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University of Staffordshire

Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom · Public · Est. 1992

Updated 28 Oct 2026

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Established

1992

Type

Public

Location

Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

THE World University Rankings 2027

1201–1400 in the world

About the university

The University of Staffordshire traces its roots to 1914, when a new college opened in Stoke-on-Trent to support the city's coal mining and ceramics industries. It became Staffordshire Polytechnic, gained university status in 1992 as Staffordshire University, and took its current name in 2024.

The university is best known for games design and development, computing, engineering and health courses. Its main campus in Stoke-on-Trent has a new Student Village, and the Stafford site houses the Centre for Health Innovation with clinical simulation suites.

For Indian students the main draws are moderate fees and a simple scholarship. Most taught master's courses cost £17,700 for the whole one-year course for 2027/28, the MBA costs £16,950, and the Vice Chancellor's Scholarship takes £3,000 off each year of tuition for eligible full-time international students. Many master's courses start in January as well as September.

Stoke-on-Trent is a mid-sized city in Staffordshire with a long history in ceramics manufacture. Living costs are lower than in London, and university rooms with bills included start at £175 a week.

Roots
Traces its history to a college founded in Stoke-on-Trent in 1914; university status in 1992 (as Staffordshire University), renamed University of Staffordshire in 2024
Type
Public university
Total students
About 10,800 (10,795 in THE World University Rankings 2027 data)
International students
21% of students (THE World University Rankings 2027 data)
Student–staff ratio
18.3 to 1 (THE World University Rankings 2027 data)
Campuses
Stoke-on-Trent (main), Stafford (Centre for Health Innovation) and London (Here East, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park)
Intakes
September and January for many master's courses

Rankings

  • THE World University Rankings 2027

    1201–1400 in the world

  • Complete University Guide (UK) 2027

    110th of 130 UK universities

Popular courses with Indian students

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Fees for international students

Course fees
CourseDurationFee / year (GBP)Approx. in rupees
MSc Computer Science1 year full time (optional placement year)£17,700≈ ₹21.6 lakh
MSc Cyber Security1 year full time (optional placement year)£17,700≈ ₹21.6 lakh
MSc International Business Management1 year full time£17,500≈ ₹21.4 lakh
MBA Business Administration1 year full time£16,950≈ ₹20.7 lakh
MSc Software Engineering1 year full time (optional placement year)£17,700≈ ₹21.6 lakh
MSc Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Systems1 year full time£17,700≈ ₹21.6 lakh
MSc International Finance and Accounting1 year full time£17,500≈ ₹21.4 lakh
MSc Business Computing1 year full time (optional placement year)£17,700≈ ₹21.6 lakh

Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

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Scholarships

  • Full-time taught bachelor's and master's

    Vice Chancellor's Scholarship

    Value: £3,000 off tuition fees for every year of study (not placement years)

    Eligibility: International fee-paying students with an offer for a full-time campus course at Stoke-on-Trent, Stafford or London. Applied automatically at admission. Excludes sponsored students and courses such as Nursing, Paramedic Science, Midwifery and Social Work.

    Official page (opens in a new tab)
  • Postgraduate taught

    Alumni discount

    Value: 25% off postgraduate course fees

    Eligibility: Graduates of a University of Staffordshire undergraduate degree (not HND or foundation degrees). Terms apply.

    Official page (opens in a new tab)

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

  • Standard XII with at least 65% overall for most bachelor's degrees.
  • Standard XII with at least 70% overall for integrated master's and two-year accelerated degrees.
  • A relevant international foundation year from a recognised UK institution is also accepted.

Postgraduate

  • Courses asking for a 2:1: a relevant bachelor's degree with at least 60% (three-year degree) or 55% (four-year degree), or CGPA 6.5/10.
  • Courses asking for a 2:2: a relevant second-class degree with at least 55%, or CGPA 6.0/10.
  • Many computing master's courses need a related computing degree; the MBA asks for a 2:2 in a business-related subject. Check each course page.

Documents

  • Valid passport
  • Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets
  • Degree transcripts and certificate (for postgraduate)
  • English test score, or Class 12 English marks if you use the Standard XII route
  • Personal statement
  • Proof of funds before your CAS is issued

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English language requirements

English requirements
Test or routeTypical requirement
IELTS Academic6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each skill for most courses. IELTS Online is not accepted.
PTE Academic59 overall with no less than 54 in all areas (PTE Academic Online is not accepted)
TOEFL iBTNew scale: 4 overall (reading 3.5, writing 3, listening 3, speaking 3). Tests before 21 January 2026: listening 17, speaking 20, reading 18, writing 17.
Duolingo English Test105 overall with at least 100 in writing and no other component below 95
Class 12 EnglishAt least 65% overall and 65% in English from CBSE, CISCE or named state boards (including Delhi, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala)

Accommodation and living costs

All new students are guaranteed a room in university accommodation or with a trusted third party. The Student Village in Stoke-on-Trent has more than 1,000 rooms on a 24-acre nature reserve, with 24/7 security. Rent covers utilities, Wi-Fi and gym membership.

Accommodation and living costs
ItemIn GBPApprox. in rupees
Swan Classic standard en suiteBills included£175per week≈ ₹21,350
Village Classic standard en suiteBills included£192per week≈ ₹23,424
Large en suite rooms (Swan or Village Premium)Bills included£188–210per week≈ ₹22,936 – ₹25,620
Studio rooms (Swan or Village Deluxe)Bills included£212–233per week≈ ₹25,864 – ₹28,426
Money you must show for the Student visaOutside London, for up to 9 months, as shown on GOV.UK in October 2026£1,171per month≈ ₹1.4 lakh

Campus and location

The main campus is in the University Quarter on College Road in Stoke-on-Trent, with the new Student Village set in a 24-acre nature reserve.

  • Engineering, computing and games teaching in Stoke-on-Trent, including a professionally rigged gaming arena and broadcast control room.
  • Centre for Health Innovation in Stafford with clinical simulation and immersion suites for health courses.
  • London campus at Here East in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park for selected courses.
  • Immersive suites including simulated courtrooms and forensic investigation areas.

Careers and graduate outcomes

Many master's courses offer an optional placement year, and computing courses have links with technology companies. After graduating you can apply for the UK Graduate visa: 18 months for bachelor's and master's graduates who apply from 1 January 2027.

Graduate outcomes
WhatFigureSource
Graduate visa length for applications from 1 January 202718 months (bachelor's and master's)GOV.UK

Studying in the UK

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FAQs

How much is a master's at Staffordshire?

For 2027/28, standard taught master's courses cost £17,700 for international students and the full-time MBA costs £16,950. January 2027 starts are £17,500. Most master's courses take one year, so this is the fee for the whole course.

Is there a scholarship for Indian students?

Yes. The Vice Chancellor's Scholarship gives eligible full-time international students £3,000 off tuition for every year of study. It is applied automatically at admission, and there is no separate form.

Can I start in January?

Yes. Many master's courses, including Computer Science, Cyber Security, International Business Management and Software Engineering, list January starts as well as September.

Can I use my Class 12 English marks instead of IELTS?

Possibly. The university accepts at least 65% overall and 65% in English in Standard XII from CBSE, CISCE and named state boards. Students from other boards need a test such as IELTS.

Does accommodation include bills?

Yes. Rent in the Student Village covers utilities, Wi-Fi and gym membership. Rooms range from £175 to £233 a week, and all new students are guaranteed a room.

Sources

  1. University of Staffordshire: MSc Computer Science (opens in a new tab)
  2. University of Staffordshire: MSc International Business Management (January start) (opens in a new tab)
  3. University of Staffordshire: entry requirements and fees for India (opens in a new tab)
  4. University of Staffordshire: Vice Chancellor's Scholarship (opens in a new tab)
  5. University of Staffordshire: English language requirements (opens in a new tab)
  6. University of Staffordshire: your accommodation (opens in a new tab)
  7. University of Staffordshire: our heritage (opens in a new tab)
  8. THE World University Rankings 2027: University of Staffordshire (opens in a new tab)
  9. Complete University Guide 2027 league table (opens in a new tab)
  10. GOV.UK: Student visa – money you need (opens in a new tab)
  11. GOV.UK: Graduate visa (opens in a new tab)

Official website: www.staffs.ac.uk (opens in a new tab)

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