Study in Stafford

Stafford is the county town of Staffordshire, with Anglo-Saxon roots dating to 913, when Æthelflæd, Lady of the Mercians, founded a defensive burh on the site. It grew into an important medieval market town and later an industrial centre for shoemaking and engineering. StudyUKToday works with one real university here.

What Stafford Is Actually Like

Stafford Castle, around two miles west of the town centre, has been a seat of power since the Norman Conquest, originally held by the Stafford family, later Earls and Dukes of the same name, and remodelled in the 19th century in a Gothic Revival style on its medieval foundations. The town centre itself grew as a market town through the medieval period, later developing shoemaking and engineering industries during the 19th and 20th centuries.

Stafford sits centrally within Staffordshire, close to Stoke-on-Trent and within reach of Birmingham, giving students a lower-cost base with practical access to larger cities.

Studying in Stafford

Stafford is home to a campus of the University of Staffordshire, the one real university StudyUKToday works with here, listed in the “Universities in Stafford” section below. The university’s origins trace to 1901 in Stoke-on-Trent, and it gained university status in 1992.

Stafford’s cost of living is generally lower than in nearby Birmingham, though it still varies, so check current figures with your university’s accommodation office.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why do students choose Stafford?

A historic county town with a Norman-era castle, central to Staffordshire, at a generally lower cost than nearby Birmingham.

Is Stafford affordable for international students?

Generally more affordable than nearby Birmingham, though costs still vary by area. Confirm current figures with your university’s accommodation office.

What is Stafford known for?

Stafford Castle, its Anglo-Saxon founding by Æthelflæd, and its central position within Staffordshire.

How many universities are there in Stafford?

StudyUKToday works with one real university campus in Stafford, part of the University of Staffordshire, listed in the “Universities in Stafford” section on this page.