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About the University of Liverpool

The University of Liverpool is a world leading research university.

Its history dates back to 1881 and the establishment of University College Liverpool.

Liverpool is the original redbrick university. The term 'redbrick' was inspired from the iconic Victoria Building, completed in 1892.

Today, the University continues to expand its teaching and research with centres of excellence in areas such as medicine, engineering and veterinary science. It is a member of the Russell Group, the association of the UK's top 20 research-led universities.

Building on its global academic reputation, the University was the first in the UK to open an independent university in China.

Staff and Students

There are 21,000 students and 4,900 staff at the University.

Breakdown of students as at November 2008

Undergraduate 13,598
Postgraduate taught 1,326
Postgraduate research 1,477
Online 3,020
Continuing education 1,911

International students

In a survey of international students, the 2008 International Student Barometer ranks Liverpool first among 16 Russell group universities surveyed for accommodation and living costs, third for technology, internet access and financial support and fourth for library and visa advice.

Research

The University of Liverpool is one of the UK's leading research institutions, with a world class research portfolio, and an annual turnover of £340 million, including £123 million for research.

Associated with eight Nobel Laureates, the University of Liverpool is recognised for its high quality teaching and research. In the Government's most recent Research Assessment Exercise (RAE), in 2001, the University scored 4, 5 or 5* in 38 out of 43 units of assessment.

Faculties

The University of Liverpool has the following faculties: Arts (including English), Engineering, Medicine (including Dentistry and Allied Heath Professions), Science, Social & Environmental Studies (including Law and Management), and Veterinary Science.

There is a strong tradition of 'education for the professions' (Engineering, Medicine, Dentistry, Law and Business) and Liverpool is the only UK university with full clinical education coverage i.e. Biosciences, Clinical Medicine, Health Sciences, Dentistry, Veterinary Science, and Tropical Medicine.

International focus

A truly international institution, Liverpool has established a new university in the World Heritage city of Suzhou, China, in partnership with Xi'an Jiaotong University. The new University is based in Suzhou Industrial Park (SIP), near Shanghai - one of Asia's most successful business parks and a hub for foreign investors, attracting 2,100 international organisations, including over 100 Fortune 500 companies.

More about XJTLU.