UniHomes guide to
Liverpool
Liverpool is one of the UK's biggest cities, with huge amounts for a student to get up to.
St George's Hall is the city's major theatre in the city centre, next to Lime Street Station and just up the hill from the Radio City tower (also pictured).
The University of Liverpool is one of England's most prestigious universities. You can find it up the hill behind most of the city centre attractions.
Liverpool John Moores University is a large university that sits in the shadow of Liverpool's stunning Metropolitan Cathedral.
Unlike many cities, Liverpool sits on just one side of the River Mersey, with the vast yawning mouth of the river visible from Liverpool's dockside.
The Albert Dock itself is full of attractions, including shops, restaurants, bars and the Tate Modern art gallery.
Liverpool's iconic Liver Building is topped by two Liver Birds. Legend says that if the birds ever turn around and meet each other, they will fly away, and Liverpool will sink beneath the waves. (It's unlikely to happen, so don't let it put you off studying there.)
Uni Life in Liverpool
Birthplace of The Beatles, home of the Albert Docks and synonymous with English footballing success, there are few more iconic cities in the UK than Liverpool. Not only is the city one of England's biggest, busiest and most fun, it's also home to two of the country's largest and best universities. Each year, 45,000 students call Liverpool home. Whether you live in the cosseted communities of Wavertree, the leafy streets of Lark Lane or right in the thick of it at the Baltic Triangle, you won't be lonely and you won't be bored in Liverpool.
The city lies along the banks of the River Mersey, with the famous strand that runs along the bank hosting many of the city's most recognisable buildings. Twin Liver Bird statues sit atop the towers of the Liver Building, watching over hundreds of ships pass through the historic Albert Docks, now full of restaurants, bars and cafes. The Echo Arena and nearby Wheel of Liverpool are along the banks too, along with the West Tower and Chavasse Park. You'll find plenty of student flats in the city centre, but students often find affordable places to live in popular suburbs like Wavertree, Toxteth, Fairfield and St. Michael's Hamlet.
Key reasons to study in Liverpool
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1Capital of culture
Liverpool was named European Capital of Culture in 2008 and it's easy to see why. The city is birthplace of many incredible musicians, most notably The Beatles, and has a huge range of music venues all over the city, ranging from small venues like Bumper and the Cavern Club to larger ones like the O2 Academy and the massive Echo arena. The Tate Modern sits in the Albert Docks by the riverside and there are a number of theatres like Royal Court and St. George's Hall.
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2Incredible nights out
Liverpool is famed up and down the UK for its nightlife. Concert Square features almost every kind of club imaginable, from pop havens like Soho, Baabar and Popworld to alternative rock haunts like the Krazyhouse and Heebie Jeebies. There are sports bars, late-night bowling alleys and tequila specialists, all tucked away in Ropewalks near Central station.
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3Choice of student suburbs
If city centre living isn't your thing, there are lots of student-friendly suburbs for you nest in during your time in Liverpool. Edge Hill, the Baltic Triangle and Mossley Hill are popular student areas, good for both University Of and John Moores. Toxteth is an alternative option, with lots of parks and green spaces.
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4Liverpool ONE
Liverpool One is an outdoor shopping precinct in the centre of the city, with two rows of superb high street brands forming the central channel, leading to the huge John Lewis at the foot of the centre. The third level has several restaurants and an ODEON cinema on one side, with Chavasse Park being the green space on the other. It's fantastic place to meet, eat and shop, being the central shopping hub of the city since 2008.
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5Sports, sports, sports
The city of Liverpool is synonymous with sporting achievement, with the world-famous Liverpool F.C. playing at Anfield (on the south side of Stanley Park north of the city centre). Everton F.C, another huge football club, also play in the north side, on the opposite side of the park. Sport Liverpool (at the University of Liverpool) and LJMU Sport Building (at John Moores) are huge, dedicated sports complexes that feature state-of-the-art gyms, olympic-size swimming pools and a huge range of sport courses. Merseyside is also home to St. Helens RFC, one of the country's most successful rugby league teams, and boasts more than 40 golf courses for all you golf lovers out there.
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Universities in Liverpool
University of Liverpool
The University of Liverpool is a prestigious Russell Group university, located atop the hill past the Bombed Out Church. Students often live in Edge Hill and Wavertree when studying at UoL.
Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool John Moores is a university with 24,000 students and buildings all over the city, mostly up the hill away from the river. The buildings are clustered into three campuses - City Centre, Mount Pleasant and IM Marsh.
Liverpool Hope University
Liverpool Hope University can be found just outside of Wavertree and is the only Gold-rated university in the city. 99% of student attendees progress straight to work or further study, making it a popular choice for students all over the country.
Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (or LIPA) is recognised worldwide as a leading provider of higher education in the fields of acting, dance, music and sound technology, among others. You'll find it on Mount Street, in the cultural quarter of the city near the Philharmonic Hall.
