The University of Liverpool is a public research university based in the city of Liverpool, England. The University of Strathclyde is a public research university located in Glasgow, Scotland.
| University of Liverpool | University of Strathclyde | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 5.6 Out of 10 | 4.4 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 21 The Guardian 2026 # 147 QS World University 2026 # 141 Center for World University Rankings 2025 | # 19 The Guardian 2026 # 251 QS World University 2026 # 281 QS World University 2025 |
| Subject Strength | # 151 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2025 # 74 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 # 27 for Law by The Guardian 2026 | # 176 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2025 # 351 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 # 12 for Law by The Guardian 2026 |
| Programs | UG Programs -24 PG Programs -35 | UG Programs -189 PG Programs -141 Doctorate Programs -15 |
| Acceptance Rate | 14.0 % | 55.0 % |
| Exam Score | IELTS-6 PTE-55 TOEFL-88 | IELTS-6.5 PTE-57 TOEFL-80 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 29100 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 29900 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 667 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 17938.4 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 23682.3 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 8900 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | QS Graduate Employablity #161- 170; Highest paying degrees: Ph.D. (101,000 USD); Doctorate (96,000 USD); MBA (89,000 USD); Masters in Science (69,000 USD); Bachelor of Science (67,000 USD). | Graduate Employability rankings: #201-250. |
| application requirements | Submit English language proficiency test scores Check program specific requirements | UG applications are invited through UCAS and PG applications are invited through the university PG application portal. |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 8.3/10 Read 24 reviews | 6.9/10 Read 12 reviews |
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| ranking | # 151 for Sciences by Academy Ranking of World Universities 2022 # 178 for Sciences by Times Higher Education 2022 | # 401 for Sciences by Times Higher Education 2022 |
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| exam scores | Duolingo - 120/160IELTS - 6.5/9PTE - 61/90TOEFL - 88/120 | Duolingo - 115/160IELTS - 6.5/9TOEFL - 73/120 |
| documents required | #Letter of Recommendation + Statement of Purpose | #Letter of Recommendation + Statement of Purpose |
| application dates | Aug 28, 2026 (Application Deadline For September 2026 Intake) | Jan 9, 2026 (Semester 1 Duration) May 22, 2026 (Semester 2 Duration) |
| ranking | # 15 for Business by The Guardian 2026 # 151 for Business by QS World University 2025 # 151 for Business by Times Higher Education 2025 | # 20 for Business by The Guardian 2026 # 151 for Business by QS World University 2025 # 176 for Business by Times Higher Education 2025 |
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| exam scores | Duolingo - 120/160IELTS - 6.5/9PTE - 61/90TOEFL - 88/120 | Duolingo - 115/160IELTS - 6.5/9TOEFL - 73/120 |
| cost to study | Total Cost (Tuition + Living) -30000 | Total Cost (Tuition + Living) - |
| documents required | #Letter of Recommendation + Statement of Purpose | #Letter of Recommendation + Statement of Purpose |
| application dates | Jul 10, 2026 (Application Deadline For September 2026 Intake) | Jan 9, 2026 (Semester 1 Duration) May 22, 2026 (Semester 2 Duration) |
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| General Facts | University of Liverpool | University of Strathclyde |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1881 | 1796 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 |
| Male:Female | 45% Male, 55% Female | 50% Male, 50% Female |
| Location Facts | Based in the city of Liverpool, England; 5 minutes' walk from Liverpool City Centre; Occupying 100 acres of land. | Situated on the John Anderson campus, University of Strathclyde is located close to the city center. The campus is surrounded by high-street stores, second-hand shops, museums, theatres, clubs, and restaurants for every cuisine. Glasgow Cathedral and People’s Palace are just 10 mins away from the university. |
| Library | Open 24 hours during term; Houses 2 million books; 40,000 electronic journals; Also houses the Special Collections & Archives. | 1 million print volumes and over 100 of thousands of journals, ebooks and databases. The library is open 24 hours a day during exams. It as 2000 reader places and 614 computer places |
| Campus Life | 51 student-led sports clubs; 25 m swimming pool; fitness center; squash courts; sports halls; 13 grass pitches; 2 synthetic hockey pitches; 3G rugby training area; On-campus cafes: Victoria Gallery & Museum, Augustus John Public House, Vine Court and Guild of Students Food Court; Victoria Gallery & Museum; Garstang Museum of Archaeology; Liverpool Confucius Institute. | It offers over 206 clubs and societies to choose from along with 53 of wellness, fitness, gym, and performance support activities. The university has Scotland’s largest student union. It has a student media center, a variety of restaurants and shops on-campus, and an international student society. |
| Hostel | #Premier Room(Per Week) - $199 #Premier Studio(Per week) - $221 #Premier Studio Apartment(Per Week) - $247 | #Rooms - $8900 |
| Famous Alumni | 10 Nobel Prize laureates; Edward Stringer (Deputy Chief Defence, Royal Air Force); Gwen Alston (Aerodynamicist & educationalist); Brian Hall (Footballer); Sanjay Jha (Co-CEO Motorola, Inc.); Martin Smith (Vehicle designer); Sir James Stirling (Architect); Sir Ronald Ross (Nobel Prize winner in Medicine); Wade Barrett (professional wrestler). | Henry Faulds (Scientist), Ed Byrne (Comedian), John Logie Baird (Inventor), David Livingstone (Physician), Jim McDonald (electrical engg/Principal University of Strathclyde), Tommy Sheridan (Politician), Annabel Goldie (MP in UK), Hellen Liddell (MP in UK), Amar Latif (TV presenter), Arthur Von Hoff (Computer scientist), etc. |
| City Life | Liverpool is a city in Merseyside, England; Projected 15% growth in the knowledge economy by 2022; 54 million visitors annually; 2nd highest number of museums and galleries; Popular attractions include: The Beatles Story; Albert Dock; Tate Gallery; Merseyside Maritime Museum; St. George's Hall; Museum of Liverpool | The city of Glasgow offers botanic gardens, live music, museums, parks, theatres, and a lot more to explore. It is also considered as a shoppers paradise offering high-end brands to vintage wares. Finneiston neighborhood is the city’s food quarter catering to every foodie’s need and demand. It is UK’s first UNESCO city of music and offers a buzzing nightlife with pubs, bars, and ballroom. The unemployment rate is around 5,7%. |
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