Liverpool has held Purple Flag status for 14 consecutive years, recognising the city’s continuing efforts in providing a vibrant mix of entertainment while promoting the safety and wellbeing of visitors and residents
AFFORDABLE
LIVERPOOL IS ONE OF THE MOST AFFORDABLE CITIES FOR ACCOMMODATION
Unipol, 2023
LJMU IS RANKED WITHIN THE TOP 3 IN THE UK FOR COURSE QUALITY
Uni Compare, 2023
OVER 28000 STUDENTS FROM OVER 123 COUNTRIES
TEF GOLD
RATED
FOR STUDENT OUTCOMES*
*Rated silver overall (TEF 2023, Office for Students)
INDUSTRY LINKS WITH GLOBAL COMPANIES, INCLUDING THE BBC, UNILEVER, ASTRAZENECA, AND LIVERPOOL FOOTBALL CLUB.
IN THE NATIONAL STUDENT SURVEY (NSS), LJMU SCORED ABOVE THE OFFICE FOR STUDENTS BENCHMARK IN AN EXCEPTIONAL 26 OUT OF 27 QUESTIONS
National Student Survey (NSS), 2023
EXCITING
TOP 5
UK student city Student Crowd, 2024
* £3,000 per year for undergraduates
** As voted by students on studentcrowd.com
COMMITTED TO BRIGHT FUTURES
2nd university in the UK for employability Uni Compare - University Rankings 2025
A RANGE OF SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE TO INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS OF UP TO £9,000*
ONE OF THE BEST PERFORMING UNIVERSITIES IN THE UK FOR GROWING GRADUATE EARNINGS
The Telegraph, 2024
*** City Liveability Index from financial services provider OneFamily, 2023
† Liverpool ranked the most secure city in the UK in a 2020 study by confused.com, view metrics here: confused.com/home-insurance/most-secure-postcodes
Liverpool John Moores University is located in a digitally connected city region in the UK. Liverpool is a great place to live and study, with a rich culture of arts, music, sports, and heritage. It is one of the most affordable and secure student cities in the UK, with plenty to see and do. As an LJMU student, you’ll have access to a variety of worldclass attractions, including cultural hotspots such as the award winning Everyman Theatre and Tate Liverpool as well as Premier League football stadiums.
At LJMU, we put students at the heart of all that we do. Throughout your application, we will provide you with all the necessary information and support, including advice on immigration procedures, travel, accommodation, and other inquiries. Start your international student journey today and apply to study with us!
TUITION FEES AND SCHOLARSHIPS
LABORATORY BASED: £18,250
CLASSROOM BASED: £17,750
Tuition Fee deposit
All students are required to pay a deposit of £5,000 to receive a Certificate of Acceptance for their studies. Students are then given the option to pay their tuition fees in full or in three equal instalments throughout the academic year.
Please note: You are advised to visit the LJMU website to familiarise yourself with the latest fees and deposit information: www.ljmu.ac.uk/international/thinkingof-applying/tuition-fees
We want to encourage ambitious students from countries worldwide to study with us at LJMU and we therefore offer all self-funded international students scholarships from £3,000 per year in the form of an automatic tuition fee discount. Exceptionally talented students can also apply for various external scholarships through providers such as The British Council and Chevening.
LJMU are also pleased to be able to offer eligible postgraduate applicants from selected regions a £4,000 tuition fee discount. Please see our website for full criteria.
Visit our website to explore your options: www.ljmu.ac.uk/ international/thinking-of-applying/ international-scholarships
Please note that some courses have different international tuition fees as of 2026/7.
n PG courses in Business, Public Health, and Law: £17,250
n Nursing courses (Adult, Child, Mental Health): £19,000
n MSc Cosmetic Science: £20,000
n MPharm: £21,000
SCAN
to view all subjects and courses.
INTERNATIONAL ENTRY REQIREMENTS
English language requirements
Students must have evidence of English language proficiency when they apply to study with us. All international applicants must have an internationally recognised English language qualification, such as IELTS (International English Language Testing Service), Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic or TOEFL iBT. Students from certain countries may be exempt. Please visit our website for more details on what is accepted. https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/study/courses/ international-entry-requirements
Entry requirements
We accept various academic qualifications at LJMU. Please see the table below to see what we accept at Liverpool John Moores University. The following requirements are a guide only and can differ depending on your course of study and your own personal experience.
If you cannot see your qualifications on our website, please get in touch with us international@ljmu.ac.uk
BANGLADESH
Undergraduate
Applicants must have successfully completed a High School Certificate at an average grade of 60% and in addition to 1 further year of study (for example Diploma (from the Bangladesh Technical Education Board)) Candidates with the correct amount of tariff points, studying for their A-Levels will also be accepted.
Students with the International Baccalaureate Diploma are also welcomed with 27 points or more for first year entry.
Postgraduate
Applicants require a four-year Bachelor degree, with GPA: 2.9/4.0 (for 2:2) / 3.2/4.0 (for 2:1), or a Master’s degree.
English language
A UKVI approve SELT is a compulsory requirement for students applying from Bangladesh.
Academic IELTS and/or an LJMU approved equivalent can be accepted from students who have previously studied at one of the following universities: University of Dhaka
Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET)
North South University
INDIA
Undergraduate
Applicants require a Higher Secondary Certificate / Standard 12 / Indian School Certificate (Year 12) OR All India Senior School Certificate Examination with a minimum of 65% overall (60% in Maths and 60% in your chosen subject).
We will accept the following Standard XII English state boards with a score of 70% or above as an alternative to IELTS: CBSE, CISCE (ISC)
A UKVI-approved SELT is a compulsory requirement for students applying from the regions of Chhattisgarh, Chandigarh, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat and Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Odisha, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Assam, Bihar, Goa, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, North East States (Arunachal/Assam/ Mizoram/Meghalaya) - even if the students have studied their Standard XII from CBSE/ISCE Boards.
Postgraduate
You must have a degree awarded by a university officially recognised by Ecctis.
Holders of a Bachelor’s degree with pass rate of 55% will be considered for direct admission to Postgraduate courses.
Applicants require a minimum of IELTS 6.0 Overall with 5.5 in each component score or we may accept equivalent qualifications.
New requirements
For Postgraduate applications, we will use the following criteria to assess the entry requirements:
High Risk Region
Chhattisgarh, Chandigarh, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat and Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Odisha, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Assam, Bihar, Goa, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, North East States (Arunachal/Assam/Mizoram/ Meghalaya)
We will accept the following:
• MOI for studies completed at a Tier 1 institution only within last 2 years + Standard XII with required scores both within and over the last 6 years.
• Reference from current multinational company/employer if working as professional i.e. doctor/lawyer + MOI for studies completed at a Tier 1 institution only more than 2 years ago + Standard XII with required scores completed over 6 years ago.
If students did not attain required scores in Standard XII but has recent MOI from Tier 1 institution, they will require IELTS.
If students did not study at a Tier 1 institution, regardless of current employment or Standard XII grades, they will require a UKVI SELT.
Non High Risk Region
We will accept the following:
• IELTS with required scores within 2 years.
SCAN
to view all subjects and courses.
SCAN
to view all subjects and courses.
• Standard XII with required scores within 6 years.
• MOI for studies completed at any accredited institution within 2 years + Standard XII with required scores completed over 6 years ago.
• Reference from current multinational company/employer if working as professional i.e. doctor/lawyer + MOI for studies completed at any accredited institution over last 2 years + Standard XII with required scores completed over 6 years ago.
We will accept the following Standard XII English state boards with a score of 70% or above as an alternative to IELTS:
CBSE - 70% in Standard XII for IELTS 6.0 Overall - 75% in Standard XII for IELTS 6.5 Overall.
CISCE (ISC) - 70% in Standard XII for IELTS 6.0 Overall - 75% in Standard XII for IELTS 6.5 Overall.
Tier 1 Institutions
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) - (IITs)
Indian Institute of Management - (IIMs)
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research – IISERs
Indian Institute of Information Technology – IIITs
National Institute of Technology – NITs
Institutes of National Importance
Top NIRF ranked colleges/ institutions, and others up top 100 institutions
For the full list of institutions, colleges, universities please refer to our website: https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/study/ courses/international-entryrequirements/india
Fake Universities
Liverpool John Moores University is aware of various fake institutions, that are not approved to award degrees in India, please refer to the list of fake universities published by the UGC and any subsequent amendments/modifications published.
NEPAL
Undergraduate
Applicants require the School Leaving Certificate Examination (Grade XI & XII) with a minimum overall GPA of 2.8 (60%), including Mathematics with a minimum GPA of 2.0 / grade C or Higher Secondary Education Board Examination / National Examinations Board Examination wit 60%, including Mathematics.
Postgraduate
Applicants require a 4 year Bachelor Degree from a recognised University on NARIC. 50% or 2.4/4.0 for 2:2 OR 65% or 3.0/4.0 for 2:1.
Applicants will also be accepted if they have a Masters Degree (following a three-year Bachelor degree) or
Master’s degree (following a fouryear Bachelor degree)
English language
Please note, the university does not accept Language Cert, Pearson Versant or ELLT for students from Pakistan. Please visit our International Entry Requirements webpage for other accepted tests.
PAKISTAN
Undergraduate
Applicants require the Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) with a minimum of 75% but that some courses may require a higher qualification. Qualification not acceptable for Mpharm.
Applicants require a two-year Bachelor degree or Associate Degree from a recognised university with 55%+ or 2.7 GPA (Science needed for Engineering and Science courses).
Postgraduate
Applicants require:
A four year Bachelor degree with an overall grade of 55% or 2.5/4.0 or
Two year Bachelor degree plus a two year Master’s degree with a minimum grade of 55% or 2.7/4.0 or a three year Bachelor degree plus a one year Master’s degree with a minimum grade of 55% or 2.7/4.0.
Please note: The university does not accept Language Cert, Pearson Versant or ELLT for students from Pakistan. Please visit our International Entry Requirements webpage for other accepted tests.
SRI LANKA
Undergraduate
Applicants require A Levels (International or local - Sri Lanka General Certificate of Advance Level Education) in lieu of A Levels.
Postgraduate
Applicants require successful completion of a 4-year Bachelor Special or Honours degree, with CGPA 2.8/4 or 55% and above; or successful completion of a 3-year Bachelor General degree, with CGPA 3.3/4 or 80% and above.
Applicants with a Bachelor General Degree might be considered for PG courses and should be referred to the faculty.
PRE-CAS INTERVIEWS
Who requires a Pre-CAS interview?
Students from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nigeria need to do a Pre-CAS interview before getting a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies.
What is a Pre-CAS interview?
The interview checks compliance with UK Visa and Immigration rules and assists students with their Visa and Immigration process. The university must do this interview to keep its Student Sponsor license. A successful interview is required for a CAS to be issued.
Visit the webpage for more information
SCAN
to view all subjects and courses.
POPULAR COURSES
UNDERGRADUATE
BA Architecture
BA Fashion: Design and Communication
BA Interior Architecture
BA Sport Business
BEng/MEng Architectural Engineering
BEng/MEng Civil Engineering
BEng/MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering
BEng/MEng Marine and Mechanical Engineering
BEng/MEng Mechanical Engineering
BSc Accounting and Finance
BSc Business Management
BSc Computer Games Development
BSc Computer Science
BSc Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science
BSc Product Design Engineering
BSc Science and Football
BSc Software Engineering
BSc Sport and Exercise Science
BSc Sport Coaching
POSTGRADUATE
MArch Architecture
MA Graphic Design and Illustration
MA Urban Design
MSc Artificial Intelligence (Machine Learning)
MSc Biomedical Science
MSc Cosmetic Science
MSc Cyber Security
MSc Data Science
MSc Digital Marketing
MSc International Business Management
MSc International Transport, Trade and Logistics
MSc Marine and Offshore Engineering
MSc Maritime Operations Management
MSc Port Management
INTERNATIONAL ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
My time at LJMU was really positive. The Project Management course was designed to be highly focused, intellectually challenging, and research-oriented. Our tutors always pushed us to deliver work of the highest standards, and they asked questions that were related to current problems and solutions in project management. We were even given the wonderful opportunity to take practical courses such as Prince2 and Prendo Scola to apply project management concepts in a simulated environment. All of this contributed greatly to me gaining more confidence in my skill set.
I am currently working as a Digital Project Manager for an edtech company. My goal is to become one of the best IT project managers out there by keeping myself relevant and upskilled in the field. Additionally, I enjoy doing research and may even consider pursuing a PhD in the future.
Ayesha Ibrahim
International MSc Project Management graduate, and alumni from Pakistan
During my studies, I gained in-depth knowledge of both theory and practical formulation in the labs. The staff were extremely supportive and shared their extensive expertise in every lecture and lab session. The MSc Cosmetic Science programme was perfect for gearing us up for the cosmetic, personal care and home care industry, with courses directly in line with industry needs, giving us a strong foundation. The practical lab sessions and projects were not just educational but also extremely fun and helped me build my technical skills and problem-solving abilities. Additionally, the emphasis on sustainability and innovation has been incredibly useful in my current job!
I now work as an R&D Formulation Scientist at Unilever. My work involves developing new formulations and improving existing products to meet consumer needs and hit sustainability targets. I started my journey at Unilever with a summer placement in their R&D Deodorant team, which I got through LJMU’s industry placement program. The placement allowed me to apply my knowledge from the MSc course into action. It was pivotal, offering me hands-on experience and insight into the industry - ultimately shaping my career path.
Alina Furniturewalla International MSc Cosmetic Science graduate from India
