Welcome to students from Philippines
Just one hour from Manchester, Birmingham and Liverpool, and 1.5 hours from London, Keele is located in the heart of England on a 600-acre campus that was voted as one of the most beautiful in the UK. Keele was founded in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford, and is world-renowned for the breadth of its teaching and research.
Everything is on your doorstep at Keele. Our beautiful 600-acre campus is self-contained with student accommodation, teaching buildings, restaurants and cafés, a sports centre, and medical centre all within easy reach.
We deliver a unique and international learning experience. We teach in small groups, provide one-to-one access to our academics, and value the quality of our teaching as highly as our cutting-edge research.
Facts and figures
No.1 in the UK Britain's best university, as ranked by students Student Crowd University Awards, 2022
4th in England for Medicine (Guardian University League Table, 2022)
Global Top 250 for Law (Times Higher Education World University Subject Rankings, 2023)
Top 20 in the UK for Geography and Environmental Studies (Guardian University League Table, 2022)
Top 20 in the UK for Nursing and Midwifery (Guardian University League Table, 2022)
Global Top 300 for Education (Times Higher Education World University Subject Rankings, 2023)
Top 20 in the UK for Health Professions (Guardian University League Table, 2022)
Meet us in the UK
Representatives in your country
You may wish to speak with one of our authorised agents who represent Keele in your country. They can provide you with additional information, support you through the application and visa process and liaise with the University on your behalf.
Bacolod
AECC Global
2nd Floor Piazza Sorrento Bldg
13th St corner Lacson St.
6100 Bacolod
Philippines
Phone: +63 34 474 2338
Email: Student.Bacolod@aeccglobal.com
Web: www.aeccglobal.com
Cebu
AECC Global
Archbishop Reyes Avenue
Cebu Business Park
6000 Cebu
Philippines
Phone: +63 923 274 7596
Email: info.cebu@aeccglobal.com
Web: www.aeccglobal.com
IDP
GF Keppel Center, Cardinal Rosales Avenue
Cebu Business Park
Cebu
Philippines
Phone: +63 32 236 2758
Email: rica.veloso@idp.com
Web: www.idp.com/philippines
Davao
AECC Global
2nd Floor Unit FES-6, Felcris Centrale
Mall Atrium, Quimpo Blvd, Brgy. 40-D
Davao City 8000
Philippines
Phone: +63 82 224 9172
Email: info.davao@aeccglobal.com
Web: www.aeccglobal.com
General Santos
AECC Global
2nd Floor Vencer Bldg., High National Highway
(in front of Poly Clinic and NDDU)
9500 General Santos
Philippines
Phone: +63 83 554 0170
Email: Student.Gensan@aeccglobal.com
Web: www.aeccglobal.com
Manila
IDP
16F Marco Polo Ortigas Sapphire Road
Ortigas Business Center
Pasig City
1605 Manila
Philippines
Phone: +63 2 8535 3320
Email: cecilia.mundo@idp.com
Web: www.idp.com/philippines
SI-UK
UG 36 Alfaro Place 146 LP
Leviste Street
Salcedo Village
Makati City
1227 Manila
Philippines
Phone: +63 920 951 9657
Email: manila@studyin-uk.com
Web: www.studyin-uk.com.ph
Makati
AECC Global
2nd Floor L & R Building
1018 A. Arnaiz Avenue
1223 Makati
Philippines
Phone: +63 2 232 9142
Email: info.manila@aeccglobal.com
Web: www.aeccglobal.com
SI-UK
UG 36 Alfaro Place, 146 LP Leviste Street
Salcedo Village
1227 Makati
Philippines
Phone: +63 2 88179437
Email: dianne.s@studyin-uk.com
Web: www.studyin-uk.com.ph
In order to speak to agents, your personal data and information relevant to your application will be shared between the agent and the University for the purposes of assessing you for admission. The agent you choose to work with will be copied in to all communications relevant to your application until you enrol at the University after which time they will only be included in emails to you with your express written permission.
Like the University, local representatives are data controllers in their own right but are expected to abide by the University's Code of Good Conduct which includes the safe handling of personal data. Should you have any concerns regarding the services provided, please contact the International Office at international@keele.ac.uk.
Full details of how the University handles your personal data can be found at keele.ac.uk/informationgovernance/informationgovernanceforthepublic.
Entry requirements
Have a question about our international entry requirements? Email us at international@keele.ac.uk.
The actual grades you require in particular subjects will vary according to the degree course you wish to study. You will also require an English language qualification.
If you do not meet the requirements for direct entry into Year 1 of our undergraduate (bachelor) degree courses you can apply for a place on our Foundation Year. Information regarding A levels, BTEC, International Baccalaureate qualifications and subject-specific requirements can be found on our course pages.
We need to make sure that your level of English is good enough for you to study at Keele University. Click here to view a list of the English Language qualifications we accept. For UK students, we normally ask for a minimum of a grade 4/C in GCSE English Language. For EU and International students, we accept qualifications from several countries, as well as a range of international qualifications and tests.
| Foundation | Undergraduate Year 1 | Undergraduate Year 1 English Requirements |
| Our International Foundation Year is delivered on the Keele campus through Keele University International College. Please see the KUIC website for academic entry requirements. |
2 years Bachelor degree from a recognised Philippine institute with a minimum of 75% or completion of the 2 year Associate Degree with a minimum of 80%. |
IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each subtest. |
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Postgraduate 2.2
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Postgraduate 2.1 | Postgraduate 1st | Postgraduate Courses English Requirements |
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Full bachelors degree from a Centre of Excellence or a Prestigious Higher Education Institution required. |
Full bachelors degree from a Centre of Excellence or a Prestigious Higher Education Institution required. |
Full bachelors degree from a Centre of Excellence or a Prestigious Higher Education Institution required. Summa Cum Laude or 96% or 4.0 or 1.5, depending on grading system. Please contact us for advice. |
IELTS English or equivalent required - check the requirement for your chosen course. Further information can also be found on the English Language page. |
Funding and scholarships
We’re committed to rewarding excellence and potential and offer several scholarships for international students. Students may be automatically considered for some awards, with no extra application necessary. Please see our international fees and funding web pages for further details, including the eligibility criteria for each scholarship.
Our Undergraduate Global Scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement, and offer up to £5000 tuition fee discount across a wide range of subject areas (excluding medicine, veterinary medicine, foundation year and online programmes). Discover more undergraduate scholarships.
Our Postgraduate Global Scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement, and offer up to £6000 tuition fee discount across a wide range of subject areas (excluding medicine and online programmes). Discover more postgraduate scholarships.
Careers and alumni
Keele has been welcoming students from Philippines to study with us for many years, and we are proud of the success our graduates have achieved in a wide range of occupations in government and industry.
Keele graduates are globally sought after and work in some of the world’s most prestigious organisations, from international governments to the World Bank, and in corporations from Apple to Volkswagen.
Life at Keele and societies
Keele offers a friendly and supportive environment for international students, with regular gatherings and events that help new students to settle in.
Keele delivers a unique and international learning experience. We teach in small groups, provide one-to-one access to our academics, and value the quality of our teaching. We were awarded the ‘Gold Award’ in the first teaching excellence framework - the highest rating.
We guarantee accommodation on campus for all September start international students who apply by 30 June, with the option to live on campus for the full duration of your course. Our accommodation is clean and secure, with staff available 24 hours a day to offer support and advice.
There is a regular, direct bus service to the nearest town of Newcastle-under-Lyme which takes just 15 minutes. Here you will find cinemas, restaurants, music venues and a range of shops and supermarkets.
There is also a direct bus from campus to the bigger city of Stoke-on-Trent where you can take a train to London (90 minutes), Birmingham (45 minutes) and Manchester (35 minutes).
Our friendly Student Services Team give practical academic advice and also look after the welfare of our students. All students are assigned a Personal Tutor who will support and guide them through their studies at Keele.