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4.03.93.2897 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviewsI love how the campus is full of nature and woodland. The staff and all kind, friendly and supportive. Uni can feel quite lonely sometimes.
It is a great place to study because the library is beautiful and the campus itself is so pretty. I feel like the worst aspect is that although there is a bus to town there isn’t really anything close by that is affordable
The teaching is well structured and are helpful when you need them. Even if you don’t understand something at first, they will help point you in the right direction. It is also a big university. The Student Union is good.
Good working facilities
Teaching quality is exceptional and location / campus has a rural unique feeling where you have hustle and bustle of a city and student life but are also close to countryside and a bit of oeace and wuiet of you want it.
18-24 years
First gen student
love my uni it's perfect for the course i want to do and the academic facilities are unparalleled, just 30 mins out of manchester on the train so can easily go there for clothes shopping days/nights out because hanley is terrifying. the SU has plenty on throughout the week and if that's not your vibe and you still want to get out there's always the KPA which is much loved. Although expensive my accommodation is in a good place for my course, it's very spacious and also kept clean by the weekly cleaners. It would be nice if the bus services were improved because they're pretty bad.
Food activities in students Union all year round especially during freshers week hiw however there is a lack of support from academic mentors
The best part of this uni is the campus-style life, it’s a tightly-knit community. Your uni experience here is what you make it.
18-24 years
First gen student
Campus is lovely and full of nature which makes my mental health a lot better just by having the nature around, despite this there is still services around like shops and restaurants and it is only a short bus ride from Newcastle town centre and Hanley, although these buses can be unpredictable, they’re still often. Classes are easy to find as the maps help in each building. I live off campus, which in your first year can be difficult as I didn’t know anyone and I have autism so it can be hard to meet people. There is help in place for people with this same issue, such as the buddy scheme, I believe it’s called, where they pair you up with someone who is also struggling. From what I’ve heard, the accommodation isn’t the best but it is a good price and located close to everything on campus
I absolutely love the campus and the lecturers! The only thing I would really improve is the ease of finding where assignments are online.
18-24 years
The reason why I think Keele University is such a great place to study is because of the student support and the facilities which I rated a full 5 star rating mainly because the support system put in place is impeccable and the campus facilities are top notch quality which allows me to bring in my best. the online facilities reasonably easy to navigate, and access to lecture recordings is a necessity to me. Keele could be improved by offering more shops on. The fabulous part of the university is the Islamic Center. I didn't find any struggle during my prayer time. Also, i feel the library is the most attractive and useful resource, well maintained and has 24/7 access. Beautiful location which is perfect for mental health and wellbeing. Lots of woodlands surrounding for walks and natural activitys to participate.
I love studying at Keele mainly due to its amazing facilities such as the library and the Well pharmacy clinical training suite. The quietness of Keele also made me want to come here more, due to myself being such a closed person being on a quiet campus that doesnt have much nightlife was perfect for me. However, I wish keele did do more to help those who commute to feel more welcome and apart of the uni, otherwise it has taken a while for me to get settled in and have as much fun as those who are staying here are having
The best aspect would be the convenience of everything being in one location however an issue would be the prices of accommodation
Friendly staff and students. Good facilities,
Location is great with a lovely campus and 30 minute walk from town. Bus service however is not great with overflowing buses and many buses not turning up on time or not at all. Labs are well equipped and students have the opportunity to gain experience in using advanced analytical methods, but sometimes feels like you're thrown into it without much help.
The campus is beautiful and the staff at the university is always friendly and helpful towards students.
4.2
18-24 years
The best part is the university campus. It is so beautiful and is nice to go on walks or runs in. This helps maintains mental health in a busy work environment. The student union could have more fun activities on or nights.
Right now the best part is engagement with other students and making friends as we are on placement for long hours. Something that could be improved is the amount of content we could get done in a shorter period of time. E.g simulated placement could be done quicker so we have more time to study theory.
I am not pleased with how expensive the halls are to live in as students who need to afford more than just their rent. However it is very safe.