Keele University combines the best of modern learning with a rich history on a stunning, green campus in the heart of Staffordshire.

Keele occupies a 625-acre (253-hectare) rural campus close to the village of Keele and includes extensive woods, lakes and Keele Hall set in the Staffordshire Potteries.

Founded in 1949 by A.D. Lindsay, former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford, Keele was the first new university of the 20th Century and remains true to its original mission today.

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Nov 6, 2025 · Established in 1949 by Lord Lindsay, the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University, Keele’s founding aim was to produce graduates who not only had the technical and specialist …

Established in 1949, Keele University is one of the largest campus universities in the UK, with over 10,000 students studying on our beautiful 600-acre estate in Staffordshire.

Established over 70 years ago by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University, Keele created the blueprint for modern-day higher education in Britain.

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At Keele, we’re proud to offer a diverse range of career-focused courses and a vibrant student life on our beautiful 600-acre campus.