University of Liverpool (UOL)

About

The University of Liverpool (abbreviated UOL) is a public research university in Liverpool, England. It was founded in 1881 as University College Liverpool, Victoria University.

Objectives

The University of Liverpool's primary objective is to advance learning and ennoble life, while also fostering innovation and making a real-world impact.

Main Academic Divisions (Faculties)

• Health and Life Sciences
• Humanities and Social Sciences
• Sience and Engineering

Reasons to Study at University of Liverpool

1. Career prospects after graduating

   Graduates from the University of Liverpool are placed all around the world in different fields, from healthcare to education and from law to business. Considered one of the world’s most research-intensive universities, Liverpool offers highly reputed degrees, well-respected by employers worldwide. Nine Nobel Prize winners have been associated with the University of Liverpool as its alumni and past faculty.

   
    

2. Liverpool is a great student city

   The city of Liverpool is located in North-west England on the Irish Sea coast, presenting a horde of scenic beaches, historical monuments, popular eateries, and many more. It is also home to iconic bands like The Beatles and football clubs such as Liverpool and Everton. In addition to several museums, theatres, and galleries, the city has earned a global reputation for its music, architecture, and culture.

   
    

3. Quality of academic courses and student experience

   Liverpool University courses are known for their high standards, maintained through a rigorous academic framework that emphasises research-led teaching, academic excellence, and student engagement. The university’s teaching staff consists of world-class academics and practitioners who bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the classroom. 

4. Ranking, awards and reputation

   The University of Liverpool’s ranking is formidable, with a global reputation for academic excellence and quality, meaning that it regularly performs well in domestic and international league tables.

   
    

Fees

Admission

Undergraduate Admission Requirement

If you're studying towards, or already hold, overseas high school qualifications, you'll need to check if they're equivalent to the entry requirements for your intended degree.

• You can see examples of overseas qualifications they consider equivalent to their typical undergraduate entry requirements on the country/region pages.
• You'll need to check the course pages for the specific entry requirements that apply for your intended degree.
• You’ll need to show you meet the English language requirements, unless you're from a majority English speaking country.

Postgraduate Admission Requirments

If you're studying towards, or already hold, an overseas university-level qualification, you'll need to check if they're equivalent to the entry requirements for your intended master's.

• You can see examples of overseas qualifications they consider equivalent to their typical master's entry requirements on the country/region pages.
• You'll need to check the course pages for the specific entry requirements that apply for your intended master's.
• You’ll need to show you meet the English language requirements, unless you're from a majority English speaking country.
   

Supporting Documents

• School or college transcripts/certificates 
• University transcripts
• Degree certificates
• English language certificates 
• Personal statement
• Official, authenticated translations of these documents if they are not in English.

How To Apply For Admission

FOR UNDERGRADUATE: All applications for undergraduate degrees must be made through the University and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).

FOR POSTGRADUATE: Applications for their master's courses are made using the online application system. Further information about how to apply can also be found on individual course pages.

PLEASE NOTE: Many international students choose to use an education recruitment representative known as an agent to help them complete their university application, the country pages also have details of approved agents in your country.

Admission Contacts

Email: [email protected]
Phone : +44 (0) 151 794 5927

Gallery

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  Campus Life

Campus Tour | University of Liverpool

Facilities

• Classrooms: As well as offering plenty of great facilities in our lecture halls and seminar rooms, we have lots of well-equipped and comfortable spaces for independent learning away from the classroom. If you want to work on an essay, meet with friends for a group project, or revise for exams, we’ve got you covered.
• Library: Both the Harold Cohen and Sydney Jones libraries have lots of study spaces to choose from, including group spaces and tables, or individual soundproof pods. Both libraries offer 24-hour access during term time and have walk-in study spaces available, but we advise booking to ensure you get a space. In each library, you can book a maximum of 2 hours per day for individual study spaces, and up to 4 hours per day for group study spaces.
• Laboratory: The University of Liverpool has multiple laboratories, including the Central Teaching Laboratory (CTL) for physical, environmental, and archaeological sciences, and specialized labs for chemistry, materials science, and other research.
• Research Center: The University of Liverpool has numerous research centers and groups across its faculties.
• Accommodation: The University of Liverpool has over 4,400 student rooms, in their popular Greenbank student village, city campus residences and partner providers.
• Hospital: You will find a range of health services in and around the University, including an on-campus General Practice and a drop-in health advice centre at the Carnatic halls of residence.
• Gym: The gyms are located at the Sports and Fitness Centre and at Greenbank. They feature the latest cardiovascular and weightlifting equipment and lots more to help you get active, achieve your goals and stay healthy. If you become a member, you can access their personal training and wellness services.
• Sports: The University of Liverpool boasts fantastic sporting facilities across four venues. With a recent £4.5 million investment to improve facilities, there are many reasons to join the active community.
• ICT: 24/7 IT service desk and over 2,000 computers available on campus.
• Place of Worship: The university is a multifaith campus, with a number of chaplains and associate chaplains providing pastoral and faith support. The four official chaplains are Anglican, Catholic, Jewish, and Muslim, but they can connect students to other faith groups.

Accreditations

AACSB

AMBA

EQUIS

Vice Chancellor

Academic Staff

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  Professor Richard Black

  Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor Richard joined the University in September 2023 having formerly been Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Head of the College of Social Sciences at the University of Birmingham from 2018-2023, and Pro-Director (Re... read more

  search and Enterprise) at SOAS University of London from 2013-18.
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  Dr Zeineb Djebali

  Senior Lecturer Dr Zeineb is a Senior Lecturer in Entrepreneurship at the University of Liverpool Brett Centre for Entrepreneurship. Her interest in entrepreneurship stems from both my PhD where she examined the soci... read more

  al entrepreneurial intentions of those in ‘later working life’, together with her practical experience as an ‘entrepreneur’ founding businesses both in the UK and overseas
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  Dr Wendy Asquith

  Lecturer Dr Wendy Asquith is a specialist in postcolonial politics, the politics of development and creative methods for co-production with an interest in recovering the agency of marginalised groups within un... read more

  equal global systems through research, collaborative work and influencing policy. Wendy joined the Politics department in 2021 and has led impact-focussed and policy-oriented elements of innovative research grants designed to address major global challenges.

  
   

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  Dr Gemma Bird

  Senior Lecturer Dr Gemma is a Senior Lecturer and the Deputy Head of the Department of Politics, having joined in 2017 as a Lecturer in Politics and International Relations. Previously, she worked as a Teaching Assoc... read more

  iate at Aston University and as an Associate Lecturer at Sheffield Hallam University. She graduated with a PhD from the University of Sheffield in 2016. The research was published as a book by Palgrave in 2019 with the title 'Foundations of Just Cross-Cultural Dialogue in Kant and African Political Thought'. Prior to this, she completed an MA in Research Methods in Politics and International Relations and a BA in Politics and Philosophy at the University of Sheffield.

  
   

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  Professor Sorin Baiasu

  Professor Before joining Liverpool (in February 2025), Professor Sorin taught at the Universities of Manchester, Keele and Vienna. He is Director of the Liverpool-Oxford-St Andrews Kantian Research Centre, a Di... read more

  stinguished Research Fellow at the Uehiro Oxford Institute, Oxford University, and Chair of the Steering Committee of the European Consortium for Political Research’s Kantian Standing Group.

  
   

Notable Alumni

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  Victoria Derbyshire Journalist
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  Wade Barrett Wrestler
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  Tung Chee Hwa Politician
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  David Olusoga Writer

History

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