Liverpool
Our story began in 1881 when we became one of the first civic universities - the original redbrick.
Today, we’re a globally recognised Russell Group university, associated with nine Nobel Prize winners. We're home to valued research and lively, original thinking.
The city of Liverpool is a unique and exciting place to study and live in. It shapes the University through its dynamic spirit, global outlook, and pioneering opportunities.
We’re proud to have achieved Gold status in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023. Our offer excels in aspects such as course teaching, learning resources, and progression rates.
Studying with us brings countless career benefits. The University's Careers and Employability Service, one of the most innovative and dynamic in the UK, will support you every step of the way. So, you can be confident that you are making a sound decision for your future career by choosing us.
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Change your cookie settingsWhat does original mean to you? Curiosity. Exploration. Creativity. Freedom. Belonging. Find out what it's like to live and study at the original redbrick.
First-class, state of the art facilities and outstanding student support ensures the university is consistently ranked amongst the top 30 universities in the UK, having recently risen to 19th (Complete University Guide 2025). We're also ranked among the top 200 universities in the world, recently rising to 165 (QS World Rankings 2025). Offering over 600 undergraduate and postgraduate courses, the University has around 32,500 students (including 7,900 international students), and a thriving community of 280,000 alumni in 187 countries.
You’ll be right at home on our beautiful campus. Your department, libraries, the sports centre and the Guild of Students are never more than a short walk away. What’s more, the city centre – a world-famous hub for culture, shopping, and socialising – is just 10 minutes down the hill.
We offer a one-of-a-kind experience and opportunities for everyone. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from and whatever you aspire to be – start your story at Liverpool.
Brownlow Hill, Liverpool, Merseyside, L69 7ZX
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