University of Liverpool

For advancement of learning and ennoblement of life

 

This has been our mission since the University was founded in 1881. To this day, these values focus our efforts as we strive to achieve our ambitions and tackle the grand challenges of the age.

An inspirational centre of learning

 

Our aim is to support our students as they become highly employable, creative, and culturally rich graduates, with the capacity to find employment that will enable them to be agents for change in a connected world.

World-class teaching and learning

Research-connected curricula

Teaching delivered by leading experts

22,000+ students on campus

Global exchange opportunities

£800 million investment in our teaching, research and residential estate

400+ Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses.

Strong international student community

7,700+ international students on campus

10,000+ online students from over 160 countries

Network of 219,000 alumni in 171 countries

Dedicated international support team.

Award-winning widening participation

UK Leader in widening participation

Working with 10,000 students annually

Hundreds of annual scholarships for young people

3,000+ primary pupils reached by Professor Fluffy

Every year 160 undergraduates are employed by the University.

The Liverpool advantage

Associated with nine Nobel Laureates, the University is recognised for its high-quality teaching and research. Our research collaborations extend worldwide and address many of the grand challenges facing mankind today.

Research powerhouse

Collaborations with 1,300 external organisations

An internationally renowned Russell Group university

Associated with 9 Nobel Prize winners

81% of research rated world leading and internationally excellent.

Sharing expertise

14 Doctoral Training Centres

100+ Postgraduate Research opportunities

Major research networks

Continuous professional development programmes

Strong links with industry, community and government

Dedicated business and consultancy services.

A thrilling world city 

The University is driving the city’s knowledge economy through close collaboration with fellow universities, industry and the NHS, helping the Liverpool City Region compete in the global business world.

Heart and soul

445,000 population

80 languages spoken at home

UK's oldest Chinese community

Six in ten graduates remain in the city

Knowledge economy

Three universities

Home of 50,000+ students

36,000+ active businesses

Projected 15% growth in knowledge economy by 2022

Arts and culture

Thriving arts, music and cultural capital

54 million visitors annually

World Heritage skyline

Birthplace of the Beatles

Two Premier League football clubs

Most museums and galleries outside London.

On every continent 

The University is a globally-focused institution with partnerships throughout the world, including research institutes, universities, governments and industrial organisations.

Connected University

Ground-breaking Year in China programme

7,000+ international students in Liverpool

Undergraduate exchange partners around the world

Cross-sectoral international connections

Languages at the centre of our strategy.

Our campus locations

Liverpool city centre

Leahurst (Wirral)

Suzhou, China

Online learning

The UK's leading international provider of fully online postgraduate education.

100% online programmes

Collaborative, supported learning.