Our drive to discover, innovate and inspire has earned us global recognition throughout our history. As one of the first civic universities, we are honoured to currently be ranked 160th in the world, and 19th best in the UK. Our pioneering research, exceptional teaching and vast global network are key parts of our success in our global rankings.
World University rankings
We’re proud to be moving up the world university league tables. Over the past 4 years, we have consistently improved across world league tables, and we are ranked the 49th best university in Europe. Our strong research, international outlook and teaching quality have contributed to this increase. And we aim to keep climbing.
UK rankings
With high scores in graduate prospects, research quality and student satisfaction with teaching, we are thrilled to be excelling in the UK. In addition to this, 7 of our subjects are ranked in the top 10 in the UK.
Teaching
We’re proud to be rated Gold for educational excellence as part of the Teaching Excellence Framework. Our combination of a supportive, high-quality learning environment that nurtures student success, consistent delivery of engaging teaching and strong graduate outcomes has led to our success in this area.
- The Teaching Excellence Framework has awarded us Gold, the highest rank possible, recognising our excellence in student experience and outcomes
- Achieving the Gold rating recognises the University of Liverpool among an elite group of 46 higher education providers in the UK.
Research
Trail-blazing from day one, our high-quality research and strong research partnerships set us apart. We are a founding member of the prestigious Russell Group, and always aim to be at the forefront of innovation and discovery.
With an annual research income of £160.6 million and research collaborations that extend worldwide, we are harnessing our research power to address many of the challenges facing the world today.
- 91% of our research is world-leading or internationally excellent (REF2021)
- Ranked 19 in the UK for Research Power (REF2021)
- REF 2021 has ranked 94% of our impactful research as outstanding or very considerable (REF2021)
- We are in the top 20% in the UK Research sector for Research Partnerships, Working with Business, and Working with the Public and Third Sector (KEF4).
The Queen’s Anniversary Prize
One of the highest national honours awarded in the UK for higher education, we are proud to have won this prize twice. Celebrating excellence and innovation in work carried out by UK universities, the Queen’s Anniversary Prize is awarded to institutions that deliver meaningful benefits to the public.
Our student experience
We aim to give our students the best experience during their time here, and to support them in finding their next steps after graduation. We are proud to provide our students with a vibrant, student-centred environment that’s bursting with character.
Our city
We aren’t the only ones who love our city. Liverpool is one of the top cities in the world and one of the best for students. A city that’s known for its warmth, ambition and unforgettable energy, there’s nowhere quite like Liverpool.
Graduate employability
Our graduates are going places. We are one of the top UK universities most targeted by top global graduate employers. With a dedicated Careers team, most of our graduates find meaningful employment soon after graduation.
- 3rd in the UK for job prospects in the Student Crowd Awards 2024
- 92% of students are in employment or further study 15 months after graduation
- 83% of our graduates tell us the work they go on to do after university is meaningful.
Sustainability
One of our key pillars in delivering our Liverpool 2031 Strategy is embedding sustainability into everything we do.
