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Exceptional minds

  • 1,300 leading researchers
  • 22,000 students
  • 195,000 alumni in 40 associations
  • 5,500 staff
  • Countless partners worldwide
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World class teaching

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Research powerhouse

  • Russell Group institution
  • Rated in the world's top 1%
  • £89m research income
  • Renowned institutes and centres
  • Associated with 9 Nobel Laureates in 100 years
  • 7 key 'real world' research themes
  • Dedicated Business Gateway to share our knowledge
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International University

  • Over 7,000 international students on campus
  • Worldwide research network
  • Exchange partners around the world
  • XJTLU – our joint venture university in China
  • Research impact and international connections
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Legendary city

A Thrilling World City

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

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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
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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
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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
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Our contribution

Globe

On every continent

Our university is everywhere, from our Chinese joint venture University to our Arctic research stations, American exchanges to the Internet home of our online programmes.

International students

Our international students

Xi'an Jiaotong Liverpool University

Xi'an Jiaotong Liverpool University

  • Joint venture with Xi'an Jiaotong University
  • Located in World Heritage City of Suzhou, China
  • Opened 2006
  • Over 7,400 students
International research

International research

World shaping research

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

  • Associated with 9 Nobel Laureates
  • Countless achievements
Research Themes

7 Research Themes

Academic Faculties

Academic Faculties

Our Organisation

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Research excellence

  • Russell Group institution
  • Associated with 9 Nobel Laureates in a 100-year history
  • 81% of University research rated 4* (world leading) or 3* (internationally excellent) in 2014 REF
  • Accredited by all the UK's main scientific research councils
  • 90% of University's research impact 'Outstanding' or 'Very Considerable'
  • 14 Doctoral Training Centres
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Sharing our expertise

Extensive research and innovation partnerships worldwide, via:

We nurture talent wherever we find it

We are providing people of all ages with the belief, financial means and routes they need to pursue degrees and research at our university.

  • £15m in bursaries and scholarships each year
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Developing the next generation

Helping adults

Helping adults go higher

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Reaching out: our partners

Academic challenge meets employability

Our programmes are based on our pioneering research. Taught by experts, they will challenge you academically and equip you well for your career.

  • 400+ research led programmes
  • 98% of our graduates in employment or further study
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Explore our programmes

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Studying with us

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Learning here

  • Strong emphasis on research
  • Placement option extending to most programmes
  • International curriculum
  • Employers help steer programme design
  • Combined and joint honours options available
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Our university rankings

  • 157th in Times Higher Education World University Rankings
  • 36th in The Sunday Times University Guide
  • 130th in QS World University Rankings
  • 45th in The Guardian University Guide
  • 31st in The Complete University Guide

A global centre of knowledge

Our campus is a memorable place to visit, with its beautiful historic buildings alongside ultra-modern institutes, teaching laboratories and residences.

  • 100 acres of inspiration
  • £600m campus investment programme
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Placing excellence on the map

  • Central Liverpool location
  • £600m, 10-year campus investment programme
  • 100 acre main site
  • Major veterinary research and teaching centre at Leahurst
  • Ness Botanic Gardens
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Campus Facilities

Key information

HEFCE (The Higher Education Funding Council of England) requires the University of Liverpool to make the below information available.

The University of Liverpool's full correspondence address is:


University of Liverpool
The Foundation Building
Liverpool
L69 7ZX

How we are run

Chancellor

  • To be appointed

Pro-Chancellor

  • David McDonnell CBE, DL, FCA, FRSA

President of the Council

  • The Earl of Derby DL

Vice-President of the Council

  • Vacant

Lay Officer

  • Jon Haymer MA, FCA

Lay Officer

  • Dr Andrew Scott MA, DPhil

Vice-Chancellor

  • Professor Janet Beer BA, MA, PhD

Deputy Vice-Chancellor

  • Patrick Hackett BArch

Executive Pro-Vice-Chancellors

  • Professor Kenneth Badcock BSc, DPhil, FRAeSoc (Science and Engineering)
  • Professor Fiona Beveridge LLB, M.Phil (Humanities & Social Sciences)
  • Professor Bob Burgoyne (Interim Executive-Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Health and Life Sciences)

Pro-Vice-Chancellors

  • Professor Dinah Birch MA DPhil FEA
  • Professor Gavin Brown (Education)
  • Professor Stephen Holloway (Innovation and Partnerships)

Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University)

  • Professor Youmin Xi BSc, MEng, PhD

Vice-Chancellor

  • Professor Janet Beer