Students of Liverpool Hope University have the best of both worlds; living and studying on friendly, beautiful and safe campuses while also having all the advantages of being in one of Europe’s most vibrant and culturally rich cities.
Our students benefit from the high quality of both our research and teaching. Results of the latest Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey found 98.1% of our graduates were in employment or further education six months after graduating. This makes Liverpool Hope top two in the UK and first in England for graduate employment. In addition to this, the Government’s Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), which looks at the performance of the UK’s higher education sector, recognised Liverpool Hope as gold standard. TEF gold represents those universities with teaching “of the highest quality found in the UK”.
Liverpool Hope University’s research-informed teaching and its tutorial programmes are designed to support and care for our students, ensuring that they have access to academic or personal support. The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019 rated Liverpool Hope first in the North West for student experience and one of the UK’s top 50 universities – this is a high commendation for the University.
Our rich academic heritage, combined with innovative thinking, will provide you with great opportunities and learning experiences. I look forward to welcoming you to our University.
We know that our students enjoy studying at Liverpool Hope University the feedback we receive from them, combined with outstanding student satisfaction results in national surveys, tell us so. But what are the reasons you might choose Hope?
Academic and teaching excellence
As all of our academics are involved in research, we have high academic standards. We are committed to providing personalized education and focus on small group teaching and an integrated curriculum. The recent Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) ranked us as the gold standard – the only university in Liverpool to receive this rating. Our gold rating puts us alongside Oxford, Cambridge, and Imperial College London.
Employment opportunities
We offer a wide range of single and combined honors degrees so you can select a degree suitable for you and your chosen career. Our Employability Hub can help you find part-time work and provide career advice during your studies and beyond.
Student support
We get to know you as individuals and help you develop skills and interests outside of your studies. You will be part of a vibrant community that provides help and support so you get the best from university life.
Friendly campuses
At Liverpool, I Hope you live and study on campuses with beautiful grounds and architecture. Our well-equipped smaller campuses mean that it’s easier for you to get to know people and no-one gets lost in the crowd! There are lots of clubs and groups for you to get involved in.
A fabulous city
Being in one of Europe’s most exciting cities, our students have the best of everything; friendly, fun, and safe campuses in a vibrant and exciting city. Liverpool offers students a massive variety of culture, entertainment, music, and sport. From its historical waterfront, galleries and museums, to fantastic shopping centres, bars and cafés, it’s no wonder that people flock to the city from all over the world.
Our traditions and values
We are proud of our rich heritage, but we are not stuck in the past. We combine the best of our history with contemporary and innovative thinking, to provide you with a dynamic and caring university that looks to your future.
- Liverpool Hope University has been ranked Gold standard for its Teaching Excellence Framework and has a proud history extending more than 175 years.
- With 98.1% of Liverpool Hope’s students in employment or further education 6 months after graduating (DLHE 2016/17), they are ranked top 2 in the UK for graduate employability and pride themselves on their high academic standards and research-informed teaching.
- Over the last decade, more than £60 million has been invested in the university buildings and facilities, and it is ranked in the top 10 UK universities for its percentage of doctorally qualified staff. The university focuses on Arts & Humanities, Education and Science.
- Liverpool Hope is one of only four universities in the North West to rank in the national top 50 and the only university in Liverpool to hold a gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
- In the recent 2020 Guardian League Tables, Liverpool Hope is Liverpool’s highest-ranked university and is top 3 in the North West.
