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Liverpool Hope University

Liverpool · THE World #1501

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University of Liverpool

Liverpool · QS World #139

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

4/10

Liverpool Hope

scored higher in 4 categories

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6/10

Liverpool

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Liverpool leads in 6 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, international, graduate salary, courses). Liverpool Hope University is ahead on established, satisfaction, employment, scholarship.

Liverpool Hope University vs University of Liverpool at a glance

Liverpool Hope University and University of Liverpool both teach 39 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Music and Media & Film Studies. Liverpool Hope University offers 635 courses across 56 subject areas; University of Liverpool offers 793 courses across 94 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,230 a year at Liverpool Hope University and £32,000 at University of Liverpool: Liverpool Hope University is about £16,770 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,500 a year at Liverpool Hope University and £30,000 at University of Liverpool: Liverpool Hope University is about £13,500 a year cheaper.

Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Liverpool is higher in 20 and Liverpool Hope University in 0, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Economics: £21,000 three years after graduating from Liverpool Hope University, against £29,000 from University of Liverpool. Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Liverpool Hope University is higher in 13 and University of Liverpool in 8, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

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QS World
#139
#1501
THE World
#143
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Guardian UK
#28
1844
Established
1881
No
Russell Group
Yes
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Liverpool Hope University

University of Liverpool

89.3%
87.7%

Satisfaction

Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)

£25,900
£34,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.3%
79.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

8%
24.1%

International

International student share

635
793

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

4
2

Scholarships

Number of scholarships

International Community

Where do international students come from?

Top source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.

Liverpool Hope

23 countries · 8% international

  • 🌐Gibraltar14.1%
  • 🇮🇳India12.9%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland10.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria9.4%
  • 🇫🇷France5.9%
VS

Liverpool

93 countries · 24.1% international

  • 🇨🇳China40.6%
  • 🇮🇳India17.1%
  • 🌐Kuwait4.3%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.1%

Subjects

39 subjects you can study at both

Courses listed at each university in the subject, and the typical (median) international fee a year. Select a count to see the courses.

Liverpool Hope University

University of Liverpool

Also taught at both: Psychology (General), Accounting, Business & Management (General), English Language, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Health & Social Care, Physical Geography & Climate, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Human Geography & Environment, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Software Engineering, Design & Fashion, Applied Biology & Human Biology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Computing & IT, Ecology & Conservation, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Social Policy & Public Policy, Geography (General), Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Film Production & Cinematography, Public Health & Epidemiology, Environmental Sciences, Management.

Only at Liverpool Hope University

Only at University of Liverpool

Fees

What it costs international students

The typical (median) international tuition fee a year across each university's published course fees. Individual courses vary; each course page shows its own fee.

Undergraduate

Liverpool Hope University
£15,230
University of Liverpool
£32,000

Liverpool Hope University is about £16,770 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Liverpool Hope University
£16,500
University of Liverpool
£30,000

Liverpool Hope University is about £13,500 a year cheaper.

Outcomes

Graduate outcomes by subject

Median graduate salary three years after graduating, and student satisfaction with teaching, across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject. Source: Discover Uni.

Liverpool Hope University

University of Liverpool

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    91%Satisfaction86%

  • Music

    £18,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
    86%Satisfaction91%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    87%Satisfaction87%

  • Business Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    81%Satisfaction83%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    90%Satisfaction87%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £17,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
    94%Satisfaction90%

  • History

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    92%Satisfaction93%

  • Law

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    80%Satisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£32,500
    84%Satisfaction77%

  • English Literature

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    94%Satisfaction91%

  • Mathematics

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
    82%Satisfaction82%

  • Economics

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    94%Satisfaction86%

Showing the 12 largest of 25 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Liverpool Hope University

Liverpool Hope Sanctuary Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Care Leavers Bursary

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Access to Hope Scholarship

See details

Deadline: May 2026

Performance Scholarship

See details

Deadline: Oct 2026

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University of Liverpool

Liverpool Advancement Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

Postgraduate Opportunity Bursary

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Liverpool Hope University vs University of Liverpool: common questions

Is Liverpool Hope University or University of Liverpool cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,230 a year at Liverpool Hope University and £32,000 at University of Liverpool: Liverpool Hope University is about £16,770 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,500 a year at Liverpool Hope University and £30,000 at University of Liverpool: Liverpool Hope University is about £13,500 a year cheaper. These are medians of the international tuition fees each university publishes for its courses; the fee for a specific course is on its course page.

What subjects can you study at both Liverpool Hope University and University of Liverpool?

Both universities teach 39 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Music, Media & Film Studies, Business Studies, Politics & International Relations, Drama & Theatre, History, Law, Computer Science, Childhood & Youth Studies, English Literature, Mathematics and 27 more.

Is Liverpool Hope University or University of Liverpool better for Sociology & Criminology?

Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from Liverpool Hope University, and £24,000 from University of Liverpool. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at Liverpool Hope University and 86% at University of Liverpool. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Liverpool Hope University or University of Liverpool offer more courses?

University of Liverpool lists 793 courses on CourseOptions and Liverpool Hope University lists 635 courses.

What can you study at Liverpool Hope University but not at University of Liverpool?

Liverpool Hope University teaches 17 subject areas that University of Liverpool does not, including Theology & Religious Studies, Crafts & Applied Arts, Creative Writing, Education Studies, History of Art & Design, Dance, Social Work, Sport & Exercise Sciences and 9 more.

What can you study at University of Liverpool but not at Liverpool Hope University?

University of Liverpool teaches 55 subject areas that Liverpool Hope University does not, including Archaeology, Asian Languages & Studies, English Studies, Classical Studies, French, Italian, German & Scandinavian Studies, Physics and 47 more.

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Liverpool Hope University635 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Liverpool793 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses