Keele is ranked Top 10 in England for Overall Student Satisfaction ( broad based public universities , NSS 2021 ).
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An Education that Inspires
Keele offers distinctive programmes and a learning environment that enables our students to make the most of their time at University .
The University is justly proud of its students and alumni , who set themselves ambitious goals as they seek to make a positive impact on the world around them . Keele is ranked Top 10 in England for Overall Student Satisfaction ( broad based public universities , NSS 2021 ). This is the seventh time in eight years that Keele has been ranked in the top three in England for student satisfaction , demonstrating our consistent commitment to delivering an outstanding student experience – year in , year out .
We are committed to providing opportunities for all those who can demonstrate the determination to succeed at the University irrespective of their circumstances or background . We offer our students a supportive community and provide financial support when appropriate through generous bursaries and scholarships .
Originally a University that offered only interdisciplinary options and an integrated Foundation Year , we have now evolved into an institution where a third of our students continue to study two or more disciplines to completion . We have maintained a thriving Foundation Year , providing pathways to inspirational education that we are proud to offer .
Our programmes are innovative , inspirational and delivered by exceptional staff , with outstanding commitment to high-quality education provision and student-centred experiences .
We have extensive outreach and widening participation activity , including being lead institution of one of the 29 OfS-funded Uni Connect schemes ; Higher Horizons +. Colleagues across the institution work with thousands of school-aged students , their parents and teachers , giving guidance on higher education choices and delivering aspiration-raising activities both on and off campus . The campus offers a wide range of co-curricular activities which are an important part of our broad degree offering , which extends far beyond the boundaries of the classroom .
Over 11,000 students and 2,000 staff living and working on the Keele campus , we are the size of a small town . We have a strong postgraduate community , and have a clear strategy to grow both postgraduate taught and research student numbers .