Be it the Beatles, football or sea trade, Liverpool has a significant place in the socio-cultural history of the United Kingdom. This article looks at another aspect of this metropolitan borough – at the Universities in Liverpool. When considering studying in the UK, it is important to look beyond London or Oxbridge.
We look at the top universities in Liverpool that offer accessible and affordable higher education options to international students.
Here’s what we’ll explore in this article
Why should one look at Liverpool (unless you are a Liverpool F.C. fanatic, of course) when you have places like London, Oxford, Cambridge or Bristol? Here are the benefits to study in Liverpool from India.
Three of the top UK universities and a few dedicated institutes of higher education are located in Liverpool. The campus life is vibrant, with a balanced mix of academic and extracurricular activities.
| Indian Student’s Experience in Liverpool University
Charanian Udayabhaskar Reddy, India, LLB Bachelor of Laws“My decision to study Law at Liverpool is one of the best choices I have made about anything to date. Law at the Liverpool Law school is fun, intense and informative.” Source: liverpool.ac.uk |
While discussing campus life, let us also talk about the possible expenditure. The following list shows median monthly expenditure. These amounts can vary to a large extent, depending on lifestyle choices. The tuition fees of each of the universities are discussed in the following sections.
As a student applying from India, it is also important to look into scholarship options. Four sources should always be considered when looking into financial aid:
Here are some of the UK Government Scholarships for international students:
Liverpool University Scholarships for Indian Students
Each of these scholarships come with their own set of eligibility criteria and therefore must be researched thoroughly and applied to, within their deadlines. You can always reach out to the experts at TC Global for further information and assistance.
The following section looks at the list of universities in Liverpool along with the benefits of studying there, fees, admission process and eligibility criteria. Note that the eligibility criteria listed here are the minimum requirements of the university as a whole. Your specific course might have some specific requirements that you will have to meet.
Source: University of Liverpool
Established in 1881, the University of Liverpool is one of the six ‘red brick’ universities in England and a founding member of the Russell Group (a prestigious group of 24 public research universities in the UK). The university offers research-oriented curricula to over 22,000 students out of which over 7,700 students are international students. The university is ranked 176 in the world by QS World University Ranking and 168 by Times Higher Education (THE).
The undergraduate tuition fee for international students range from £21,850 to £40,950 per year. Dentistry, Medicine and Veterinary Science are the most expensive programmes. Typically, the tuition fee of most programmes is around £25,000 per year. Liverpool University Fees in Indian Rupees for postgraduate programme fees are between INR 22 lakhs and 40 lakhs (£21,000 and £38,000).
Admission Requirements for Indian Students in Liverpool University
For undergraduate courses:
For Master’s courses:
Master’s Research (PhD)
The university is organised into three faculties with its constituent schools that offer over 400 courses to its students.
Faculty of Health & Life Sciences
Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Faculty of Science & Engineering
For undergraduate applications, you must submit through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) portal. All undergraduate courses begin only in September and therefore must be applied for accordingly. Postgraduate applications can be submitted directly to the university. If your previous educational qualifications are deemed insufficient, you will be asked to take either a foundation course (for bachelor’s degrees) or a pre-master’s course before you can begin your degree at the University of Liverpool.
Source: LJMU
A public research university located in Liverpool, LJMU originated as Liverpool Mechanics’ School of Arts, established in 1823. From there it evolved into a polytechnic school and then grew to be the Liverpool John Moores University in 1992. The university functions in two campuses, both located in the city of Liverpool. The university is world renowned for teaching and research in Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences.
For international students, the average annual fees is between £17,750 and £18,250.
For Indian students applying to Undergraduate courses:
For postgraduate programmes:
The university is divided into 5 faculties and its corresponding schools which offer hundreds of programmes to its students. You can check the entire list of programmes here.
Faculty of Arts, Professional and Social Studies
Faculty of Business and Law
Faculty of Engineering and Technology
Faculty of Health
Faculty of Science
The application for undergraduate study is submitted through UCAS. You will be evaluated based on your application form (that includes your previous academic transcripts, a personal essay and letters of recommendation) for most programmes. However, some courses might require you to interview, audition, take a short assessment test or present a portfolio of work. Once an offer has been made, you will be invited to a faculty based open day, an interview or an audition.
Source: LHU
A public university with two teaching campuses in Liverpool, LHU grew out of three teacher training colleges in the British Isles. The university is ranked 3rd in the North West and joint 27th in the UK for student satisfaction, in The Complete University Guide 2024.
Tuition fees for international students for 2024-25 are as follows:
To study in Liverpool from India, the following qualifications are required. Note that these are minimum requirements and do not guarantee admission. You must also look into the specific eligibility criteria of your course.
The university is divided into ten departments which offer a wide variety of courses.
All undergraduate study applications go to the university through UCAS. You can apply for postgraduate taught courses directly through the university website. For October entry, applications close in Mid-July for postgraduate courses.
Source: LSTM
The first institution in the world dedicated to the research and teaching in the field of tropical medicine, the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine was established in 1898. At the time, Liverpool was a prominent port city with extensive connections to various parts of the tropical world. Hence, there was a need for this dedicated school that has continued till today. The school has over 600 students from 60+ countries and offers Master’s, PhD research and a range of professional programmes.
The fees for international students is typically £23,000 – £24,000 for a one-year course. However, for students applying from Low- and Middle-Income Countries (including India), the fees is around £12,500. It is a part of the school’s The 125th Anniversary Excellence Scholarship scheme.
Master’s programmes are open to health professionals, graduates in health or other related disciplines. Medical students who have completed at least three years of study and wish to intercalate are also accepted onto the programme. For a doctoral research programme, a relevant master’s degree is required. A minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is needed.
The LSTM offers only Master’s, Doctoral and Professional programmes. You can access the entire list here.
To apply, you must register for a MyLTSM account. By registering, you will be able to apply for courses, upload supporting documentation, save your draft application, accept an offer to study and keep your account information up to date.
Source: LIPA
Founded in 1996 by Paul McCartney of the Beatles and Mark Featherstone-Witty, the LIPA offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses exclusively in the field of performing arts, whether you are interested in the performing or the management aspects of the stage.
For overseas students, the tuition fee is around £19,500 per year, of which 25% should be paid as a deposit at the beginning of the year.
The primary selection criteria is the audition/ interview which is conducted either in-person or online.
For undergraduate courses, you must have completed Grade XII.
A recognised bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and professional experience is required for a master’s programme.
A minimum IELTS requirement of 5.5-6.5 is required.
The following courses are offered:
A majority of the auditions and interviews are scheduled in February/ March. So your applications must be timed accordingly. Undergraduate applications go through UCAS while master’s applications are through the institute’s portal. As mentioned earlier, significant weightage is placed on your interview/ audition.
While these are the main degree granting institutions in Liverpool, let us also look at the top colleges from where you can gain vocational training or supplement your university degree.
Rather than higher education, the City of Liverpool College is an institution established in 1992 to further education in England. Over the years, it has grown to accept international applications as well. The focus is on vocational, academic, and young and adult training. They provide university pathways for in various areas of study and professional and trade courses for you to join the workforce. Some of its popular trade courses include plastering, hairdressing, electrical installation and motor vehicle engineering.
With its history going back to 1891, Hugh Baird College is located in Merseyside, England. An institution primarily focussed on vocational and technical training, it provides courses from apprenticeships, to T-levels, A-levels, university level courses and adult learning, with dedicated campuses and employment-focused results. It is an Indian equivalent of an ITI. However, it currently does not accept applications from international students.
Now that you have the list of Liverpool universities, how do you go about the application process? Each university/ course has its own set of requirements and deadlines to keep up with. The prep work can get overwhelming. You also have to choose if you want to go the research way or take the clinical path. Here is how you can make the process simpler.
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