University of Liverpool: study in the UK

Welcome to the University of Liverpool

You’ll meet students from around the world at the University of Liverpool, a well-ranked Russell Group university in a diverse, friendly city.

Your routes to a University of Liverpool degree include an on-campus preparation course at Liverpool International College (LIC).

Your path to Liverpool

Bachelor's preparation on campus

Master's preparation on campus

Master's preparation in London

Doctorate preparation in London

Bachelor's preparation in South Africa

Top reasons to study here

Top 17 in the UK

Shanghai Academic Ranking 2017

Russell Group member, ranked in world's top 150

Shanghai Academic Ranking 2017

Silver award for excellent teaching quality

Teaching Excellence Framework 2018

Top 25 of UK universities most targeted by graduate employers

High Fliers Research 2018

Lively city location

in the north of England

Guaranteed entry

when you pass your LIC or KICL course at the required level with good attendance

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Subject rankings

Subject area	UK ranking	Source
Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering	19th	Complete University Guide 2019
Anatomy and Physiology	1st	Guardian University Guide 2019
Animal Science	6th	Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018
Architecture	14th	Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018
Business and Management (research impact)	13th	Times Higher Education interpretation of Research Excellence Framework 2014
Chemistry	5th	Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018
General Engineering	15th	Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018
Law (research output)	24th	Times Higher Education interpretation of Research Excellence Framework 2014
Marketing	12th	Complete University Guide 2019
Physiotherapy	6th	Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018

Your Liverpool experience

Global university

The University of Liverpool has been a leader in British higher education for over 100 years. Come and join 7,500 international and EU students from over 100 countries, and meet people from around the world on a vibrant, city-centre campus.

Follow famous alumni

As a Liverpool student, you'll be following the path of 9 Nobel Prize winners. For example, Sir Ronald Ross won the Prize for Medicine for his work to fight against malaria. You too could achieve great things at the University of Liverpool!

A degree that's worth more

The University of Liverpool is part of the Russell Group of the UK's leading research universities. This means your degree will be viewed favourably by employers, and helps explain Liverpool's excellent graduate prospects.

Capital of culture

Liverpool is a vibrant city of music, culture and sport. It’s home to The Beatles and 2 Premiership football teams, and it is well known for its friendly people and welcoming atmosphere. As a Liverpool student, you’ll never be bored!

Asilah from Malaysia

Undergraduate degree in International Business at the University of Liverpool

My University of Liverpool degree has given me academic and practical experience that will be beneficial when applying graduate jobs. My tutors are professional and friendly and I receive a lot of support from them when I need help and guidance.

Frances from Nigeria

Undergraduate degree in Law at the University of Liverpool

The standard of education provided by the University of Liverpool is excellent. The many facilities and social amenities make studying here easy and convenient. From the departments themselves to the libraries and the Sport and Fitness Centre, I've been impressed by everything.

Through our expert teaching at the University of Liverpool and the International College, we will support you in achieving your academic goals, and help you to experience firsthand just what makes Liverpool so special.