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Keele University
About
We're Keele University and we're different. Founded more than 60 years ago on the belief that we meet the demands of a new kind of society, economy and world, our principles resonate now more than ever. Nestled in 600 acres of countryside in the heart of the UK, many of our students and a number of our staff live, as well as study and work here. It’s a big campus but a small and cosmopolitan commu...
We're Keele University and we're different. Founded more than 60 years ago on the belief that we meet the demands of a new kind of society, economy and world, our principles resonate now more than ever. Nestled in 600 acres of countryside in the heart of the UK, many of our students and a number of our staff live, as well as study and work here. It’s a big campus but a small and cosmopolitan community. We operate on a human scale, providing people the space to think and plenty to do.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 501 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 18 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 10,370
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 15.4 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 20%
- Female : Male
- 62 : 38
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
8 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 201-300 | - | 2024 |
| Politics | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
| Clinical Medicine | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Education & Training | 401-500 | - | 2018 |
| Psychology | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
US News
3 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Space Science | 238 | 44.3 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =605 | 44.3 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =673 | 44.3 | 2026 |
THE
8 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Training | 251–300 | 40.6 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 301–400 | 40.1 | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 301–400 | 24.7 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 401–500 | 38.8 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 401–500 | 27.4 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 401–500 | 33.6 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 501–600 | 31.7 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 801–1000 | 27.5 | 2026 |
QS
2 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Keele University?
Keele University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 801-850, THE Rank 501–600, ARWU Rank 801-900, US News Rank =822.
When was Keele University founded?
Keele University was founded in 1949.
What are the top subjects at Keele University?
Top subjects at Keele University include: Public Health, Law & Legal Studies, Politics, Space Science, Education & Training.
Where is Keele University located?
Keele University is located in Newcastle-under-Lyme, United Kingdom.