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Liverpool

Overview

  • Population

    500,000

  • Universities

    4

  • Summer / Winter Temperature

    Maritime temperate: 16°C–22°C / Winter: 3°C–8°C

Why study at Liverpool

Liverpool is a legendary, globally celebrated maritime, cultural, and higher education metropolis along the River Mersey in North West England, situated just 35 minutes west of Manchester and 2 hours by direct express train from London Euston. World-renowned as the birthplace of The Beatles, a UNESCO City of Music, home to the iconic Royal Albert Dock and the Pier Head 'Three Graces' (Royal Liver Building), and world football giants (Liverpool FC and Anfield Stadium). Liverpool is the birthplace of the original 'Redbrick' university movement and the flagship home of one of the world's most prestigious research institutions: University of Liverpool (founded in 1881, original founding member of the elite Russell Group, ranked #165 in the world in the QS World University Rankings with over 30,000 students and 10 Nobel Prize laureates, including Ronald Ross and Charles Barkla). The University of Liverpool is internationally acclaimed for the University of Liverpool Management School (ULMS - AACSB and EQUIS accredited, premier Football Industries MBA and Finance programs), School of Engineering (Materials Innovation Factory MIF - £81M collaboration with Unilever, Advanced Manufacturing, and Aerospace), School of Medicine & Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM - the world's first institution dedicated to tropical medicine), School of Architecture (first RIBA-accredited architecture school in the UK), and School of Computer Science, alongside Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU - world leader in Sports Science), Liverpool Hope University, and the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA - founded by Sir Paul McCartney). Degrees are taught 100% in English within the UK university system. International students benefit from Liverpool's low living costs, generous University of Liverpool International Excellence Scholarships (£2,000 to £5,000/year), extraordinary music and sports culture, and direct UK Student Visa (CAS) support with 2-year Graduate Route work visa.

Fees

Tuition fees in Liverpool for international undergraduate students at the University of Liverpool (Russell Group - #165 QS) range between £21,500 and £27,500 per academic year for ULMS Business, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Architecture, and Engineering, while Medicine (MBChB) is approx. £44,000/year (with the University of Liverpool awarding automatic Undergraduate Excellence Scholarships of £2,000 to £5,000/year for high-achieving international applicants). At Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU), undergraduate tuition ranges from £16,100 to £17,500/year (with international achievement scholarships of £3,000/year). Postgraduate Master's degrees at Liverpool range from £21,500 to £30,000 per year. Modern on-campus university residences (Crown Place, Vine Court, Philharmonic Court, Greenbank Student Village) cost between £520 and £850 per month (inclusive of all utility bills, high-speed Wi-Fi, and 24/7 security), while private student apartments in Knowledge Quarter, Georgian Quarter, and Baltic Triangle range from £450 to £800 per month. General monthly living expenses range between £700 and £1,150 (one of the most budget-friendly major cities in the UK).

Cost of Living

CategoryCost (Pound sterling)
University on-campus residence (Liverpool Crown Place / Vine Court - monthly inclusive)£685
Rent, 1-bed private flat in Liverpool City Centre / Baltic Triangle / Albert Dock£900
Rent, 1-bed flat / shared room in Knowledge Quarter / Georgian Quarter / Smithdown Rd£585
Utilities (heating, electricity, gas, water - private flat)£145
Internet (fiber optic high-speed home broadband unlimited - Virgin/BT/Hyperoptic)£35
Mobile phone plan (high 5G data & calls - EE/Vodafone/O2/Three)£18
Monthly public transport & Merseytravel student bus/train pass (Direct buses and Merseyrail trains)£54
Monthly grocery & student dining budget (Tesco / Lidl / ALDI / Sainsbury's / Asda)£335
Coffee / Beverage in café near Liverpool Guild of Students / University Square£4
Cinema ticket (FACT Picturehouse cinema / Odeon Liverpool ONE - student discount)£9

Admission requirements

  • Academic Qualifications & UCAS / Direct University Application

    Certified secondary school graduation certificate (A-Levels: AAA–AAB for Business, Computer Science, and Engineering; IB: 34–36 points; or recognized International Foundation Year) with official transcripts translated into English, submitted via UCAS (AAA for Medicine MBChB).

  • English Language Proficiency (IELTS Academic / PTE / TOEFL iBT / Duolingo)

    IELTS Academic (minimum 6.5 with 6.0 in all subscores; 7.0 for Medicine and Law), PTE Academic (61+), TOEFL iBT (88+ with 19 in listening/reading, 20 in speaking, 21 in writing), or Duolingo English Test (115+).

Student Visa

International non-UK students require a UK Student Visa. The University of Liverpool issues the electronic Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) upon acceptance of offer and tuition deposit payment. Applicants submit the CAS statement, proof of financial maintenance funds (minimum £1,023 per month for up to 9 months outside London), and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) for full NHS healthcare coverage. Graduates qualify for the 2-year UK Graduate Route post-study work visa.

How to Study

1

Choose your degree program at University of Liverpool (Russell Group #165 QS - Management School ULMS, Computer Science & AI, Materials Science MIF, Medicine MBChB, Architecture) or LJMU.

2

Submit your application via UCAS with academic transcripts, personal statement, and English test scores.

3

Receive your official Offer Letter and International Excellence Scholarship award, accept your offer, and pay the tuition deposit.

4

The university issues your electronic Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS).

5

Apply for your UK Student Visa online and attend your biometric appointment at VFS Global / TLScontact.

6

Fly to Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL - 20 min drive) or Manchester Airport (MAN - 45 min direct train to Liverpool Lime Street Station), check into your residence hall in Crown Place, and attend Welcome Week.