Rankings
How every major ranking places Keele University. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public health & allied health | 28 | $24,510 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 26 | $24,510 | See → |
| Business & management | 21 | $24,510 | See → |
| Social sciences | 19 | $26,261 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 18 | $24,510 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 16 | $24,510 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 14 | $23,029 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 10 | $24,510 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 10 | $24,510 | See → |
| Psychology | 10 | $24,510 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 9 | $23,029 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 8 | $24,510 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 5 | $24,510 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 3 | $24,510 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 2 | See → | |
| Hospitality, tourism & service industry | 1 | $24,510 | See → |
Costs and entry
16 courses mention scholarships. 20 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at Keele University
The job market for Keele University's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the UK.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at Keele University cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $24,510 a year. Most courses last 1 year. Fees vary by field: social sciences courses are typically $26,261, humanities & languages $23,029.
How is Keele University ranked?
In the UK it is #68 in the Complete University Guide (2026) and #43 in the Guardian University Guide (2026). Its strongest QS subjects include Medicine (#351–400).
What IELTS score does Keele University need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (17 of the 19 that list it) ask for IELTS 6 overall with no band below 5.5.
How many postgraduate courses does Keele University offer?
190 postgraduate courses across 16 fields; the largest are public health & allied health (28), life sciences & biotechnology (26) and business & management (21).
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Updated 6 August 2026. Courses and fees from Keele University's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: Complete University Guide 2026, Guardian University Guide 2026, QS subject rankings 2025. Always confirm fees and requirements on the university's website.