Stoke-on-Trent campus

We have invested more than £80m in facilities at our Stoke-on-Trent campus in recent years, though our presence in the city dates back well over a century.

Featuring a wide range of learning, living and leisure environments, you will be greeted by a large and lively, welcoming and diverse community.  

Centrally located

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Learning environments

Outstanding facilities

The specialist cross-discipline facilities and flexible study spaces have been designed to build a bridge between classroom practice and real-world application. Take our £11m Cadman Studios, or 12 new simulation suites, where you can experience work-related scenarios in a custody suite, prison cell, courtroom, crime scene, hospital ward, office, shop or bedsit. Many of these facilities are open to students on different courses. Fashion students can 3D print a bag and sports therapists can virtually explore the human body.

Study spaces

Our exciting approach to learning combines the pioneering use of digital technologies with flexible study and collaborative spaces. The Catalyst features bookable rooms with full presenting equipment, webinar pods, large tables for group projects, computers and an entire floor dedicated for silent study. Our friendly and professional support staff, including specialist technicians, librarians and academic skills team are on hand to help with any queries. You can use the libraries and computers at any time of day or night.

Level 2 Learning Market and Learning Lab Study Space

On level 2 of The Catalyst, you’ll find webinar pods, desks for group work and independent study and comfy seating.

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Eat & drink

With two shops and a choice of bars, cafés and restaurants, you can indulge in anything from artisan sandwiches and Mexican burritos to craft coffee to healthy smoothies. True to our inclusive and considerate spirit, we offer discounts on a range of our selected food and drink.

 

Catalyst Kitchen

Serving artisan sandwiches, salads, smoothies and shakes, as well as our craft coffee and traditional favourites.

Squeezebox

Healthy smoothies, hearty oatcakes and the best coffee around can be found in Squeezebox on College Road campus. 

Pavilion Burrito and Wrap Bar

Pavilion Burrito and Wrap bar is a Mexican style restaurant that offers a Breakfast and Lunch menus throughout the week.

Cafe Cadman

A contemporary “lounge style” café located in the entrance to the library serving Costa coffee; with a range of fantastic impulse cakes and home baked snacks.

Catalyst Bistro

The Bistro offers a dining experience with an option to book tables or the space for breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea.

Coffee Lab

Coffee Lab offers a full Costa Coffee range of hot and cold drinks as well as sandwiches, toasties, pies, and paninis.

Ember Lounge

Café and bar at the heart of the College Road site, serving up burgers, karaoke and quizzes.

Catalyst Coffee Shop

Serving fresh craft coffee, hot and cold sandwiches and paninis plus cold beverages and retail items, conveniently located near to the Catalyst Library.


Life beyond lectures

Students' Union

We offer a vast range of sports and creative clubs, religious, cultural and academic societies, catering both to special and general interests. Plus, if you can’t see something you like, you can create something new!

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Sport

Located on our Leek Road Campus, the Sir Stanley Matthews Sports Centre has got all level of sports enthusiasts covered. Facilities include a large indoor sports hall with courts and climbing wall, state-of-the-art gym, and outdoor pitches of both grass and astroturf. 

Student events

The Students’ Union organises a wide range of events and activities – from graduation dinners to summer cafés and sports days. For music, nightlife and a variety of club nights, look no further than LRV

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The local area

Staffordshire has something for everyone. On your doorstep, find beautiful green spaces at Trentham Gardens, bustling shopping centres, restaurants and a thriving nightlife. Nearby, enjoy the world’s best rollercoasters at Alton Towers or breath-taking views of Staffordshire Peak District. 

Explore Staffordshire

 

A great place to live

Stoke-on-Trent is one of the top 10 most affordable cities for student accommodation (StudentCrowd 2023/2024). We have hundreds of rooms on campus, providing a safe, secure and supportive environment (read more about campus safety and security).

The Stoke campus is home to our Students’ Union which is dedicated to ensuring you have the best possible experience. As well as more than 100 different clubs and societies, it runs the Greenpad letting agency which is a free service to help students secure good quality, affordable accommodation. 

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Coming in 2025/2026

Our brand new sustainable and vibrant Student Village and Village Hub, nestled in University of Staffordshire's nature reserve. Be among the first to live in our modern, stylish accommodation, with plenty of room options to suit your needs. But that's not all. The village will offer a welcoming and inclusive environment for all, where you can relax in the parkland, socialise on the rooftop terrace, and study in breakout spaces.

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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