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CONTENTS

1. Why study in Liverpool?

2. About Liverpool

3. University of Liverpool 

4. Liverpool Hope University

5. Liverpool John Moores University

6. Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts

7. Living in Liverpool

8. Entry requirements 

9. Transport links 

10. Getting around Liverpool

11. Things to do in Liverpool

Why study in Liverpool?

Liverpool has a lot to offer, with cultural interests to meet all needs, from an array of music venues to the Tate Modern. The city has a huge choice of pubs, nightclubs, festivals, coffee shops, and restaurants. The majority of the student bars are within walking distance of each other as well. There are also plenty of green spaces and local beaches to explore. 

About Liverpool

A unique culture and enterprising spirit make Liverpool one of the UK’s most popular student destinations. Situated in England’s North West, the city's mix of high-quality education, affordable living and constant development attract over 60,000 students from the UK and abroad.

Liverpool may be famous for The Beatles and Liverpool Football Club, but it's also known for its diverse community that makes every student feel at home. The city’s openness and inclusion create an enriching student experience.

University of Liverpool

The University of Liverpool is the original redbrick university. Its first building was the Victoria Building, constructed in the Victorian era using red bricks. The university is also a member of the Russell Group, institutions known for their research. Although the main campus is in the heart of Liverpool, a partner university in Suzhou, China gives Liverpool students the opportunity to spend time studying in China.

Location 

The university is concentrated around a single urban campus, five minutes from Liverpool city centre. Occupying 100 acres, the site has a large number of buildings. Here you'll find lecture theatres, teaching areas and research facilities. 

Facilities

Facilities include a 25 metre swimming pool, modern fitness centre and sports halls, squash courts and many sports pitches. Students can attend fitness classes, and personal trainers are on hand for advice. Two main libraries are open 24/7 during term time, and the campus offers a large number of study spaces including over 2,000 computers.

See the University of Liverpool profile page for an interactive map and more information. 

Liverpool Hope University

Liverpool Hope University students live and study on beautiful, safe and friendly campuses. The city centre is within easy reach, giving them the advantages of one of Europe’s most vibrant and renowned cities on their doorstep.

Location

Liverpool Hope University has two main teaching campuses, and a number of halls of residence across three sites.

Hope Park is the main teaching campus, situated in the leafy suburb of Childwall. The campus is a mini educational village with places to live, work, study, eat and relax.

The Creative Campus is home to creative and performing arts degrees. Based in the city centre, it's a constant hive of activity, with teaching, living and social spaces, plus an on-site theatre.

Aigburth Park is the residential campus, where most students live. It's set in landscaped grounds near Sefton Park, within an easy stroll of the laid-back nightlife at Lark Lane. 

Facilities 

Three libraries provide a large number of print and online academic resources. Students can get 24-hour access to PCs and study spaces, and academic support from learning support advisors. Other support includes money advice, faith support, and counselling. Hope Park is also the place to go for sports, with a sports hall, fitness and dance studios, gym, and all-weather pitches. 

See Liverpool Hope University profile page for an interactive map and more information. 

Liverpool John Moores University

Liverpool John Moores University offers undergraduate degrees from accounting to zoology. The uni encourages students to learn as much from experience as from traditional learning. Placements give students the chance to gain real-world experience. Opportunities may include work with well-known brands, helping to enhance your CV.

Location 

City Campus is in the heart of Liverpool, with a range of courses taught from this site. It's within easy reach of the city and its many attractions.

Across the city centre is Mount Pleasant Campus. It's home to art and design, business, law, humanities subjects, a brand-new education building and much more.

Facilities

LJMU has two libraries and plenty of study spaces for you to access before or after lectures. If you want to work your body after working your brain, a new sports centre includes fitness studios and a well-equipped gym. Dotted around the campus are coffee shops and places to eat, to help keep you going. They offer affordable food, and social areas include chill-out zones where you can relax.

See Liverpool John Moores University profile page for an interactive map and more information.

Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts

Liverpool is famous for The Beatles. And former Beatle, Paul McCartney, founded Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts – known as LIPA. A specialist arts institution, it features in the Complete University ´óÏó´«Ã½'s Arts, Drama & Music League Table.

Location

About 15 minutes' walk from Liverpool city centre is a building that used to be the Liverpool Institute High School for Boys. This is where Paul McCartney and George Harrison studied. John Lennon attended the former Liverpool College of Art, nearby. These two Grade II listed buildings now belong to LIPA, and are home to modern performance venues and a close-knit cohort of students.

Facilities

Teaching, masterclasses and live performances make full use of the specialist performance spaces. Students can hone their skills in the many rehearsal rooms. Six recording studios are available to sound production students. Students can also hire equipment from musical instruments to video cameras. The learning resource centre has music scores, DVDs and e-journals, and a canteen doubles as a music venue at night. 

See Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts profile page for an interactive map and more information.

Living in Liverpool

There are plenty of great areas to live in while studying in Liverpool. Accommodation is fairly affordable so you shouldn’t expect to pay exorbitant rent prices.

Your first year will likely be in student halls, which may be catered or self-catered. You may be able to choose whether to live in a room with en suite facilities, with a shared bathroom, or a studio flat. Living in a student hall is the best way to meet new people, and you’ll have the benefit of modern, safe accommodation.

From year two onwards you’ll need to find your own accommodation. Many students start organising who to live with and where during the second half of first year, to secure a good place early. Popular student areas include Wavertree, Kensington and Sefton Park. The city centre is ideal due to its proximity to uni campuses, bars, cafes, food and nightclubs, but rent can be more expensive.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements vary from uni to uni and course to course. The best way to check what you need to get into your preferred course at each university is to use our . There you can see what each course’s entry requirements are.

Transport links

Average train journey times from Liverpool

Getting around Liverpool

You won’t be short of transport options in Liverpool. Student discounts will also mean you can save money on travelling. For travel further afield, Liverpool John Lennon Airport is easily reached by a regular bus service from Liverpool city centre.

Train

Liverpool has one of the most frequent commuter services outside London. Local trains arrive to Liverpool city centre at four stations: Liverpool Central, Moorfields, James Street and Lime Street. Lime Street is also the city’s main train station for journeys to destinations across the UK.

Bus

Liverpool City Centre has two major bus stations – Liverpool One Bus Station and Queen Square. Other key bus stops are at Victoria Street, Sir Thomas Street, London Road and Renshaw Street. Some services run all night.

The Merseytravel bus network is convenient for commuting through the city and between campuses and accommodation. Merseytravel also offer student discounts on bus passes to save you money.

Cycle

Liverpool is bike friendly. Cyclists benefit from the condensed city centre, and a bike hire scheme is available. Choosing to cycle is cheap, environmentally friendly and a convenient way to exercise.

Walk

Many choose to get from A to B simply by foot. Liverpool’s historic architecture, modern design and local coffee shops make any walk worth doing. You’ll familiarise yourself with the city and get fresh air between study.

Other transport

Liverpool offers ride-share services such as Uber, and taxis are easily found in the city centre. Liverpool Lime Street station has a black taxi rank.

Things to do in Liverpool

You can thank Liverpool’s multicultural identity for its endless things to see and do. One weekend you might fancy tucking into some local street food while listening to live music. Another weekend might call for an escape to the coast.

Food and drink

Liverpool’s food and drink scene is cosmopolitan. There are independent cafes, bars and restaurants lining the Royal Albert Dock. The Baltic Triangle is filled with street art, breweries, cafes, and live music. It's a great place to meet friends for a drink, dinner, or a night out. Pick up some street food from Bold Street while browsing its boutique bookshops, record stores and vintage retailers.

Arts and culture

The Walker Art Gallery, Tate Liverpool and the Royal Albert Dock will give you a taste of the city’s artistic identity. Trips to the Museum of Liverpool, the World Museum, and the British Music Experience all provide their own unique experience. For Beatles fans, the Cavern Club, Strawberry Field and the Beatles Statue are must-see.

Events

Sport, music, comedy, theatre – you won’t be short on choice. Head to a show at Everyman Theatre or Playhouse, or visit Empire Theatre or Royal Court for a comedy night. O2 Academy Liverpool, Invisible Wind Factory and many local pubs and smaller venues are popular music havens for locals. Football dominates Liverpool’s sporting landscape, so head to Anfield or Goodison Park to see either Liverpool FC or Everton.

Outdoors

Liverpool’s charm also stems from its green spaces. Stanley Park, Sefton Park and Princes Park are all interspersed within the city’s urban landscape. Slightly outside the city centre, explore the likes of Bluebell Wood and Wirral Country Park.

Living in Liverpool will also mean access to beaches. Formby Beach and Crosby Beach are worth venturing out to on a sunny day. Red Rocks and Hilbre Islands are where you can catch sunrise and sunset.