About University of Liverpool
The University of Liverpool, founded in 1881, is the original ‘red brick’ university. As a founding member of the prestigious Russell Group, it is one of the UK’s leading research-intensive institutions and has produced nine Nobel Prize winners.
Consistently ranked among the top 200 universities worldwide, the University has also secured 6th place in Uni Compare’s Top 100 UK Universities 2026, reflecting its continued excellence across key areas of student life and academic provision.
With an annual income of £577.7 million, including £98.6 million dedicated to researc...
The University of Liverpool, founded in 1881, is the original ‘red brick’ university. As a founding member of the prestigious Russell Group, it is one of the UK’s leading research-intensive institutions and has produced nine Nobel Prize winners.<br><br>Consistently ranked among the top 200 universities worldwide, the University has also secured 6th place in Uni Compare’s Top 100 UK Universities 2026, reflecting its continued excellence across key areas of student life and academic provision.<br><br>With an annual income of £577.7 million, including £98.6 million dedicated to research, the University continues to lead in innovation and global impact.<br><br>It offers over 600 undergraduate and postgraduate courses to a diverse student body of 33,500—11,700 of whom are international students.<br><br>Recognised for its vibrant campus experience, the University was also ranked 4th in the UK for Accommodation and 4th for Student Life in the Uni Compare 2026 rankings.<br><br>The University of Liverpool is supported by a thriving global network of 228,000 alumni across 171 countries.
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