Welcome to students from Cyprus
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)
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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.
Limassol
StudyNet Academic Consultants
10 Psiloritou Street
Omoni
3048 Limassol
Cyprus
Phone: +357 60 11 1104 0590
Email: odysseas@study-net.eu
Web: www.study-net.eu
Nicosia
DA Photiades
1 Presidential Palace
Farmer Building –2nd Floor
1081 Nicosia
Cyprus
Phone: +357 22 100116
Email: stavrip@photiades.ac.cy
Web: www.photiades.ac.cy
Oztansel
13 Hasane Ilgaz St
Koskluciftlik
99010 Nicosia
Cyprus
Phone: +90 392 227 7853
Email: oztansel.edu@gmail.com
Web: www.facebook.com/OztanselELECC
SI-UK
40 Kemal Şemiler Caddesi
Metehan
Lefkoşa
99010 Nicosia
Cyprus
Phone: +90 392 223 8965
Email: cyprus@studyin-uk.com
Web: www.siuk-cyprus.com
SI-UK
30 Athinon Str., Office 101
Agios Dometios, 2363 Nicosia
Cyprus 99010
Cyprus
Phone: +357 22778700
Email: nicosia@studyin-uk.com
Web: www.siuk-cyprus-eu.com
Zenol Education Centre
17 Armenias Street
Strovolos
2003 Nicosia
Cyprus
Phone: +357 22451270
Email: zenol_education@cablenet.com.cy
Web: www.zenoleducation.com
Paphos
DA Photiades
27 Sotiri Papalazarou
Geroskipou
8201 Paphos
Cyprus
Phone: +357 99 272299
Email: stavrip@photiades.ac.cy
Web: www.photiades.ac.cy
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 |
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Our International Foundation Year is delivered on the Keele campus through Keele University International College. Please see the KUIC website for academic entry requirements. |
Apolytirion with a minimum average of 17-19 (see table below for further information) or, Devlet Lise Diplomasi with an overall score of 7/10 or 70%. For subjects that require ABB entry requirement grades, 80% is needed. |
IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each subtest. |
Apolytirion grade equivalencies |
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| Grades | Score/Marks required: |
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AAB |
Pass Apolytirion of Lykeion with a minimum average of 19 plus 19 in specified ‘directional’ (Katefthinis) subjects |
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ABB |
Pass Apolytirion of Lykeion with a minimum average of 18.5 plus 18.5 in specified ‘directional’ (Katefthinis) subjects |
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BBB |
Pass Apolytirion of Lykeion with a minimum average of 18 plus 18 in specified ‘directional’ (Katefthinis) subjects |
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BBC |
Pass Apolytirion of Lykeion with a minimum average of 17.5 plus 17.5 in specified ‘directional’ (Katefthinis) subjects |
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BCC |
Pass Apolytirion of Lykeion with a minimum average of 17 plus 17 in specified ‘directional’ (Katefthinis) subjects |
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CCC |
Pass Apolytirion of Lykeion with a minimum average of 16 plus 16 in specified ‘directional’ (Katefthinis) subjects. |
For candidates who have studied the Apolytirion at a private school, please contact us for grade requirements.
Subject-specific requirements:
We would normally ask for an A level or Higher Level IB Certificate in the required subject in addition to the Apolytirion. Please contact us for the grade requirement.
Medicine:
Apolytirio Gymnasio (below GCSE): we require overall pass of 17 with 16.1 or above in maths and physics, chemistry and biology.
Apolytirion of Geniko Lykeio (Upper Seconary School Leaving Certificate (AS level)) acceptable with an overall pass of 19 in the science stream and should include the Certificate of Access. Chemistry and other sciences should be obtained at 19 (90%+). We also expect you to achieve 18 or above in the Panhellenic Exams, to include Biology or Chemistry and another science or meet the standard A Level requirements.
English Language requirements must be met.
Masters degrees comparable to UK Bachelors (Hons.) degree standard:
Postgraduate entry requirements |
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| Degree classification/level: | Applicants from Northern Cyprus: | Applicants from Southern Cyprus: |
| 2.i |
Very good = 7.50 - 8.49/10 See entry requirements for applicants from Turkey if GPA out of 4. |
8.00 – 9.49 out of 10. |
| 2.ii |
Very good = 6.50 - 7.49/10 See entry requirements for applicants from Turkey if GPA out of 4. |
6.00 – 7.99 out of 10. |
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 Cyprus 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.