The University of Liverpool was one of the first civic (city) universities in the UK, founded in 1881. Today, the University offers over 300 degrees at undergraduate level, over 100 degrees at Masters level and opportunities for research in 54 broad subject areas.
The University is ranked 133 in the world (THES World University Rankings 2008) and is a member of the elite Russell Group of leading research-intensive UK universities.
Vibrant student community
Around 15,000 full-time students are registered at the University, approximately 2,500 of whom are from outside the UK.
International reputation
The University is ranked 133 in the world (THES World University Rankings 2008) and is a member of the elite Russell Group of leading research-intensive UK universities.
At the cutting edge
The University of Liverpool is associated with no fewer than eight Nobel Prize winners. What’s more, in the most recent Research Assessment Exercise (published in December 2008), 53% of the University’s research staff were ranked as world-leading or internationally excellent.
First for employability
90% of the University’s graduates are employed or in further study within six months of graduation. What’s more, graduate starting salaries are the highest in the north west of England, according to The Sunday Times University Guide 2008.
An outstanding student experience
The University consults regularly with its students to ensure that it continues to deliver a high quality all-round student experience. The 2008 Sunday Times university league tables rank the University of Liverpool above many of its competitors for student satisfaction.
Guild of Students
The Liverpool Guild of Students aims to ensure that your student experience is everything you hope it will be and more. It offers a wide range of activities in areas from art and sport to politics and religion. It also offers advice, social events and a space for you to simply hang out and discuss your studies.
An international community
At the University of Liverpool, you will be part of a learning community of students from over 100 different countries. There is an extensive welfare and support network in place, including dedicated career advisers for international students.