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4.03.93.2897 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviewsStudents facilities are clean and warm, lots of nice places to sit e.g the library and chancellors cafe.
The co-op on campus is really expensive and we would benefit much more with a shop that has cheaper options.
I enjoy the feel of campus and the educational opportunities, could be more clear directions to buildings
I couldn’t ask for a better university, the support here is unreal, I’ve never spoken to so many kind and respectful individuals from staff to students, it’s so comfortable and genuine I love it here!
Keele University has a welcoming atmosphere that makes it easy for new students to get used to and enjoy.
Nice environment with lots of trees and squirrels.
Love the location, a very peaceful vibe especially in the summer when you can sit outside and go for nice walks.
There’s many quiet spaces to sit and revise.
The only thing that lets it down is the constant changing of the timetable, this makes it really hard for uni students to work during the week. As well as the campus shop on site is a co-op which is really not affordable at all! With meal deals costing £5.
The best aspects is the location, the campus is stunning and if you are have a hard time just walking around the campus can relieve any worries you have. The worst I think for me is the night life, this is just a me thing , if you don’t like drinking or going out then the night life isn’t for you, the buses are quite temperamentally
Best aspects for me: — Campus-based (accommodation, library facilities, gym...) — Access to buses to go to town and fairly good for placement commute if unable to drive. — Plenty of activities hosted by the SU (alcoholic and non-alcoholic!). — Academic mentor support is great. Worst aspects for me: — Cost of accommodation on campus increasing.
Keele University is a great place to study Biomedical Science because of its peaceful and spacious campus, supportive academic environment, and strong focus on practical skills. The university offers modern laboratories, well-structured modules, and lecturers who are approachable and genuinely invested in students’ success. The integrated campus makes everything—accommodation, library, labs, and study spaces—easily accessible, which creates a very comfortable learning environment. Keele also provides plenty of academic support, career guidance, and mental-health resources, which makes it easier for students to stay focused, motivated, and confident in their studies. Overall, the combination of a friendly community, excellent teaching quality, and a calm campus atmosphere makes Keele an ideal place to study Biomedical Science. Although Keele offers a great learning experience, a few areas could be improved. Some Biomedical Science students would benefit from more hands-on lab sessions and greater opportunities to gain real clinical or research experience during the early years of the course. Increasing the availability of campus bus services—especially during evenings and weekends—would also help students who rely on public transport. Additionally, expanding the number of study spaces during exam seasons and improving the speed of administrative processes (like timetabling or module information updates) could make the student experience even smoother. These small improvements would make an already strong university experience even better.
I would definitely recommend Keele as a place to study, especially as all the staff I have met are very keen to help you achieve your goals. They are there every step of the way and the support is great! My course touched upon many critical areas needed to best prepare graduates in Ecology. However, due to the course being relatively new, we have experienced changes in module selections each year, so sometimes I have felt a bit like a guinea pig!! The only major downside is the location. The campus itself is super welcoming and has everything you need. However, if you are wanting to leave campus, there is not a lot to do. The train connection are great though, but just know you will need to travel to find something to do outside of campus.
18-24 years
The campus is stunning with an incredible support system; the location can make getting about somewhat tricky sometimes, for example, the closest train station is fairly far... Also, the support that we have been made aware of, the 'winter warmer package', is amazing if it works how it says in order to keep students warm living in student accommodation off campus.
Great university and facilities.
Best:location, campus look, woods, business school , Keele Hall Worst: little far from nearby supermarket
It’s a lovely, large campus that has lots to offer and there’s constantly things going on. The support from the university is really good. It has nice study spaces e.g library/ business school/ chancellors. The student union is great and always things to look forward to happening here. Location wise, it’s close to Newcastle-under-Lyme town and not too far from stoke station. It’s easy to access the bigger cities from here like Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester etc. The student life is what you make of it, of course it doesn’t compare to other bigger city universities, however it’s not too bad. In terms of facilities, the only thing I would say is that the sports facilities (particularly indoor sports halls) definitely need investing into. Compared to other uni’s I would say that’s the key thing that keele are lacking. In addition, I feel like on the whole the lecturers are very good and supportive, however there is still always room for improvement and some could definitely be more clear and engaging within lectures.
18-24 years
First gen student
It is inclusive and diverse, disability support is available and helpful. Labs have sometimes had issues where something has gone wrong but we don't know what, which makes it difficult to know if all of our stages were done correctly and how to avoid this in the future
Best aspects include the library and all the study spaces available, the Greggs on campus is great for a cheap cuppa and the scenery in and around campus is gorgeous. overall, the whole experience here is amazing. As far as lecturers go, i have never had any issues with any, they have all been so supportive and nice, even when i was very nervous about certain things, they've all helped me. If there was one thing i would say needs improving, it would be the amount of shops on campus. there are plenty of places to eat but the only shop to do a proper food shop in is the coop - which isn't cheap. when i was living on campus, going out to do my shopping in town felt like such a big job and i often found it difficult and draining but the only close option was the coop (which i couldn't afford to buy much from). It was particularly difficult if i only needed one or 2 things so it wasn't worth getting a bus ticket for and going to town but also very expensive in the coop.
4.2
Studying within university is always preferred to my bedroom - especially with plenty of space for a quiet spot in the library and other buildings. There is a noticeable lack of an affordable shop or restaurants that other universities have in abundance.
Having this opportunity is really valuable, and there’s a lot of partner companies already willing to take on students. It’s also a chance to improve my CV and general writing to employers.
It was quite cheap, but still not worth the money - felt very underkept