Summary
The University of Liverpool is the original redbrick university. Ranked in the top 25 UK universities (Complete University Guide 2027), it is a member of the Russell Group and in 2023 was awarded Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework. It's a place where students develop a rich world view, as well as the skills and confidence to thrive in today's connected world. Its main campus is in the heart of Liverpool, but it also has a partner university in Suzhou, China.
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REQUEST INFOStudent statistics
These stats give you an idea of what the student population looks like at this university.
Study level
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Undergraduate76%Postgraduate24%
Study mode
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Full-time89%Part-time11%
Student population
- More than 25,000 students
Where students come from
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UK76%International22%EU2%
Student gender
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Male 43%Female 57%
League table performance
See the latest league table performance of this university - overall, by subject, and its ranking during the past five years.
University League Table 2027
Overall ranking
22nd out of 130
Overall ranking trend - past 5 years
Ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 1000760 76%22nd
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Entry standards
/ Max 208137 66%39th
2 -
Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.19 80%35th
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Research quality
/ Max 43.34 83%22nd
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Research intensity
/ Max 10.61 61%42nd
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Academic services spend
/ Max 45922726 59%24th
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Facilities spend
/ Max 2556932 36%35th
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Student - staff ratio
/ Min 9.312.824th
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Continuation
/ Max 10096.1 96%20th
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Graduate prospects – outcomes
/ Max 10078.8 79%32nd
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Graduate prospects – on track
/ Max 10075.9 76%50th
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Subject League Tables 2027
- Accounting & Finance
- Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering
- Archaeology
- Architecture
- Biological Sciences
- Biomedical Sciences
- Business & Management Studies
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Classics
- Communication & Media Studies
- Computer Science
- Counselling, Psychotherapy & Occupational Therapy
- Dentistry
- Economics
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- English
- French
- General Engineering
- Geography & Environmental Science
- Geology
- German
- History
- Iberian Languages
- Italian
- Law
- Manufacturing & Production Engineering
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medical Technology & Bioengineering
- Medicine
- Music
- Nursing & Midwifery
- Optometry, Ophthalmics & Orthoptics
- Pharmacology & Pharmacy
- Philosophy
- Physics & Astronomy
- Physiotherapy
- Politics
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Town & Country Planning and Landscape Design
- Veterinary Medicine
Overall ranking
13th out of 104
Subject ranking trend - past 5 years
Accounting & Finance ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 10090.7 91%13th
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Entry standards
/ Max 209142 68%23rd
1 -
Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.43 86%7th
2 -
Research quality
/ Max 43.38 85%12th
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Continuation
/ Max 10092.6 93%32nd
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10078.0 78%21st
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Study options
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Frequently asked questions
Many of the university's degrees can be taken with a placement or sandwich year and there are also opportunities to go abroad to study or work, allowing you to gain valuable employability skills and broaden your horizons. Combined with the many course combinations available, high-quality teaching and facilities, and a wealth of clubs and societies to join, you'll have no problem finding the right fit for you. Find the University of Liverpool on our league tables to see where it ranks across different measures.
University of Liverpool accommodation includes a mix of halls with shared kitchens and studios with their own kitchen area. Accessible and adapted rooms are available for disabled students. Rent includes Wi-Fi. 24-hour security is available in most halls.
Liverpool really does offer the best of all worlds. Enjoy a campus university where everything is easily accessible – including the city centre, just a 10-minute walk away. Liverpool is a vibrant, welcoming and easily accessible city. Alongside the nightlife, restaurants, sport and shopping you would expect, you’ll find rich culture – with more museums and galleries than any UK city outside London – and plenty of green spaces and even beaches within easy reach.