Located on a vibrant campus just five minutes from the city centre, the University of Liverpool is a prestigious Russell Group member. Founded in 1881, the university excels in areas of Science and Engineering and consistently ranks high for its graduate prospects.
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4.2Known for its high level of teaching and innovative research, The University of Liverpool offers excellent academic and social facilities, including cutting-edge lecture theatres, labs, and social spaces.
On campus, the Central Teaching Hub and Student's Guild are handy spaces for studying and chilling. The uni is central and very much part of the city. This means everything's on your doorstep, from cafes and bars to art galleries, museums, independent shops, as well as two world-famous football clubs.
To learn more about the university, ask questions, and explore the campus and its facilities, book an open day.
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4.1The University of Liverpool offers over 4,500 rooms in university-owned and partner halls across the Greenbank Student Village. As a first-year undergrad, you're guaranteed accommodation. Just make sure you apply by the deadline (usually in August after results day).
Rooms are usually self-catered (with some catered options) and mostly all ensuite with shared living spaces. Liverpool just came 7th in the WUSCAS, 2025 for the Student Halls and Accommodation category.
Greenbank Student Village (Derby, Roscoe Court)– houses around 4500 students and there's a handy bus which runs regularly between until the early hours.
Costs vary from £173 to £266 depending on location and type of room. All prices cover rent, WiFi and utilities bills.
Each accommodation at Liverpool hosts a Residential Adviser and 24/7 support. Whether you're on campus or in Greenbank (3 miles out), you'll be part of a lively, supportive student community.
The University of Liverpool aims to widen access to higher education by providing additional funding in the form of scholarships and bursaries to students who meet certain criteria. This funding doesn't need to be repaid and can go towards student fees and living costs.
Scholarships are usually awarded based on academic or extra-curricular merit, while bursaries are based on individual circumstances, such as a household's annual income.
The Liverpool Bursary benefits around a third of Liverpool uni's undergraduates. It can be taken as a cash bursary or reduced from your fees. You'll qualify if you come from a household with an annual income of less than £25,000 and the funding is worth £2,000 per year of study. The bursary also provides funding of £750 for students with a household income between £25,001 and £35,000. This bursary doesn't need to be applied for, as it will be awarded automatically.
The Divock Origi Scholarship is awarded to one student who permanently lives in Liverpool and meets the specific eligibility criteria. The scholarship covers the student's tuition fees of £9,250 per year, as well as an annual payment of £3,000 for living costs.
More information about Liverpool's scholarships and bursaries, including eligibility criteria and how to apply, can be found online on the uni's funding pages.
The University of Liverpool offers over 230 undergraduate degrees across 103 subjects, spread over three faculties: Science & Engineering, Health & Life Sciences, and Humanities & Social Sciences. It ranks particularly high in Veterinary Science, Medical Technology and Bioengineering, and Dentistry, where it recently grabbed 2nd spot in the UK (Complete University Guide, 2026).
Liverpool offers you choice and flexibility across different fields. Many courses offer pathways for specialisation and multidisciplinary study, and you'll find a learning environment that combines robust teaching with active research-led opportunities.
Teaching takes place in modern, specialist facilities with central teaching labs for sciences and professional studios in arts and social sciences. The uni attracts international academics and industry-experienced lecturers who will teach you with fresh perspectives and real-world insights into the classroom.
The University of Liverpool has three terms:
Liverpool Welcome Week runs before the start of term offering many different activities and events where you can get involved, meet people and have some fun.
Tuition fees for UK undergraduates in 2025/26 are currently £9,535, with possible increases in later years. International fees vary by course. View Liverpool's course pages to find further details.
Liverpool is a friendly, exciting city with a lively nightlife and a variety of activities on offer. The city sits on the famous Mersey River and has a rich cultural heritage. In 2015, it was named UNESCO City of Music and is responsible for many of the UK's most iconic musical talent, like The Beatles.
With the campus in the city centre, everything's within easy reach, from lecture theatres and the library, to cafes, and nightlife. And if you're heading further out, Liverpool's buses and trains make it easy to explore.
To discover what student life in Liverpool is like, take a look at the Whatuni City Guide.
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If you are worried about the cost of uni, University of Liverpool offers generous additional funding to students who meet the criteria and if eligible, you won't need to pay it back.
There are scholarships, which are usually awarded based on academic or extra-curricular achievement, and bursaries which are based on individual circumstances, such as your household's annual income.
The University of Liverpool created the Liverpool Bursary to help widen access to higher education. It is offered to around a third of the university's undergraduates and you can take it as a cash bursary or use it to reduce your fees.
You'll qualify if you come from a household with an annual income of less than £25,000. The funding is worth £2,500 per year of study, or £5,000 if you are coming from abroad. The bursary also provides funding of £750 for students with a household income between £25,001 and £35,000. You don't need to apply for this, if you qualify, you will automatically receive it.
And if you are from Liverpool and permanently live there, the Divock Origi Scholarship is awarded to one student each year who meets the certain criteria. It will cover your tuition fees of £9,250, as well as around £3,000 per year for living costs.
Eligibility varies based on your background, academic success, or community contributions. If you want more information, check out Liverpool's scholarships and bursaries on their funding pages.
To apply, use the university's Scholarship Finder. The support team and funding advisers are available to help and guide you through budgeting and funding options.
2.7The University of Liverpool is eager to help you launch your career. Its Careers and Employability team supports students and graduates with tailored advice, job-search tools, employer events, and workshops. Plus, once you graduate, you can join the Graduate+ Community, and gain exclusive access to vacancies, resources, and networking opportunities.
In the Complete University Guide's recently published tables for 2026, Liverpool ranks highly for Graduate Prospects, with 81% of its graduates successfully finding skilled employment or further study after completing their degrees.
With strong employer links across sectors like medicine, tech, business, and arts, Liverpool will make sure you graduate ready for the job market. Its Careers Connect scheme will also give you access to over 4,000 partner employers, helping to expand your job prospects and putting you in the know.
As well as ensuring you leave with some great transferable skills (teamwork, communication, problem-solving), the university also offer the Career Studio, which is a peer-to-peer employability space where career coaches and employability experts work together to make sure you're exposed to employment experiences, and get the right knowledge and resources.
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