Welcome to students from South Korea
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 250 for Law (Times Higher Education World University Subject Rankings, 2023)
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 (Times Higher Education World University Subject Rankings, 2023)
Top 20 in the UK for Health Professions (Guardian University League Table, 2022)
Meet us in the 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.
BUSAN
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4F, 701-6, Jungang-daero
Busanjin-gu
Busan 47286
South Korea
Phone: +82 51 809 8558
Email: info@eduhouse.net
Web: www.eduhouse.net
CHEONAN
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3F, Dukyoung Building
17 Mannam-ro
Dongnam-gu
Cheonan 31120
Chungcheongnam-do
South Korea
Phone: +82 41 551 9090
Email: info@eduhouse.net
Web: www.eduhouse.net
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#316, 3F, Dankook University Student Union Building
119, Dandae-ro
Dongnam-gu
Cheonan 31116
Chungcheongnam-do
South Korea
Phone: +82 41 565 9091
Email: info@eduhouse.net
Web: www.eduhouse.net
CHEONGJU
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2F, 119, Sajik-daero
Seowon-gu
Cheongju 28568
Chungcheongbuk-do
South Korea
Phone: +82 43 276 9400
Email: info@eduhouse.net
Web: www.eduhouse.net
DAEGU
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2F, 389, Jungang-daero
Jung-gu
Daegu 41935
South Korea
Phone: +82 53 421 8001
Email: info@eduhouse.net
Web: www.eduhouse.net
DAEJEON
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5F, Leaders Building
88, Daehak-ro
Yuseong-gu
Daejeon 34183
South Korea
Phone: +82 42 822 8227
Email: info@eduhouse.net
Web: www.eduhouse.net
GOYANG
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4F, Samhee Plaza
121 Gangseong-ro
Ilsanseo-gu
Goyang 10386
Gyeonggi-do
South Korea
Phone: +82 31 917 7740
Email: info@eduhouse.net
Web: www.eduhouse.net
GWANGJU
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1F, 31-11, Yaesool-gil
Dong-gu
Gwangju 61474
South Korea
Phone: +82 62 233 8171
Email: info@eduhouse.net
Web: www.eduhouse.net
INCHEON
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#1201-1, 12F, Bupyeong 1st Avenue Building
1395 Gyungwon-daero
Bupyeong-gu
Incheon 21395
South Korea
Phone: +82 32 612 3500
Email: info@eduhouse.net
Web: www.eduhouse.net
JEONJU
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3F, 470, Girin-daero
Deokjin-gu
Jeonju
Jeollabuk-do 54898
South Korea
Phone: +82 63 254 8844
Email: info@eduhouse.net
Web: www.eduhouse.net
SEONGNAM
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#301, 20, Hwangsaeul-ro 312beon-gil
Bundang-gu
Seongnam 13591
Gyeonggi-do
South Korea
Phone: +82 31 702 3434
Email: info@eduhouse.net
Web: www.eduhouse.net
SEOUL
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3F, Sangkyoung Bldg.
120, Teheran-ro
Gangnam-gu
Seoul 6233
South Korea
Phone: +82 2 3481 1217
Email: info@eduhouse.net
Web: www.eduhouse.net
IDP
12, S&G Tower, Seocho-daero 77gil 61
Seochogu
Gangnam
Seoul 6611
South Korea
Phone: +82 2 550 0303
Email: mia.choi@idp.com
Web: www.idp.com/korea
WONJU
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3F, 80, Sicheong-ro
Wonju 26388
Gangwon-do
South Korea
Phone: +82 33 748 7740
Email: info@eduhouse.net
Web: www.eduhouse.net
In order to speak to agents, your personal data and information relevant to your application will be shared between the agent and the University for the purposes of assessing you for admission. The agent you choose to work with will be copied in to all communications relevant to your application until you enrol at the University after which time they will only be included in emails to you with your express written permission.
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.
| Foundation | Undergraduate Year 1 | Undergraduate Year 1 English Requirements |
| Our International Foundation Year is delivered on the Keele campus through Keele University International College. Please see the KUIC website for academic entry requirements. | Completion of Foundation Year course in a relevant subject for Undergraduate study is required. Please contact us for advice. |
IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each subtest |
| Postgraduate 2.2 | Postgraduate 2.1 | Postgraduate Courses English Requirements |
| A recognised bachelors degree with 2.8 out of 4.5/ C+. | A recognised bachelors degree with 3.5 out of 4.5/ 80%/ B. | IELTS English or equivalent required - check the requirement for your chosen course. Further information can also be found on the English Language page. |
Funding and scholarships
We’re committed to rewarding excellence and potential and offer several scholarships for international students. Students may be automatically considered for some awards, with no extra application necessary. Please see our international fees and funding web pages for further details, including the eligibility criteria for each scholarship.
Our Undergraduate Global Scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement, and offer up to £5000 tuition fee discount across a wide range of subject areas (excluding medicine, veterinary medicine, foundation year and online programmes). Discover more undergraduate scholarships.
Our Postgraduate Global Scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement, and offer up to £6000 tuition fee discount across a wide range of subject areas (excluding medicine and online programmes). Discover more postgraduate scholarships.
Careers and alumni
Keele has been welcoming students from South Korea 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.