Rankings of University of Liverpool

The University of Liverpool is a government funded university found in the city of Liverpool, England. It is one of the universities that founded the Russell Group, the N8 Group which is a partnership of the eight most research-intensive universities in Northern England. The majority of the university’s activities take place in a single urban campus just a five minute’s walk from Liverpool City Centre.

Latest ranking updates for University of Liverpool
  • July 2024: Webometrics announced latest results of Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities with University of Liverpool in position 199.
  • July 2024: Publication of CWTS Leiden Ranking. Ranking position #302.
  • June 2024: University of Liverpool ranks 137 in the latest US News: Best Global Universities from Us News.
  • June 2024: University of Liverpool ranks 259 in the latest Nature Index: Research Leaders Academic Sector from Nature Index.
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University rankings

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

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Subject rankings

Agriculture

    • #19 
    • #249 
    Agriculture
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Architecture, Building & Planning

    • #5 
    • #8 
    Architecture
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #9 
    Architecture
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #9 
    • #11 
    Architecture
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Arts Visual & Performing

    • #20 
    • #25 
    Music
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #25 
    • #31 
    Music
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #33 
    • #40 
    Music
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Business

    • #7 
    • #40 
    Business
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #20 
    • #151 
    Finance
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #5 
    Marketing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Computer Science

    • #23 
    • #30 
    Computer Science
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #24 
    • #31 
    Computer Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #20 
    • #201 
    Computer Science
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #24 
    • #351 
    Computer Science
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]

Education

    • #20 
    • #201 
    Education
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #25 
    • #260 
    Education
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Engineering

    • #18 
    • #21 
    Aerospace Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #151 
    Biotechnology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #10 
    • #201 
    Chemical Engineering
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #14 
    • #263 
    Chemical Engineering
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #14 
    • #293 
    Chemical Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #12 
    • #14 
    Civil Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #16 
    • #23 
    Civil Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #16 
    • #25 
    Civil Engineering
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #9 
    • #101 
    Civil Engineering
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #16 
    • #215 
    Civil Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #20 
    • #263 
    Civil Engineering
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #14 
    • #151 
    Engineering
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #11 
    • #225 
    Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #21 
    • #358 
    Environmental Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #16 
    • #151 
    Materials Science
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #11 
    • #301 
    Materials Science
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #15 
    • #18 
    Mechanical Engineering
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #15 
    • #18 
    Mechanical Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #31 
    • #39 
    Mechanical Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #51 
    Mechanical Engineering
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #10 
    • #207 
    Mechanical Engineering
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #12 
    • #245 
    Mechanical Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Languages & Literature

    • #20 
    • #25 
    English
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #21 
    • #26 
    English
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #30 
    • #38 
    English
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #14 
    • #17 
    French
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #17 
    • #21 
    French
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #10 
    • #13 
    German
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #18 
    • #22 
    German
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #15 
    • #18 
    Italian
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #20 
    • #201 
    Linguistics
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]

Law

    • #20 
    • #27 
    Law
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #28 
    • #42 
    Law
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #37 
    • #49 
    Law
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #20 
    • #101 
    Law
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #101 
    Law
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #17 
    • #151 
    Law
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]

Mathematics

    • #19 
    • #28 
    Mathematics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #23 
    • #29 
    Mathematics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #25 
    • #38 
    Mathematics
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #23 
    • #301 
    Mathematics
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #10 
    • #351 
    Mathematics
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #16 
    • #401 
    Mathematics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]

Medicine & Health

    • #3 
    • #6 
    Dentistry
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #9 
    • #13 
    Dentistry
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #10 
    • #14 
    Dentistry
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #13 
    • #241 
    Dentistry
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #12 
    • #20 
    Medicine
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #16 
    • #24 
    Medicine
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #23 
    • #31 
    Medicine
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #11 
    • #72 
    Medicine
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]

Natural Sciences

    • #9 
    • #12 
    Biology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #12 
    • #18 
    Chemistry
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #16 
    • #20 
    Chemistry
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #29 
    • #36 
    Chemistry
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #12 
    • #128 
    Chemistry
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #7 
    • #151 
    Chemistry
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #6 
    • #212 
    Chemistry
    Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions by Subject
    [Published 15 June, 2024]
    • #8 
    • #301 
    Chemistry
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #11 
    • #15 
    Geology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #14 
    • #17 
    Geology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #17 
    • #151 
    Geology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #13 
    • #160 
    Geology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #26 
    • #33 
    Physics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #11 
    • #101 
    Physics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #10 
    • #144 
    Physics
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #9 
    • #75 
    Anthropology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #10 
    • #13 
    Economics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #14 
    • #18 
    Economics
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #21 
    • #24 
    Economics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #16 
    • #100 
    Economics
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #29 
    • #201 
    Economics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #18 
    • #41 
    Geography
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #36 
    • #47 
    Geography
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #19 
    • #101 
    Geography
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #24 
    • #28 
    History
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #37 
    • #49 
    History
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #46 
    • #53 
    History
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #23 
    • #84 
    History
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #22 
    • #151 
    History
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #27 
    • #32 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #32 
    • #44 
    Psychology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #56 
    • #73 
    Psychology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #11 
    • #123 
    Psychology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #21 
    • #126 
    Psychology
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #26 
    • #151 
    Psychology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #25 
    • #151 
    Psychology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #20 
    • #121 
    Social Sciences
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #31 
    • #201 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #22 
    • #27 
    Sociology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #40 
    • #52 
    Sociology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #23 
    • #101 
    Sociology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #23 
    • #115 
    Sociology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #29 
    • #201 
    Sociology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]

Highest subject rankings for University of Liverpool

Marketing CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#5 
Business
Dentistry The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#6 
Medicine & Health
Architecture The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#8 
Architecture, Building & Planning
Biology The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#12 
Natural Sciences
German The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#13 
Languages & Literature
Economics The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#13 
Social Studies & Humanities
Civil Engineering CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#14 
Engineering
Music The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#25 
Arts Visual & Performing
Law CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#27 
Law
Mathematics CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#28 
Mathematics

Student Ratings for University of Liverpool

Student satisfaction
All - aggregated:
4.3 (based on 2674 student ratings)
NSS logo NSS ratings:
3.7 (based on 2110 student ratings)
google logo Google ratings:
4.3 (based on 564 student ratings)

“I’m an undergraduate law student in my final year and I’ve loved my experience in the university so far. The lecturers are devoted to their subject field and their students as well, always taking the time to listen to their students, even when taking negative feedback. I love the city of Liverpool too, just as a bonus.”

About University of Liverpool

PROS

  • Learners at the University of Liverpool tend to highlight that the campus is in the traditional ‘red brick’ style, and the grounds are distributed like a village, similar to that of Oxford University.
  • Students express that professors are knowledgeable and approachable, which allows them to ask for one -to -one feedback sessions whenever needed.
  • Ranked among the top 200 in the world according to QS World University Rankings and Times Higher Education. High rankings can be helpful when applying for very desirable job positions.

CONS

  • Numerous students have pointed out that there is a general lack of coordination among different departments. This results in rooms being in use that were expected to be free, for example.

Key facts

Foundation year:
1881
Telephone:
+44 151 794 2000
Address:
The Foundation Building, Brownlow Hill
L69 3BX, Liverpool
England UK
Website:
https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/
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Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All Degrees
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NSS Aggregate Student reviews

Below you see the results of University of Liverpool for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK universities.

Overall student satisfaction
74 /100
2110 total respondents
Chart Data
Source: National Student Survey NSS 2023. The Overall student satisfaction data point is from 2022 (latest available year). The Office for Students made the unfortunate decision to discontinue collecting overall student satisfaction data points per course.
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

THE Student Experience Survey by Times Higher Education

Times Higher Education has surveyed 20251 undergraduate students in the UK about their study experience. 247 students of University of Liverpool participated in the survey.

Below you'll find the results for each of the survey questions for University of Liverpool in comparison to the average for all UK universities.

Overall score: 78.1

Chart Data
Source: Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2018
Data is from 2018 which was the last year for which the survey was published. Survey was discontinued after 2018. Details of Methodology

Student composition of University of Liverpool

Students by level of study Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
undergraduates:
21705
postgraduates:
4615
Total:
26320
Students by subject Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
Business and Management:
3175
Medicine (Non-Specific):
2130
Biosciences:
1725
Law:
1585
Computing:
1430
Psychology:
1325
Nursing and Midwifery:
1295
Mathematical Sciences:
1260
Veterinary Sciences:
1095
Architecture, Building and Planning:
980
Mechanical Engineering:
970
Economics:
965
Sociology:
815
Electrical And Electronic Engineering:
720
Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies:
665
English Studies:
655
Chemistry:
620
Politics:
620
Physics and Astronomy:
575
History:
510
Languages and Area Studies :
445
Dentistry:
415
Performing Arts:
410
Civil Engineering:
395
Philosophy:
245
Archaeology:
230
Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology:
205
Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmacy:
185
Classics:
160
Education and Teaching:
75
Foreign students by nationality Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
China:
4250
India:
360
Saudi Arabia:
270
Kuwait:
200
Malaysia:
175
Oman:
175
Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China):
155
Nigeria:
105
United Arab Emirates:
95
Qatar:
70
Egypt:
45
Pakistan:
45
United States:
45
Korea (South):
40
Norway:
35
Turkey:
35
Thailand:
35
Australia:
30
Indonesia:
30
Singapore:
30
Taiwan:
30
Canada:
30
Jordan:
20
Switzerland:
20
Mexico:
20
Bahrain:
15
Vietnam:
15
South Africa:
15
Iran:
15
Japan:
15
Ghana:
15
Cayman Islands:
10
Sri Lanka:
10
Venezuela:
10
Ecuador:
10
Brazil:
10
Philippines:
10
Libya:
10
Kenya:
10
Russia:
10
Kazakhstan:
10
Bangladesh:
10
Zambia:
10
Uganda:
10
Algeria:
10
Botswana:
10
Angola:
10
Ukraine:
5
Ethiopia:
5
Bermuda:
5
Congo:
5
Trinidad and Tobago:
5
Lebanon:
5
Chile:
5
Colombia:
5
Peru:
5
Azerbaijan:
5
Malawi:
5
Maldives:
5
Mauritius:
5
Morocco:
5
Iraq:
5
Rwanda:
5
Sudan:
5
New Zealand:
5
Tanzania:
5
Zimbabwe:
5
Brunei:
5
Macao (Special Administrative Region of China):
5
Mongolia:
5
Myanmar (Burma):
5
Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023

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University of Liverpool is listed in The Times Good University Guide, The Guardian League Table, CUG The Complete University Guide, THE World University Rankings, QS World University Rankings, QS Employability Rankings and more. See all 33 rankings of University of Liverpool.

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