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University of Liverpool
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University of Liverpool
University of Liverpool
University of Liverpool
University of Liverpool
University of Liverpool
Founded in 1881, the University of Liverpool is the original ‘redbrick’ university and a founding member of the prestigious Russell Group, associated with nine Nobel Laureates. With 32,500 students including 7,900 international students from over 187 countries, Liverpool offers a diverse and welcoming place to live and study.
First-class, state-of-the-art facilities and outstanding student support ensures the university is ranked in the top 20 universities in the UK, having placed 18th in The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026, and among the top 150 universities in the world (QS World Rankings 2026).
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.
For students this means Liverpool offers outstanding academic teaching informed and delivered by top experts, backed by the highest rating of Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023. It is 1 of only 7 Russell Group universities to have been awarded Gold for the highest quality of teaching a university can offer.
As a campus university at the heart of a vibrant city, Liverpool has it all, including award-winning student accommodation, and libraries, the sports centre and the Guild of Students that are never more than a short walk away.
The city of Liverpool is the home of The Beatles and Liverpool and Everton Football Clubs, but also has a wealth of culture to explore beyond that. With more galleries and museums than any other UK city outside London, and an incredible range of restaurants, bars and shops to appeal to all budgets and tastes, there really is nowhere quite like Liverpool. Plus, if students want to explore other cities via train, they can get to London in around 2 hours 20 minutes and Manchester in 36 minutes.
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The University of Liverpool Global Advancement Scholarships provide up to GBP 10 million worth of scholarships for international undergraduate and postgraduate master’s students.
The University of Liverpool is consistently ranked in the top 20 universities in the UK (The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026) and is ranked in the top 150 universities in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2026. The University of Liverpool was also awarded the highest rating Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023.
A recent study by High Fliers Research Limited showed that graduates from the University of Liverpool are some of the most targeted by leading graduate employers. The university ranked 20th out of more than 140 UK universities for most engaged with by recruiting employers.
The university now offers January start dates for a number of master's programmes in health sciences, business and management, computer science and engineering, so if applicants miss the application deadline for September 2025, they can apply for selected programmes starting in January 2026.
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 2025. 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.
£25,077 Undergraduate Fees are for indicative purposes, check with institution for details
£27,338 Postgraduate Fees are for indicative purposes, check with institution for details
The University of Liverpool offers a wide range of financial support options to help international students manage the cost of studying in the UK. These include generous tuition fee discounts and various scholarships and bursaries tailored to undergraduate, master's, and postgraduate research students. These scholarships are based on academic merit, personal achievement, and other eligibility criteria. In addition to internal awards, students may also benefit from external funding opportunities. A dedicated scholarship finder tool is available to help applicants identify suitable options, and advisors are on hand to guide students through the process.
Several international qualifications are accepted for undergraduate admissions. Applicants should check the country specific requirements page on the university’s website for the most relevant information.
Applicants for a taught master’s degree will usually be required to hold the equivalent of a UK bachelor’s degree. Similarly, for MPhil and PhD courses, international applicants need to hold a master’s qualification or 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 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 pathway programmes to gain guaranteed progression onto their chosen University of Liverpool degree course.
UoLIC undergraduate options are:
UoLIC postgraduate options are:
Liverpool holds the highest rating Gold award in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 for educational excellence in student experience and outcomes. Liverpool is also renowned for excellent teaching in medicine, dentistry, business, law, architecture and engineering.
The University of Liverpool Management School 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.
The university has 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.
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 partners, 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.
The School of Engineering leads the UK’s involvement in the international ‘Conceive-Design-Implement-Operate’ initiative, an innovative educational framework for producing ‘industry-ready’ engineering graduates.
The University of Liverpool offers a huge range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across its three faculties - the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences and the Faculty of Science and Engineering.
Within those faculties there are different schools and institutes:
Award-winning accommodation provides a community where students make friends in a safe, supported environment. There’s a great choice of accommodation with over 4,400 student rooms across the Greenbank Student Village and city campus residences. Room costs include utility bills, insurance, broadband and use of communal areas.
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, over 2,000 computers and free high-speed Wi-Fi are available to use on campus. Also, free software is available to be installed on students’ own computers. Free mobile apps let learners access their timetables and coursework wherever they are.
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