www.britishunited.net
SHEUNG WAN
GET Education Consultancy
9A, Harbour Commercial Building
122 Connaught Road Central
Sheung Wan
Hong Kong
Phone: +852 2730 7311
Email: hongkong@get.com.hk
Web: www.get.com.hk
TSIM SHA TSUI
Amber Education Holding Limited
Unit 1417, 14th Floor, Star House
No. 3 Salisbury Road
Tsim Sha Tsui
Kowloon
Hong Kong
Phone: +852 2377 7889
Email: admin@amberedu.com.hk
Web: www.amberedu.com.hk
Hong Kong Overseas Studies Centre
1229-1230 Star House
3 Salisbury Road
Tsim Sha Tsui
Kowloon
Hong Kong
Phone: +852 2730 2068
Email: education@hkosc.com.hk
Web: www.hkosc.com.hk
WANCHAI
Amber Education Holding Limited
Rm 1208-11, Tai Yau Building
181 Johnston Road
Wanchai
Hong Kong
Phone: +852 2377 7888
Email: wanchai@amberedu.com.hk
Web: www.amberedu.com.hk
Aston Education
5th Floor, Office Plus @ Wanchai
303 Hennessy Road
Wanchai
Hong Kong
Phone: +852 2866 9933
Email: info@aston.edu.hk
Web: www.aston.edu.hk
Hong Kong Education Web
Room 901 Shanghai Industrial Investment Building
48-62 Hennessy Road
Wanchai
Hong Kong
Phone: +852 2272 2800
Email: ieu@education.com.hk
Web: www.education.com.hk
IDP
Room 2807 - 09 Harbour Centre
25 Harbour Road
Wanchai
Hong Kong
Phone: +852 2179 3600
Email: Calvin.Chan@idp.com
Web: www.idp.com/hongkong
SI-UK
Room 801, On Hong Commercial Building
145 Hennessy Road
Wanchai
Hong Kong
Phone: +852 2967 8009
Email: hongkong@studyin-uk.com
Web: www.studyin-uk.hk
YUEN LONG
Hong Kong Overseas Studies Centre
Room 904, Yuen Long Trade Centre
99-109 Castle Peak Road
Yuen Long
New Territories
Hong Kong
Phone: +852 2473 1968
Email: education@hkosc.com.hk
Web: www.hkosc.com.hk
| Date | Location | Event | Time | Name of Representative | Contact information |
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08/04/2022 |
Online |
British United UK University Recruitment Week |
10:00-12:00 BST |
Hannah Taylor |
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07/06/2022 |
Online |
British United UK University Recruitment Week |
10:00-12:00 BST |
Hannah Taylor |
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Like the University, local representatives are data controllers in their own right but are expected to abide by the University's Code of Good Conduct which includes the safe handling of personal data. Should you have any concerns regarding the services provided, please contact the International Office at international@keele.ac.uk.
Full details of how the University handles your personal data can be found at keele.ac.uk/informationgovernance/informationgovernanceforthepublic.
Entry Requirements
Have a question about our international entry requirements? Email us at international@keele.ac.uk.
The actual grades you require in particular subjects will vary according to the degree course you wish to study. You will also require an English language qualification.
If you do not meet the requirements for direct entry into Year 1 of our undergraduate (bachelor) degree courses you can apply for a place on our Foundation Year. Information regarding A levels, BTEC, International Baccalaureate qualifications and subject-specific requirements can be found on our course pages.
We need to make sure that your level of English is good enough for you to study at Keele University. Click here to view a list of the English Language qualifications we accept. For UK students, we normally ask for a minimum of a grade 4/C in GCSE English Language. For EU and International students, we accept qualifications from several countries, as well as a range of international qualifications and tests.
China
| Foundation | Undergraduate Year 1 | Undergraduate Year 1 English Requirements |
| Senior School Graduation Certificate with 70% or above | Appropriate pre-university programme, with 65% or above required | IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each subtest |
Hong Kong
| Foundation | Undergraduate Year 1 | Undergraduate Year 1 English Requirements |
| HKDSE with English Language and Maths at 4 or above, and all other subjects at 3 or above OR Form 5 - achieve an average of at least 70% overall across your core units | HKDSE grades 544 or above, some courses may have a specific higher requirement. | HKDSE English Language at 4 or above, or IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each subtest. |
China
| Postgraduate 2.2 | Postgraduate 2.1 | Postgraduate Courses English Requirements |
| Degree awarded by institution with degree awarding power - 70% required. Degree awarded by Affiliated/Independent College with degree awarding power - 75% required. | Degree awarded by institution with degree awarding power - 75% required. Degree awarded by Affiliated/Independent College with degree awarding power - 80% required. | IELTS or equivalent required - check the requirement for your chosen course. Further information can also be found on the English Language page. |
Hong Kong
| Postgraduate 2.2 | Postgraduate 2.1 | Postgraduate Courses English Requirements |
| Bachelor degree (Honours) with GPA of 2.4 or above. | Bachelor degree (Honours) with GPA of 3.2 or above. | HKDSE English Language at 4 or above, or IELTS - check the requirement for your chosen course. Further information can also be found on the English Language page. |
Funding and scholarships
Find out more about the fees and funding available to students from Hong Kong SAR.
Our International Excellence Scholarships of £2,500 per year of study are available to international undergraduate students across a wide range of subject areas (excluding Medicine programmes). Click here to discover more undergraduate scholarships.
For postgraduate study, our International Excellence Scholarships are one-off tuition fee discounts of up to £5,000. They are available to international postgraduate taught students across a wide range of subject areas (excluding Medicine and Physiotherapy programmes). Click here to discover more postgraduate scholarships.
Careers and alumni
Keele has been welcoming students from Hong Kong SAR to study with us for many years, and we are proud of the success our graduates have achieved in a wide range of occupations in government and industry.
Keele graduates are globally sought after and work in some of the world’s most prestigious organisations, from international governments to the World Bank, and in corporations from Apple to Volkswagen.
Life at Keele and societies
Keele offers a friendly and supportive environment for international students, with regular gatherings and events that help new students to settle in.
Keele delivers a unique and international learning experience. We teach in small groups, provide one-to-one access to our academics, and value the quality of our teaching. We were awarded the ‘Gold Award’ in the first teaching excellence framework - the highest rating.
We guarantee accommodation on campus for all September start international students who apply by 30 June, with the option to live on campus for the full duration of your course. Our accommodation is clean and secure, with staff available 24 hours a day to offer support and advice.
There is a regular, direct bus service to the nearest town of Newcastle-under-Lyme which takes just 15 minutes. Here you will find cinemas, restaurants, music venues and a range of shops and supermarkets.
There is also a direct bus from campus to the bigger city of Stoke-on-Trent where you can take a train to London (90 minutes), Birmingham (45 minutes) and Manchester (35 minutes).
Our friendly Student Services Team give practical academic advice and also look after the welfare of our students. All students are assigned a Personal Tutor who will support and guide them through their studies at Keele.