First-class, state of the art facilities and outstanding student support ensures the university is consistently ranked in the top 30 universities in the UK (The Times 2024), and among the top 200 universities in the world (QS World Rankings 2024).
As a Russell Group University, research is central to everything, and the university reinforced its place as a world leading research institution in the Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021), with 91 percent of the university's research being classed as world leading or internationally excellent.
What this means for students is, Liverpool offers outstanding academic teaching, informed and delivered by inspirational experts, at the forefront of developments in their field. Which no doubt also contributed to the university being awarded the highest rating of Gold, in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023.
Life at the university isn't just about academic excellence. As a campus university at the heart of a vibrant city, Liverpool has it all, including award-winning student accommodation, and everything students need is right on campus.
Liverpool has a worldwide reputation for sport, music, architecture and culture for students to explore, and an incredible range of restaurants, bars and shops to appeal to all budgets and tastes. With all of this on offer in one of the most cost-effective student cities in the UK, there really is nowhere quite like Liverpool.
The new University of Liverpool Advancement Scholarships provide up to GBP 10 million worth of scholarships for international undergraduate and postgraduate master's students. Students could receive a discount of up to GBP 7,500 off their postgraduate master's course tuition fees (specific courses). High achieving undergraduates can also save up to GBP 5,000 on tuition fees over three years, available across all courses.
Consistently ranked in the top 30 Universities in the UK according to Complete University Guide 2024 and The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024, and top 200 universities in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2024. Liverpool was also shortlisted for the ‘University of the Year' award in The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024 and was the only university in the North West of England on the 2024 shortlist.
The university now offers January start dates for a number of master's programmes in health sciences, and engineering, so if applicants miss the application deadline for September 2024, they can apply for selected programmes starting in January 2025.
Undergraduate students at the XJTLU Entrepreneur College campus in Taicang have the opportunity to study on the new Taicang Year in Liverpool programme starting in September 2024. This mobility programme is designed to enhance the academic and entrepreneurial skills of participants. It provides an opportunity to study a unique academic and skills-based programme that will expand horizons, provide students an international experience and give career plans a real boost.
The University of Liverpool Management School (ULMS) is proud to be one of an elite group of institutions worldwide to hold the gold standard 'triple crown' accreditation from AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS.
Embedded employability skills within the curriculum, internships, year in industry options, and latest digital technologies ensure students gain the skills, opportunities and experience to stand out in the global graduate job market.
Pioneering global partnerships with Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University in China (XJTLU), University of Liverpool International College (Kaplan) on campus, and over 100 exchange partnerships with prestigious universities all over the world, allow the university to offer students a fantastic range of global opportunities to live and study abroad.
This connectivity means all students gain an international experience, either in Liverpool studying alongside international students or by taking advantage of global study opportunities in Europe, Asia, Canada, USA and Australia.
The university also works with industry, from SMEs to large global organisations, to create solutions to some of the world's toughest challenges. In turn these organisations contribute to teaching by providing real world projects and placements for students to work on, internships, and employing students after they graduate.
With state-of-the-art facilities and research-led teaching, conducted in collaboration with industry, the university leads the UK's involvement in the international ‘Conceive-Design-Implement-Operate' initiative, an innovative educational framework for producing ‘industry-ready' engineering graduates.
Within those faculties there are different schools and institutes:
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Veterinary Science
Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences
Dentistry
Medicine
Institution of Population Health
Health Sciences
Psychology
Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology
Life Sciences
Biological and Biomedical Science
Architecture, Building and Planning
Communication, Film and Media
English
Game Design
Music
Philosophy
School of Histories, Languages and Cultures
Archaeology, Classics and Egyptology
History
Irish Studies
Languages and Cultures
Politics
School of Law and Social Justice
Law
Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology
University of Liverpool Management School
Accounting, Finance and Economics
Business and Management
Electrical Engineering and Electronics
Computer Science
Data School of Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
School of Environmental Sciences
Earth Sciences
Environmental Sciences
Geography
School of Physical Sciences
Chemistry
Mathematics
Physics
Applicants for a taught master's degree will usually be required to hold the equivalent of a UK bachelor degree. Similarly, for MPhil and PhD courses, international applicants need to hold a master's qualification, the equivalent of a high-grade bachelor's degree, alongside some research experience and thesis writing.
International applicants also need to demonstrate English-language proficiency. A minimum of CEFR B2 in each component (speaking, writing, listening and reading) is required and is also necessary in order to secure a study visa for entry into the UK.
For students who do not meet these minimum requirements, there is an English Language Centre on campus which runs pre-sessional English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses to improve skills to gain a university place. Some of the shorter course (12 week, 10 week and 6 week options) can be studied online or on campus.
International applicants who have different education systems from the UK may require additional preparation before commencing a degree at the University of Liverpool. Applicants can study with Kaplan's University of Liverpool International College (UoLIC) via several pathways programmes.
Taught in a new state-of-the-art facility on campus, once pathway programmes are completed, students have guaranteed progression onto their chosen University of Liverpool degree course.
UoLIC Undergraduate options are:
Foundation Certificate in Business, Law and Social Sciences Foundation Certificate in Science and EngineeringUoLIC Postgraduate options are:
Pre-Masters Programme in Business, Economics and Finance Pre-Masters Programme in Law and Social Sciences Pre-Masters Programme in Science and engineering
The University of Liverpool Advancement Scholarships
A GBP 3,000 reduction in tuition fees in the first year Students achieving a first-class honour (70 percent) in first year will then receive a GBP 1,000 fee reduction in second year fees Anyone maintaining this grade in second year will receive a further GBP 1,000 fee reduction in third year
Students can save up to GBP 7,500 if they study one of three high premium master's courses, to help make an impact in today's world: the Public Health MPH, the Energy and Power Systems MSc (Eng) including the year in industry option, or the Strategic Communication MSc A GBP 5,000 fee reduction on over 50 master's courses in areas such as economics, environmental sciences, the arts, media and communication and health and life sciences For postgraduate master's courses that do not have a GBP 7,500 or GBP 5,000 fee discount, students could still be eligible for a GBP 2,500 reduction in fees if they have a first-class bachelor's degree, or if they join the university from one of over 50 countries across the globeAll students who apply for a University of Liverpool degree will be automatically considered for a scholarship. Components 1 and 2 of the scholarships for master's students cannot be combined with any other awards under the University of Liverpool Advancement Scholarships. Both parts of component 3 can be combined with each other.
The Guild of Students building in the heart of campus is where everything takes place. The Guild offers a huge range of activities, there's over 200 societies to join and a volunteering platform that offers fun, rewarding opportunities, to help students develop personally and professionally. They can also access the university's ‘Give it a Go' programme packed with affordable trips and activities.
The Sport and Fitness Centre includes a 25 metre swimming pool, sports halls, squash courts, studios, bouldering wall, gym and weight training area. Sport Liverpool has 53 competitive sports clubs, which represent Liverpool in the British Universities and Colleges Sport leagues (BUCS), there's also internal campus sport leagues, along with excellent indoor and outdoor facilities.
The university's two libraries open 24/7 (term time), provide access to books, computers, study spaces and helpful, friendly staff. Library collections include 2 million print books and 900,000 eBooks. ‘KnowHow' is a library service to help students develop academic skills and excel in their studies. Online and face to- face workshops and resources help with essay planning and preparing for exams.
IT Services include a 24/7 IT Service Desk, plus over 2,000 computers available to use on campus and remotely. High-speed Wi-Fi is available for laptops, tablets and mobiles and free software is available to install on students' own computers. Free mobile apps let learners access their timetables and coursework wherever they are.