University of Staffordshire (formerly Staffordshire University)
Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
University of Staffordshire (formerly Staffordshire University) is a university in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, West Midlands (also Stafford and London campuses), United Kingdom, ranked QS #Not ranked in QS World University Rankings 2027 (no ranking shown on topuniversities.com profile); UK league tables: Guardian 2027 34th of 118, Times/Sunday Times 2027 51st of 130, Daily Mail. 185 courses listed, scholarships available. Intakes: January, September and May.
The University of Staffordshire (formerly Staffordshire University) is a public university based in Stoke-on-Trent, with a healthcare campus in Stafford and a London campus at Here East. It was named Daily Mail Modern University of the Year 2027 and ranks 34th in the Guardian Guide 2027. It is known for games, computing, business, psychology, sport and health programmes, and Business and Management ranked first in the UK for student satisfaction in NSS 2026. International students on full-time campus courses receive a GBP 3,000 per year Smart Scholarship discount automatically. Important for Bangladeshi applicants: the university's Bangladesh page states it will not accept applications from Bangladesh for the September 2026 intake, so UnifinderAi will confirm the position for 2027 entry before you apply.
- Daily Mail Modern University of the Year 2027
- University of the Year, Academic Employability Awards 2026
- 1st in UK for games education (Rookies Global School Rankings 2023 and 2025)
- Business and Management 1st in UK for student satisfaction (NSS 2026)
- Postgraduate student satisfaction 6th in UK (PTES 2026)
- 88.8% of graduates in work or study after 15 months (HESA 2026)
- Automatic GBP 3,000 per year Smart Scholarship for eligible international students; 25% alumni discount for eligible postgraduates
Courses (185)
- MSc Advanced Biomedical Science — Postgraduate, 1 year
- BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Cloud and Network Computing — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Cloud and Network Computing (with Placement Year) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MSc Cloud and Network Computing — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Cloud and Network Computing (with Placement Year) — Postgraduate, 2 years
- BSc (Hons) Computer Gameplay Design and Production — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Computer Gameplay Design and Production (with Placement Year) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BSc (Hons) Computer Games Design — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Computer Games Design (with Placement Year) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MSc Computer Games Design — Postgraduate, 1 year
- BSc (Hons) Computer Games Design and Programming — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Computer Games Design and Programming (with Placement Year) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BSc (Hons) Computer Games Development — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Computer Games Development (with Placement Year) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BSc (Hons) Computer Games Programming — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Computer Games Programming (with Placement Year) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Top-up) — Undergraduate, 1 year
- BSc (Hons) Computer Science — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Computer Science (with Placement Year) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MSc Computer Science — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MA Concept Art — Postgraduate, 1 year
- BA (Hons) Concept Art for Games and Film — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Concept Art for Games and Film (with Placement Year) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BEng (Hons) Construction Engineering with Management — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BEng (Hons) Construction Engineering with Management (with Placement Year) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BA (Hons) Creative Media Production — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Creative Media Production (with Placement Year) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BSc (Hons) Criminology — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Criminology (with Placement Year) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MSci Criminology — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MSc Criminology and Criminal Justice — Postgraduate, 1 year
- BSc (Hons) Cyber Security — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Cyber Security (with Placement Year) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MSc Cyber Security — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Cyber Security (with Placement Year) — Postgraduate, 2 years
- MSc Digital Forensic Investigation — Postgraduate, 1 year
- BSc (Hons) Digital Marketing — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance (with Placement Year) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BSc (Hons) Digital Marketing (with Placement Year) — Undergraduate, 4 years
Frequently asked questions
Where is University of Staffordshire (formerly Staffordshire University) located?
University of Staffordshire (formerly Staffordshire University) is in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, West Midlands (also Stafford and London campuses), United Kingdom.
What courses does University of Staffordshire (formerly Staffordshire University) offer?
University of Staffordshire (formerly Staffordshire University) lists 185 courses on UnifinderAi, such as MSc Advanced Biomedical Science, BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance, BSc (Hons) Cloud and Network Computing, BSc (Hons) Cloud and Network Computing (with Placement Year) and MSc Cloud and Network Computing. You can filter them by level, intake and fee.
What are the tuition fees at University of Staffordshire (formerly Staffordshire University)?
Published fees at University of Staffordshire (formerly Staffordshire University): Standard undergraduate, 2026/27 entry (per year) £17,085; Standard postgraduate taught, 2026/27 entry (per year) £17,500; MBA and Law LLM, 2026/27 entry £16,750; Standard undergraduate, 2027/28 entry (per year) £17,285; Standard postgraduate taught (incl. PGCE), 2027/28 entry (per year) £17,700; MBA and Law LLM, 2027/28 entry £16,950. The exact annual fee depends on the course — check each course's page.
What English language score do I need for University of Staffordshire (formerly Staffordshire University)?
The minimum is an IELTS overall score of 6. Accepted English tests include IELTS, PTE Academic, LanguageCert Academic, TOEFL iBT, Trinity ISE and Duolingo English Test.
When are the intakes at University of Staffordshire (formerly Staffordshire University)?
University of Staffordshire (formerly Staffordshire University) runs intakes in January, September and May. The intake currently open for applications is January 2027, September 2027 (Bangladesh availability to be confirmed).
Does University of Staffordshire (formerly Staffordshire University) offer scholarships?
Yes. For example: Smart Scholarship (GBP 3,000 discount per year on tuition (not placement years)); Alumni Discount (25% off course fees); Vice Chancellor's Scholarship (Amount not published on the main scholarships page).
How do I apply to University of Staffordshire (formerly Staffordshire University)?
The steps are: 1. Apply only through UnifinderAi — our counsellors check your eligibility, shortlist the right University of Staffordshire (formerly Staffordshire University) course and submit your application to the university for you (including the UCAS application for undergraduate courses) 2. Please do not apply directly to the university or through any other agent, portal or platform — duplicate applications can be delayed or withdrawn, and UnifinderAi can only support applications it submits 3. Upload your passport, SSC & HSC certificates and transcripts (plus Bachelor's certificate/transcript for Master's), IELTS/English proof, CV, Statement of Purpose and two references to your UnifinderAi dashboard 4. Receive your offer — UnifinderAi helps you meet any conditions and accept the offer 5. Prepare for the university's credibility / pre-CAS interview with UnifinderAi mock interviews 6. Pay the tuition fee deposit stated in your offer letter — only through the university's official payment method, as guided by UnifinderAi 7. Receive your CAS, then apply for the UK Student visa with UnifinderAi visa support (28-day bank statement, TB test at an approved IOM clinic in Bangladesh, IHS payment) 8. Arrange accommodation and flights, then travel to the UK and complete enrolment