Scholarships and Financial Aid

The University of Liverpool offers a wide range of scholarships and financial support options to help students from diverse backgrounds access high-quality education. These opportunities are designed to recognize academic excellence, support underrepresented groups, and ease financial burdens.

• Vice-Chancellor's International Attainment Scholarship: Available to international undergraduate students with outstanding academic records. Awards up to £2,500 per year, renewable based on performance.
• Liverpool Excellence Scholarship: For UK students demonstrating financial need and high potential. Covers tuition fees and provides a living stipend.
• Postgraduate Taught Scholarships: Merit-based awards for master's students, including the Global Postgraduate Scholarship worth up to 50% of tuition fees for international applicants.
• Subject-Specific Bursaries: Opportunities in fields like medicine, engineering, and business, such as the Engineering Impact Scholarship for innovative projects.

To apply, students should check the university's fees and funding page and submit applications early, often alongside admission forms. Over 1,000 scholarships are awarded annually, making Liverpool a supportive choice for ambitious learners.

Research Opportunities

As a member of the prestigious Russell Group, the University of Liverpool is at the forefront of groundbreaking research. Students at all levels can engage in cutting-edge projects, gaining hands-on experience and contributing to global challenges.

• Undergraduate Research Internships: Summer programs in labs across disciplines like biomedicine, environmental science, and AI. Funded by the university, these last 8-12 weeks and often lead to publications.
• PhD and Research Degrees: Fully funded positions through UKRI and university grants. Focus areas include cancer research at the Centre for Genomic Research and climate studies at the Leverhulme Centre for Innovative Research.
• Global Collaborations: Partnerships with institutions like the University of Queensland and CERN, offering exchange research placements.

Students are encouraged to join research groups early via the Student Research Opportunities Portal, where mentors guide projects from inception to presentation at international conferences.

Internships and Work Placements

The university's strong industry links provide exceptional internship and placement opportunities, enhancing employability and practical skills. Liverpool's location in a vibrant economic hub facilitates connections with leading companies.

Program Type	Duration	Key Partners	Benefits
Sandwich Year Placements	12 months	Unilever, Jaguar Land Rover	Paid positions, degree credit
Summer Internships	8-10 weeks	Mersey Care NHS, PwC	£1,000+ stipend, networking events
International Internships	6-12 months	EU Erasmus+, US firms	Cultural immersion, language skills

Through the Careers & Employability Service, over 90% of students secure placements via dedicated fairs and CV workshops. These experiences often convert to full-time graduate roles, with alumni in top firms worldwide.

Study Abroad and Exchange Programs

Embrace global perspectives with Liverpool's extensive study abroad options. The university has partnerships with over 140 institutions across 40 countries, allowing students to enrich their degrees with international exposure.

• Year Abroad Programs: Integrated into degrees in languages, business, and sciences. Destinations include Spain, China, and the USA.
• Short-Term Exchanges: Summer schools and semester swaps, fully funded for eligible students via the Go Abroad Fund.
• Virtual Mobility: Online collaborations with global peers, ideal for those unable to travel.

Participants report enhanced cultural awareness and career advantages, with support from the International Mobility Team handling visas and credits.

Career Development and Entrepreneurship

Beyond academics, Liverpool fosters leadership and innovation through dedicated resources. The Launchpad incubator supports student startups, offering mentorship, funding up to £10,000, and pitch competitions.

• Career Fairs and Workshops: Annual events with 200+ employers, plus skills sessions on LinkedIn optimization and interview techniques.
• Student Societies: Over 300 clubs, from Enactus for social entrepreneurship to engineering societies, building networks and resumes.
• Alumni Network: Access to 180,000+ graduates, including Nobel laureates, for mentorship and job leads.

The university's graduate employability rate stands at 95% within six months, thanks to these holistic opportunities. Whether pursuing research, business, or public service, Liverpool equips students for success in a dynamic world.