It’s an important question. And there are thousands of answers. There’s our global outlook for a start, and our spirit of originality. Our warm and welcoming environment and the incredible city we’re such a big part of. Start your journey here, and get a taste of what makes our University, and our city, so special.
Voted the fourth friendliest city in the world by Rough Guides, Liverpool is a wonderfully welcoming place. We share and shape the city’s spirit – opening our doors to learners from all walks of life. This may be the first warm welcome you’ll get from Liverpool. Hopefully there’ll be many more to come.
We’re as diverse as the city we’re part of, with a vibrant student community drawn from across the country and around the world. On and off campus, you’ll meet people and ideas of every kind. It makes learning here a uniquely rich experience. And it shows that, when it comes to our roots, we’re as open and accessible as we’ve always been.
When Oliver Lodge – one of our professors – made the world’s first public radio transmission from our halls in 1894, he sparked a tradition of progress and original thinking that stayed with us ever since. We remain fascinated by the big issues in the world around us. Our students and staff think freely and explore the ideas that really get them excited. Our research and teaching take each other forward every day. And whether it’s a world-changing idea or one student’s personal first, we celebrate and support progress of every kind.
We're proud to be rated Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). This award, a national scheme run by the Office for Students, recognises that we deliver excellent student experience and outcomes for our mix of undergraduate students across a uniquely wide range of courses and subjects. The rating reflects our excellence in research, innovation and professional practice.
Original and inclusive for 140 years, we’re a truly inspirational place to learn and research. We were delighted to be shortlisted for The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024. We're top 30 in the Times Good University Guide and the Complete University Guide. Our students develop a rich world view and confidence to thrive in today’s connected world. Our main campus is in the heart of Liverpool and we have a partner university in Suzhou, China. Many of our students have the opportunity to spend time studying in China. Wherever you learn with us, you’ll find the same distinctive and welcoming culture.
Get a feel for our campus and what it's like to live here in Liverpool as a student.
You’ll be right at home on our beautiful campus where your department, libraries, the sports centre and the Guild of Students are never more than a short walk away - and the city is just 10 minutes down the hill.
We're committed to being a place where people from all walks of life can learn, and our support services ensure that our students are able to get the most out of their experience with us, from application to graduation and beyond.
We provide a home-from-home in our exceptional student accommodation. And don't take our word for it, we won Best Student Halls in the National Student Housing Awards 2021.
Take a virtual look around campus and explore all the areas we have to offer, as well as our academic departments.
Explore the campus with student Zuzanna as she takes you on a tour of our facilities.
Warm and welcoming, characterful and full of characters, there’s nowhere quite like Liverpool. It’s home to 445,000 people and one unique spirit. Liverpool is globally recognised as a hub for art, music, sport and culture. The city’s entrepreneurial and creative spirit is fuelling a boom in business start-ups, but also attracts many global businesses who make the city their home. Liverpool marches to the beat of its own drum. Like us, you’ll be proud to call it home.
Liverpool marches to the beat of its own drum. Like us, you’ll be proud to call it home.
Learn more about the past that shapes our future.
Soak up the many arts and cultural experiences our city has to offer.
Make the most of your free time.
We have so many food options to suit any appetite and taste.
Learn more about the sports that have made us famous around the world.
We have retail outlets for any budget.
Discover the city of Liverpool through the eyes of those who live here.
Whichever level of study you join us at, and whichever subject you choose, your experience will be shaped by our research-centred ethos. We’re tackling the great challenges facing the world today, and we invite our students to be a part of that.
Expand your horizons, challenge yourself and boost your career potential with our flexible master's programmes to suit you. Join us and achieve your aspirations.
We're committed to being a place where people from all walks of life can learn, and our support services ensure that our students are able to get the most out of their experience with us, from application to graduation and beyond.
A breeding ground for discovery and innovation. We are curious, problem solvers at the forefront of world-leading research. Join us in the search for answers.
Our students share how they have embraced the student experience during their time at Liverpool.
We give our students the tools, advice and peer-to-peer support they need to take control of their professional futures. You’ll be connected to employability experts, experienced career coaches, and a host of big-name employers too.
Students are at the heart of everything we do. Our Career Coaches work with students to co-explore their options and our employability experts ensure every student is exposed to the right experiences.
Effective partnerships with students, academics and employers enable us to provide authentic, real-world in-curricular experiences.
Strong links to industry, top global employers and local SME’s allow us to bring the best experiential opportunities, placements, internships and bespoke employer-led events to our students.
Each year we help 1000’s of students to take their first step into their early career, giving them the experience, skills, and confidence they need for the future world of work.
Studying here is a richly diverse experience. And there are plenty of ways that you can broaden your world-view even more.
We focus on helping our students become ready for today’s connected world. So we offer a range of life-changing international opportunities to our undergrads.
From art to astronomy and poker to politics, we love each and every one of the 200 plus societies we give a home to.
Volunteering in any form, whether with us or in the wider community, is a great way to enhance your CV, make friends and boost your personal skills. We can help you find the perfect charity or local organisation for you.
A new way to learn a modern language, Open Languages gives all students the opportunity to learn through a flexible model that combines online content to work through in your own time with small group seminars and discussions with our expert tutors.
The link between physical activity and wellbeing is well known. Whatever your level of sport, there’s something at Liverpool for you. Try something new or develop your skills with our dedicated and growing team of expert staff.
Our students reflect on how the University of Liverpool has prepared them for life after graduation.
When you graduate from the University of Liverpool, you become part of a global family of more than 230,000 alumni across 191 countries.
You'll be invited to regular events, receive communications and updates from us and have access to a range of benefits, including online journals and travel and leisure discounts.
As a graduate you’ll join our global family of more than 230,000 alumni including 35 alumni associations and networks around the world.
Our graduates are ambassadors for ambitious and original thinking and today's graduates are following in the footsteps of some of our most prestigious alumni.