Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 1,000
- International students
- 25%
- Institution type
- Private non-profit
- Founded
- 1996
Overview
The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA) is a world-renowned, not-for-profit specialist institution providing university-level creative and performing arts training. Established in 1996 by Mark Featherstone-Witty and Sir Paul McCartney, LIPA is based on the site of Paul McCartney and George Harrison's old school in Liverpool's Georgian Quarter. The institution's pioneering project-based learning approach emphasises collaboration, industry links and entrepreneurial training. With around 1,000 students from over 40 nationalities and a 10:1 student-to-teacher ratio, LIPA offers undergraduate, postgraduate and foundation courses across Acting, Musical Theatre, Dance, Design and Technology, Filmmaking, Management, Music, and Sound Technology.
Fields of study
- Acting
- Musical Theatre
- Dance
- Theatre Design
- Theatre Technology
- Filmmaking
- Management
- Music
- Sound Technology
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- September
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- admissions@lipa.ac.uk
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
£21,650 – £23,450 / year
From about $27,496 / year
Domestic students
£10,050 / year
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.