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Liverpool John Moores University

Liverpool · QS World #851

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University of Liverpool

Liverpool · QS World #139

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 12 datapoints

We looked at 12 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/12

Liverpool John Moores

scored higher in 2 categories

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10/12

Liverpool

scored higher in 10 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Liverpool leads in 10 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Liverpool John Moores University is ahead on established, employment.

Liverpool John Moores University vs University of Liverpool at a glance

Liverpool John Moores University and University of Liverpool both teach 51 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Music and Law. Liverpool John Moores University offers 325 courses across 78 subject areas; University of Liverpool offers 793 courses across 94 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,250 a year at Liverpool John Moores University and £32,000 at University of Liverpool: Liverpool John Moores University is about £13,750 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,250 a year at Liverpool John Moores University and £30,000 at University of Liverpool: Liverpool John Moores University is about £11,750 a year cheaper.

Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Liverpool is higher in 29 and Liverpool John Moores University in 0. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £23,500 three years after graduating from Liverpool John Moores University, against £32,500 from University of Liverpool. Of the 28 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Liverpool is higher in 14 and Liverpool John Moores University in 12, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#851
QS World
#139
#501
THE World
#143
#61
Guardian UK
#28
1823
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 John Moores University

University of Liverpool

86.1%
87.7%

Satisfaction

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

£28,500
£34,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.5%
79.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

8.3%
24.1%

International

International student share

325
793

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
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 John Moores

75 countries · 8.3% international

  • 🇮🇳India12.2%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland6.6%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka6.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan6.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria5.2%
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Liverpool

93 countries · 24.1% international

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

Subjects

51 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 John Moores University

University of Liverpool

Also taught at both: Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Mechanical Engineering, Biology, Marketing, Nursing (General), Architecture, General Engineering, Management, Physical Geography & Climate, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biomedical Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Design & Fashion, Finance & Actuarial Science, Psychology (General), Planning & Housing, Public Health & Epidemiology, Software Engineering, Accounting, Anatomy & Pathology, Health & Social Care, Zoology & Animal Biology, Film Production & Cinematography, Human Resource Management, Pharmacy, Biochemistry, Business Information Systems, Clinical & Health Psychology, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Human Geography & Environment, Pharmacology, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Environmental Sciences, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Information Systems & Data Science, Information & Library Studies.

Only at Liverpool John Moores 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 John Moores University
£18,250
University of Liverpool
£32,000

Liverpool John Moores University is about £13,750 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Liverpool John Moores University
£18,250
University of Liverpool
£30,000

Liverpool John Moores University is about £11,750 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 John Moores University

University of Liverpool

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    87%Satisfaction86%

  • Music

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
    90%Satisfaction91%

  • Law

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    86%Satisfaction86%

  • Business Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    87%Satisfaction83%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    94%Satisfaction87%

  • History

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    92%Satisfaction93%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    88%Satisfaction87%

  • Mathematics

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    92%Satisfaction82%

  • English Studies

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    94%Satisfaction90%

  • Computer Science

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£32,500
    78%Satisfaction77%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    78%Satisfaction84%

  • Civil Engineering

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    79%Satisfaction91%

Showing the 12 largest of 29 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Liverpool John Moores University

Alumni Discount Award

20%

Deadline: N/A

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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 John Moores University vs University of Liverpool: common questions

Is Liverpool John Moores University or University of Liverpool cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,250 a year at Liverpool John Moores University and £32,000 at University of Liverpool: Liverpool John Moores University is about £13,750 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,250 a year at Liverpool John Moores University and £30,000 at University of Liverpool: Liverpool John Moores University is about £11,750 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 John Moores University and University of Liverpool?

Both universities teach 51 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Music, Law, Business Studies, Politics & International Relations, History, Media & Film Studies, Mathematics, English Studies, Computer Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering and 39 more.

Is Liverpool John Moores University or University of Liverpool better for Sociology & Criminology?

Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £21,500 three years after graduating from Liverpool John Moores University, and £24,000 from University of Liverpool. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Liverpool John Moores University and 86% at University of Liverpool. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Liverpool John Moores University or University of Liverpool offer more courses?

University of Liverpool lists 793 courses on CourseOptions and Liverpool John Moores University lists 325 courses.

What can you study at Liverpool John Moores University but not at University of Liverpool?

Liverpool John Moores University teaches 27 subject areas that University of Liverpool does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Building & Construction, Education Studies, Community & Specialist Nursing, Adult Nursing, Applied Psychology, Forensic Science, Journalism and 19 more.

What can you study at University of Liverpool but not at Liverpool John Moores University?

University of Liverpool teaches 43 subject areas that Liverpool John Moores University does not, including Archaeology, Asian Languages & Studies, Classical Studies, French, Italian, German & Scandinavian Studies, Philosophy, Physics and 35 more.

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Liverpool John Moores University325 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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University of Liverpool793 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses