Liverpool John Moores University
LJMU traces its roots to the Liverpool Mechanics' Institute of 1823 and is now one of the largest universities in the north west.
LJMU traces its roots to the Liverpool Mechanics' Institute of 1823 and is now one of the largest universities in the north west. It is best known for sport and exercise science, maritime and logistics, business, health, engineering and the creative industries.
The university has spent heavily on its city-centre estate: the Copperas Hill campus and the new Student Life building sit near Lime Street station, and the Byrom Street campus houses science and engineering.
Liverpool is a UNESCO City of Music with low living costs, and LJMU's January intake across many master's programmes suits students on a tight timeline.
Key facts
Fees are indicative for the 2026/27 cycle, change with exchange rates and policy, and should be confirmed with the university or the relevant government before you decide.
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Popular courses at LJMU
A selection of the programmes international students take most. The full catalogue runs to hundreds; ask a counsellor for anything not listed.
MSc Data Science
MSc International Business Management
MSc Sport Science
MSc Civil Engineering
BSc (Hons) Computer Science
MSc Maritime Operations and Management
MBA
Fees are indicative for the 2026/27 cycle, change with exchange rates and policy, and should be confirmed with the university or the relevant government before you decide.
Life at LJMU
Student life
A famously friendly city with a music heritage, two Premier League clubs and the Albert Dock waterfront.
Accommodation
University-approved halls across the city centre at some of the lowest rents of any major UK city.
Facilities
Ship simulators, sport science labs used by professional clubs, a mock courtroom and cyber security labs.
Careers
Placement modules across business and engineering; strong maritime links with the Port of Liverpool.
Where LJMU teaches
City Campus
Byrom Street and Copperas Hill: science, engineering, computing and the Student Life building.
Mount Pleasant
Business school, law, arts, media and the John Foster Building.
What you need to apply
- Passport (photo page)
- Academic transcripts and certificates for every year
- Statement of purpose
- Two references (academic or professional)
- English test result or evidence for a waiver
- CV, for postgraduate and work-experience routes
- Portfolio for art, design and architecture courses
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What is LJMU known for?
Sport science, maritime, business, health and engineering, with a practical, employer-facing style of teaching.
Does LJMU have a January intake?
Yes, across many postgraduate and some undergraduate programmes.
How cheap is Liverpool for students?
One of the cheapest large cities in England: rooms from £400 to £650 a month and a compact centre you can walk.
Are there scholarships at LJMU?
Yes, international scholarships of £2,000 to £3,000 for eligible students, plus early payment discounts.
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