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ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY :
The University of Liverpool was one of the first civic universities. Founded in
1881 with the establishment of University College Liverpool, the College opened
in 1882 with 45 students on Brownlow Hill.
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In 1903, the University receives its charter and becomes the University of
Liverpool.
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1914-181673 staff, students and former students serve in the First World War.
More than 200 die.
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1941A parachute mine causes considerable damage to the University's quadrangle.
The University's casualties in the Second World War are relatively few by
comparison with the first.
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1949Plans for the University Precinct are proposed and the University expands.
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1960sAn extension to the Students' Union, the Sports Centre and much of the
University's halls of residence are built.
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2002The £9m Management School opens.
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2003The University celebrates its centenary and the £25m Biosciences Centre
opens.
WHY CHOOSE
UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL :
Excellence in teaching and research...
The standard of research within the University of Liverpool is reflected in the
results of the 2001 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE). In this, 38 of the 43
subject areas submitted for assessment, received a score of 4, 5 or 5* (out of a
possible 5*). The quality of teaching is assessed by visits to individual
university departments. 27 departments were assessed and 17 awarded an
“Excellent” score (a score of 22/24 or more), a further five only missing being
classed as “Excellent” by one point. International students can be sure that
whatever programme they choose, they will be taught by staff who are experts in
their field and who have a genuine commitment to education.
The Location...
The University campus, known as The Precinct, is located in the centre of
Liverpool. The city centre with its shops, bars and restaurants is just 10
minutes’ walk away. The historic waterfront, the Albert Dock and many of the
city’s major museums and galleries are also within walking distance. Liverpool
is only one hour away from Manchester International Airport, has its own airport
with European connections, and an excellent rail and bus network to destinations
across the U.K.
FACTS & FIGURES :
The University has...
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Eight Nobel
Laureates
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46 departments and
schools
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306 first-degree
courses (at 1 December 2006)
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18,532 registered
students (at 1 December 2006) : 15,177 full time and 3,355 part time
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2,056 International
Students, from 112 countries (at 1 December 2006)
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3,062 students
registered for continuing education and 5,368 students registered on
Professional Development courses in 2003/4
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4,500 staff, making
us one of Merseyside's largest employers
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An annual income of
£245m in 2004/5
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A research income of
£90 million in 2004/5
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Over 400 industry
partners
UNIVERSITY LIFE :
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We provide 3,350
rooms in halls for student accommodation
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A four-bedroom house
in Liverpool typically costs £38 per person, per week
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Merseyside is the
third safest metropolitan area in the UK
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Students have a
choice of 53 university societies to join
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The earliest
students' society was the Medical Students' Society (which still exists today),
established in 1874 during the days of the Liverpool Royal Infirmary School of
Medicine
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The Athletics Union
has clubs for 45 different sports
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The University has
14 football pitches, four rugby pitches, two astro-turf hockey pitches, four
tennis courts and a lacrosse pitch
THE LIVERPOOL
CITY :
Liverpool is easy to get to and ideally situated for access to stunning
countryside, beautiful beaches and seaside fun. Liverpool John Lennon Airport is
the fastest growing in Europe and offers a wide choice of budget flights to
several European destinations.
There’s a vibrant, confident and cosmopolitan feel to this city.
There are more museums, galleries and festivals here than in any other British
city outside London. Enjoy cafe culture, independent and touring theatre, great
gigs and fantastic shopping. There is a huge range of student nights and student
discounts available.
Two cathedrals, two
Premier League football clubs, the Philharmonic Orchestra, the Grand National
and the FACT centre are just a few of the city’s top attractions.
The architecture is fantastic, the people are friendly and the cost of living is
cheap compared to some other British cities
The Liverpool of
today is a changed city. It's emerging as one of the UK's leading centres for
learning, culture, entertainment, sport and endeavour. The award of European
Capital of Culture 2008 has confirmed this - and the University is at the heart
of it all.
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