The Complete Guide To The University of Liverpool

1. Introduction

1.1 Background

Established in the Victorian era back in 1881, the University of Liverpool is one of the 6 originals; and the first, “red brick” universities; those were specialised institutions that gained independence and became a fully-fledged university under their own accord. 

Today, it is part of the Russell Group, an organisation in the UK that seats 24 world-class, research-intensive universities. This guide will serve you all the reasons why you should make the University of Liverpool one of your considered destinations when you study abroad!

Total Student Population	22,000 students
Percentage of International Students	32%
Teaching Faculty-to-Student Ratio	1:14
Graduate Employability Rate	88%

1.2 University of Liverpool Rankings 2025

The University of Liverpool ranks #165 globally in the QS World Universities Ranking league. In addition, it has a great number of subjects that place in the QS Subject Rankings:

QS Subject Category	Ranking For 2025
Veterinary Science	#11
Engineering – Petroleum	#40
Anatomy and Physiology	#51 – 100
Archaeology	#51 – 100
Architecture and Built Environment	#51 – 100
Classics and Ancient History	#51 – 100
Geography	#51 – 100
Marketing	#51 – 100
Nursing	#51 – 100
Pharmacy and Pharmacology	#55
Life Sciences and Medicine	#72
Medicine	#74
English Language and Literature	#90
Communication and Media Studies	#101 – 150
Earth and Marine Sciences	#101 – 150
Engineering – Civil and Structural	#101 – 150
History	#101 – 150
Modern Languages	#101 – 150
Psychology	#101 – 150
Statistics and Operational Research	#101 – 150
Chemistry	#111
Biological Sciences	#118

2. Student Life & Living Cost

2.1 University of Liverpool Campuses

Most of the courses offered at the University of Liverpool are located on the City campus, uniquely designed where buildings and faculties of the university are scattered and placed within the city of Liverpool. The Leahurst campus serves as the Veterinary School for the university. 

City Campus

Key Highlights

• The campus is integrated with the city of Liverpool, with many facilities scattered around the city centre. 
• Despite covering a lot of ground in the city, most facilities and schools are actually within walking distance from each other. 
• The School of Life Sciences of the University of Liverpool is one of the largest schools in the UK. 

How To Get Around
🗺️Located 10 minutes uphill from the Liverpool city centre. 

• The Liverpool One Bus Station is an 18-minute walk away from campus. 
• 10-minute walk away from the nearest train station (Lime Street).

Leahurst Campus

Key Highlights

• Home of the University of Liverpool’s Veterinary School.
• The university owns two working farms that serve students in their studies.  
• Students can also take advantage of the two referral hospitals located in the campus for practical purposes and placement opportunities. 

How To Get There
🗺️Located 28km south of the Liverpool city centre.

• The nearest train station (Chester) is approximately a 45-minute bus ride away.

2.2 Learning Facilities

2.3 Recreational Facilities

2.4 Student Activities

The Liverpool Guild of Students is the student union of the University of Liverpool, and there are more than 200 clubs and societies registered under the guild of various skills and interests that are available for the students to be a part of!

2.5 Student Services

The University of Liverpool ensures that students are supported well so that they can make the most out of their studies and time at the university and have various services available for the students. 

• Counselling Services
• Disability Services
• Chaplaincy Services
• Academic Support
• International Support Services
• Financial Support Services

2.6 University of Liverpool Accommodation and Cost

The University of Liverpool has over 4,500 rooms ranging from catered to self-catered scattered around the city campus, with a majority of the rooms centered in the popular Greenbank Student Village.

The accommodations at the University of Liverpool also have priority rooms, catering specifically to students with disability or medical conditions.

Liverpool City Campus

On-campus

• Greenbank Student Village (GBP 199.08 – 206.85/week)
• Crown Place (GBP 174.09 – 222.11/week)
• Dover Court (GBP 171.64/week)
• Melville Grove (GBP 161.28 – 169.12/week)
• Philharmonic Court (GBP 199.08 -247.59/week)
• Tudor Close (GBP 161.28 – 169.12/week)
• Vine Court (GBP 190.75 – 221.27/week)

Off-campus

Nearby towns: Marchmont, Haymarket, West End, Stockbridge, Canonmills, Bonnington, Comely Bank, Edinburgh New Town

Leahurst Campus

Nearby towns: Neston, Chester, Parkgate, Willaston, Gayton, Heswall

Cost of Living in Liverpool 

Liverpool is a city with many activities to do! If you are studying at the University of Liverpool, you should know about the average cost of living there, which is approximately GBP 702 – 1,192 per month. This estimate includes transportation, meals, entertainment, and basic utilities. 

Bear in mind, however, that this estimate will change depending on the student’s lifestyle!

3. Courses, Fees & Scholarships

3.1 Courses You Can Study At The University of Liverpool

Fields Of Study	Courses
Accounting, Finance & Economics	Accounting & Finance, Business Economics, Economics, Financial Computing
Aerospace Engineering	Aerospace Engineering, Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies, Avionic Systems
Architecture, Building & Planning	Architectural Engineering, Architecture, Architecture Design Studies, Civil Engineering, Geography & Planning
Biological & Biomedical Sciences	Anatomy & Human Biology, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Pharmacology
Business & Management	Business Economics, Business Management, International Business, Marketing
Communication, Film & Media	Communication & Media, Film Studies, Media & Culture, Screen Industries & Entertainment, Game Design
Computer Science	Computer Science
Dentistry	Dental Surgery, Dental Therapy
Electrical Engineering & Electronics	Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Health Sciences	Diagnostic Radiography, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Nursing, Orthopedics
Law	Law
Medicine	Anatomy & Human Biology, Medicinal Chemistry, Medicine & Surgery
Psychology	Psychology
Sociology, Social Policy & Criminology	Criminology, Social Policy, Sociology
Veterinary Sciences	Bioveterinary Science, Veterinary Science, Zoology

3.2 Course Fees At The University of Liverpool

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3.3 University of Liverpool Scholarships

These are some of the scholarships offered by the University of Liverpool to international students. Check out the full list here. (Coming Soon)

Scholarships	Details
Undergraduate Global Advancement Scholarship	– GBP 3,000 will be deducted from your first year – GBP 1,000 fee reduction for 2nd year if you achieve first class honours in your first year – Subsequent GBP 1,000 reduction for 3rd-year fees if first class honours results are maintained

3.4 Popular Courses At The University of Liverpool

Law Studies

The University of Liverpool’s Law School is one of the oldest law departments in the UK. Despite that, students will revolve their studies around a modern approach to legal education, reflecting the needs and concerns of 21st-century society. 

While lectures are usually held in large groups, students will get a more focused approach in tutorials, where teaching is conducted in smaller groups. Students will also learn from leading researchers in the field of law and will be provided alternative teaching methods to give a more broad-based learning experience. 

Ever heard of listening to a podcast as part of the teaching materials for your course? Consider studying law at the University of Liverpool!

The University of Liverpool also provides regular career opportunities via events and an annual law fair where students can meet future employers. Students can also leverage the expertise of the industry by getting members of the legal profession to be their mentors. Apart from career opportunities, students can practice their skills by involving themselves in mooting and negotiating competitions that run at the university. 

One special feature of the University of Liverpool’s law degree is the Law Clinic, where students get their first taste of professional practice. Students will work under a lawyer’s supervision, meeting clients, researching legal problems, and drafting advice, which gives them practical experience contributing towards their degree. 

Students completing the law degree in the university will still have to sit for the Bar before being able to practice as a lawyer. Upon completion of the Bar, graduates will be able to practice at home in Malaysia as well.

Engineering Courses

The School of Engineering at the University of Liverpool has seen a significant rise in rankings, particularly for their Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering courses, which currently place in the Top 100 in the QS World Rankings 2024.

Students have an added advantage to hone their craft in the engineering field at the university, thanks to the world-class, modern, engineering teaching and learning facilities provided by the University of Liverpool’s School of Engineering. 

The University of Liverpool recently invested GBP32 million in the facilities, which encompasses active learning labs, robotics teaching labs, a Formula Student workshop, and a PC suite placed in the school. 

Also, present within the School of Engineering is internationally leading research centres for engineering dynamics, engineering sustainability, and materials and structures, such as the Albert Crewe Centre for Electron Microscopy, where researchers look at developing new applications for gas, liquid or open cell experiments. 

The University of Liverpool’s prestige and involvement with the Russell Group has also allowed students to work with industrial leaders, most recently, Virgin, Airbus, Ford, Augusta Westland, and Renishaw. Notable highlights include a graduate of the university being involved in the first-ever Virgin Galactic fully crewed space flight back in 2021. 

Upon graduation at the undergraduate level, students will receive partial accreditation by the Institution of Engineering and Technology on behalf of the Engineering Council and can receive full accreditation with the postgraduate route. Malaysian students can also practice in the country as the university is also part of the Washington Accord, which includes the Board of Engineering Malaysia as part of its signatories. 

Architecture Studies

The University of Liverpool has a long and proud tradition of being the best in architectural education and research, and it’s also one of the best places to study architecture as various locations in Liverpool are protected under the UNESCO World Heritage Site. 

The University of Liverpool is also the 1st university in the world to open a planning school. Within the Russell Group, it is also the 1st ranked university for teaching quality for the Architecture course. 

One of the advantages that students will gain is working in an industrial environment, where classes are conducted in comfortable, well-lit studios. The hi-tech design studio, built in 1987 was a prominent feature in the Architects’ Journal when it was opened. The studio is also accessible for students all day round to students to work on projects and conduct collaborative work between students of different years. 

The Liverpool School of Architecture is also an internationally recognised centre for architectural and built environment research. Research in the university commonly revolves around the preservation of urban heritage, designing environmentally focused and sustainable architecture, as well as providing insights into Liverpool’s architectural history. 

The course is accredited by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and the Architects Registration Board (ARB), where the undergraduate degree constitutes Part 1 of the education before receiving professional registration. This also applies to Malaysian students seeking a similar pathway at home, where the degree only covers Part 1 of the Lembaga Arkitek Malaysia education.

Accounting and Finance

The Accounting and Finance course at the University of Liverpool ranks 1st in the Russell Group for teaching quality and student experience and ranks 14th in the UK according to the Times Good University Guide 2023. Studying the discipline at the University of Liverpool also means students get broad exposure to almost every aspect of the accounting and finance sector, giving them that added depth of knowledge in the industry even before graduation. 

Classes are conducted at the University of Liverpool’s Management School, where students can make use of the McKenzie Trading Suite, the largest Bloomberg Suite in any UK university. The suite allows students to access data from across market sectors, collecting data, news, and analytics as part of their course. Students also benefit from the Bloomberg Market Concepts course, offered free for Management School students. 

Research is also a prominent figure for students in the discipline, and this is also where students will see a broader range of disciplines that they can be involved with. The Management School is affiliated with 6 of the University of Liverpool’s business research centres, covering topics related to entrepreneurship, supply chain, sports business, sustainability, organisational and employee wellbeing, as well as big data analytics. 

The university is one of the few institutions worldwide to achieve Triple Crown Accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), Association of MBAs (AMBA) and EQUIS. The degree is also recognised by ACCA, allowing graduates to practice worldwide, including in Malaysia.

4. Entry Requirements & Intake Dates

4.1 University of Liverpool Entry Requirements 2025

Minimum entry requirements for Degree:

• UEC: A2 in three subjects and B3 in two subjects
• STPM: AAB
• A-Level: AAB
• IB: 35 points
• Foundation: Completion of Foundation
• Diploma: Completion of Diploma

Minimum language proficiency requirements (IELTS):

• Foundation: 5.5 Overall
• Undergraduate: 6.5 Overall
• Postgraduate: 6.5 Overall

Some courses may require you to earn higher entry requirements and additional qualifications.

4.2 University of Liverpool Intake Periods for 2025

The intake periods for 2025 are as follows:

• Foundation: September, October, January, March, April
• Degree: September, January
• Postgraduate: September, January

Please note that the intake periods may vary depending on the courses. For specific intake periods and dates, click here (Coming Soon!).

4.3 Admission Process For Studying in the UK

Need more information about how to further your studies in the UK? Here are some articles that will be able to help you!

• The Ultimate Study In UK Guide For Malaysian Students
• Top 10 Benefits Of Engaging A Higher Education Consultant 
• Education Consultant: A Free Study Abroad Guide

5. Student Testimonials & Alumni

5.1 Student Testimonials

Chloe Combe – Veterinary Science Student

Rishma Mehta – Law Student

Shania Corbishley – Computer Science Student

5.2 Notable Alumni 

The has seen many students come and go, some of them have made a name for themselves in their respective industries. 

Here’s the part where we ask you: Did you know that they studied at the University of Liverpool?

• Charles Barkla – Nobel Prize in Physics winner, discovered the electromagnetic properties of X-Rays. (Mathematics)
• Rodney Porter – Nobel Prize in Physiology & Medicine winner, discovered the structure of antibodies. (Biochemistry)
• Sir Ian Kershaw – Historian and author. (History)
• Anton Lesser – You may know him as Qyburn in Game of Thrones. (Architecture)
• Dr Ong Teng Cheong – The 5th President of Singapore. (Medicine)
• Professor Datin Paduka Dr Aini Ideris – Vice Chancellor of Universiti Putra Malaysia. (Veterinary Science)

6. Conclusion

Liverpool is not just a place known for their football, of course. Liverpool is a town of heritage, and the University of Liverpool and its students play a vital role in making the place one of the most sought-after places to visit and study worldwide. 

What about you? 

Well, it’s time to start your application for the Univerisity of Liverpool, and find that out yourself!

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