Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts

A former European Capital of Culture and world-renowned cultural hub, Liverpool is the only UNESCO City of Music in England. It has a dynamic and friendly reputation and with its relatively low living costs is a popular destination for students.

• The city centre has over 300 bars, clubs, cafés and restaurants, ensuring the city's 50,000 students are spoilt for choice.
• LIPA is half a mile from Liverpool's creative and digital quarter, the Baltic Triangle. This is home to some of the city's most exciting independent venues and bars.
• Liverpool hosts an amazing range of festivals, including Sound City, Liverpool Music Week, Homotopia, Africa Oyé, Liverpool Biennial, LEAP Dance Festival and DADA Fest.
• The city has an impressive array of galleries ranging from modern and contemporary collections (Tate Liverpool) to Victorian and Pre-Raphaelite (Walker Art Gallery).
• The city is home to Liverpool FC, Everton FC, and the annual Grand National at Aintree. Liverpool Marina is the base for a range of water sports clubs.

• LIPA does not have its own student accommodation, but it does have a series of partnership arrangements with nearby providers.
• Variety of accommodation available within walking distance, including a student village with a halls of residence atmosphere.
• Detailed information is provided by LIPA upon accepting an offer of a place.

• The SEB (Student Events Board) organises a student social calendar of events, including Freshers', Halloween and Valentine's Day.
• The SEB supports student-led productions (gigs, drama, events) with finance, marketing and production management.

• LIPA's campus is situated in the city centre opposite the Anglican cathedral.
• Cycling is a popular way to get about this compact city. Liverpool's City Bike hire scheme offers discounted student rates.
• Merseyrail and bus services provide a good public transport network across the whole region.
• There are hourly direct trains to London from Liverpool Lime Street. Journey times are just under 2 hours 20 minutes.
• Domestic and international flights are available from Liverpool John Lennon Airport, which is 8.5 miles from LIPA.

• As one of the UK's largest cities, part-time work in industries such as hospitality and retail should be available to students.
• Students in Year 2 or 3 also work as student ambassadors at student recruitment events, or as stewards for LIPA’s public shows.
• A lot of students create their own work by hosting events, productions and performances.