What Students Say
Likes
- Amazing Campus
- Very nice and friendly staff
- Lots of societies and clubs that you can take part in apart from your studies, for example, cricket, table tennis, art & craft, theatre, swimming, water polo, drama, fencing and many more.
Dislikes
- Campus halls are very expensive
- There is no campus placement. If you need a job, you need to find it and apply for it.
- Not specific about the college, but the job market in the UK is not so good for international students. So, now think twice before coming to spend lots of money when there is no job guarantee.
Course Curriculum
- Curriculum Difficulty: More theoretical than practical; assignments vary widely in challenge.
- Highlights: Ok-ish teaching, good infrastructure, diverse community, not-so-useful labs.
- Drawbacks: Some lack of practical relevance, tight scheduling.
- Daily Schedule: Often busy with lectures, labs, and tutorials; timings vary widely.
- Class Size: Massive—Not so supportive for learning and engagement.
- Indian Students: Significant presence—estimated majority of CS cohort from Asia.
Admission Experience
- I have applied to 11 universities, all of which have no form fee or application fees.
- Confirmed admission:
- University of Liverpool: Confirmed admission & Admitted
- City, St George's, University of London: Confirmed admission
- University of Kent: Confirmed admission
- Queen Mary University of London: Confirmed admission
- Durham University: Confirmed admission
- University of Bath: Confirmed admission
- University of Leicester: Confirmed admission
- University of Nottingham: Confirmed admission
- University of Leeds: Confirmed admission
- Rejection:
- The University of Sheffield: Rejected
- The University of Manchester: Rejected
- Regarding the rejection, I believe my profile was not up to standard, and that the university has a highly reputed computer science department. So I think it was very competitive.
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Why I picked the University of Liverpool
- Year-in-Industry Option: Offers valuable practical experience—a key decider for many.
- Financial/Practical Benefits: More affordable accommodations and placements.
- University Reputation: Russell Group status adds credibility in both academia and industry.
- Easy Modules: Checked out the CS modules, which are far easier.
- Eligibility criteria:
- Academic: 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent) in CS or related field; 2:2 may be considered
- English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 (min 5.5 any band), or equivalent in other tests
- Admission process:
- Apply online: Submit the application via the portal with required documents
- Processing: Receive acknowledgment & track your application
- References: University may request referee input
- Offer Decision communicated via email: accept or decline via tracker
- Deposit & CAS (Intl students): Pay deposit, receive CAS for visa processing
- Overall admission experience:
- It is kind of a mixed experience for me, because we don't know much about how the UK system works.
- I applied to the September 2022 Intake. There are no such factors that influenced me for that intake decision.
- The overall admission process took 11 months from IELTS preparation to receiving a CAS letter.
- I started in the month of October and got the Cas letter in the month of August.
Faculty
- Faculty-to-student ratio: 100:1 (University level), which is Not so encouraging for personalised education and approachable faculty.
- Teaching methodology & job prep: Mix of theory and practicals; But not so strong academic rigour; supportive labs & projects; job readiness not so good but supplemented by self-study helps.
- Faculty involvement in job placement: Not at all
- Notable faculty: Dr Sebastian Wild (https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/people/sebastian-wild)Really good guy and got a nice way of teaching.
Campus Life
- Campuses: total 3: 1. Knowledge Quarter (city centre), 2. Leahurst (vet campus), 3. XJTLU (China)
- Key Facilities: Library, gyms, pool, sports courts, Guild with performance venues
- Societies: 200+, including music, drama, coding, culture, advocacy, sports, creative
- Festivals/Events: Music gigs, literary & science festivals, welcome fairs, different societies
- Extracurricular Offerings: Sports, dance, volunteering, arts workshops, faith & culture clubs
Part Time Jobs
- TA/RA/DA Positions: Primarily PhD-oriented; limited to MSc students
- TA Pay: Reports of £20+/hour
- Other On-Campus Jobs Pay: £10–12/hour depending on role; admin roles ~£12.60/hour
- Max Work Hours: Up to 20 hours/week; 15 hours recommended
- Job Accessibility: Okaish—use the Careers Service and Handshake, and apply early and externally from the first day you land in this city, as it is getting very competitive.
- Preferred roles for Indian students: On-campus jobs, hospitality/retail, delivery services Typical hourly pay: £10–£14/hr for campus roles; £10–£12.50/hr internships; TA up to £20/hr Ease of finding jobs: Mixed—competitive but manageable if proactive.
- Application process: Use Handshake and Career Studio, prepare docs & CV, apply, interview, and start.
Placement
- Graduate Employment Outcomes:
- Employment Rate: Approximately 10-15% of international graduates from the University of Liverpool secure employment within a few months of graduation.
- Average Salary: Graduates can expect an average salary ranging between £26,000 and £34,000 annually.
- Career Support and Job Search Methods: Career Studio, Handshake Platform, Gradcrackers, Student circus, Indeed
- Graduates of the MSc in Advanced Computer Science often pursue roles such as:
- Software Developer
- Systems Analyst
- Data Scientist
- Technical Consultant
- They find employment in various sectors, including technology, finance, healthcare, and education.
Accommodation
- I opted for Off-campus accommodation
- Online Apps and so many Social media groups helps to find the accommodation
- Weekly 99 GBP with all bills included in the en suite room is the rental.
- Try to find accommodation which is new built and near campus, as it will save your transport time
- Mine is a bit far, like a 25 mins walk from the campus , mostly Indian students either stay at Europa or in Campus halls.
Exams
- Admission process and exams: IELTS or any other English language test like PTE or DUolingo.
- Statement of Purpose, Letter of Reference & CV documents are necessary to complete the admission process at university.
- Interview was not part of the application process.
Fees
- Tuition Fee (for 2022): £25,400 (International students)
- Payment Frequency: International students: Annually or in a 60%/40% split
- Estimated Monthly Expenses:
- Total living cost: ~£556–£1,035
- Rent & utilities: ~£400–£700
- Food: ~£100–£200
- Transport: ~£15–£50
- Miscellaneous: ~£50–£150.
- University-wide estimates for postgraduate students’ annual living costs (including accommodation) range from £4,500 to £7,200.
Scholarship
- Advancement Scholarships, the Vice-Chancellor’s International Attainment Scholarship, and the Postgraduate Opportunity Bursary are available.
- I received £2,500 (VC International Attainment) + £2,000 (Commonwealth Bursary)
- £2,500 + £2,000 (tuition fee deductions) award amounts
- Other high-achieving international students often receive similar awards