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Our international community is made up of students from over 75 different countries.

They are drawn to our cutting-edge facilities and next level teaching and experiences, powered by excellence and research. We provide dedicated international support to help you find your best way forward. From access to trained immigration advisors who can support your visa application to online pre-sessional English language courses to guaranteed accommodation and a tailored programme of activities to help you settle into student life in the UK.

Choose your country

Check our entry and English language requirements for your country

Application process

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Why choose us?

Learn more about our student-focused international support, high-quality teaching, world-class research and ongoing multimillion investment in our industry-leading and cutting-edge facilities.
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Your application journey

Personalised support and guidance before, during and after your application and arrival in the UK. We will help you make our safe, welcoming inclusive university your home.
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English language requirements

We accept a range of international and country-specific English language qualifications and offer a pre-sessional course for some candidates to better prepare for academic study.

Accommodation, fees and scholarships

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Accommodation

Discover our range of accommodation and how to apply. Meet the teams of staff available to help you settle into university life at our own managed accommodation.
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Fees

Are you ready to invest in your better future? Find out more about tuition fees for international students, deposits, scholarships, and how to pay.
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International scholarships

We offer a wide range of scholarships and discounts to overseas students to help make it your place too.

Support and partnerships

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International student support

Studying abroad may seem overwhelming at first, but our dedicated student support teams, diverse and friendly student and staff community is ready to welcome you.
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International partnerships

Our partnerships will open doors to you. We work with international universities, colleges and educational organisations in China, Greece, Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Vietnam.
Read our International Students' Guide

Latest international news

All international news
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University of Staffordshire unveils new brand identity

Staffordshire University is thrilled to announce that, from today, it will officially be known as ‘University of Staffordshire.’

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Partners announced for new Student Village

Staffordshire University’s plans for a Student Village have taken another leap forward with the announcement of industry leading partners

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Welcome for report detailing impacts of international student recruitment

Staffordshire and Keele Universities have welcomed a report highlighting the economic benefits that international students bring to the region.

in the UK for Quality Education

Sustainable Development Goal 4, Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024

for Career Prospects

Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023

Top 5 for Social Inclusion

The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025

for First Generation Students

The Mail University Guide 2025

of Research Impact is ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Very Considerable’

Research Excellence Framework 2021

for Facilities

Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023

of Research is “Internationally Excellent” or “World Leading”

Research Excellence Framework 2021

Four Star Rating

QS Star Ratings 2021