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Welcome to applicants from Zambia

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
School Certificate or General Certificate of Education Students who have completed a School Certificate or General Certificate of Education are advised to complete a Foundation Certificate at University of Liverpool International College.

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 Successful completion of a master’s degree from a Zambian university with a grade of 70% or above or GPA 3.0 or above.

Don’t meet our master’s entry requirements?

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

To study at the University of Liverpool, you'll need to show you meet our English language requirements.

We accept a variety of international English language tests and country-specific qualifications you can use to demonstrate your English language ability. We also offer Pre-Sessional English courses if you need to improve your English language skills.

Tuition fees and living costs

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.

Scholarships and bursaries

One way we can help you pay for your studies is with our Advancement Scholarships.

You could receive a tuition fee discount worth up to £5,000 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.

How to apply

If you've decided to apply to the University of Liverpool, that's great news!

Your options for how you apply depend on your intended level of study and whether you want to apply yourself or through an agent.

You can:

Applying through UCAS

You'll need to apply through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) if you're looking to join an undergraduate degree.

Applying directly

You can apply online, using our Apply Yourself portal, if you're looking to join a master's course or postgraduate research degree.

Culture and community

Your country/region representatives

Victoria Williams

Victoria Williams

Victoria is our Representative for West and Southern Africa (at Kaplan).

If you're from Zambia and have any queries about studying with us, please don't hesitate to contact Victoria by emailing WAfrica@liverpool.ac.uk.

Get in touch

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