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Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) places strong student service at the centre of its work. It is known for inventive teaching, close industry links and a focus on student success, giving its 28,011 students from over 123 countries a dynamic, enriching experience with individual support from field experts.
The university’s Mount Pleasant Campus sits within a skyline that takes in Liverpool’s Anglican Cathedral and the Metropolitan Cathedral. The John Lennon Art and Design Building, a RIBA award-winning building, and the Tom Reilly Building, home to laboratories supporting scientific research, are both based here, alongside the Aldham Robarts Library.
City-centre accommodation sits within walking distance of teaching buildings, close to the UNESCO World Heritage waterfront, the Museum of Liverpool and the M&S Bank Arena, putting students at the heart of a lively campus life in the city of Liverpool.
3rd
for Course Quality, Uni Compare 2023 Rankings
57th
in the UK, Guardian University League Tables 2024
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Courses at Liverpool John Moores University
International Achievement Scholarship (Undergraduate)
A £3,000 tuition fee discount per year of study, awarded automatically to eligible self-funded international students who meet the conditions of their offer letter and do not already hold another scholarship.
International Achievement Scholarship (Postgraduate)
A £3,500 tuition fee discount per year of study, awarded automatically on the same basis as the undergraduate scholarship.
Regional Scholarships (Postgraduate)
Up to a £4,000 tuition fee discount per year of study, awarded automatically to eligible applicants from selected regions who meet the criteria.
Student life
With 28,011 students from over 123 countries, the university’s calendar includes the Africa Oyé festival, Beatles Week and other music festivals, plus International Day, Eid celebrations and South Asian Heritage Month each semester.
Go-abroad programmes give students the chance to build skills and CV experience alongside their studies.
Careers and student support
Student Futures, the university’s careers hub, is available on campus and as a virtual learning hub, supporting current students and graduates with careers, employability and start-up resources. The Student Futures Team also offers industry projects and placements from six weeks to twelve months.
The International Student Advice team covers visas, immigration and rights in the UK, while the Student Wellbeing Team supports students with personal issues through workshops, projects and activities.
City life
Liverpool offers a culturally rich city life, with the Beatles Museum, the British Music Experience, the Museum of Liverpool, the M&S Bank Arena and a UNESCO World Heritage waterfront.
The city is home to communities including Europe’s oldest Chinatown, plus Pakistani, Indian, Bangladeshi, Somali and Nigerian communities, and football fans can follow Liverpool FC at Anfield or Everton FC at Goodison Park, with Northwest England’s countryside reachable by public transport or car.
Accommodation
Byrom Point offers studios and shared flats, and Grand Central offers en-suite rooms in shared flats, both in central Liverpool within walking distance of teaching buildings.
Facilities
The Tom Reilly Building houses laboratories for scientific research, the Aldham Robarts Library serves as a comprehensive resource centre, and the John Lennon Art and Design Building is a RIBA award-winning facility on Mount Pleasant.
Sports and clubs
Named clubs include LJMU Fury (American Football) and LJMU Riders (Equestrian Club), alongside societies such as Drama and Art, with over 100 student groups in total supported by the Students’ Union.
Sustainability
LJMU prioritises sustainability, aligning its work with the UN Sustainable Development Goals through energy conservation and waste reduction initiatives, and is one of the few UK universities offering undergraduate and Master’s programmes in Climate Change and Sustainability.
Veritas Pathways students on the International Foundation Year may progress to Liverpool John Moores University, subject to meeting its academic, English language, attendance and non-academic entry requirements.