University of Liverpool

The University of Liverpool was established in 1881 as University College Liverpool. It gained its Royal Charter in 1903 and became an independent University with the right to award degrees. The University of Liverpool is a founding member of the Russel Group (association of 24 public research universities in the UK) and the N8 Group (a partnership of the 8 most research-intensive Universities in Northern England).  The University of Liverpool is also one of the original ‘Red Brick’ Civic Universities. The main campus of the University is located in Liverpool but it also has satellite campuses in London, Singapore, and Suzhou in China.

The University of Liverpool is a research-based university offering a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and research programs in a number of subject areas.

The University has three faculties:

• Faculty of Health and Life Sciences.
• Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.
• Faculty of Science and Engineering.

Each faculty comprises a number of Schools offering specialized courses. Besides these, the University of Liverpool also offers a number of online courses.

The University of Liverpool has over 27,000 students out of which more than 8000 are international students coming from over 130 countries. The University offers a range of services to international students including assistance on issues like visas, finance, and immigration. It has links and relations with a number of leading industries and organizations which gives students the opportunity to secure internships and employment with them.

• The University of Liverpool ranked 29th in the Times University Guide 2021.
• It is in the top 1% of worldwide universities for internationally recognized research.
• Students studying at the University get the chance to explore the music, architecture, sports, and culture which the city of Liverpool offers.
• The faculty members of the University are highly qualified and experienced professionals and a number of eminent scholars and professors from some of the best Universities around the world deliver guest lectures at the University of Liverpool.
• The University of Liverpool has links with a number of organizations in the UK and abroad for student employment and student exchange programs.

The University of Liverpool has a Careers and Employability team that aims to help and support students to find employment. It consists of a number of career coaches and experts to help students develop the skills and experience that they need for their future goals. The University also gives its students the opportunity to take part in internships and industrial placements while studying so that they can earn extra money and gain some work experience. 88% of all graduates from the University of Liverpool are in work or further study within 6 months after completing their course.

The alumni of the University of Liverpool consists of 10 Noble Prize winners and CEOs of huge companies like Tesco, Motorola, and Coca-Cola, some of the notable alumni includes:

• Carol Ann Duffy (British poet and playwright)
• Jon Snow (British Journalist and television presenter)
• Joseph Rotblat (Polish physicist)
• Sanjay Jha (Indian-American business executive)
• Dawda Jawara (First President of Gambia)

Student Services:

The University of Liverpool a range of welfare and support services to its students in order to assist them in any issues or matters. The University has hi-tech laboratories, art studios, libraries and computer centres and a number of research centres to conduct extensive research. Students of the University get global exposure through international seminars, exhibitions and conclaves that the University organizes throughout the year. Part-time job opportunities are also given to students who wish to earn some extra money and gain job experience.

Accommodation:

The University of Liverpool offers a number of accommodation options for its students to choose from. Over 4500 rooms are available for students in the Greenbank Student Village or at the city campus residences. Students can choose from catered or self-catered options and the rent also covers electricity bills and Wi-Fi services.

Medical facilities:

Health services are available in and around the University of Liverpool including an on-campus General Practice. The Student Health Service provides medical services to students throughout the year and there is also a Sports Injury Clinic with qualified sports physiotherapists. The University’s Counselling Service provides confidential and professional therapy sessions to students who are facing any kind of mental issues.

Sports facilities:

The University of Liverpool has state-of-the-art sports facilities including a swimming pool, fitness center, squash courts, sports halls, personal trainers and many more. There are more than 50 sports available for students to choose from and the University’s sports clubs also take part in the British Universities and Colleges Sports (BUCS) leagues.

Clubs:

The Liverpool Guild of Students is the University’s Students’ Union which tries to improve and develop the college experience of all the students. There are a number of societies which students can join based on their interests, and it gives them the perfect opportunity to make new friends.