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Liverpool John Moores University

Liverpool, United Kingdom

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Quick facts

World rank
Unranked
Acceptance rate
—
Students
25,702
International students
7%
Institution type
Public
Founded
1823

Overview

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a large public university located in Liverpool, United Kingdom, with origins dating back to 1823. LJMU has 25,702 registered students, including 1,743 international students from over 100 countries, and 2,788 members of staff. The university offers over 250 undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes across subjects including engineering, law, nursing, business, computing, astrophysics, and the arts. It is structured into two faculties: the Faculty of Society and Culture (home to Liverpool Business School, Liverpool School of Art and Creative Industries, and schools of Education, Humanities and Social Science, and Law and Justice Studies) and the Faculty of Health, Innovation, Technology and Science (encompassing schools of Biological and Environmental Sciences, Computer Science and Mathematics, Engineering and Built Environment, Nursing, Public and Allied Health, Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences, Psychology, and Sport and Exercise Sciences, as well as the Astrophysics Research Institute and LJMU Maritime Centre). The university's campuses are distributed across Liverpool city centre, including the City Campus near William Brown Street, Mount Pleasant, Copperas Hill, and a Maritime Knowledge Hub in Birkenhead. LJMU consistently ranks 2nd in the Uni Compare Top 100 UK University Rankings for 2025 and 2026, and 95% of its graduates secure employment or are in further study within 15 months of graduation (Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2024). Every new student is guaranteed city centre accommodation.

Fields of study

  • Architecture
  • Art and Design
  • Astronomy
  • Biological Sciences
  • Built Environment
  • Business, Management and Marketing
  • Chemistry
  • Climate Change and Sustainability
  • Computing
  • Criminology and Sociology
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • English Literature and Creative Writing
  • Forensics
  • Geography and Environmental Science
  • Health and Nutrition
  • History
  • Journalism, Media and Film
  • Law
  • Maritime
  • Mathematics
  • Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedic Science
  • Performing Arts
  • Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science
  • Policing
  • Psychology
  • Social Science
  • Sport

Accreditation: Office for Students (OfS)

Admissions requirements

IELTS (minimum)
—
TOEFL iBT (minimum)
—
GPA (minimum)
—
Intakes
January 2027, September 2027
Application deadlines
Varies by program
Rolling admissions
No
Admissions contact
courses@ljmu.ac.uk

Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.

Tuition & costs

International students

Varies by program

From about $12,433 / year

Domestic students

£9,790 / year

Home undergraduate tuition fee is £9,790 for 2026/27 (subject to Parliamentary approval) and £10,050 for 2027/28. International and postgraduate fees vary by programme; check individual course pages. LJMU alumni receive a 20% discount on taught postgraduate fees.

Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.

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Programs

Programs offered by Liverpool John Moores University
ProgramLevelDurationTuitionDeadlineIntakes
BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance (opens in a new tab)Bachelor's—VariesVaries—
MSc Civil Engineering (opens in a new tab)Master's—VariesOct 30, 2026January 2027
MSc Computing and Information Systems (opens in a new tab)Master's—VariesOct 30, 2026January 2027
MSc International Business and Management (opens in a new tab)Master's—VariesOct 30, 2026January 2027

Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.