Founded in 1881, the University of Liverpool is one of the first public universities in the country. It is one of the leading research institutions in the UK, investing £140 million a year in research.Research Excellence Framework 2014 rated 75% of the university's research as “world-leading” and “internationally excellent.” Its research helps tackle major challenges and problems of the modern world, such as climate change, energy sources and aging. Ranked 39th in the UK and 151st in the QS World University Rankings 2015/2016, the University of Liverpool is among the top 1% of universities in the world. It is a member of the prestigious Russell Group – the association of the UK's leading research universities. Notable alumni include Oliver Lodge himself – the creator of the world's first radio transmitter in 1894 – as well as 9 Nobel laureates. The university ranks 4th in the UK for veterinary medicine and is in the top 10 for architecture, building, dentistry, marketing and physiotherapy. The university gives its students the opportunity to study in another European country through the Erasmus program. Recently, it established a partner network with universities in Chile, Mexico and Spain to further expand the educational opportunities for its students.
Liverpool celebrated its 800th anniversary in 2007. The city's urbanization and development are mainly due to its role as the country's main port. The famous Titanic was registered here, as were the Queen Mary and the Olympic. Its status as a port city accounts for its diverse population – people of different cultures and religions. The city is home to the country's first Black African community, as well as the first Chinese community in all of Europe. Liverpool was named European Capital of Culture for 2008, as well as World Capital of Pop, thanks to the many famous bands that originated here – one of the most famous being The Beatles.
Main programs and majors (For a detailed list, ask one of our consultants)
- Archaeology Classics and Egyptology
- Architecture
- Chemistry
- Combined Honours
- Communication and Media
- Computer Science
- Dental Sciences
- Earth Sciences
- Ecology and Marine Biology
- Electrical Engineering and Electronics
- Engineering
- English
- Geography
- Health Sciences
- History
- Irish Studies
- Law
- Life Sciences
- Management
- Mathematical Sciences
- Medicine
- Modern Languages and Culture
- Music
- Ocean Sciences
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Planning
- Politics
- Psychology
- Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology
- Veterinary Science
Key information
Program length:
3-5 years for bachelor's programs
1-2 years for master's programs
Academic year:
2 semesters - September and January
Start of the year:
September and January (for some master's programs only)
Application deadline:
October 15 for medicine, dentistry and veterinary medicine.
January 15 is the recommended deadline for most majors. The final cutoff is June 30, but those applications will not be given priority.
There is no deadline for master's and PhD/doctoral programs, but the university advises applying as early as possible.
Admission requirements:
High school diploma with a GPA between 4.75 and 5.5, depending on the major.
IELTS
For bachelor's and master's programs, between 6.0 and 7.0, depending on the major.
TOEFL
For bachelor's and master's programs, between 88 and 100, depending on the major.
Cambridge English: Advanced
For bachelor's and master's programs, between 52 and 58, depending on the major. Cambridge English: Proficiency - C
Scholarships and loans
The tuition fee for bachelor's programs is £9000. The UK government provides student loans with favorable repayment terms. Students begin repaying the loan only once they earn an annual salary of more than £21000. For more information, ask one of our consultants.
Exceptions are the courses funded by the NHS (National Health Service) – BSc Diagnostic Radiography, BN Nursing, BSc Occupational Therapy, BSc Orthoptics, BSc Physiotherapy, BSc Radiotherapy. The same applies to the final year of study in medicine and dentistry when the course lasts 5 years. The UK government provides tuition fee loans with favorable repayment terms. Master's programs range between £5300 and £14000, and doctoral programs cost £3996. Taking out a loan for them is harder, but not impossible.
Accommodation:
University residence halls cost between £4723 and £7849 per year, depending on the residence and room type.