University of Liverpool ~ Store of Education, Career and Technology

Overview

Established in 1881, the University of Liverpool is one of the UK’s oldest civic universities with an excellent academic reputation. More than 2,000 international students from 122 countries are currently studying at the University of Liverpool, following in the footsteps of the eight Nobel Prize winners associated with the university. The University of Liverpool’s international reputation was consolidated when it opened a campus in Suzhou, China in 2006.

Ranking

The University of Liverpool was ranked 34th in the Times Good University Guide 2009. Teaching ratings are good, with full marks awarded in Philosophy, Veterinary Science, Medicine and Physics. The University of Liverpool is one of the top 15 recipients of research funds in the UK, with particular excellence achieved in English, Physiology and Mechanical Engineering.

Services for International Students

The University of Liverpool has support systems in place for international students including a Student Administration Centre which helps with registration, fees, documentation, loans, grants and exams, and an International Support Team who specialise in providing support to all international students from immigration issues, work permits, finance and funding to academic and personal problems.

Accommodation

The University of Liverpool provides a wide selection of catered and self-catering accommodation to students. International students are guaranteed a place in University accommodation in their first year if they accept an unconditional firm or conditional firm offer and apply for accommodation by the end of August.
Accommodation for postgraduate students is provided at the University of Liverpool's self-catering residences on the campus. This central location gives easy access to academic departments, libraries, the Guild of Students and Liverpool's thriving cultural scene.

Campus

The University of Liverpool is the originator of the ‘redbrick university’ classification of Victorian era universities, named after the distinctive red facade of the University’s Victoria Building, built in 1892. More recently, a £200m capital development programme to transform the University of Liverpool campus is evidence of the University’s commitment to high standards of teaching and research.
There are two main libraries at the University of Liverpool, both open 24 hours a day, housing more than 1.8 million books, 17,000 electronic journals and special collections such as the largest Science Fiction collection in Europe.
With the latest IT facilities and high-quality computing support services, you will have access to several thousand networked PCs; Broadband internet access in university accommodation and Wi-Fi access across the campus. The University of Liverpool also has a sports centre with a 33m swimming pool, two sports halls, four squash courts, a dance studio and more.
In a multi-cultural and multi-faith city like Liverpool, there are also places of worship for different religions and faith both on and off campus. The University of Liverpool’s Faith Express drop-in centre can help you find information and contact details for all major faiths in Liverpool.

Health centre

There is a full range of on-campus health facilities at the University of Liverpool with doctors, nurses and dentists. All students have full access to the health centre and all health care fees are fully covered by the National Health Service for full time students.

Location

Liverpool is a major port city in the north west of England, famously associated with its passionately supported football club (European champions in 2005) and its favourite sons, the Beatles. After a long period of post-industrial decline, Liverpool is now one of the UK’s fastest developing cities and is undergoing major financial investment propelled by its status as European Capital of Culture 2008. The port of Liverpool has played an important role in world history and this is reflected in its famous skyline which was awarded World Heritage Site status in 2004.
Liverpool is served by John Lennon Airport for destinations to Europe and is just 45 minutes away from Manchester International Airport and a range of global destinations. The University of Liverpool offers a free transport service from Manchester International Airport to Liverpool for new international students arriving at the start of the academic year.
URL: www.liv.ac.uk