At the University of Liverpool, we have a long history of welcoming international students. Of our 30,000 students, nearly 8,000 are from outside the UK, representing more than 135 countries. You'll soon feel at home as part of our vibrant, diverse and inclusive community.
Entry requirements
You can find details of qualifications from your country below.
Some of these qualifications may be accepted as equivalent to our typical academic requirements. For others, we may require you to complete a Foundation Certificate or Pre-Master's course first.
You'll also need to check our course pages to view the specific entry requirements, including any additional criteria, for your intended course.
If you're wondering what's the difference between an undergraduate degree and a master's, we can help. We've pulled together a guide to the variety of awards and research opportunities we offer, so you can find the type of degree that's right for you.
Undergraduate degrees
Qualification
Details
Academic
The University of Liverpool recognises and accepts the National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3.
Applicants who have achieved/are achieving 46 or more credits ranging from Merit to Excellent (excluding Learning Recognition credits), including three subjects at Level 3 or above, made up of 12 credits each at Excellent, in three appropriate subjects (in line with acceptable A level subjects) would be classed as equivalent to grades AAB A-level applicants.
National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3 applicants must also achieve: Literacy - 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of: 5 credits in reading and 5 credits in writing. Numeracy - 10 credits at Level 1 or above.
When applying from New Zealand applicants should provide as much detail as possible about their academic qualifications.
Don't meet our entry requirements for undergraduate?
If you have good high school grades but don't meet our entry requirements, don't worry. You could apply for a place on a Foundation Certificate. These courses are delivered on campus at the University of Liverpool International College.
Successful completion of a Foundation Certificate, at the required level and with good attendance, will guarantee your place on your chosen University of Liverpool undergraduate degree.
Master's courses
Qualification
Details
Academic
Students from New Zealand with a Bachelors (Honours) degree with a grade of B+ or 75% can apply for Taught Masters programmes.
Don't meet our entry requirements for postgraduate taught?
If you hold a bachelors' degree or equivalent but don't meet our entry requirements, don't worry. You could apply for a place on a Pre-Master's course.
These courses are delivered on campus at the University of Liverpool International College. Successful completion of a Pre-Master's, at the required level and with good attendance, will guarantee your place on your chosen University of Liverpool master's degree.
English language requirements
New Zealand is classed as majority native English speaking by the UK government. We usually assume that applicants from New Zealand meet our English language requirements.
If you're an applicant from New Zealand, you shouldn't need to provide evidence of your English language ability.
You could receive a tuition fee discount worth up to £7,500 for eligible master's students, up to £5,000 for eligible undergraduate students, or up to £2,500 for University of Liverpool graduates.
We also offer a variety of other scholarships and bursaries for eligible international students to help make studying at university more affordable.
Our tuition fees vary depending on your course and your confirmed fee status as either an international or UK (‘home') student. You'll find our tuition fees listed on each course page.
You'll also need to budget for covering your living costs while studying with us. This includes your accommodation and travel expenses, such as flights to the UK.
You may wish to use an approved educational advisor, known as an agent, when you apply to study with us.
Agents can help you find the right course and assist with your application. They can also provide advice on things like visas, accommodation, scholarships and travel.
