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Welcome to applicants from Australia

At the University of Liverpool, we have a long history of welcoming international students. Of our 30,000 students, nearly 8,000 are from outside the UK, representing more than 135 countries. You'll soon feel at home as part of our vibrant, diverse and inclusive community.

Entry requirements

You can find details of qualifications from your country below.

Some of these qualifications may be accepted as equivalent to our typical academic requirements. For others, we may require you to complete a Foundation Certificate or Pre-Master's course first.

You'll also need to check our course pages to view the specific entry requirements, including any additional criteria, for your intended course.

If you're wondering what's the difference between an undergraduate degree and a master's, we can help. We've pulled together a guide to the variety of awards and research opportunities we offer, so you can find the type of degree that's right for you.

Undergraduate degrees
Qualification Details
UAI (University Admissions Index), TER (Tertiary Entrance Rank) and ENTER (Equivalent National Tertiary Entrance Rank)

Students who have successfully completed the Senior Secondary School Certificate of the Australian States can be considered for year one entry.

In the UAI, TER and ENTER 92.00 equates to A-level grades AAA. A-level grades BBB are compared to approximately 86.00.

Sometimes your offer will be made on condition of you achieving an overall score, while some programmes will ask for specific scores in certain subjects, therefore we would advise you to provide an overall score and breakdown of scores by subject when applying.

QLD OP (Queensland Overall Position)

In the QLD OP, 6 equates to A-level grades AAB. A-level grades BBC are compared to approximately 8.

Sometimes your offer will be made on condition of you achieving an overall score, while some programmes will ask for specific scores in certain subjects.

A-levels, International Baccalaureate Diploma, SATs Students offering A levels, the International Baccalaureate Diploma or SATs can apply for direct entry to year one of undergraduate programmes.

Don't meet our entry requirements for undergraduate?

If you have good high school grades but don't meet our entry requirements, don't worry. You could apply for a place on a Foundation Certificate. These courses are delivered on campus at the University of Liverpool International College.

Successful completion of a Foundation Certificate, at the required level and with good attendance, will guarantee your place on your chosen University of Liverpool undergraduate degree.

Master's courses
Qualification Details
Academic Students offering a bachelor's degree from an Australian university are welcome to apply for a master's programme. Applicants are generally required to have a bachelor's (honours) degree at 2:2 standard (approximately 60%) or a GPA of 5.0/7.0 in the three-year Ordinary degree from a recognised Australian university.

Don’t meet our master’s entry requirements?

If you hold a bachelors' degree or equivalent but don't meet our entry requirements, don't worry. You could apply for a place on a Pre-Master's course.

These courses are delivered on campus at the University of Liverpool International College. Successful completion of a Pre-Master's, at the required level and with good attendance, will guarantee your place on your chosen University of Liverpool master's degree.

Postgraduate research
Qualification Details
Academic Each application is assessed on its own merits, however students will usually be expected to hold a master's degree with good grades. Previous exposure to research or thesis writing is highly desirable.

English language requirements

Australia is classed as majority native English speaking by the UK government. We usually assume that applicants from Australia meet our English language requirements.

If you're an applicant from Australia, you shouldn't need to provide evidence of your English language ability.

Tuition fees and living costs

Our tuition fees vary depending on your course and your confirmed fee status as either an international or UK (‘home') student. You'll find our tuition fees listed on each course page.

You'll also need to budget for covering your living costs while studying with us. This includes your accommodation and travel expenses, such as flights to the UK.

Scholarships and bursaries

One way we can help you pay for your studies is with our Advancement Scholarships.

You could receive a tuition fee discount worth up to £5,000 for eligible master's students, up to £5,000 for eligible undergraduate students, or up to £2,500 for University of Liverpool graduates.

We also offer a variety of other scholarships and bursaries for eligible international students to help make studying at university more affordable.

How to apply

If you've decided to apply to the University of Liverpool, that's great news!

Your options for how you apply depend on your intended level of study and whether you want to apply yourself or through an agent.

You can:

Applying through UCAS

You'll need to apply through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) if you're looking to join an undergraduate degree.

Applying through an agent

You may wish to use an approved educational advisor, known as an agent, when you apply to study with us.

Agents can help you find the right course and assist with your application. They can also provide advice on things like visas, accommodation, scholarships and travel.

Our approved agents in your country include:

Applying directly

You can apply online, using our Apply Yourself portal, if you're looking to join a master's course or postgraduate research degree.

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