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The home of bold
thinkers and
originals

Advancing learning and
transforming lives since 1881.

Original and inclusive, we’re a truly inspirational place to learn and research. We’re the original redbrick, a founding member of the prestigious Russell Group, and a place where creativity and originality come together.

We’re a committed partner to our local community while also forging game-changing collaborations and welcoming students from across the world.

Discover our University

Find out more about what makes our University a dynamic and welcoming place. Learn about our international outlook and global reach, and discover our ambitions for the future.

  • Discover why, for almost 150 years, the University of Liverpool has been an inspirational place to learn, research and grow.

  • Find out more about our vision and ambitious goals for the future. Explore our forward-looking strategic framework, Liverpool 2031.

  • Discover our rankings and achievements. Consistently ranked in the top 200 universities worldwide, we’ve got a lot to be proud of.

18th
QS UK Graduate Employability Rankings 2022
£800m
investment in our teaching, research and residential estate
91%
of our research is ranked world leading and internationally excellent (REF21)
7th
best city in the world (Time Out 2024)

Our rankings and reputation

World Top 150

QS World University Rankings 2026 places us in the Top 150 global universities. We've moved up to 147th in the world, climbing 43 places in the last 3 years and up from 165th in the 2025 rankings.

Teaching Gold

Our teaching is rated Gold, the highest level, by the Teaching Excellence Framework.

18th in the UK

We've climbed 5 places to 18th in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026.

World Top 150

We’re ranked in the top 150 universities globally in the Times Higher Education World University rankings.

Explore our rankings and reputation

Discover our home city, our inspiration

We're proud to be a part of the Liverpool community, sharing and shaping the city’s unique spirit through innovation and collaboration. Find out more about wonderful home city, a place that dares to dream, and a global hub of creativity, culture and community.  

Feeling inspired?

Discover how we can help you realise your dreams. Find your place at the University of Liverpool and start your journey.

Working towards a more sustainable future

Learn more about how we're leveraging our education, research and operations to influence sustainability. From multi-disciplinary research, to empowering our students through a sustainable curriculum, we’re committed to achieving Net Zero by 2035.

Our people and university culture

Find out more about the people who make our University what it is today. Our people are the core of everything we do. That’s why we’re committed to creating a culture of inclusivity, where everyone can realise their potential and help the University thrive.

  • Find out when our term starts, how the academic year is structured, when the University is closed, and your graduation date. 

  • We endeavour to conduct our affairs with integrity and openness, to the highest ethical standards. Explore our governance, policies, and reports that guide us in our efforts.

  • Learn more about our commitment to website accessibility and how we're aiming to ensure our digital offering is accessible to everyone.

  • Find out more about events and conferences taking place at the University of Liverpool. Get details on event dates and times, and book your place at a conference or event on or off campus.

  • Find out all the latest news from around the University of Liverpool, covering our research, events and announcements.

  • Find out more about our commitment to providing support for those affected by crises across the globe.

Events

Browse our range of events, from seminars and lectures to music concerts and exhibitions.

Our departments and faculties

Explore our 3 faculties, which house the schools and departments where we deliver our gold-standard teaching and conduct ground-breaking research. Our world-class academic departments offer a wealth of opportunities to explore, learn, and develop.

Explore our world-class campus, which is instrumental to the success of our work. Find out more about our estate, which boasts industry-leading facilities and wonderful spaces. We’re also committed to continued investment and development, helping shape the future of our campus.

Discover campus facilities

Explore our two campus libraries, find out more about our sports facilities and discover the collections on offer in our fantastic museums and galleries across campus. 

Explore our campuses

Discover more about our campuses, from Liverpool city centre to the Wirral and beyond. Find out about the great work taking place across our sites.

Campus maps

Find out how to find us and get around campus more easily with our campus maps.

Discover life on campus in Liverpool

Find out what it’s like to live and study in Liverpool with our student life guides.