Keele University is a public research university located in Staffordshire, England, on a 600-acre rural campus. Founded in 1949 as the University College of North Staffordshire, it gained university status in 1962. Keele is known for its distinctive dual honor degree system allowing students to combine multiple subjects. The university has strengths in health sciences, humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. Keele emphasizes interdisciplinary research and has notable research centers in medicine, astrophysics, and environmental studies. The campus features extensive facilities including a medical school, science park, and sports centre, creating a self-contained academic community.