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 18^th 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 one of only seven 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 offers a comprehensive and full study experience, including award-winning student accommodation, libraries, a sports centre and the Guild of Students, all right at hand.

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.

Teaching and learning

The University of Liverpool holds the Gold award in the Teaching Excellence Framework (2023) for educational excellence in student experience and outcomes. It 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 accreditation from AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS.

Curriculum-embedded employability skills, internships, year-in-industry options, and the latest digital technologies ensure students gain the skills, opportunities and experience to stand out in the global graduate job market.

Global partnerships and opportunities

The university has global partnerships with Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (China), University of Liverpool International College (Kaplan) on campus, and over 100 exchange partnerships with universities all over the world.

These partnerships allow students to continually benefit from international exposure, either by studying in Liverpool alongside international students, or by making use of global study opportunities. Current opportunities exist in Europe, Asia, North America, and Australia.

In August 2026, the university's Bengaluru campus welcomes its first intake of undergraduate and postgraduate students. The campus represents a significant step forward in India-UK higher education collaboration

Industry collaboration

The university 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 provide 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 Computer Science and Informatics

• Computer Science

School of Engineering

• Civil and Environmental Engineering
• Electrical Engineering and Electronics
• 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 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 must 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 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 options (12-week, 10-week and 6-week) can be studied online or on campus.

Pathway programmes

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 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.

The newly released Liverpool Scholarships will be open to self-funded international students commencing a degree programme from September 2026, with options including:

• Liverpool Excellence Scholarship (undergraduate): tuition fee discount of up to GBP 7,500
• Liverpool Excellence Scholarship (postgraduate): tuition fee discount of up to GBP 7,000

A dedicated scholarship finder tool is available to help applicants identify suitable options, and advisors are on hand to guide students through the process.

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, with over 200 societies to join and a volunteering platform that offers fun, rewarding opportunities to help students develop personally and professionally. Students 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 are 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 which helps 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

IT services include a 24/7 IT Service Desk, over 2,000 computers, and free high-speed Wi-Fi. These are free to use across 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.

International scholarships

The University of Liverpool provides numerous scholarships for international students paying their own tuition fee. Starting in September 2026, high-achieving international students can apply for the newly launched Liverpool Scholarships. Key highlights include:

• Liverpool Excellence Scholarship (undergraduate): tuition fee discounts up to GBP 7,500
• Liverpool Excellence Scholarship (postgraduate): tuition fee discounts up to GBP 7,000

Additional funding: a selection of scholarships is available based on specific academic accomplishments or the student's country of origin.

Rankings and recognition

The University of Liverpool ranks as follows:

• 18^th in the UK (The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2026)
• 147^th globally (QS World University Rankings, 2026)

It was also awarded Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023.

Highly targeted by leading employers

A recent study by High Fliers Research Ltd showed that graduates from the University of Liverpool are some of the most targeted by leading graduate employers. It ranks 17^th out of more than 140 UK universities for most engaged with by recruiting employers.

Flexible start dates for master's programmes

The university offers flexible start date options with programmes starting in September and a selection of programmes in health sciences, business and management, computer science and engineering starting in January.

Applications are open now for courses starting in September 2026 and January 2027.

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 2026. Students study a unique academic and skills-based programme that expands horizons, provides an international experience and gives career plans a real boost.