Student satisfaction
National Student Survey
Relative position81st percentile
Official source →
University profile
Liverpool Hope University in profile
Liverpool Hope University is a university with around 7,900 students. Profile, courses, entry and funding at a glance.
7,885
Students
1844
Founded
Silver
TEF award
579
Programmes listed
Published outcomes & experience
Comparable indicators for Liverpool Hope University, calculated from published official datasets. This is not an overall university ranking.
Graduate outcomes
Graduate Outcomes survey
Relative position40th percentile
Official source →Continuation
Students continuing after their first year
Relative position35th percentile
Official source →Provider percentiles are StudySmarter calculations across providers with sufficient comparable coverage. Missing or stale dimensions are omitted, and small differences should not be overinterpreted. No commercial review scores are used.
Subject strengths
Where Liverpool Hope University ranks strongest in the UK. UK subject ranks from the Complete University Guide league tables.
#13 Social Work#14 Childhood & Youth Studies#19 Health Studies
Complete University Guide subject league tables. Only subjects where Liverpool Hope University ranks in the UK top 25 are shown.
About Liverpool Hope University
Liverpool Hope University is a university with around 7,900 students, founded in 1844.
It is a recognised UK degree-awarding body, so its degrees are nationally recognised. It holds a Silver award for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023. It is based in Hope Park, Taggart Avenue, Liverpool, L16 9JD.
Numbers & facts
The key facts about Liverpool Hope University at a glance.
1844
Founded
7,885
Students
Liverpool
Location
579
Programmes listed
University
Institution type
Silver
TEF award
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Applying from school or college
With A-levels, Scottish Highers or Advanced Highers, a BTEC, T-level, IB or another accepted Level 3 route, you apply to Liverpool Hope University through UCAS, up to five choices in one application, by the late-January equal-consideration deadline. Offers are usually conditional on your predicted grades, confirmed on results day.
Returning to study
If you're 21+ or don't have traditional qualifications, Liverpool Hope University considers an Access to HE Diploma, relevant work experience and contextual factors. Many courses also offer a part-time route, and a foundation year can bridge the gap where entry requirements aren't yet met.
Applying from outside the UK
International applicants apply to Liverpool Hope University through UCAS too, with an English-language qualification (typically IELTS) and international fee status. An International Foundation Year is a common entry route if your qualifications aren't a direct match.
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Programmes at Liverpool Hope University
579 programmes at Liverpool Hope University. Search live or filter by subject, level and study mode:
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Complete programme list for Liverpool Hope University; full-time, part-time and delivery variants are grouped (579 programmes, 2026).
Campus & locations
Liverpool Hope University is a campus-based university in Liverpool.
Teaching runs on campus: lectures, seminars and labs alongside libraries and study spaces, with a student community of societies, sport and events around them. The day-to-day exchange with tutors and coursemates is a big part of the experience.
On campus
Libraries & study spaces Labs & teaching facilities Students’ union & societies Sport & fitness Support services
Locations
Liverpool
Typical campus facilities; the university’s own pages are authoritative.
Students & campus life
Who you’d study alongside at Liverpool Hope University in Liverpool. The student body in numbers, from official HESA data.
5,330
Students
enrolled (HESA, 2024/25)
8%
International
students from outside the UK
23%
Mature students
aged 25+ on entry
UK students by ethnicity
White85%
Asian4%
Black4%
Mixed5%
Other2%
Ethnicity of UK-domiciled students (HESA); international students not shown here.
Is Liverpool Hope University right for you?
A particularly good fit if you …
- want a recognised UK degree with student finance eligibility
- like the idea of student life in Liverpool
- prefer campus teaching with societies, sport and people around you
Less suitable if …
you need a fully flexible, distance-learning degree alongside a job. Check whether the individual programme offers online or part-time study.
For parents
The questions parents ask most about Liverpool Hope University, answered briefly.
A recognised UK degree
Liverpool Hope University awards its own degrees and is regulated in the UK higher-education framework. Its degrees are nationally recognised and a basis for postgraduate study.
Regulated fees & student finance
For eligible undergraduate courses at English providers, the 2026/27 standard cap is up to £9,790 a year. If you normally live in England, eligible tuition and maintenance loans can cover costs up front; repayment starts only above the income threshold.
Independently quality-assessed
Teaching quality holds a Silver award in the Office for Students’ TEF, an independent national assessment of teaching, learning and student outcomes.
Support from day one
Personal tutors, wellbeing and careers services accompany students from enrolment to graduation.
Career prospects
Graduate outcomes are tracked in the national Graduate Outcomes survey. Every course page here shows real earnings and employment data where available.
Structure & campus life
A fixed term rhythm in Liverpool with in-person teaching, exchange and campus life gives structure and motivation.
Accreditation & recognition
How to read Liverpool Hope University’s formal standing, the seals and what they mean:
Recognised degree-awarding body TEF Silver
Recognised UK degree-awarding body
Liverpool Hope University awards its own degrees, which are accepted nationally and are the basis for Master’s and doctoral study.
TEF Silver for teaching quality
Independent national assessment by the Office for Students of teaching, the learning environment and student outcomes (TEF 2023).
Student finance eligible
Courses at recognised providers may qualify for tuition and maintenance support; eligibility depends on the student, course and home-nation system.
Admissions & entry routes
Apply through UCASUndergraduate applications run through UCAS, up to five course choices in one application.
Check the entry requirementsCheck the course’s accepted route: A-levels, Scottish Highers or Advanced Highers, BTEC, T-level, International Baccalaureate, Access qualifications or an international equivalent.
Mind the deadlinesThe main UCAS equal-consideration deadline is in late January; Clearing runs from July for remaining places.
Offers & resultsUniversities respond with conditional or unconditional offers; places are confirmed on results day.
Fees & funding
For eligible undergraduate courses at English providers, the 2026/27 standard cap is up to £9,790 a year. Eligible students who normally live in England can apply for student finance; students from elsewhere use their ordinary-residence body. Check the course page for the exact fee. The main routes:
Tuition Fee Loan
Eligibility and the maximum depend on ordinary residence, course and provider nation; paid directly to the university when awarded.
Maintenance Loan
Helps with living costs; the amount depends on household income and where you study.
Scholarships & bursaries
University-specific awards for grades, subjects or circumstances. Check the university’s funding pages.
Repayment
Starts the April after graduation, only above the income threshold, and is written off at the end of the plan term.
Tuition fees vary by course and fee status (Home vs International). Please check the university's own course page.
Frequently asked questions about Liverpool Hope University
Is Liverpool Hope University officially recognised?
Yes. Liverpool Hope University is a recognised UK degree-awarding body; its degrees are nationally recognised.
How highly is Liverpool Hope University rated?
Liverpool Hope University is holds a Silver TEF award for teaching quality.
How big is Liverpool Hope University?
Around 7,885 students, founded in 1844.
What can I study at Liverpool Hope University?
579 programmes are listed on this page, each with entry requirements, outcomes and fees. Use the filter above to find your subject.
How do I apply to Liverpool Hope University?
Undergraduate applications run through UCAS, with up to five course choices in one application. Each course page lists the typical entry requirements.
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