Study with Liverpool Our research About us Search A-Z Sign in: Staff/Students Our story / Teaching & learning / Research / The city of Liverpool / International university / Our organisation Coronavirus (COVID-19) #LivUniCOVID Safety on campus Research and response How you can help About us For advancement of learning and ennoblement of life This has been our mission since the University was founded in 1881. To this day, these values focus our efforts as we strive to achieve our ambitions and tackle the grand challenges of the age. Our response to the Equality and Human Rights Commission report on tackling racial harassment. An inspirational centre of learning Our aim is to support our students as they become highly employable, creative, and culturally rich graduates, with the capacity to find employment that will enable them to be agents for change in a connected world. World-class teaching and learning Research-connected curricula Teaching delivered by leading experts 22,000+ students on campus Global exchange opportunities £800 million investment in our teaching, research and residential estate 400+ Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses. Strong international student community 7,700+ international students on campus 10,000+ online students from over 160 countries Network of 219,000 alumni in 171 countries Dedicated international support team. Award-winning widening participation UK Leader in widening participation Working with 10,000 students annually Hundreds of annual scholarships for young people 3,000+ primary pupils reached by Professor Fluffy Every year 160 undergraduates are employed by the University. The Liverpool advantage Associated with nine Nobel Laureates, the University is recognised for its high-quality teaching and research. Our research collaborations extend worldwide and address many of the grand challenges facing mankind today. Research powerhouse Collaborations with 1,300 external organisations An internationally renowned Russell Group university Associated with 9 Nobel Prize winners 81% of research rated world leading and internationally excellent. Leading progress Personalised health Advanced materials Infectious diseases Spanning all faculties Health & Life Sciences Science & Engineering Humanities & Social Sciences. Sharing expertise 14 Doctoral Training Centres 100+ Postgraduate Research opportunities Major research networks Continuous professional development programmes Strong links with industry, community and government Dedicated business and consultancy services. A thrilling world city The University is driving the city’s knowledge economy through close collaboration with fellow universities, industry and the NHS, helping the Liverpool City Region compete in the global business world. Heart and soul 445,000 population 80 languages spoken at home UK's oldest Chinese community Six in ten graduates remain in the city Knowledge economy Three universities Home of 50,000+ students 36,000+ active businesses Projected 15% growth in knowledge economy by 2022 Arts and culture Thriving arts, music and cultural capital 54 million visitors annually World Heritage skyline Birthplace of the Beatles Two Premier League football clubs Most museums and galleries outside London. On every continent The University is a globally-focused institution with partnerships throughout the world, including research institutes, universities, governments and industrial organisations. Connected University Ground-breaking Year in China programme 7,000+ international students in Liverpool Undergraduate exchange partners around the world Cross-sectoral international connections Languages at the centre of our strategy. Our campus locations Liverpool city centre Leahurst (Wirral) Suzhou, China Online learning The UK's leading international provider of fully online postgraduate education. 100% online programmes Collaborative, supported learning. "Our vision is to be a connected, global University at the forefront of knowledge leadership." - Vice-Chancellor, Professor Dame Janet Beer Our organisation OfS (Office for Students) requires the University of Liverpool to make the below information available. 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