Staffordshire University is one of the esteemed universities in Staffordshire, England, UK. The main campus is located in Stoke-on-Trent, and the other four are in Stafford, Lichfield, Shrewsbury, and London. Staffordshire would be a wise choice for international students, as the living costs here are pretty affordable.

The university offers some of the most attractive scholarships for international students, along with more than 242 undergraduate courses and more than 186 postgraduate courses. It is among the well-ranked universities in the UK for its guaranteed work experience, real-world environments, and excellent teaching quality.

The university has more than 20,000 students, making it one of the most diverse communities, with many international students. More than £140 million was invested in enhancing facilities and services. It has one of the highest employability rates, standing at a whopping 87%.

Staffordshire University is an esteemed university that has been carrying out its core mission for over 100 years. They have the ‘Next Gen’ priorities that include:

1. Next Generation Education
2. Next Generation Experience
3. Next Generation Engagement
4. Next Generation Environment

History can be traced back to 1914, when the Central School of Science and Technology was formed by J. A. Pease. In 1926, the institution was renamed the North Staffordshire Technical College. In 1970, North Staffordshire Polytechnic was established by merging Stoke-on-Trent College of Art, North Staffordshire College of Technology, and Staffordshire College of Technology.

In 1988, the institution changed its name to Staffordshire Polytechnic. Finally, in 1992, it was granted its university status and became Staffordshire University.

Staffordshire University is a prestigious institute with a huge number of courses recognised and accredited by professional, statutory, and regulatory bodies (PSRB). PSRBs are a group of esteemed professional bodies. The university holds accreditation by many professional bodies. Some of them include:

1. The Independent Game Developers' Association (TIGA)
2. BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT
3. British Psychological Society (BPS)
4. Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC)
5. Chartered Management Institute (CMI)
6. Chartered Society of Designers (CSD)
7. Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS)
8. Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
9. Royal Society of Biology (RSB)
10. Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
11. Association of MBAs (AMBA)

Staffordshire University is one of the most well-reputed universities in England for its upmost campus facilities. Some of them are:

1. The institute occupies a ‘digital first’ library with tonnes of resources.
2. Faith support is provided to students of every belief.
3. 5 on-campus and 1 off-campus indoor sports facility.
4. 12 on-campus outdoor sports facilities.
5. Study spaces with equipment, webinar pods, large tables for group projects, and computers.
6. There is an entire floor dedicated to silent study.
7. There are two shops, bars, cafes, and restaurants on campus that serve various types of foods and drinks.
8. The institute is packed with mock courtrooms, a community house, lifelike living spaces, a custody suite, a prison cell, and many simulation spaces.
9. Post rooms, lockers, and laundrettes are also available.
10. The institute provides 24/7 stringent security service.

Foundation

1. Art and Design
2. Artificial Intelligence
3. Biomedical Science
4. Business Management
5. Business Management (Events)
6. Business Management (Human Resource Management)
7. Business Management (Innovation and Entrepreneurship)
8. Business Management (Sustainability)
9. Business Management (Tourism)
10. Cloud and Networking Computing
11. Coaching in the Community (Football) 
12. Coaching in the Community (Football) (with placement year)
13. Computer Gameplay Design and Production
14. Computer Games Design
15. Computer Games Design and Programming
16. Computer Games Design with Animation
17. Computer Games Development
18. Computer Games Programming
19. Computer Science
20. Concept Art for Games and Film
21. Creative Media Production
22. Criminology
23. Cyber Security
24. Cyber Security (London)
25. Digital and Social Media Marketing
26. Esports
27. Film Production
28. Forensic Investigation
29. Forensic Science
30. Games Art 
31. General Engineering
32. Health and Social Care
33. Law
34. Music Production
35. Policing and Criminal Investigation
36. Professional Policing
37. Psychology
38. Rehabilitation and Manual Therapies
39. Rehabilitation and Manual Therapies (with Placement Year)
40. Security and Intelligence
41. Software Development
42. Sound Design
43. Sport and Exercise Science
44. Sports Journalism

Undergraduate

1. Accounting and Finance
2. Accounting and Finance (2 Years)
3. Accounting and Finance (with Placement Year)
4. Accounting and Finance (with Study Abroad)
5. Acting and Performance (Top Up)
6. Acting and Theatre Arts (Top Up)
7. Acting for Stage and Screen
8. Acting for Stage and Screen (with Placement Year)
9. Aeronautical Engineering
10. Aeronautical Engineering (with Placement Year)
11. Animation
12. Architecture
13. Architecture (with Placement Year)
14. Art and Design
15. Art and Design (with Foundation Year)
16. Art and Design (with Placement Year)
17. Artificial Intelligence
18. Artificial Intelligence (with Foundation Year)
19. Artificial Intelligence (with Placement Year)
20. Automotive & Transport Design
21. Automotive & Transport Design (with Placement Year) 
22. Automotive and Motorsport Engineering
23. Automotive and Motorsport Engineering (with Placement Year)
24. Biomedical Science
25. Biomedical Science (with Foundation Year)
26. Biomedical Science (with Placement Year)
27. Business Management
28. Business Management (Events)
29. Business Management (Events) (with Foundation Year)
30. Business Management (Events) (with Placement Year)
31. Business Management (Human Resource Management)
32. Business Management (Human Resource Management) (with Foundation Year)
33. Business Management (Human Resource Management) (with Placement Year)
34. Business Management (Human Resource Management) (with Study Abroad)
35. Business Management (Innovation and Entrepreneurship)
36. Business Management (Innovation and Entrepreneurship) (with Foundation Year)
37. Business Management (Innovation and Entrepreneurship) (with Placement Year)
38. Business Management (Sustainability)
39. Business Management (Sustainability) (with Foundation Year)
40. Business Management (Sustainability) (with Placement Year)
41. Business Management (Top-Up) 
42. Business Management (Tourism)
43. Business Management (Tourism) (with Foundation Year)
44. Business Management (Tourism) (with Placement Year)
45. Business Management (with Foundation Year)
46. Business Management (with Placement Year)
47. Cartoon And Comic Arts
48. Cloud and Networking Computing
49. Cloud and Networking Computing (with Foundation Year)
50. Cloud and Networking Computing (with Placement Year)
51. Computer Gameplay Design and Production
52. Computer Gameplay Design and Production (with Foundation Year)
53. Computer Gameplay Design and Production (with Placement Year)
54. Computer Games Design
55. Computer Games Design (with Foundation Year)
56. Computer Games Design (with Placement Year)
57. Computer Games Design and Programming
58. Computer Games Design and Programming (with Foundation Year)
59. Computer Games Design and Programming (with Placement Year)
60. Computer Games Design with Animation
61. Computer Games Design with Animation (with Foundation Year)
62. Computer Games Design with Animation (with Placement Year)
63. Computer Games Development
64. Computer Games Development (with Foundation Year)
65. Computer Games Development (with Placement Year)
66. Computer Games Programming
67. Computer Games Programming (with Foundation Year)
68. Computer Games Programming (with Placement Year)
69. Computer Science
70. Computer Science (Top-Up)
71. Computer Science (with Foundation Year)
72. Computer Science (with Placement Year)
73. Concept Art for Games and Film 
74. Concept Art for Games and Film (with Foundation Year)
75. Concept Art for Games and Film (with Placement Year)
76. Creative Media Production
77. Creative Media Production (with Foundation Year)
78. Creative Media Production (with Placement Year)
79. Criminology
80. Criminology (with Foundation Year)
81. Criminology (with Placement Year)
82. Cyber Security
83. Cyber Security (London)
84. Cyber Security (London) (with Foundation Year)
85. Cyber Security (London) (with Placement Year)
86. Cyber Security (with Foundation Year)
87. Cyber Security (with Placement Year)
88. Digital and Social Media Marketing
89. Digital and Social Media Marketing (with Foundation Year)
90. Digital and Social Media Marketing (with Placement Year)
91. Early Childhood Studies
92. Early Childhood Studies (with Placement Year)
93. Education (Top-Up)
94. Education Studies
95. Education Studies (with Placement Year)
96. Electrical and Electronic Engineering
97. Electrical and Electronic Engineering (with Placement Year)
98. English Literature and Creative Writing
99. English Literature and Creative Writing (with Placement Year)
100. Esports
101. Esports (with Foundation Year)
102. Esports (with Placement Year)
103. Fashion
104. Fashion (with Placement Year)
105. Film Production
106. Film Production (with Foundation Year)
107. Forensic and Criminological Psychology
108. Forensic and Criminological Psychology (with Placement Year)
109. Forensic Investigation
110. Forensic Investigation (with Foundation Year)
111. Forensic Investigation (with Placement Year)
112. Forensic Science
113. Forensic Science (with Foundation Year)
114. Forensic Science (with Placement Year)
115. Games Art 
116. Games Art (with Foundation Year)
117. Graphic Design
118. Health and Social Care
119. Health and Social Care (with Foundation Year)
120. Health and Social Care (with Placement Year)
121. Humanitarian Archaeology (with Placement Year)
122. Illustration
123. Law
124. Law (Accelerated)
125. Law (with Foundation Year)
126. Law (with Placement Year) 
127. Mechanical Engineering
128. Mechanical Engineering (with Placement Year)
129. Midwifery
130. Midwifery (with Placement Year) Sep 2024 BA
131. Music Production
132. Music Production (with Foundation Year)
133. Music Production (with Placement Year)
134. Nursing Practice (Adult)
135. Nursing Practice (Adult) (with Placement Year)
136. Nursing Practice (Child)
137. Nursing Practice (Child) (with Placement Year)
138. Nursing Practice (Mental Health)
139. Nursing Practice (Mental Health) (with Placement Year)
140. Operating Department Practice
141. Operating Department Practice (with Placement Year)
142. Paramedic Science
143. Paramedic Science (with Placement Year)
144. Photography
145. Physical Education and Sports Coaching
146. Physical Education and Sports Coaching (with Placement Year)
147. Policing and Criminal Investigation
148. Policing and Criminal Investigation (with Foundation Year)
149. Policing and Criminal Investigation (with Placement Year)
150. Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status
151. Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status (with Placement Year
152. Product, Furniture, Ceramics
153. Product, Furniture, and Ceramics (with Placement Year)
154. Professional Policing
155. Professional Policing (with Foundation Year)
156. Psychology
157. Psychology (with Foundation Year)
158. Psychology (with Placement Year)
159. Psychology and Child Development
160. Psychology and Child Development (with Placement Year)
161. Psychology and Counselling
162. Psychology and Counselling (with Placement Year)
163. Security and Intelligence
164. Security and Intelligence (with Foundation Year)
165. Security and Intelligence (with Placement Year)
166. Social Work
167. Social Work (with Placement Year)
168. Software Development
169. Software Development (with Foundation Year)
170. Software Development (with Placement Year)
171. Sound Design
172. Sound Design (with Foundation Year)
173. Sound Design (with Placement Year)
174. Sport and Exercise Psychology
175. Sport and Exercise Psychology (with Placement Year)
176. Sport and Exercise Science
177. Sport and Exercise Science (with Foundation Year)
178. Sports Journalism
179. Sports Journalism (with Foundation Year)
180. Sports Journalism (with Placement Year)
181. Sports Therapy
182. Sports Therapy (with Placement Year) 
183. Surface Pattern and Textile Design
184. Surface Pattern and Textile Design (with Placement Year)
185. Visitor Attraction and Resort Management
186. Visitor Attraction and Resort Management (Top-Up)
187. Visitor Attraction and Resort Management (with Placement Year)
188. Visual Effects and Virtual Production
189. Visual Effects and Virtual Production (with Placement Year)
190. Working with Children, Young People and Families
191. Working with Children, Young People and Families (with Placement Year)

Postgraduate

1. Aeronautical Engineering
2. Aeronautical Engineering (with Placement Year)
3. Animation
4. Arts and Creative Technologies (by Negotiated Study)
5. Automotive Engineering
6. Automotive Engineering (17 Months)
7. Automotive Engineering (with Placement Year)
8. Business Computing
9. Ceramics
10. Cloud and Network Computing
11. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
12. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (with Placement Year)
13. Collaborative Theatre Practice
14. Computer Games Design
15. Computer Science
16. Computer Science (Business Computing)
17. Computer Science (Business Computing) (17 Months)
18. Computer Science (Cyber Security)
19. Computer Science (Cyber Security) (17 Months)
20. Computer Science (Software Engineering)
21. Computer Science (Software Engineering) (17 Months)
22. Computer Science (Software Engineering) (with Placement Year)
23. Computer Science (with Placement Year)
24. Contemporary Arts Practice
25. Contemporary Pantomime Practice
26. Continental Philosophy
27. Criminology and Criminal Justice
28. Cyber Security
29. Cyber Security (13 Months)
30. Digital Forensic Investigation
31. Digital Marketing Management
32. Digital Marketing Management (17 Months)
33. Digital Marketing Management (with Placement Year)
34. Electrical Engineering and Renewable Energy Systems
35. Electrical Engineering and Renewable Energy Systems (17 Months)
36. Electrical Engineering and Renewable Energy Systems (with Placement Year)
37. Electronic and Telecommunication Engineering
38. Electronic and Telecommunication Engineering (with Placement Year)
39. Entrepreneurship (Peter Coates)
40. Entrepreneurship (Peter Coates) (with Placement Year)
41. Film Practice
42. Forensic Science
43. Games
44. Health Psychology
45. Higher or Professional Education
46. International Business Management
47. International Business Management (18 Months)
48. International Finance and Accounting
49. International Finance and Accounting (18 Months)
50. International History
51. International Relations
52. International Security
53. Leadership of Policing
54. Legal Practice
55. Legal Practice (1 Year)
56. MBA
57. MBA (18 Months)
58. MBA (Placement Year)
59. Mechanical Engineering and Sustainable Energy Technologies
60. Mechanical Engineering and Sustainable Energy Technologies (17 Months)
61. Mechanical Engineering and Sustainable Energy Technologies (with Placement Year)
62. Modern Music Practices
63. Modern Music Practices (with Placement Year)
64. Molecular biology
65. Nursing Practice (Adult)
66. Nursing Practice (Mental Health)
67. Philosophy of Nature, Information and Technology
68. Post-Compulsory Education and Training
69. Post-Compulsory Education and Training (with Placement Year)
70. Primary (General)
71. Primary (General) (with Placement Year)
72. Primary Early Years
73. Primary Early Years (with Placement Year)
74. Primary with PE Specialism
75. Primary with PE Specialism (with Placement Year)
76. Psychology
77. Psychotherapeutic Counselling
78. Robotics and Smart Technologies
79. Robotics and Smart Technologies (with Placement Year)
80. Secondary Art and Design
81. Secondary Art and Design (with Placement Year)
82. Secondary Biology
83. Secondary Biology (with Placement Year)
84. Secondary Chemistry 
85. Secondary Chemistry (with Placement Year)
86. Secondary Computer Science
87. Secondary Computer Science (with Placement Year)
88. Secondary Design and Technology
89. Secondary Design and Technology (with Placement Year)
90. Secondary English
91. Secondary English (with Placement Year)
92. Secondary English with Drama
93. Secondary English with Drama (with Placement Year)
94. Secondary Geography
95. Secondary Geography (with Placement Year)
96. Secondary Mathematics
97. Secondary Mathematics (with Placement Year)
98. Secondary Physical Education
99. Secondary Physical Education (with Placement Year)
100. Secondary Physics
101. Secondary Physics (with Placement Year)
102. Social Work
103. Sociology and Social Justice
104. Sport and Exercise Psychology
105. Sports Journalism
106. Sports Journalism (with Placement Year)
107. Strategic Human Resource Management
108. Strategic Human Resource Management (13 Months)

Research

1. Clinical Psychology
2. Clinical Psychology (with Placement Year)
3. Education
4. Health Psychology
5. Health Psychology (with Placement Year)
6. Healthcare Science
7. Healthcare Science (3 Years)

Staffordshire University has two academic schools. These are:

1. School of Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
2. School of Health, Education, Policing and Sciences

Staffordshire University holds a prestigious staff. These include:

1. Major Levison Wood (Chancellor)
2. Professor Martin Jones (Vice Chancellor & Chief Executive)
3. Sally Mcgill (Chief Financial Officer & Deputy Chief Executive)
4. Ian Blachford (Chief Operating Officer)
5. Professor Raheel Nawaz (Pro Vice-Chancellor, Digital Transformation)
6. Professor Annabel Kiernan (Pro Vice-Chancellor)

The student life at Staffordshire University is pretty fun, as you will get to discover a friendly and supportive environment. It offers a diverse, inclusive, uplifting, and empowering community.

1. Enjoy live music at city-centre venues in the Sugarmill and Underground, as well as various nightclubs. You’ll find the LRV hosting regular club nights on campus.
2. The Cultural Quarter in Stoke-on-Trent features a theatre, museum, galleries, shops, and cafes.
3. The potteries centre includes a multi-screen cinema and dining services, which is close to campus.
4. You will definitely have a fun time exploring Waterworld, Trentham Estate, Alton Towers, and the Peak District.
5. The town offers a great number of venues, shops, restaurants, coffee shops, and bars.
6. Situated at the London campus, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park offers live performances, late-night dining options, and more.
7. You can participate in multiple events and activities, from DJ nights and weekly board games to dodgeball and nature walks.
8. The Student’s Union offers more than 100 clubs and societies where students will definitely find something to their liking.
9. The university features a gym with all the facilities.

1. Undergraduate: 86%
2. Postgraduate: 14%
3. Full-time students: 60%
4. Part-time students: 40%
5. UK students: 97%
6. EU students: 1%
7. International students: 2%
8. Female: 49%
9. Male: 51%

Staffordshire University has very flexible transportation routes. All academic halls are close to the campus. Thus, students prefer walking or cycling.

1. From Stoke-on-Trent, the main campus is just a walk of 20 minutes, with regular bus services in the day and evening.
2. The nearest train station is Stoke railway station, with easy access to Manchester and Birmingham, which can take 40 to 50 minutes, and to London it might take about 90 minutes.
3. The closest airports are Manchester, Birmingham, and East Midlands airports, which can take about an hour of travel from the main campus.
4. In London, Here East has free shuttle buses that will take you to Stratford Westfield Shopping Centre, and by tube, you can get to central London in 6 minutes.
5. You will find a free shuttle bus in Stafford that operates between Stafford Centre of Healthcare Innovation and Stafford railway station.

Self-catered accommodation costs £95-£158 per week.

Staffordshire University provides various types of accommodation services packed with the utmost facilities to meet the requirements of the students.

1. The universities provide guaranteed admission for international students under some specific terms.
2. Financial support is available for accommodation provided by the university.
3. There are many room options in halls and student houses.
4. There are more than 1,000 rooms available on the main Stoke-on-Trent campus.
5. The outside space features built-in furniture, lighting, fire pits, and electric points for music.
6. By the end of 2026, there will likely be a new on-campus Student Village for accommodation.

Staffordshire University offers a huge number of extracurricular activities. These include:

1. American Football
2. Badminton
3. Basketball - Mens
4. Basketball - Women's
5. Cheerleading
6. Climbing
7. Cricket
8. Cue Sports
9. Dance
10. Dodgeball
11. Fencing
12. Football - Men's
13. Football - Women's
14. Futsal - Men's
15. Futsal - Women's
16. Hockey - Men's
17. Hockey - Women's
18. Jiu Jitsu
19. Judo
20. Lacrosse - Men's
21. Lacrosse - Women's
22. Netball
23. Rugby - Men's
24. Rugby - Women's
25. Swimming
26. Table Tennis
27. Tennis
28. Ultimate Frisbee
29. Volleyball - Men's
30. Volleyball - Women's
31. Yoga
32. Zumba

Staffordshire University holds partnerships with some of the most esteemed institutes. These include:

1. Made in Stoke-on-Trent Network
2. Children's University
3. HM Forces
4. Ashton Sixth Form College
5. Buckinghamshire New University
6. Burton and South Derbyshire College
7. Capital City College Group
8. CECOS College London
9. City of Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College
10. Eastwood Park
11. NSCG - Newcastle College
12. NSCG - St. Stafford College
13. Riverside College
14. Royal Stoke University Hospital
15. Sherwood Psychotherapy Training Institute
16. Shrewsbury College
17. South Staffordshire College - Cannock
18. South Staffordshire College - Lichfield
19. South Staffordshire College - Rodbaston Campus
20. Stoke-on-Trent College - Cauldon Campus
21. The Development Manager
22. Walsall College
23. West Midlands Consortium
24. Wilkes Academy of Performing Arts
25. Guangxi Minzu University
26. UNICERT College, Athens
27. Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology, Malaysia
28. Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology, Kandy
29. Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology, Sri Lanka
30. British University Vietnam
31. Asia Pacific University, Malaysia
32. DISTED College, Malaysia

Staffordshire University is well known for producing world-class and innovative research, and they are proud of their immense contribution to knowledge, understanding, and discovery. 87% of the research is either outstanding or very considerable. The institute is dedicated to improving the quality of people’s lives globally. It has five research schemes. These are:

1. Business, Enterprise, and Management
2. Crime, Justice, and Security
3. Culture, Heritage, and Society
4. Engineering, Technology, and Environment
5. Health, Wellbeing, and Education

Fee range for international students: £14,000-£19,000 per annum.

Staffordshire University offers a wide range of generous scholarships to help international students with their study costs. The institute has a wide variety of scholarships and bursaries available for undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Staffordshire University is an institute of some of the most prestigious alumni. These include:

1. Jim Davies (guitarist)
2. John Robb (journalist and musician)
3. Michael Greco (soap actor)
4. Edward Lay (drummer for rock band Editors)
5. Russell Leetch (guitarist for rock band Editors)
6. Shafie Apdal (Chief Minister of Sabah)
7. Chris Beardsley (professional footballer)

Staffordshire University will support you in every way on your career path from the very moment you start your university life. Every student is guaranteed a work placement or internship offer. It has its own recruitment station called Unitemps. There is a dedicated team called Career Connect that offers:

1. One-to-one career coaching
2. Enterprise and self-employment support
3. Coaching on interview techniques
4. CV writing and job applications
5. Employer events and the Career Connect Portal
6. Placements in the UK and abroad
7. A wide industry connection

Staffordshire University is quite well known for its worldwide recognition. Some of them are:

1. Staffordshire University graduates have triumphed at the Domeble Symetri Student Awards 2024.
2. Staffordshire University’s Games Development department is celebrating being named in the top 10 by The Rookies.
3. Biomedical science teaching at Staffordshire University has been given top marks at a prestigious national awards ceremony in 2024.
4. Staffordshire University has ranked silver in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).
5. Staffordshire University wins ‘Best Education Initiative’ at the TIGA awards.

1. 63rd in the Guardian University Guide 2024
2. 93rd in the Times University Guide 2024
3. 2nd in the UK for Quality Education by Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024
4. Among the top 10 universities for career prospects by WhatUni 2023
5. Among the top 20 universities for facilities by WhatUni 2023

Staffordshire University is located in Stoke on Trent, England. Stoke-on-Trent is often referred to as ‘The Potteries.’ The city is filled with rich industrial heritage, notably in ceramics and pottery. The town has excellent transport links, including buses, trains, and more. Peak District and Cannock Chase are available for outdoor activities. The view is splendid over there. The city also has various museums, galleries, and theatres to explore.