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 25 universities in the UK, having recently risen to 19^th (Complete University Guide 2025), and among the top 165 universities in the world (QS World Rankings 2025).

As a Russell Group University, research is central to everything. 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 top experts. This also led to the university being awarded the highest rating of Gold, in the latest 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.

Students might know the city of Liverpool as the home of The Beatles and Liverpool and Everton Football Clubs, but the city has a wealth of culture for students 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.

Rated ‘Gold' for outstanding teaching and learning standard

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.

Triple Crown Accreditation

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.

Employability and Industry-Ready Skills

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.

Global Partnerships and Study Opportunities

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.

Industry Collaboration and Real-World Impact

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:

Faculty of Health and Life Sciences

Institute of Infection, Veterinary and Ecological Sciences

• Veterinary Science

​Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences

• Dentistry
• Medicine

Institution of Population Health

• Allied Health Professions and Nursing
• Health Data Science
• Public Health
• Psychology

Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology

• Biosciences

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

School of the Arts

• Architecture
• Communication and Media
• English
• Game Design
• Music
• Philosophy

School of Histories, Languages and Cultures

• Archaeology, Classics and Egyptology
• History
• Irish Studies
• Languages, Cultures and Film
• Politics

School of Law and Social Justice

• Law
• Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology

University of Liverpool Management School

• Accounting and Finance
• Operations and Supply Chain Management
• Strategy, International Business and Entrepreneurship
• Work, Organisation and Management

Faculty of Science and Engineering

School of Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Computer Science

• Electrical Engineering and Electronics
• Computer Science

School of Engineering

• Civil and Environmental Engineering
• Materials, Design and Manufacturing Engineering
• Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

School of Environmental Sciences

• Earth, Ocean and Ecological Sciences
• Geography and Planning

School of Physical Sciences

• Chemistry
• Mathematical Sciences
• Physics

Undergraduate Entry Requirements

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.

Postgraduate/Master's Entry Requirements

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.

English Language Proficiency

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.

Pre-Sessional English Courses

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.

Pathway Programmes for International Students

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:

• Foundation Certificate in Business, Law and Social Sciences
• Foundation Certificate in Science and Engineering

UoLIC 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's mission has been the same since 1881: for the advancement of learning and ennoblement of life. That means supporting student learning and making a difference in the world together. To help students be part of this exciting journey the university has launched up to GBP 10 million* worth of new Global Advancement Scholarships for international students.

The University of Liverpool Global Advancement Scholarships

Undergraduate students:

High-achieving undergraduate students can save up to GBP 5,000 on tuition fees over three years.

• High-achieving students will receive a GBP 3,000 reduction in tuition fees in the first year.
• Students who go on to achieve a first-class equivalent (70 percent) in the first year will then receive a further GBP 1,000 fee reduction in their second-year fees.
• If a student maintains this grade in their second year, they will also receive a further GBP 1,000 fee reduction in their third year.

Postgraduate master's students:

Postgraduate Global Advancement scholarships are awarded to eligible students based on the choice of master's course, whether a student has previously studied at the university, nationality, and prior academic achievement.

Postgraduate Global Advancement Scholarship - Course

New international students can save up to GBP 5,000 in tuition fees if they study one of over 30 eligible master's courses.

Postgraduate Global Advancement Scholarships - Country and Achievement Awards

These awards are based on nationality and prior academic achievement, offering GBP 2,500 discount for achieving a first-class degree or equivalent qualification, and a GBP 2,500 discount if they join the university from one of 50 eligible countries.

Graduate Loyalty Advancement Scholarship

Award-winning Accommodation

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.

Vibrant Student Life at the Guild

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.

State-of-the-Art Sports and Fitness Facilities

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.

24/7 Libraries and Academic Support

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.

Comprehensive IT Services for Students

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.

Scholarships for International Students

The University of Liverpool Global Advancement Scholarships provide up to GBP 10 million worth of scholarships for international undergraduate and postgraduate master's students.

Rise in University Rankings and Recognition

The University of Liverpool is consistently ranked in the top 25 Universities in the UK (Complete University Guide 2025 and The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025) and is ranked in the top 165 universities in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2025. Liverpool was also shortlisted for the ‘University of the Year' award in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024 and was the only university in the North West of England on the 2024 shortlist. The University of Liverpool was also awarded the highest rating Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023.

Highly Targeted by Leading Employers in the UK

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.

Flexible Start Dates for Master's Programmes

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.

Taicang Year in Liverpool Programme

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.