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Location

Knowledge Centre Campus (Liverpool City Centre Campus)), Liverpool United Kingdom

Ranking

# =147QS World University Rankings

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421Undergrad. & Postgrad. Programmes

International

33 % International students

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About University of Liverpool

The University of Liverpool is a remarkable place, combining academic excellence with the attributes of our famous home maritime city: a spirit of creativity, welcoming to all, and committed to social responsibility.

Established in 1881, we are the original...
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About University of Liverpool

The University of Liverpool is a remarkable place, combining academic excellence with the attributes of our famous home maritime city: a spirit of creativity, welcoming to all, and committed to social responsibility.

Established in 1881, we are the original...
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Available programmes

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University information

See our undergraduate and postgraduate webpages for information on applying to Liverpool.

The University of Liverpool is situated on a single compact campus, around 10 minutes' walk from the city centre. Academic facilities include:

Two University libraries: the arts and humanities focused Sydney Jones library and the science, engineering and life sciences focused Harold Cohen libraries. Both are open 24 hours a day during term time and provide a range of study spaces suitable for...
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Student life

The city of Liverpool is such an important part of all of our students' time at Liverpool, and our campus is conveniently located just 10 minutes walk from the city centre. Liverpool offers a famously friendly welcome (we were voted 4th friendliest city in the world by Rough Guides), and with a vibrant cultural and social offering, plenty of green spaces and fresh air, a fantastic...
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Employability is embedded throughout our students' experience, in the curriculum they study, and in the extra-curricular activities and events open to them. Liverpool is also home the UK’s first Career Studio; a welcoming campus space where student Career Coaches help students explore their options and take the next step. There is focused support to help students get the skills employers want...
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Cost of Living

Accomodation
$6,330
Food
$3,030
Transport
$1,130
Utilities
$4,530

Tuition fees

We offer a range of scholarships, including our flagship new Advancement Scholarships, which are worth up to £7,500 off  tuition fees for international postgraduate master's students. See the Scholarships and bursaries section of the website for details. 

Scholarships

Selecting the right scholarship can be a daunting process. With countless options available, students often find themselves overwhelmed and confused. The decision can be especially stressful for those facing financial constraints or pursuing specific academic or career goals.

To help students navigate this challenging process, we recommend the following articles:

Employability

Employability is embedded throughout our students' experience, in the curriculum they study, and in the extra-curricular activities and events open to them. Liverpool is also home the UK’s first Career Studio; a welcoming campus space where student Career Coaches help students explore their options and take the next step. There is focused support to help students get the skills employers want through cocurricular and extra-curricular activities, local and global enterprise challenges, and employability enhancing in-curricular experiences. The platform "Handshake" advertises opportunities to all students, and our "International Plus" careers offer ensures tailored careers advice and support for international students.

Rankings & Ratings

University of Liverpool is one of the top public universities in Liverpool, United Kingdom. It is ranked #=147 in QS World University Rankings 2026.

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  • 2012
    #124
  • 2014
    #=130
  • 2015
    #=123
  • 2016
    #151
  • 2017
    #157
  • 2018
    #=173
  • 2019
    #164
  • 2020
    #181
  • 2021
    #181
  • 2022
    #=189
  • 2023
    #=190
  • 2024
    #=176
  • 2025
    #=165
  • 2026
    #=147

Ranking criteria

Overall
62.5
Academic Reputation
60.7
Citations per Faculty
61.7
Employment Outcomes
47.8
Employer Reputation
48.8
Faculty Student Ratio
37.3
International Faculty Ratio
92.4
International Research Network
97
International Student Diversity
91.8
International Student Ratio
91.1
Sustainability
92.4

QS World University Rankings

  • 2012
    #124
  • 2014
    #=130
  • 2015
    #=123
  • 2016
    #151
  • 2017
    #157
  • 2018
    #=173
  • 2019
    #164
  • 2020
    #181
  • 2021
    #181
  • 2022
    #=189
  • 2023
    #=190
  • 2024
    #=176
  • 2025
    #=165
  • 2026
    #=147

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Campus locations

Main Campus

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Knowledge Centre Campus (Liverpool City Centre Campus)) Campus

Foundation Building,

Brownlow Hill,

Liverpool

GB

L69 7ZX

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