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As a research-led University, Keele provides a
supportive environment with highly-acclaimed
academic teaching and research facilities.

STEP
4
Application
Before you submit your application,
ensure you have discussed it with
the respective Research Office
or Institute so your proposal,
supervision and specific entry
requirements are completely
understood.
Application is via online form;
you will find the link on the webpage
of your chosen research area.
On receipt of your application,
the Research Office or Institute
will contact you to discuss details
of your application and whether a
suitable supervisor can be matched
to your proposal.
Generally the Research Office
or Institute will contact you to
discuss details of your application
and your project prior to making
a final decision.

STEP
5
Your Keele offer
After a full evaluation, we will advise
you of our decision. If we are able to
offer you a place, we will issue you
with a formal offer letter.
On receipt of our offer letter, you will
need to formally accept the offer of
a place and meet any conditions
set out in the offer. We will then
send you pre-arrival information
to help you prepare for the start of
your programme. You will need to
pay a tuition fee deposit or provide
evidence of funding prior to receiving
the visa checklist. Details about
paying a tuition fee deposit will be
sent with your offer. Please visit
our website for more information:
keele.ac.uk/visa
Your Research Office or Institute will
also contact you about starting your
programme and any preparations
you need to make.

STEP
6
Welcome to Keele
The start of your exciting journey of
your dedicated research programme.
97%
of our research
was classified as
world-leading or
of international
importance
Research Excellence
Framework 2 014