Overview
Liverpool John Moores University (abbreviated LJMU) is a public research university in the city of Liverpool, England. The university can trace its origins to the Liverpool Mechanics’ School of Arts, established in 1823. This later merged to become Liverpool Polytechnic. In 1992, following an Act of Parliament the Liverpool Polytechnic became what is now Liverpool John Moores University. It is named after Sir John Moores, a local businessman and philanthropist, who donated to the university’s precursor institutions.
It has 25,000 students, of which 20,000 are undergraduate students and 5,000 are postgraduate, making it the 28th largest university in the UK by total student population.
It is a member of the University Alliance, the Northern Consortium and the European University Association.Founded as a small mechanics institution (Liverpool Mechanics’ School of Arts) in 1823, the institution grew over the centuries by converging and amalgamating with different colleges, including the F.L.Calder School of Domestic Science, the City of Liverpool C.F. Mott Training College, before eventually becoming Liverpool Polytechnic in 1970. The University also has a long history of providing training, education and research to the maritime industry, dating back to the formation of the Liverpool Nautical College in 1892.
The institution then became a university under the terms of the Further and Higher Education Act 1992 under the new title of “Liverpool John Moores University”. This new title was approved by the Privy Council on 15 September 1992. The university took its name from Sir John Moores, the founder of the Littlewoods empire. Moores was a great believer in the creation of opportunity for all, which embodies the ethos of LJMU in providing educational routes for people of all ages and from all backgrounds. This belief led Sir John Moores to invest in the institution and facilities, such as the John Foster Building (housing the Liverpool Business School), designed by and named after leading architect John Foster. With the institution’s backgrounds dating back as far as 1823, many of the university buildings date back also, with aesthetically pleasing Georgian and Victorian buildings found on a few of the campuses. LJMU now has more than 25,000 students[citation needed]. LJMU was awarded the Queen’s Anniversary Prize in 2005.
On 14 April 2008, Brian May was inducted into the university as the fourth Chancellor of Liverpool John Moores University. May is also the lead guitarist for the rock band Queen. He replaced outgoing Chancellor Cherie Booth QC, wife of former Prime Minister Tony Blair. Honorary fellows in attendance at the ceremony included Sir Patrick Moore and Pete Postlethwaite. May was succeeded as Chancellor in 2013 by Sir Brian Leveson.
LJMU is a founding member of the Northern Consortium, an educational charity, owned by eleven universities in the north of England.
25,000 Students
Location
Learning
TEF Rating
Courses Available
- Accounting, Business, Management and Marketing
- Architecture, Building, Planning and Design
- Biology and Biomedical Sciences
- Computer Science and Information Technology
- Engineering
- Health Professions
- Hospitality and Culinary
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Law and Legal Studies
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Natural Sciences
- Veterinary, Agricultural and Food Sciences
- Visual and Performing Arts
Applying
How to Apply?
For International Students
(in lieu of IELTS)
Deadlines and Important Dates
Cost and Scholarships
(For International Students)
Types of Scholarships Available
Scholarships
International Achievement Scholarship
| Total Worth | £3,000 tuition fee discount towards each year of their studies. |
|---|---|
| Eligibility and Requirements | Successful candidates must: be self-funded, meet the conditions stated in their full-time, undergraduate course offer letter, not also have funding from other external sources such as government or employer sponsorship, and be studying full time at Liverpool John Moores University. |
| Available for International Students | Yes |
| Application Deadline | -- |
| Other Details | If you meet the above criteria, we will send an update of your scholarship status in the unconditional offer letter for your course. Scholarships are not applied to placement years or any resits. |
Community Excellence Scholarship
| Total Worth | £1,000 each year for the duration of the course |
|---|---|
| Eligibility and Requirements | You must have LJMU as your first choice (firm) via UCAS You must be able to demonstrate a level of commitment to your local area or national community. This may be through volunteering and citizenship, sport or the performing arts. You must be an outstanding student who will act as an ambassador for LJMU. |
| Available for International Students | No |
| Application Deadline | -- |
| Other Details | Number of scholarships awarded each year: 85 |
Academic Excellence Scholarship
| Total Worth | £1,000 each year for the duration of the course |
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| Eligibility and Requirements | You must achieve a minimum of three grade As at A2 level or equivalent (144 UCAS points from three subjects). This level of academic excellence will need to be sustained throughout your course You must have LJMU as your first choice (firm) via UCAS |
| Available for International Students | Yes |
| Application Deadline | -- |
| Other Details | Number of scholarships awarded: 85 per year (maximum) |
Opportunity Scholarship
| Total Worth | £1,000 each year for the duration of your course excluding placement years |
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| Eligibility and Requirements | Applicants must be from a black, Asian or minority ethnic (BAME) group You must have engaged in one or more of LJMU's sustained outreach activities such as a summer school, Law Factor etc. You must have LJMU as your first choice (firm) via UCAS |
| Available for International Students | Yes |
| Application Deadline | -- |
| Other Details | Number of scholarships awarded: 85 per year (maximum) Once you have applied to study at LJMU you will be given access to the applicant area of our website. Here you will find information on scholarships available to you, how to apply, terms and conditions and the deadlines, etc. |