Rankings
How every major ranking places the University of Liverpool. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 74 | $43,364 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 49 | $34,139 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 45 | $43,364 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 40 | $43,095 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 30 | $45,788 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 30 | $43,364 | See → |
| Business & management | 26 | $40,401 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 20 | $37,708 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 18 | $37,708 | See → |
| Social sciences | 15 | $37,708 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 14 | $40,401 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 14 | $37,708 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 14 | $37,708 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 14 | $34,139 | See → |
| Psychology | 12 | $43,095 | See → |
Costs and entry
293 courses mention scholarships. 222 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at the University of Liverpool
The job market for the University of Liverpool's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the UK.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at the University of Liverpool cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $40,401 a year; half of the University of Liverpool's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $34,139 and $43,364. Most courses last 1 year. Fees vary by field: engineering & technology courses are typically $45,788, humanities & languages $34,139.
How is the University of Liverpool ranked?
The University of Liverpool is ranked #147 by QS (2026), #143 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #101–150 by ARWU (2025) in the world. In the UK it is #23 in the Complete University Guide (2026) and #22 in the Guardian University Guide (2026). Its strongest QS subjects include Veterinary Science (#11) and Petroleum Engineering (#40).
What IELTS score does the University of Liverpool need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (173 of the 337 that list it) ask for IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0.
How many postgraduate courses does the University of Liverpool offer?
415 postgraduate courses across 15 fields; the largest are life sciences & biotechnology (74), humanities & languages (49) and computer science & data technology (45).
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Updated 6 August 2026. Courses and fees from the University of Liverpool's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, ARWU 2025, Complete University Guide 2026, Guardian University Guide 2026, QS subject rankings 2025. Always confirm fees and requirements on the university's website.