Welcome to students from Pakistan

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.

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Hugo Snape

Hugo Snape, International Recruitment Officer, Pakistan

Hi, I'm Hugo, your Keele representative for Pakistan. 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.

Representatives Official Website
ABN Overseas Education https://www.abneducation.com/
AH&Z Associates Ltd https://ahzassociates.co.uk/
AIMS Education https://aimseducation.co.uk/
BHE Uni (previous called: Boost Education Services) https://www.boosteducationservice.co.uk/
Edify Group of Companies www.edify.pk
Edvoy https://www.iecabroad.com/pk
Hoque Consultancy  www.hclimited.org.uk
HR Consultants Pvt. Ltd.  www.hrpakistan.com
IDP https://www.idp.com/pakistan/
JNS Education Consultant http://jnsedu.com/
KC Overseas Canada Inc trading as KC Overseas Education www.studies-overseas.com   
SI-UK (Study International UK Ltd) www.siukpakistan.com
Sonya International Education Centre Pty Ltd www.siecindia.com
Times Consultant  www.timesconsultant.com
UKEC https://en.ukec.com/
Zarnab International Pvt Ltd https://www.zarnab.pk
Date Location Event Time Name of Representative Contact information
Thursday 15th February 2024 SI-UK Lahore Fair SI-UK Fair 10:00 to 17:00 Luqman Abdullah

l.abdullah@keele.ac.uk

Saturday 17th February 2024 AHZ lahore Fair at Abu Dhabi Palace AHZ Expo 10:00 to 17:00 Luqman Abdullah

l.abdullah@keele.ac.uk

Monday 19th February 2024 AHZ Karachi Fair at Movinpick Hotel AHZ Expo 10:00 to 17:00 Luqman Abdullah

l.abdullah@keele.ac.uk

Tuesday 20th February 2024 SI-UK Islamabad Expo SI-UK Fair 10:00 to 17:00 Luqman Abdullah

l.abdullah@keele.ac.uk

Thursday 22nd February 2024 AHZ Rawalpindi Expo at Pearl Continental  AHZ Fair 10:00 to 17:00 Luqman Abdullah

l.abdullah@keele.ac.uk

Friday 23rd February 2024  Edvoy Faislabad Expo  Edvoy Expo 10:00 to 17:00  Luqman Abdullah

l.abdullah@keele.ac.uk

Saturday 24th February 2024 AHZ Faislabad Expo at Serena AHZ Fair 10:00 to 17:00 Luqman Abdullah

l.abdullah@keele.ac.uk

Sunday 25th February 2024 IDP Karachi expo at Marriot Hotel IDP Fair 10:00 to 17:00 Luqman Abdullah

l.abdullah@keele.ac.uk

Tuesday 27th  February 2024 IDP Rawalpindi Expo at Pearl Continental  IDP Fair 10:00 to 17:00 Luqman Abdullah

l.abdullah@keele.ac.uk

Wednesday 28th February 2024 IDP Islamabad Expo at Marriot Hotel IDP Fair 10:00 to 17:00 Luqman Abdullah

l.abdullah@keele.ac.uk

Friday 1st March 2024  IDP Faislabad Fair at Serena Hotel  IDP Fair 10:00 to 17:00  Luqman Abdullah

l.abdullah@keele.ac.uk

Wednesday 6th March 2024  IDP Lahore Expo at Pearl Continental (PC) Hotel IDP Fair 10:00 to 17: 00  Luqman Abdullah

l.abdullah@keele.ac.uk

         

 

 

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. 

Bachelor degree (2 years)

70% overall = A Level grades ABB,

65% overall = A Level grades BBB,

60% overall = A Level grades BBC-CCC

Bachelor Degree 3 years study is comparable to UK CertHE. May consider for advanced standing. Please contact us for advice.

We can also consider Diploma of Associate Engineer qualifications on a case by case basis.

IELTS 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each component required - check the requirement for your chosen course. Further information can also be found on the English Language page.

Read our Funding and Scholarships information on the page below, and on our central International Scholarships page, to check your eligibility. 

Bachelor (Honours) equivalent

Please refer to the Tier 1, 2 and 3 universities accordion below to find your institution.

Qualification 2:2 2:1 1st
4 year Bachelor from a tier 1 university (post 2015) 55% 65% 70%
4 year Bachelor tier 2 (post 2015) 60% 70% 75%
4 year Bachelor tier 3 (post 2015) 65% 75% 80%
5 year LLB (all institutions) 55% 60% 65%
5 year MD/DPharm tier 1 55% 65% 70%
5 year MD/DPharm tier 2 60% 70% 75%
5 year MD/DPharm tier 3 65% 75% 80%

 

Bachelor (Ordinary) equivalent (from any institution) + at least 3 year's relevant work experience
Qualification 2:2 2:1 1st
2+2 You will need to obtain 65% in both your 2-year Bachelor's degree and your 2-year Master's degree. You will need to obtain 75% in both your 2-year Bachelor's degree and your 2-year Master's degree. You will need to obtain 80% in both your 2-year Bachelor's degree and your 2-year Master's degree.
2+3 LLB You will need to obtain 60% in your 2-year Bachelor's and 55% in your three-year LLB. You will need to obtain 60% in your 2-year Bachelor's and 60% in your three-year LLB. You will need to obtain 60% in your 2-year Bachelor's and 65% in your three-year LLB.
4 year Bachelor's all tiers (pre-2015) 65% 75% 80%

 

Postgraduate Courses English Requirements

IELTS English or equivalent required - check the requirement for your chosen course. Further information can also be found on the English Language page.

Scroll down to find your institution from the Tier lists below, then match against your qualification and grade in the Bachelor (Honours) equivalent table above in the Postgraduate taught entry requirements accordion.

Please note, Tier 3 universities consist of any institution not listed in Tier 1 or 2.

Tier 1 Universities
Letter University Letter  University
A Abdul Wali Khan University, Marden N National College of Arts, Lahore
  Aga Khan University, Karachi   National Textile University, Faisalabad
  Air University, Islamabad (Location: Islamabad; campus at Multan)   National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences (FAST), Islamabad (Location: Islamabad; multi-campus institution, other campuses at Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar)
B Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan (Location: Multan; campuses at Dera Ghazi Khan (D.G. Khan) and Sahiwal)   National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) (Location: Islamabad; campus at Rawalpindi)
  Bahria University, Islamabad (Location: Islamabad; campus at Karachi)   NED University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi
  Baqai Medical University, Karachi P Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE), Islamabad
C COMSATS University, Islamabad (Location: Islamabad; campuses at Abbottabad, Attock, Lahore, Sahiwal, Vehari, Wah)   Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences (PIEAS), Islamabad
D Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi   Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi
F Forman Christian College, Lahore Q Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad
G Gandhara University, Peshawar R Riphah International University
  Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology, Topi-Swabi S Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science & Technology (SZABIST), Karachi (Location: Karachi; campuses at Islamabad, Larkana & Dubai (UAE))
  Government College University, Faisalabad   Sindh Agriculture University, Tandojam
  Government College University, Lahore   Sukkur Institute of Business Administration, Sukkur
  Greenwich University, Karachi T The GIFT University, Gujranwala
I Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture, Karachi   The University of Agriculture Peshawar
  Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi   The University of Faisalabad, Faisalabad (Location: Faisalabad; campus at Chakwal)
  Institute of Business Management, Karachi U University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
  Institute of Management Sciences (IMS), Peshawar   University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Muzaffarabad (Location: Muzaffarabad, Azad Kashmir (AJ&K))
  Institute of Space Technology, Islamabad   University of Engineering & Technology, Peshawar (Location: Peshawar; campuses at Abbottabad, Bannu, Jalozai, Mardan)
  International Islamic University, Islamabad   University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore (Location: Lahore; campuses at Faisalabad, Kala Shah Kaku, Rachna College Gujranwala)
  lqra University, Karachi (Location: Karachi; campuses at Islamabad, Quetta)   University of Engineering and Technology, Taxila
  Islamia University, Bahawalpur (Location: Bahawalpur; campuses at Bahawalnagar, Rahim Yar Khan)   University of Health Sciences, Lahore
  Isra University, Hyderabad (Location: Hyderabad; campus at Islamabad)   University of Karachi, Karachi
K Khyber Medical University, Peshawar    University of Malakand, Chakdara, Dir, Malakand (Location: Chakdara, Malakand)
  King Edward Medical University, Lahore   University of Peshawar, Peshawar
L Lahore School of Economics, Lahore    University of Sargodha, Sargodha
  Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), Lahore   University of Science and Technology, Bannu
  Lasbela University of Agriculture, Water and Marine Sciences, Lasbela   University of the Punjab, Lahore (Location: Lahore; campuses at Gujranwala, Quaid-e-Azam, Khanspur and Jhelum)
  Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, Jamshoro   University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore (Location: Lahore; campuses at Jhang, Pattoki)
M Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro (Location: Jamshoro; campus at Khairpur) Z Ziauddin University, Karachi
Tier 2 Universities 
Letter University Letter University
A Abasyn University, Peshawar N National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad (Location: Islamabad; campuses at Faisalabad, Hyderabad, Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar, Quetta)
  Abbottabad University of Science and Technology, Abbottabad   Nazeer Hussain University, Karachi
  Al-Hamd Islamic University, Quetta   Newport Institute of Communications and Economics, Karachi
  Ali Institute of Education, Lahore   NFC Institute of Engineering & Technology, Multan
  Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU), Islamabad   Northern University, Nowshera
B Bacha Khan University, Charsadda   Nur International University, Lahore
  Balochistan University of Engineering and Technology, Khuzdar P Pakistan Institute of Fashion and Design, Lahore
  Beaconhouse National University, Lahore   Pakistan Military Academy (PMA)
  Balochistan University of Information Technology and Management Sciences, Quetta   Pakistan Naval Academy, Karachi
  Benazir Bhutto Shaheed University Lyari, Karachi   People's University of Medical and Health Sciences for Women, Nawabshah (Shaheed Benazirabad)
  Bolan University of Medical and Health Sciences, Quetta   Preston University, Karachi
C Capital University of Science and Technology, Islamabad   Preston University, Kohat
  CECOS University of Information Technology and Emerging Sciences, Peshawar Q Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering Sciences and Technology, Nawabshah (Location: Nawabshah; campus at Larkana)
  City University of Science and Information Technology, Peshawar   Qurtuba University of Science and Information Technology, Dera Ismail Khan (Location: Dera Ismail Khan (D.I. Khan); multi-campus institution, other campus at Peshawar)
  Commecs Institute of Business & Emerging Sciences, Karachi S Sardar Bahadur Khan Women's University, Quetta
D Dawood University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi   Sarhad University of Science and Information Technology, Peshawar
  DHA Suffa University, Karachi   Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur (Location: Khairpur; campus at Shikarpur)
F Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi   Shaheed Benazir Bhutto City University, Karachi
  Federal Urdu University of Arts, Sciences and Technology, Islamabad (Location: Islamabad; campus at Karachi)   Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Dewan University, Karachi
  Foundation University, Islamabad   Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Sakrand
G Gambat Institute of Medical Sciences, Khairpur   Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University, Shaheed Benazirabad
  Ghazi University, Dera Ghazi Khan   Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University, Peshawar
  Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan   Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University, Sheringal, Dir (Location: Sheringal, Upper Dir)
  Government College for Women University, Faisalabad   Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical University, Larkana
  Government College for Women University, Sialkot   Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University, Islamabad
H Habib University, Karachi   Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto University of Law, Karachi
  Hamdard University, Karachi   Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University, Islamabad
  Hazara University, Dhodial, Mansehra   Shuhada-e-Army Public School University of Technology, Nowshera
  HITEC University, Taxila   Sindh Institute of Medical Sciences, Karachi
I ILMA University, Karachi   Sindh Madressatul Islam University (SMIU), Karachi
  Indus University, Karachi   Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi
  Information Technology University of the Punjab, Lahore T Textile Institute of Pakistan, Karachi
  Institute of Management Sciences, Lahore   The Shaikh Ayaz University, Shikarpur
  Institute of Southern Punjab, Multan   The Women University, Multan
  Iqra National University, Peshawar U University of Balochistan, Quetta (Location: Quetta; campuses at Loralai, Turbat)
J Jinnah University for Women, Karachi   University of Education, Lahore (Location: Lahore; campuses at Dera Ghazi Kahn (D.G. Khan), Faisalabad, Jauharabad, Multan, Okara, Vehari)
K Karachi Institute of Economics and Technology, Karachi   University of FATA, Kohat
  Karachi School for Business & Leadership, Karachi   University of Gujrat, Gujrat
  Karakoram International University, Gilgit- Baltistan   University of Haripur, Haripur
  Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari Institute of Technology (KASB), Karachi   University of Jhang
  Khawaja Fareed University of Engineering & Information Technology, Rahim Yar Khan   University of Kotli, Azad Jammu and Kashmir
  Khushal Khan Khattak University, Karak   University of Sindh, Jamshoro
  Kinnaird College for Women, Lahore   University of Swabi
  Kohat University of Science and Technology, Kohat   University of Poonch, Rawalakot
L Lahore College for Women University, Lahore (Location: Lahore; campus at Jhang)   University of Management and Technology, Lahore
  Lahore Leads University, Lahore   University of Sahiwal, Sahiwal
M Minhaj University, Lahore   University of Lahore, Lahore (Location: Lahore; campus at Islamabad)
  Mirpur University of Science and Technology (MUST), AJ&K   University of Swat, Swat
  Mohi-ud-Din Islamic University, AJ&K   University of Loralai, Loralai
  Muhammad Ali Jinnah University, Karachi   University of Turbat, Turbat
  Muhammad Nawaz Shareef University of Agriculture, Multan   University of Wah, Wah
  Muslim Youth University, Islamabad V Virtual University of Pakistan, Lahore (Location: Lahore; campuses at Badin, Dera Ghazi Khan (D.G. Khan), Faisalabad, Ghotki, Gujranwala, Islamabad, Karachi, Multan, Pishin, Peshawar, Rawalpindi, Sahiwal)
  Muhammad Nawaz Sharif University of Engineering & Technology, Multan W Women University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Bagh-AJ&K
N National Defence University, Islamabad   Women University, Swabi
  National University of Medical Sciences, Rawalpindi    
Tier 3 Universities 

Any other institution not listed above.

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 Pakistan 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.

Apple HSBC Bentley JCB Nike

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.