How to get into the University of Liverpool?
The University of Liverpool - an overview
The University of Liverpool is one of the original six redbrick English universities, founded in the major English cities in the 19th century, and so-called because of their style of brickwork .
The Victorian era was a time of rapid industrial expansion and these English universities were designed to provide the skills, training and knowledge needed in the fields of engineering and medicine.
All six original redbricks are also part of the Russell Group, the English equivalent of the prestigious US Ivy League. Situated in the North-West, the University of Liverpool perches on the famous River Mersey, immortalized in so-many pop songs of the Beatles era, and celebrates its maritime past in stunning waterfront architecture, known as The Three Graces: the Royal Liver Building, the Cunard Building and the Port of Liverpool Building.
The University of Liverpool
The University of Liverpool is the largest provider of 100% online postgraduate degree courses in Europe with some 8,000 students studying for University of Liverpool degrees around the world. The University seeks not only to increase the number of students who study abroad, but also to dramatically expand the availability of international academic programmes for students who may not be able to travel overseas. The University is committed to expanding student access to higher education and to providing students with an international perspective to their chosen field of study. The University is popular with students from all over the world, and there are currently nearly 6,000 students from 128 countries studying at Liverpool.
How to get into the University of Liverpool - choose the right university!
Be careful when you are filling in your application form, or you might end up going to a university you were not aware of having applied to.
Apart from the University of Liverpool, UCAS processes applications to Liverpool John Moores University and Liverpool Hope University.
Rankings for Liverpool's universities (2021):
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University
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National Ranking
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Global Ranking
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Best ranked for which subjects?
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University of Liverpool
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23
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29
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Biology, Physics,Medicine, Engineering, Veterinary, Science etc
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Liverpool John Moores University
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70
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85
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Visual and performing arts, Law, Fashion and textiles
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Liverpool Hope University
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66
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80
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Social sciences and Humanities
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The University of Liverpool currently teaches some 29,000 students and is divided into three faculties -Health and Life Sciences, Science and Engineering and Humanities and Social Sciences – and offers 230 undergraduate courses in 103 subjects, organised into 35 departments.
Applicants are often attracted to the areas where University of Liverpool teams and individuals have produced groundbreaking research and been awarded Nobel prizes. These include:
where the University of Liverpool played a major part in the Large Hadron Collider project
the first X-ray, development of chemotherapy for treating cancer, work on the eradication of smallpox, discovery of how malaria is spread, functional analysis of muscle motor unit
discovery of the neutron
research into the functioning of the economy
Research reputation at the University of Liverpool:
The University of Liverpool in the UK‘s Top Ten for research importance and quality and excels in the following fields:
- archaeology
- computer science
- chemistry
- general engineering
- architecture
- agriculture
- clinical medicine
- English
- veterinary and food science
As you can see from the above listings, there is an embarrassment of riches on offer at the University of Liverpool and you may find it difficult to choose between courses.
If this occurs, just call or email us, here at Elab, and we will talk through your options and offer you guidance and information.
How to get into the University of Liverpool: other options
Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
If you want to do a double degree, you could apply to the first British-Sino university in the world and study in Suzhou, some 90 kilometres west of Shanghai. This Liverpool University partnership offers undergraduate degrees in science and engineering and management. All teaching is carried out in English.
Online learning
The University of Liverpool has teamed up with Kaplan International to provide postgraduate masters and doctoral degree courses in education, management, health, psychology and computer science , and you are registered as University of Liverpool students.
How to get into the University of Liverpool: the application process
Like all English universities, the University of Liverpool processes applications through UCAS – a central admissions system. The deadline for submitting your forms is 15 January. Before you start writing your all-important Personal Statement and completing the application, make sure that you meet the University of Liverpool’s general requirements:
You must have the equivalent of Grade C/Grade 4 in English and Mathematics.
International students should have a GPA of 3; an IB score of 33+; an IELTS score of 6 and a TOEFL score of 78. For more information on national equivalents , contact Elab.
If you are applying to do medicine, YOU WILL NEED TO PASS THE UCAT, score 7 in the IELTS and 100 in TOEFL. This is a highly competitive course, which currently only takes 23 overseas students a year for its five-year MBChB.
NB: Law applicants do not have the sit the LNAT entrance test.
How to get into the University of Liverpool - write a brilliant Personal Statement
The UCAS form for applying to English universities is not open-ended, and you will only be given 4000 characters – a total which includes spaces – to make your case for being admitted to the course of your dreams.
Remember, your PS should focus on the course and establish how your academic background, achievements, interests and future career plans make you an ideal candidate for a place. It is important to avoid “cute” personal stories, not to talk about loving fashion because granny let you play with scraps of materials, to stick to the point, and to structure your PS so that it flows and has an internal logic.
No one will really want to hear about your transferable skills – the usual litany of good communication, time-management, and teamwork – since this is an overused statement. Think of how what you have done relates to the course, whether this is direct personal experience (volunteering in a hospital and shadowing a doctor) or a project you have undertaken. Share your ideas, cast a critical eye on books you have read and areas which you want to explore. Demonstrate your enthusiasm for the subject through your opinions and never say ” I am deeply interested in…” – the ultimate non-statement.
Avoid trying to be funny at all costs and stay on topic. The person who reads your Personal Statement may well be a senior lecturer, who takes his or her subject seriously and is looking for applicants who can drive the department’s research and make a significant contribution to its work. Not a comedian.
Be clear and concise. Make sure you read through your Personal Statement and check it thoroughly for bad grammar, repetition, unnecessary adjectives and spelling mistakes.
Once you have finished your Personal Statement , put it aside for 24 hours and go back to it with fresh eyes. Revise any clumsy sentences and check the word length and number of lines, to make sure you can upload it to UCAS. Finally, ask someone to read through it and give their comments. Make sure you keep a copy, since if you are invited to interview you may well be asked about statements you made in your PS.
How to get into the University of Liverpool - secure accommodation
You will monitor the progress of your application through UCAS and once you have received an offer, get off the mark and immediately apply for accommodation through Liverpool Life, an excellent online portal. You will be able to browse the halls of residence – all of which are self-catering – and decide on three choices.
If you have mobility issues or a medical condition, make sure you mention them, so the allocations officer can take these into account when offering you a home from home. Applications have to be in by 31 July, if you want guaranteed accommodation. No accommodation offers are sent out between 1 July and 13 August, because secondary school students sit their exams and receive their results at different times, and this ensures that the system is fair.
If Liverpool is your UCAS insurance offer, or you are applying through Clearing, send in your application as soon as you can. The University of Liverpool campus covers approximately 100 acres , and has 192 non-residential buildings as well as over 4500 rooms in halls of residence.
The veterinary teaching hospital is on the Wirral Peninsula, so bear this in mind when you are choosing where to apply.
You can choose to live centrally or slightly off campus in university-approved private accommodation or student villages.
How to get into the University of Liverpool - check the fees and the cost of living
Liverpool is an affordable city, 38 per cent cheaper than London overall, with meals being 44 per cent cheaper than in the capital. In addition, it is relatively easy for students to find part-time jobs.
University of Liverpool - Tuition fees (2021/2022)
18,500 GBP
18,600 GBP
19,250 GBP
20,000 GBP
20,500 GBP
21,3000 GBP
23.000 GBP
34,500 GBP
Not everything incurs a cost and you must consider joining the University of Liverpool’s free, six-week preparation course, which takes place online before term begins.
The course gives you an opportunity to talk to other students, listen to pre-recorded lectures, take part in taster sessions put on by the student union and Sport Liverpool – which represents the 50 sports clubs at the university – and offers academic skills workshops, run by the English Language School. It’s helpful, highly enjoyable and free…
How to get into the University of Liverpool - applying for a student visa
Since Brexit, all international students who wish to study at an English university need to secure a student visa. It is a fast and straightforward process and can be done online. For further information, contact Elab or look at the UK government website, which gives you information as well as a link to the application form.
How to get into the University of Liverpool - a summary
The University of Liverpool is an excellent choice, particularly if you are interested in medicine, engineering, STEM subjects ,architecture or economics. The acceptance rate is 14 per cent, overall, and 7,000 international students from 127 countries have succeeded in their applications – so you too could be one of them.
Call or email us, here at Elab, to discuss the courses, the university, the costs, visa process and any other questions you may have about studying in one of England’s most popular and highly respected universities – the University of Liverpool.
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