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University of Liverpool

I really like the University of Liverpool. It's a nice environment with friendly and helpful staff and student support and plenty of opportunities if you seek them out. I would argue that student life isn't very commuter friendly though. It's quite a walk from the train station, no lockers and societies often run late into the evening.

The guild and other buildings toilets aren't a very nice place to use so maybe more consistent checks up on the toilets throughout the day. more support with issues that effect the uni, one meeting i had was really good and informative the other I felt slightly judged. Exam period all at the same time can feel really overwhelming. Nice study spots which alot of students use. good location in terms of being near the city. staff are always really friendly.

One of the best things about studying at the University of Liverpool is the strong sense of community.It has a solid academic reputation, and you really feel that in the quality of teaching and research-led content. Many lecturers are experts in their fields and bring real world insight into seminars and lectures, which makes learning feel relevant and engaging. Moreover, the campus is well-located, with most buildings within walking distance, and the libraries offer good study spaces, especially during exam season. There’s also a wide range of societies and sports clubs through the Guild, so it’s easy to meet people and get involved beyond your course. Liverpool itself is a vibrant, student-friendly city with lots of culture, music, and affordable places to eat and socialise. Nevertheless, Like many large universities, communication can sometimes be inconsistent, especially between departments and central services. At times it can feel like you’re being passed between teams when trying to resolve admin issues, which could be solved by improving communication.

Coming to Liverpool from Italy, I honestly didn’t know what to expect. I hoped for good classes and decent weather (I was optimistic). What I found at the University of Liverpool was something much more meaningful — a place where I felt comfortable almost immediately. The campus has this mix of history and energy that makes you proud to study there. The red-brick buildings give it character, but it never feels old-fashioned. The libraries are always full, the Guild is always busy, and there’s this quiet sense that everyone is working towards something. Academically, it pushed me in a good way. As an Italian student, I was used to more traditional lectures. Here, seminars feel like conversations. Professors want to hear your opinion. At first that was intimidating, but it helped me grow — not just academically, but personally. What really made the experience special, though, was the people. Starting from zero in a new country is scary. But within weeks, I had friends from all over the world. I stopped feeling like “the exchange student” and just felt like another student figuring things out. And then there’s Liverpool itself. The music culture, the humour, the waterfront — even the unpredictable weather — it all adds to the experience. It’s a city with personality. You feel it everywhere, from the legacy of The Beatles to the conversations you overhear in cafés. This exchange hasn’t just improved my English or added something to my CV. It’s made me more independent, more confident, and more open. I came here for a semester abroad. I’m leaving with a second home!

Really love the campus, and the library facilities. Used the mental health services and felt let down. Wasn't followed up despite what I spoke to the team about, and felt very unsupported