Why choose The University of Liverpool?

The University of Liverpool is one of the great centres of research, knowledge and innovation. Our pioneering reputation attracts students, experts and partners from around the world. Through our research, teaching and collaborations we seek to be life changing and world shaping.

WORLD CLASS TEACHING

• More than 450 programmes
• Research-led curricula
• Taught by experts
• Award-winning Widening Participation programme
• 100 acres of inspiration: our campus

RESEARCH POWERHOUSE

• Russell Group institution
• Rated in the world's top 1%
• £78m research income
• Renowned institutes and centres
• 9 Nobel Laureates in 100 years
• 7 key 'real world' research themes

INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

• Over 6,000 international students on campus
• Worldwide research network
• Exchange partners around the world
• XJTLU – our joint venture university in China
• Research impact worldwide
• Dedicated Business Gateway to share our knowledge

LEGENDARY CITY

• World Heritage skyline, expanding horizons
• Welcome to our city by the sea
• Home of 50,000 students and birthplace of the Fab Four

Facts about The University of Liverpool

• World shaping research. We pursue novel interdisciplinary research that helps mankind understand and solve the problems it faces.

• 7 main research themes: Changing Cultures, Global Health, Living with Environmental Change, Materials for the Future, Personalised Health, Security and Conflict, Sustainable energy.

• Academic faculties: Health & Life Sciences, Science & Engineering, Humanities & Social Sciences

• Our organisation: Cutting edge institutes and centres, 1,300 leading researchers, 680 research staff, £78m research income.

• Research excellence: Russell Group institution, 9 Nobel Laureates in a 100-year history, 53% of researchers rated 4* (world leading) or 3* (internationally excellent) in 2008 RAE, Accredited by all the UK's main scientific research councils.

Location - Liverpool

Liverpool has been home to explorers and revolutionaries for over 800 years. Their pioneering spirit is alive in the city and inspires our university.

LIVERPOOL HEART & SOUL

• 445,000 population
• 50,000 student population
• Approximately 80 languages spoken at home
• UK's oldest Chinese community
• 6 out of 10 of our Graduates remain in the city

MERSEY BEAT

• Pulsating arts, music and cultural capital
• Birthplace of the Beatles
• City with the most museums and galleries outside London
• European Capital of Culture 2008
• World Heritage skyline

KNOWLEDGE ECONOMY

• 3 universities
• More scientists than Cambridge
• UK's fastest growing city outside London
• 120 years of research excellence
• Over 36,000 active businesses in the City Region

Career Prospects & Opportunities 

We aim to offer high quality careers information and advice that is provided in a fair and equal way to all our clients and maximise opportunity by engaging effectively with students, academics, and employers.

We can help you with:

• exploring your career options and ideas – getting started, using your subject or what to do next;
• looking for part-time jobs and work experience
• issues relating to changing or leaving your course;
• starting your own business;
• developing and improving skills that employers look for;
• finding graduate jobs and internships;
• researching postgraduate study or research opportunities and funding; and/or
• improving your application and interview techniques for jobs or postgraduate study??.

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