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
  • September 2023: THE Times Higher Education, UK announced latest results of THE World University Rankings with University of Liverpool in position 168.
  • September 2023: Publication of The Guardian University League Tables by Subject (Business and Management). Ranking position #12.
  • September 2023: The Guardian News and Media Limited announced latest results of The Guardian League Table with University of Liverpool in position 36.
  • August 2023: ShanghaiRanking Consultancy announced latest results of ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking with University of Liverpool in position 101.

University rankings

    • #26 
    • #33 
    The Times Good University Guide
    [Published 16 September, 2022]
    • #28 
    • #36 
    The Guardian League Table
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #21 
    • #24 
    CUG The Complete University Guide
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #18 
    • #168 
    THE World University Rankings
    [Published 27 September, 2023]
    • #45 
    • #176 
    QS World University Rankings
    [Published 27 June, 2023]
    • #17 
    • #121 
    QS Employability Rankings
    [Published 23 September, 2021]
    • #15 
    • #146 
    US News: Best Global Universities
    [Published 24 October, 2022]
    • #8 
    • #101 
    ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 15 August, 2023]
    • #13 
    • #249 
    CWTS Leiden Ranking
    [Published 22 June, 2022]
    • #7 
    • #106 
    Scimago Institutions Rankings
    [Published 06 March, 2023]
    • #11 
    • #134 
    CWUR Center for World University Rankings
    [Published 25 April, 2022]
    • #11 
    • #227 
    Nature Index - Academic
    [Published 15 June, 2023]
    • #11 
    • #139 
    NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #12 
    • #154 
    URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
    [Published 28 November, 2022]
    • #18 
    • #241 
    RUR World University Rankings
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #14 
    • #125 
    RUR Reputation Ranking
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #17 
    • #168 
    RUR Academic Rankings
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #44 
    • #232 
    StuDocu World University Ranking - EMEA - Europe, the Middle East and Africa
    [Published 06 September, 2021]
    • #13 
    • #162 
    UniRank 4icu: Top 200 Universities in the World
    [Published 11 August, 2022]
    • #13 
    • #124 
    UniRank 4icu: Top 200 English-Speaking Universities
    [Published 11 August, 2022]
    • #21 
    • #151 
    QS World University Rankings: Sustainability
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #15 
    • #199 
    Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
    [Published 31 July, 2023]
    • #15 
    • #79 
    THE World University Impact Rankings - Overall
    [Published 01 June, 2023]
    • #27 
    • #221 
    THE China Subject Ratings Overall
    [Published 11 May, 2022]

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

Subject rankings

Agriculture

    • #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]
    • #9 
    • #11 
    Architecture
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Arts Visual & Performing

    • #23 
    • #30 
    Music
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #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]
    • #9 
    • #9 
    Marketing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Computer Science

    • #25 
    • #34 
    Computer Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #34 
    • #301 
    Computer Science
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #24 
    • #351 
    Computer Science
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]

Education

    • #25 
    • #260 
    Education
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #43 
    • #401 
    Education
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]

Engineering

    • #18 
    • #21 
    Aerospace Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #11 
    • #151 
    Biotechnology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #9 
    • #151 
    Chemical Engineering
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #14 
    • #263 
    Chemical Engineering
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #293 
    Chemical Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #11 
    • #13 
    Civil Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #16 
    • #23 
    Civil Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #101 
    Civil Engineering
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #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 26 October, 2022]
    • #11 
    • #225 
    Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #358 
    Environmental Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #11 
    • #301 
    Materials Science
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #16 
    • #20 
    Mechanical Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #31 
    • #39 
    Mechanical Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #76 
    Mechanical Engineering
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #10 
    • #207 
    Mechanical Engineering
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #245 
    Mechanical Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Languages & Literature

    • #21 
    • #26 
    English
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #25 
    • #32 
    English
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #18 
    • #22 
    French
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #19 
    • #24 
    German
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #15 
    • #19 
    Italian
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #23 
    • #251 
    Linguistics
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]

Law

    • #21 
    • #27 
    Law
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #37 
    • #49 
    Law
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #21 
    • #101 
    Law
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #8 
    • #101 
    Law
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #17 
    • #151 
    Law
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]

Mathematics

    • #17 
    • #23 
    Mathematics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #23 
    • #29 
    Mathematics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #14 
    • #201 
    Mathematics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #22 
    • #301 
    Mathematics
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #10 
    • #351 
    Mathematics
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]

Medicine & Health

    • #3 
    • #6 
    Dentistry
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #9 
    • #13 
    Dentistry
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #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]
    • #20 
    • #27 
    Medicine
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #12 
    • #72 
    Medicine
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]

Natural Sciences

    • #9 
    • #12 
    Biology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #21 
    • #27 
    Chemistry
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #29 
    • #36 
    Chemistry
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #10 
    • #110 
    Chemistry
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #151 
    Chemistry
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #8 
    • #301 
    Chemistry
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #16 
    • #21 
    Geology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #18 
    • #151 
    Geology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #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 19 July, 2022]
    • #10 
    • #144 
    Physics
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #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]
    • #27 
    Economics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #100 
    Economics
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #32 
    • #201 
    Economics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #36 
    • #47 
    Geography
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #22 
    • #76 
    Geography
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #19 
    • #101 
    Geography
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #28 
    • #33 
    History
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 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]
    • #18 
    • #101 
    History
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #26 
    • #31 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #56 
    • #73 
    Psychology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #21 
    • #101 
    Psychology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #14 
    • #101 
    Psychology
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #16 
    • #101 
    Psychology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #11 
    • #123 
    Psychology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #20 
    • #121 
    Social Sciences
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #36 
    • #201 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #21 
    • #28 
    Sociology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #29 
    • #101 
    Sociology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #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 22 March, 2023]

Highest subject rankings for University of Liverpool

Dentistry The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#6 
Medicine & Health
Architecture The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#8 
Architecture, Building & Planning
Marketing CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#9 
Business
Biology The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#12 
Natural Sciences
Civil Engineering CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#13 
Engineering
Economics The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#13 
Social Studies & Humanities
Italian CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#19 
Languages & Literature
Mathematics CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#23 
Mathematics
Law CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#27 
Law
Music CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#30 
Arts Visual & Performing

“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/
Social:

Requirements for international students / English requirements

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

    • 6.5
    • All Degrees
  • 'Day in the life' at the University of Liverpool
  • Realise your potential | University of Liverpool Master's Student Stories
  • Find your future at the University of Liverpool
  • Student Experience | University of Liverpool
  • Welcoming you to campus
  • Why choose Liverpool to study Medicine?

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

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

Student composition of University of Liverpool

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
Politics:
620
Chemistry:
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
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

Campuses of University of Liverpool

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FAQ

University of Liverpool ranks #21 in England UK in our meta ranking of 112 university rankings. See rankings of all 382 universities in England UK.

University of Liverpool ranks #1 in Liverpool in our meta ranking. See rankings of all 7 universities in Liverpool.

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 31 rankings of University of Liverpool.

University of Liverpool achieved #24 in CUG The Complete University Guide. This is the university’s highest ranking in the 112 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for University of Liverpool.

University of Liverpool achieved the highest ranking for Medicine & Health. It is ranked #3 in The Guardian University League Tables by Subject (Veterinary Science). See all subject rankings for University of Liverpool.

A large number of university rankings include surveys among academics on reputation. In our meta ranking of 112 university rankings University of Liverpool ranks #1 among universities in Liverpool and #21 among universities in England UK. See all rankings of University of Liverpool.

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