The aim is to support our students as they become highly employable, creative, and culturally rich graduates, with the capacity to find employment that will enable them to be agents for change in a connected world.
- #101 Ranking
- 1 PhDs
- 1,763 Academic Staff
- 25,910 Students
- 9,069 Students (int'l)
- 14,251 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
Top reasons to study here
- Teaching delivered by leading experts
- Hundreds of annual scholarships for young people
- Every year 160 undergraduates are employed by the University.
PhD Programmes
Engineering & Technology (1)
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (1)
About
History
For advancement of learning and ennoblement of life: This has been our mission since the University was founded in 1881. To this day, these values focus our efforts as we strive to achieve our ambitions and tackle the grand challenges of the age.
Education
Through inspired and innovative learning, we help our students on their journey towards achieving lifetime ambitions, irrespective of background. We offer Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses in Liverpool, London, China and online.
Research
Our interdisciplinary research, and cutting edge facilities enable our research community to create global solutions aiming to improve health, create wealth and ensure social justice.
Career
We are committed to the career and personal development of our staff and are dedicated to equality, diversity and inclusion to enable our workforce to support our world-renowned reputation for research and teaching. Whether you are just starting your career or looking for the next step, the University of Liverpool offers a range of rewarding opportunities, set in the middle of a thriving city. We want to continue to attract the best talent available from around the world and we look forward to receiving your application to join our community.
University Ranking
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2022
101
2021
101
2020
101
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2023
146 9
2022
155 -9
2021
146
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2023
176 2
2022
178 -15
2021
163
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2023
190 -1
2022
189 -8
2021
181
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Services
Housing services
The University of Liverpool offers over 4,500 rooms to students, both in our popular Greenbank Student Village and at our city campus residences.
- Located off campus with its historic parkland grounds, listed mansion house and on-site gym, Greenbank Student Village is a great place to start your University life, especially if you are leaving home for the first time.
- Located on Brownlow Hill in the University’s city centre campus, Crown Place provides self-catered ensuite accommodation to 1,259 students. Crown Place offers a choice of either single rooms, 3/4 rooms, deluxe studios and large studio suites.
Library services
The new University of Liverpool Library app is packed with great features to help you get the most of our libraries.Can't find your library card? In a hurry? Use the virtual ID card to pass through our entry and exit barriers by scanning your phone.
Your books on loan are displayed in detail, so that you can see due dates & fines, as well as being able to renew books directly from the app.
Medical services
The Student Health Centre, run by Brownlow Health is based in the University's Student Services Centre and provides dedicated student health services. This is a full-time general practice, with surgeries held every week day, all year round.
Appointments can be pre-booked, or you can attend the daily walk-in service, which is nurse led.
Student Life
Campus life
The Campus Support Service operates to ensure a safe and secure crime-free environment within the University community, through the provision of a proactive and vigilant Campus Support team.
Responsibilities include monitoring CCTV, monitoring alarm system, welfare support, campus patrols and chaperone services. We provide security advice and are the first response to any incident throughout the University.
Sports facilities
Our facilities and services are some of the best university life can offer. Sport Liverpool offers you space, facilities and support to enjoy a fantastic range of activities, meet new people and have fun, all for a great price. Our facilities include the Sport and Fitness Centre with access to:
- 25 metre swimming pool and shallow water area
- Two sports halls
- Four squash courts
- Dance and spinning studios
- Bouldering wall
- Sports Cafe
- Supportive staff and personal training sessions to help you achieve your fitness and wellbeing goals.
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