University of Liverpool in United Kingdom

The University of Liverpool is a original and inclusive for 140 years, we’re a truly inspirational place to learn and research. We were delighted to be shortlisted for The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024. We're top 30 in the Times Good University Guide and the Complete University Guide. Our students develop a rich world view and confidence to thrive in today’s connected world. Our main campus is in the heart of Liverpool and we have a partner university in Suzhou, China. Many of our students have the opportunity to spend time studying in China. Wherever you learn with us, you’ll find the same distinctive and welcoming culture.

The University of Liverpool is a remarkable place, combining academic excellence with the attributes of our famous home maritime city: a spirit of creativity, originality, welcoming to all and committed to social responsibility. With a history of innovation that spans life-changing discoveries through research, groundbreaking global education partnerships and a steadfast commitment to opening up higher education to all, we have always believed in doing things differently and in partnership with others.

The ethos behind our past successes is the inspiration for our future, to and beyond our 150th anniversary in 2031. Outward-looking, and built upon our distinctive strengths and characteristics, this strategic framework sets out how we will develop the confidence and sustained excellence to break into the top 100 ranked universities worldwide.

Campus life

Our beautiful campus offers the perfect environment to learn and live in. With everything you need close at hand, and fantastic facilities and services to support you, you'll be right at home.

Sport Liverpool
Whatever your sporting interests, we have a dedicated and growing team of professional staff to help you get the best out of our excellent facilities.

Liverpool Guild of Students
As soon as you join the University of Liverpool, you automatically become a member of the Guild of Students and from your first day as a student and throughout your university years, the Guild will make sure you enjoy your time at Liverpool.

The University libraries
With two University libraries on campus, the Sydney Jones library and the Harold Cohen library, you will have 24/7 access to books, computers, study spaces and library support. Depending on your study preferences, the library provides zoned workspaces for silent, quiet and group study. We will encourage you to excel in your studies with KnowHow, a Library service that offers face-to-face and online support sessions and resources to help you.

Spaces on campus
Whether it's a space to take a walk outside of your studies, or meet up with friends, our campus is full of green spaces where you can take some air. You'll also be spoilt for choice for cafes, bars and restaurants on campus and nearby, from the independents clustered in places like Hope Street and Faulkner Street, to all the main coffee chains dotted about.

TEF GOLD FOR LIVERPOOL

The University of Liverpool is delighted to hold the Gold TEF award for our outstanding performance in student experience and outcomes.

The University of Liverpool is proud to be awarded Gold, the highest possible award, in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). This award recognises our excellence in student experience and outcomes.

Achieving the Gold rating recognises the University of Liverpool among an elite group of 46 higher education providers in the UK. Here are just a few reasons why we’re recognised as the Gold standard (we’ll get to even more later):

• Our undergraduate courses have continuation and completion rates of over 95%
  
• Undergraduates gain practical employment experience
  
• We offer a uniquely wide range of undergraduate courses and subjects
  
• Students engage in world-changing research projects
• We heavily invest in services to support students during their studies.

Take a virtual tour

Take a virtual look around campus and explore all the areas we have to offer, as well as our academic departments.

Our city Warm and welcoming, characterful and full of characters, there’s nowhere quite like Liverpool. It’s home to 445,000 people and one unique spirit. Liverpool is globally recognised as a hub for art, music, sport and culture. The city’s entrepreneurial and creative spirit is fuelling a boom in business start-ups, but also attracts many global businesses who make the city their home. Liverpool marches to the beat of its own drum. Like us, you’ll be proud to call it home.

Why choose University of Liverpool?

It’s an important question. And there are thousands of answers. There’s our global outlook for a start, and our spirit of originality. Our warm and welcoming environment and the incredible city we’re such a big part of. Start your journey here, and get a taste of what makes our University, and our city, so special.

A warm welcome
Voted the fourth friendliest city in the world by Rough Guides, Liverpool is a wonderfully welcoming place. We share and shape the city’s spirit – opening our doors to learners from all walks of life. This may be the first warm welcome you’ll get from Liverpool. Hopefully there’ll be many more to come.

A place to belong
We’re as diverse as the city we’re part of, with a vibrant student community drawn from across the country and around the world. On and off campus, you’ll meet people and ideas of every kind. It makes learning here a uniquely rich experience. And it shows that, when it comes to our roots, we’re as open and accessible as we’ve always been.

A pioneering spirit
When Oliver Lodge – one of our professors – made the world’s first public radio transmission from our halls in 1894, he sparked a tradition of progress and original thinking that stayed with us ever since. We remain fascinated by the big issues in the world around us. Our students and staff think freely and explore the ideas that really get them excited. Our research and teaching take each other forward every day. And whether it’s a world-changing idea or one student’s personal first, we celebrate and support progress of every kind.