
Research Excellence Framework 2021
A world leading research institution.
Our research and impact
The University of Liverpool has reinforced its place as a world leading research institution in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021. Our sector position for research quality and size has improved across the board, with nine research units achieving a top ten ranking for their outstanding impact.
91%
of our research is world leading or internationally excellent
9
of our units are in the top ten for outstanding research impact
19th
in the UK for our research power