University of Liverpool: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #164 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #55 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #18 of 163 | In the United Kingdom |
| #16 of 131 | In England |
| #1 of 4 | In Liverpool |
| #17 of 1,054 | For Neurosurgery |
| Top100 | For 48 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 28,693
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.liverpool.ac.uk
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 24%*
* The University of Liverpool is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Acceptable levels of literacy and numeracy (Grade C) in English Language and Mathematics in the General Certificate of Secondary Education exam (GCSE) and passes at certain grades at GCE Advanced ('A') or Advanced Supplementary ('AS') examinations, or UK or foreign equivalent |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | September to June: Semesters: September - January; February-June); Terms: September-December; January-April; May-June |
| Enrollment | 28,693 |
Research profile
University of Liverpool is a world-class research university with 180,128 scientific papers published and 5,499,903 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Medicine, Chemistry, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Physics, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Genetics, and Pathology.
University of Liverpool majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1849 | 19735 |
| 1994 | 1846 | 21429 |
| 1995 | 2065 | 22931 |
| 1996 | 2289 | 26100 |
| 1997 | 2141 | 26798 |
| 1998 | 2224 | 29713 |
| 1999 | 2413 | 32942 |
| 2000 | 2554 | 37420 |
| 2001 | 2522 | 40581 |
| 2002 | 2737 | 47157 |
| 2003 | 2863 | 55571 |
| 2004 | 2980 | 61671 |
| 2005 | 3041 | 70343 |
| 2006 | 3443 | 78552 |
| 2007 | 3736 | 89370 |
| 2008 | 3810 | 100461 |
| 2009 | 3940 | 111095 |
| 2010 | 4195 | 124548 |
| 2011 | 4478 | 137195 |
| 2012 | 4832 | 158762 |
| 2013 | 5259 | 178067 |
| 2014 | 5393 | 194658 |
| 2015 | 5733 | 206225 |
| 2016 | 6051 | 219997 |
| 2017 | 6495 | 237100 |
| 2018 | 6689 | 255120 |
| 2019 | 7283 | 294553 |
| 2020 | 8957 | 362400 |
| 2021 | 8906 | 421318 |
| 2022 | 8655 | 407501 |
| 2023 | 8473 | 421429 |
| 2024 | 7548 | 409443 |
| 2025 | 6097 | 368405 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of Liverpool gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Annual Tuition Cost (GBP) |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate (UK/EU) | £9,250 |
| Undergraduate (International) | £22,800 |
| Postgraduate (UK/EU) | £6,950 - £12,600 |
| Postgraduate (International) | £16,800 - £24,800 |
The University of Liverpool has on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Liverpool.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bachelor's Degree | Dentistry, Engineering, Fine Arts, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Surgery, Veterinary Science |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Architecture, Business Administration, Chemistry, Dentistry, Design, Earth Sciences, Engineering, Fine Arts, Law, Marine Science and Oceanography, Mathematics, Music, Paediatrics, Physics, Public Administration, Public Health, Public Health, Regional Planning, Social and Community Services, Social and Community Services, Town Planning, Town Planning, Tropical Medicine |
| Doctorate | Animal Husbandry, Archaeology, Architecture, Archiving, Arts and Humanities, Biological and Life Sciences, Business Administration, Chemistry, Clinical Psychology, Comparative Literature, Computer Science, Dentistry, Earth Sciences, Economics, Endocrinology, Engineering, English, Environmental Studies, Film, French, Gastroenterology, Geography, German, Haematology, Hispanic American Studies, History, Immunology, Irish, Italian, Latin American Studies, Law, Linguistics, Management, Marine Science and Oceanography, Mass Communication, Medicine, Microbiology, Music, Oncology, Parasitology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Philosophy, Physics, Political Sciences, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Psychology, Public Health, Social Policy, Sociology, Surgery, Translation and Interpretation, Veterinary Science, Virology, Writing |
University of Liverpool alumni
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Edward Snowden
- Occupations
- security guarddissidentwhistleblowerintelligence officersystem administrator
- Biography
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Edward Joseph Snowden is a former National Security Agency (NSA) intelligence contractor and whistleblower who leaked classified documents revealing the existence of global surveillance programs.
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Patricia Routledge
- Enrolled in the University of Liverpool
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts in English studies
- Occupations
- singerstage actortelevision actoractorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Dame Katherine Patricia Routledge was an English actress and singer. She was best known for her role as Hyacinth Bucket in the BBC One comedy series Keeping Up Appearances (1990–1995), for which she was twice nominated for the BAFTA TV Award for Best Light Entertainment Performance.
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Clive Barker
- Occupations
- visual artistfilm directorfilm produceractorscreenwriter
- Biography
-
Clive Barker is a British writer, filmmaker, and visual artist. He came to prominence in the 1980s with a series of short stories collectively named the Books of Blood, which established him as a leading horror author. His work has been adapted into films, notably the Hellraiser series (the first installment of which he also wrote and directed) and the Candyman series.
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Anna Maxwell Martin
- Occupations
- film actoractorstage actor
- Biography
-
Anna Maxwell Martin, sometimes credited as Anna Maxwell-Martin, is an English actress who has won two British Academy Television Awards, for her portrayals of Esther Summerson in the BBC adaptation of Bleak House (2005), and of N in the Channel 4 adaptation of Poppy Shakespeare (2008). She is also known for her roles as DCS Patricia Carmichael in BBC One crime drama Line of Duty (2019–2021) and Kelly Major in Code 404 (2020–2022). From 2016-2022, Martin starred in the BBC comedy Motherland, for which she was nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Female Comedy Performance.
University of Liverpool faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Humanities and Social Sciences | Archaeology, Arts and Humanities, Classical Languages, English, French, German, History, Irish, Jazz and Popular Music, Latin American Studies, Middle Eastern Studies, Music, Oriental Languages, Oriental Studies, Philosophy, Spanish |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Medicine | Biomedicine, Health Sciences, Laboratory Techniques, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Surgery |
| Faculty : Science and Engineering | Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Construction Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Management, Marine Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Multimedia, Seismology, Water Management |
| Faculty : Social and Environmental Studies | Accountancy, Architecture, Business Education, Communication Studies, Economics, Geography, Law, Management, Political Sciences, Public Administration, Sociology, Town Planning |
| School : Dentistry | Dentistry |
| School : Veterinary Science | Veterinary Science |
General information
| Alternative names | UoL |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1881 |
| Motto | Haec otia studia fovent These days of peace foster learning |
Location and contacts
| Address | Foundation Building Brownlow Hill Liverpool, L69 3BX United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| City population | 513,000 |