University of Liverpool

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Clearing 2025: Start your origin story

Clearing is now open for students who already have their results. If you're still waiting for your results, you can sign up for Clearing updates.

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Discover the University of Liverpool

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We are the University of Liverpool. Located at the heart of a thrilling world city, we are a dynamic institution of academic excellence and innovation, making a positive impact across the United Kingdom and the wider world.

Since 1881, we've been at the forefront of world-class research and education, known for our cutting-edge facilities and relentless pursuit of excellence and achievement. Find out how you can be part of our vibrant community and explore the work we’re doing with our famous home city.

Learn about us Liverpool: Our city, our inspiration

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Study with us

Discover endless possibilities. We offer a range of courses with support and expertise to help you succeed in your future career. Find your perfect course, explore our subject areas or discover everything you need to know about studying with us.

Undergraduate Master's Postgraduate research Continuing Professional Development International students

Visit us on an Open Day

Explore our campus and learn more about what it's like to live and study at Liverpool with our Open Days.

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Class of 2025: Join our alumni community

Congratulations to our class of 2025! Graduation marks the start of your next adventure, and we want to be a part of it. Join the global network of over 270,000 Liverpool alumni and stay connected with us.

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Our rankings and reputation

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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.

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

19th Overall performance by Complete University Guide League Table 2025

We're ranked 19th overall in the United Kingdom in the Complete University Guide's UK League Table.

We’re ranked in the top 160 universities globally in the Times Higher Education World University rankings.

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Discover Liverpool in India

Introducing our new campus in the city of Bengaluru, the centre of high-tech industry in India. Find out more about our new campus, which will strengthen existing partnerships, build new connections and bring our world-class teaching and research to India.

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Our research: Transforming lives, changing the world

Discover how our research is making a difference all over the world. As a founding member of the Russell Group, research is the driving force behind our success, tackling real-world challenges to have a positive impact on society and the world around us.

Research frontiers

Learn more about our research frontiers and how we're driving innovation in materials discovery, particle physics and therapeutics innovation to build a better future.
Interdisciplinary Centre for Sustainability Research

Explore our new Interdisciplinary Centre for Sustainability Research and find out how we're utilising a variety of skills and knowledge to find new developments in sustainability research.
Our impact

91% of our research is ranked world leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021). Find out how our researchers are improving the world we live in every day.

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Discover a vibrant student life in Liverpool

Enjoy a fantastic student experience when you study with us. Explore the Guild of Students, learn more about what’s happening in our amazing home city and discover your accommodation options.

Student life at Liverpool Why choose Liverpool? Find your accommodation

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We're making an impact across the globe

We’re proud to be part of a global community, where collaboration drives our success and impact across the world. Find out more about our commitment to global engagement and how we’re making a difference to the world.

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