2nd in the UK for Quality Education

Sustainable Development Goal 4, Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2023

Top 10 for Career Prospects

Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023

Top 10 for Social Inclusion

The Times and the Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023

Apply to start this September

It’s time to make a difference to your future with University of Staffordshire, an institution with a vision to transform people, places and society. Apply now to secure your place for this September. 

UCAS Extra

 If you've used all five choices on your application, and you're not holding any offers, you could still find a place using UCAS Extra. Extra is another chance for you to gain a place at university, between 26 February and 4 July 2025. 

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Where better than University of Staffordshire

Get all the support you need to achieve real success. Whether you have a worry about money, your studies, your mental health or a personal issue, we’re here for you every step of the way. We’re ranked in the top 5 across the UK for supporting first-generation students (Mail University Guide 2025).

We want to make your experience as special as possible and put you right at the beating heart of the University life in our comfortable halls of residence. Here, you'll be living in a safe student community surrounded by modern facilities, including an on campus gym and social venues.

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Connected with the future

At the University of Staffordshire, we are dedicated to business and emerging industries, showcasing a constantly developing portfolio of courses that puts you right in the heart of the workplace.

At our award-winning institution, your university experience is key. With a bustling social scene on-campus and around the great county of Staffordshire, events and activities from the institution's own Students' Union, that offer support, employment and a variety of clubs and societies that cover popular (and not so popular) hobbies and interests - plus opportunities to take on the world and try new things in social programmes like ‘Give it a Go’. Connecting with new worlds has never been easier than with your ‘local’ university.

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Did you know?

  • We're 2nd in the UK for Quality Education (Sustainable Development Goal 4) in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2023
  • We were rated Top 10 for Career Prospects by our students in the WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2023
  • We were rated Top 20 for Facilities by our students in the WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2023
  • We’re Top 10 for Social Inclusion in the Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023

Guaranteed work experience

We know that work experience sets students apart, and helps them to achieve their career dreams. That's why we offer guaranteed work experience to each and every student at University of Staffordshire, whether that's an internship, a volunteer position or a placement as part of their course.

Hear from Fashion student Busola as she talks around her placements, including London Fashion Week, preparing her for industry.

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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.

Find out more
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