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The location of Keele university isn't that great as it's not located in a major city. All shops and stores outside of campus are at least a bus ride away. The campus looks absolutely beautiful. Every month I find myself staring for a bit at the beauty around Keele. Keele supports students very well with it's own student services provider which addresses anything from finance to maintenance requests and student wellbeing. I think the library is a bit of a let down compared to other university libraries, also it's quite hard to navigate. However it is open 24/7 to all students which is very convenient.
The facilities are amazing, but I think the sports centre needs some more work on it. The gym is very small and has got a lot of older equipment so it would be good for further investment in this area. Other than that the campus is beautiful and definitely the best in the country. Living and studying here has been the best 3 years of my life and I've experienced a really enjoyable and productive student life meeting plenty of great people. It helps that Geography is a highly-regarded course here having a school that is rated highly from multiple assessing boards. The societies and clubs here are great and there is such a warm student community here. Despite the campus being far away from all the shops and everything you would find in the town centre, the campus does provide things that other universities do not have. For example, the walks you can have around campus are great and the views are amazing, being on top of the hills overlooking Stoke. It is definitely a university that I would recommend to a friend.
beautiful campus supportive staff lovely environment
The campus is so beautiful and close to nature, there's lots of support and lots of events and things that make the university enjoyable
some facilities are old and outdated
As a current student at Keele University, I can honestly say I absolutely love it here. The classes are engaging and well-structured, and the lecturers genuinely care about helping you succeed. The support available, whether academic, wellbeing, or career-related, is incredible and makes you feel like you’re never on your own. The facilities are modern, well-maintained, and always improving. From study spaces to labs to social areas, everything is designed to make your student life easier and more enjoyable. But what really sets Keele apart is its stunning environment. The campus is surrounded by nature, with beautiful lakes, woodlands, and open spaces that make it feel peaceful and inspiring. It’s the perfect place to study, relax, and truly enjoy university life. Keele isn’t just a university, it’s a community. And I couldn’t imagine studying anywhere else.
It has a satisfactory performance. The standards have dropped since first year of study. Teacher redundances has played a huge impact on my course, and level of teaching has dropped. University has seen a rise in costs but with same level of services.
As the university is within a rural location (with the overall campus and surrounding area being very impressive in itself), there is a close-community atmosphere which makes it a pleasant place to be. The facilities are very good, boasting various laboratories, study spaces with computer access, inviting lecture halls and an outstanding canteen area. In terms of improvements, more could be done to engage students who are struggling (both academically and mentally).
Campus is a lovely place to live. Teaching staff are brilliant.
Best aspects is the enthusiasm that the teachers have for their subjects makes you want to learn more.
I just love everything about it
Best: it looks absolutely gorgeous and I like the facilities they’re pretty cool Worst: not many places to grab a drink like pubs i don’t drink during the week but on the weekends i don’t want to have to go into the SU (student Union) when there is an event is much prefer a quiet pub to sit down at
Struggle to make friends.
Lovely campus and the course is good, really suited for more quiet countryside feeling
The best thing about keele is the atmosphere around campus, keele feels like a community and is accompanied by a beautiful campus setting. I can’t think of many downsides
Had such a great time enjoying first and second year and now I’m just settling down. Still enjoy a good night out from time to time and will always go to the big events and enjoy them
Staff are good and student support is good. A lot of buildings are quite ugly and old. Uni is a bit quiet overall and social groups are often highly divided by race. Student union is super friendly but perhaps quite low budget compared to other unis, although this could be considered part of the charm and keeps prices low
The support is amazing
4.2
Keele university for me as a mature student has blown my expectations out of the water. It is welcoming and supportive. I have additional needs and the support I have received has been fantastic.
I have yet to find anything that I think it needs improvement. My lecturers have all been brilliant and have never dismissed an idea or an answer I have been unsure on.