University of Liverpool Admission Requirements 2027

Liverpool is a Russell Group university in North West England with a medical and dental school and a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Its published English language minimum, IELTS 6.0 overall with no element below 5.5, is lower than at many comparable universities, though most programmes ask for more. Overseas fee bands run by faculty from Humanities and Social Sciences to clinical Dentistry.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree

A-levels, the International Baccalaureate or another equivalent qualification at the level the specific course states, plus English language ability of at least IELTS 6.0 overall with no element below 5.5; most courses ask for more than this minimum, and clinical subjects ask for up to 7.0.

Master's degree

A relevant bachelor's degree, normally at 2:1 level or its overseas equivalent, plus the English language level the specific programme states. January 2027 entry closes 18 December 2026 for international applicants.

Documents

UCAS application and personal statement for undergraduate courses, or Liverpool's own online application for postgraduate taught courses; academic transcripts and predicted or achieved grades; academic reference; English language test certificate at the required level; passport for identity and later for the Student visa and Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies.

How to apply

Register with UCAS and choose Liverpool as one of up to five choices for undergraduate study, or apply directly online for a postgraduate taught course.
Check the specific course's entry requirements and English language level.
Submit the UCAS application by 18:00 UK time on 13 January 2027 for 2027 entry to most undergraduate courses, or by 15 October 2026 for medicine, dentistry and veterinary courses; submit a postgraduate taught application for January 2027 entry by 18 December 2026 as an international applicant.
Receive a decision; undergraduate offers are usually conditional on final grades.
Meet the offer conditions, including the English language requirement.
Apply for the Student visa, including the CAS issued once the place is confirmed unconditionally.

English test waiver

Liverpool's published minimum for undergraduate study, confirmed in its English Language Requirements policy statement, is IELTS 6.0 overall with no sub-test below 5.5. Many programmes ask for a higher score than this minimum, and clinical subject areas can ask for as much as 7.0 overall, so applicants should check the requirement for their specific course. In addition to the academic requirement, international students must separately meet the UK Visas and Immigration CEFR B2 knowledge-of-English standard for their visa.