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University of Liverpool
University of Liverpool is a university in Liverpool, England, in a city setting. How it compares on official data.
24th of 142 in the overall Be Wise ranking, with a score of 62.0 out of 100. How we rank.
How it compares
| Measure | University of Liverpool | Average in the overall table | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student experience | 85.8% | 85.1% | Average positive answers across seven National Student Survey 2026 themes, from 3,644 final-year students. |
| Continuation | 93.8% | 83.0% | Full-time degree students still studying or qualified a year after starting (Discover Uni). |
| Graduate prospects | 70.3% | 63.7% | Graduates in professional or managerial work, or further study, 15 months after finishing (Discover Uni). |
| Earnings | £35,900 | UK average for the same subjects | Median earnings five years after graduating, tax year 2023-24 (LEO): 1% below the UK average for the same mix of subjects. |
Sources: National Student Survey 2026, Office for Students (Open Government Licence v3.0), first degree, full-time, by teaching provider; LEO graduate outcomes, tax year 2023-24, Department for Education (Open Government Licence v3.0), median earnings five years after graduating; Discover Uni dataset, 8 September 2026 edition, HESA (CC BY 4.0), continuation and graduate prospects. All sources and licences.
What students say: National Student Survey 2026
The share of final-year students giving positive answers on each theme, next to the average for providers in the overall table.
| Theme | University of Liverpool | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching on my course | 87.9% | 87.5% |
| Learning opportunities | 85.4% | 85.3% |
| Assessment and feedback | 78.5% | 82.7% |
| Academic support | 90.2% | 89.1% |
| Organisation and management | 86.0% | 79.5% |
| Learning resources | 92.7% | 88.5% |
| Student voice | 79.8% | 79.8% |
Subject tables
University of Liverpool appears in 19 of our 35 subject tables. Subjects need at least 50 survey responses.
| Subject | Position | Student experience | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied health | 6th of 61 | 93.1% | £35,5002% above the UK average for this subject |
| Business and management | 16th of 122 | 88.7% | £39,2009% above the UK average for this subject |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | 10th of 74 | 86.0% | £31,5004% above the UK average for this subject |
| Performing arts | 10th of 59 | 90.7% | £27,4007% above the UK average for this subject |
| Biosciences | 9th of 51 | 84.3% | £34,4004% above the UK average for this subject |
| Architecture, building and planning | 7th of 35 | 91.7% | £31,80020% below the UK average for this subject |
| Computing | 22nd of 108 | 80.7% | £46,50012% above the UK average for this subject |
| Medical sciences | 14th of 59 | 88.8% | £37,7008% below the UK average for this subject |
| Engineering | 15th of 63 | 83.2% | £41,4006% below the UK average for this subject |
| Economics | 15th of 49 | 90.5% | £50,5004% below the UK average for this subject |
| English studies | 18th of 41 | 88.8% | £30,700In line with the UK average for this subject |
| Law | 39th of 87 | 78.7% | £34,4003% below the UK average for this subject |
| Politics | 23rd of 43 | 84.7% | £32,60015% below the UK average for this subject |
| Media, journalism and communications | 25th of 45 | 83.3% | £29,6004% above the UK average for this subject |
| Psychology | 60th of 100 | 78.0% | £31,1004% above the UK average for this subject |
| History and archaeology | 27th of 40 | 86.5% | £30,7008% below the UK average for this subject |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | 30th of 40 | 84.8% | £34,4004% below the UK average for this subject |
| Languages and area studies | 15th of 20 | 84.9% | £32,9009% below the UK average for this subject |
| Mathematical sciences | 22nd of 27 | 85.2% | £39,50014% below the UK average for this subject |
Also has official data for, but not enough to rank in: Agriculture, food and related studies, Chemistry, Medicine and dentistry, Nursing and midwifery, Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy, Philosophy and religious studies, Physics and astronomy, Veterinary sciences.
UCAS points of past entrants
The UCAS Tariff points of recent entrants to full-time degree courses who had Tariff qualifications, from Discover Uni. These are past entrants, not offers: check each course page for entry requirements.
The middle entrant (the median) was in the 128 to 143 band, and the most common band was 128 to 143 points. Work out your UCAS points.
Courses and key facts
Discover Uni lists 225 full-time degree courses; 71 of them with a placement year, as an option or built in; 189 with a year abroad, as an option or built in.
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) rating: Gold overall (student experience Silver, student outcomes Gold). TEF covers England only and is not part of the Be Wise ranking.
University of Liverpool website · Accommodation · Students' union
Course counts, TEF and links: {oa("du")}, CC BY 4.0. Check course details with the university.
Living costs in Liverpool
Average private rent in the Liverpool area was £913 a month in August 2026, against a UK average of £1,400. Student rooms usually cost less than a whole home. Cost of living in Liverpool.
Other universities and colleges in Liverpool: Liverpool Hope University, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool Media Academy, The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts.
Is University of Liverpool right for you?
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Open Be University WiseSources
- National Student Survey 2026, Office for Students
- Discover Uni dataset, 8 September 2026 edition, HESA
- LEO graduate outcomes, tax year 2023-24, Department for Education
- Price Index of Private Rents, Office for National Statistics
- Discover Uni: compare courses, official UK course comparison website
- University of Liverpool: official website
Data used under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (Office for Students, Department for Education, ONS) and CC BY 4.0 (HESA). All sources and licences.
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Quick answers
Where is University of Liverpool in the Be Wise ranking?
24th of 142 in the overall Be Wise ranking, with a score of 62.0 out of 100. The Be Wise ranking uses only official data on student experience, continuation, graduate prospects and earnings.
What do students say about University of Liverpool?
In the 2026 National Student Survey, an average of 85.8% of final-year students gave positive answers across the seven themes, from 3,644 responses. Its highest theme compared with the average was organisation and management (86.0%, against 79.5%), and its lowest was assessment and feedback (78.5%, against 82.7%).
How many students continue their course at University of Liverpool?
On Discover Uni data, 93.8% of full-time degree students were still studying or had qualified a year after starting. The average in the overall table was 83.0%.
What do University of Liverpool graduates go on to do?
On Discover Uni data, 70.3% of graduates were in professional or managerial work, or further study, 15 months after finishing. The average in the overall table was 63.7%.
How much do University of Liverpool graduates earn?
Median earnings five years after graduating were £35,900 in the 2023-24 tax year, according to the Department for Education's LEO data. That is 1% below the UK average for graduates of the same mix of subjects.
What UCAS points do you need for University of Liverpool?
Entry requirements vary by course, so check each course page. Among recent entrants with UCAS Tariff points, the most common band was 128 to 143 points. Past entrants' points are not offers.
What is University of Liverpool's TEF rating?
Gold overall in the Teaching Excellence Framework, with Silver for student experience and Gold for student outcomes, as published in the Discover Uni dataset.
How much is rent near University of Liverpool?
The ONS average private rent in the Liverpool area was £913 a month in August 2026. Student rooms in halls or shared houses usually cost less than a whole home.