Staffordshire University
United KingdomStaffordshire University has campuses in Stoke, Stafford, Lichfield, Shrewsbury and London. Its unusual origins are that it started out in 1906 as a School of Mining before adding pottery to its courses. By 1971 it was the North Staffordshire Polytechnic and in 1992 it gained university status.
Today it is chosen by 15,000 students every year including international students from over 75 different counties. It came in the Top 5 UK Universities in the StudentCrowd Awards 2022 as well as the Top 100 in the Complete University Guide, Guardian University Guide and The Times/Sunday Times University Guide.
What is the Staffordshire University acceptance rate for International Students?
The Staffordshire University acceptance rate is 57%.
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Facilities
More than £100m has been spent in recent years on the facilities at Staffordshire University, including the £5.8m Centre for Health Innovation. The Sir Stanley Matthews Sports Centre contains a gym, sports hall and neurodiverse awareness sessions. There is also a Legal Advice clinic and Sports Therapy clinic, plus the Art Shop, specialist technical facilities and subject-specific amenities for student use.
Staffordshire University provides residence hall accommodation for students to live conveniently close to classes in a shared community. The university has a selection of houses on Leek Road on the Stoke campus reserved for students studying at the Blackheath Lane campus in Stafford. Transportation is arranged to and from Stafford campus. International students are guaranteed accommodation at the Stoke-on-Trent campus if they have been offered a place on a full-time course at Staffordshire University and if they have filled out an application form.
There are over 20 sports clubs organised through Staffordshire University Sport, including Ultimate Frisbee and American Football. The campus has various facilities to use at leisure, including campus eats and a dedicated team for international student support. The One Staffs Café is a social event designed for use by international students predominantly, as they have the chance to meet other students, relax and chat in a relaxed setting.
Student satisfaction
Staffordshire University finished in the Top 15 UK universities for student satisfaction in the Complete University Guide 2022. It was also in the Top 10 for Social Inclusion in The Times and Sunday Times Guide 2023, showcasing its commitment to making a good education accessible to all.
Location
Staffordshire University is based in Stoke-on-Trent, a bustling city situated nearby to Manchester via train. The international student support team offers advice about all aspects of UK life so students know what to expect, and Stoke-on-Trent itself offers activities such as student bars, cafes and award-winning gardens. Students can visit the Regent Theatre or the multiple museums for a spot of culture, or enjoy something different with the world-famous ceramic festival.
Also, this is a great place for international students to study thanks to its central location within England, meaning that it’s easy and quick to get to most major cities and tourist attractions. It also has a lower cost of living than many other parts of the UK, making it a more affordable place to study.
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Employability
Staffordshire University was named in the Top 10 for Job Prospects by the StudentCrowd University Awards 2022. Its Career Connect service helps students and graduates to explore their career options and become self-aware. They can also get developmental and significant work-related experience, connect to professionals relating to their desired career pathway and achieve their career goals. The Catalyst, which opened in 2022 provides a platform for students to make connections that could be valuable when they graduate. There’s also inbound and outbound digital conferencing facilities to make it easier to build networks with employers around the world.
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The Staffordshire University employability rate is 83%.
The Staffordshire University is ranked 55th in the The Guardian University Guide, 1000th+ in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
Staffordshire University generally requires international applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English through standardized tests such as IELTS or TOEFL.
International students can apply for a range of scholarships to fund their studies at Staffordshire University. SMART scholarships reward outstanding talent and achievements of many of our overseas applicants who are eligible to receive the award. Full-time, campus-based international students get a £3,000 discount that will be applied to the first year of tuition fees.
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115th
by THE
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