Life in Liverpool

Liverpool is more than just a study destination, it’s a vibrant, affordable city on England’s northwest coast, brimming with history and modern energy.  You’ll join a warm, multicultural community where our students quickly find friends and support networks to help you thrive.

Colourful Mersey ferry crossing the River Mersey, with Liverpool’s waterfront skyline and the Royal Liver Building in the background.

Stats Section

Best city

for food in the UK (Time Out, 2025)

Top 5

UK Student City (Student Crowd, 2024)

60,000

Liverpool has a student population of over 60,000

7th

best city in the world (Time Out 2024)

Three people standing on a rocky shoreline looking across the River Mersey towards Liverpool’s waterfront skyline, with a seagull flying overhead.

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Welcoming and diverse

Liverpool is one of the most multicultural cities in the UK. It is well known for being safe and welcoming and has been voted the 2nd most friendly in the UK (Explore Liverpool, 2021) and in the top 10 friendliest cities in the world (Rough Guide, 2023). Home to a wide range of religions and communities from all over the world you can be sure of a warm welcome.

This is a photo of a group of students walking along the Liverpool Docks on a sunny day.

Our commitment to the Liverpool City Region

And as proud partners of the city and wider region, we have a role to play in helping it thrive now and in the future. That’s why we’re committed to using our spirit of creativity and originality to continue to play a critical role in the city’s future success and growth.

Learn more about our partnership work
Liverpool waterfront at night, with the Royal Liver Building and other illuminated landmarks reflected in the River Mersey.