University of Liverpool Admissions 2022

  • Acceptance Rate: The acceptance rate at the University of Liverpool is 14%, which makes it a very selective institution. The University of Liverpool has a total enrollment of more than 22,000 students. Amongst these, more than 9,000 students are international students from 170+ countries. Also Check: Student Reviews of University of Liverpool.
  • Programs: The University of Liverpool offers 400+ programs which includes 250+ Bachelor's programs and 150+ master’s programs across 31 subject areas. MBA is one of the highest-paying degrees at Liverpool University, with graduates earning an average income of GBP 68,000.
  • Admission Requirements: To secure admission in University of Liverpool, International applicants must have a minimum score of 70% for admission in the UG program and a three-year bachelor's degree for the PG program. There is no application fee for UG programs, However, for UG programs, you have to pay an application fee of GBP 20- 26.

Highlights

Admission Portal Online Portal
Application Fee (non-refundable) Undergraduate – 20 GBP (for choosing one course)
26 GBP (for choosing between two and five choices)
Post-graduate – Nil
Mode of Payment Credit card
Academic Calendar Semester – based
Intake seasons January
September
Financial Aid Loans/Scholarships/Awards

University of Liverpool Admission Deadlines

The applications for admission to the University of Liverpool UG courses are made through the UCAS admissions Portal, and PG programs are through the University admissions portal. The admission deadlines for international applicants are mentioned below:

Course Deadlines
Undergraduate 26 January 2022
Postgraduate 31 July 2022

Visa Process for International Applicants

International students applying to study in the UK are required to have a valid visa to study in UK. They must have the Tier 4 visa clearance for almost six months while applying for the courses.

  • For Tier 4, aspirants must have 40 points:
    • 30 points – A valid Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) from a Tier 4 sponsor
    • 10 points – Enough money for college tuition, application fee, and living costs.
  • Applying for visa costs around 348 Pounds.
  • The applicants must apply for a visa at least 3 months prior to the start of the course.
  • Applicants must provide the following documents when applying for the visa:
    • Passport and travel documentation
    • Financial support proof
    • A tuberculosis test result.

English Language Requirements for International Applicants

The minimum ELP proficiency test scores required for admissions at the University of Liverpool vary with the faculty. However, the requirements for UG and PG degree are the same. The details of minimum score requirements are mentioned below:

Faculty/Program ELP Test Score Requirements
Faculty of Science and Engineering. IELTS – 6.0 (5.5 band score)
TOEFL (iBT) – 78
PTE – 55 (51 in each component)
Faculty of Health and Life Sciences & Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. IELTS – 6.5 (5.5 band score)
For Medicine, Dentistry, and Veterinary Science – 7.0
TOEFL (iBT) – 88
For clinical courses – 100 overall
PTE – 62

Admissions for International Undergraduate Students

There are a plethora of UG programs offered by the university. The admission requirements and process for UG programs are mentioned below:

Application Portal: UCAS application Portal
Application Fee: 13 GBP for 1 course and 24 GBP for 2-5 courses
Admission Requirements:

  • Official academic transcripts.
  • English language proficiency score 
  • Personal Statement
  • Personal Statement.
  • CV/ Resume (if required).
  • Research Proposal (if required).
  • Two academic references.

Admissions for International Graduate Students

The University of Liverpool offers post-graduate taught as well as post-graduate research courses to its students. Certain requirements need to be fulfilled by the applicants to pursue a post-graduate degree. The details of which are mentioned below:

Application Portal: University Admission Portal for PG
Application Fee: Nil
Admission Requirements:

  • Original school or college transcripts and certificates.
  • University transcripts.
  • Degree certificates- Translations of transcripts and certificates if required.
  • Personal Statement.
  • A CV (if required).
  • Research Proposal (if required).
  • Two academic references.
  • English Language requirements

Some courses have specific requirements, these are mentioned below:

Course Academic Requirements
MSc Computer Science 2:1 honors degree in a subject with some appropriate mathematical or scientific content
MSc Nursing A professional nursing qualification which is registerable in the applicant’s country of training.
International Security and Relations MA 2:1 Bachelor's degree in Politics studies or a related area.
Advanced Biological Sciences MSc 2:1 Honours degree or equivalent in a relevant Biological Sciences subject.

Postgraduate research courses do not have any specific requirements, each applicant is reviewed on an individual basis. It is advisable for the students to keep in mind that TOEFL is no longer under the classification of Secure English Language Test according to UK Visas and Immigration. However, the University of Liverpool is accepting the TOEFL scores for admission of students to its undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

With an annual turnover of GBP 577.7 million, including GBP 98.6 million for research, the University of Liverpool is one of the UK's premier research-intensive higher education institutions. Its global orientation has led to the establishment of a university in Suzhou, near Shanghai, in collaboration with Xi'an Jiaotong University, as well as collaborations with research institutes, universities, industry, governments, and foundations worldwide.