Liverpool Hope University
RankingComplete University Guide 2027: 83rd in the UK · Guardian University Guide 2027: 95th
Established1844
Famous ForEducation, Psychology, Creative Arts
Tuition Fees15,225-17,500
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Overview
Liverpool Hope University grew out of three Christian teacher training colleges: St Katharine’s College, founded in 1844 as Warrington Training College, Notre Dame College, founded in 1856, and Christ’s College, founded in 1964. The three colleges joined in an ecumenical federation in 1980 as the Liverpool Institute of Higher Education, became a single unified college as Liverpool Hope in 1995, and were granted full university status in 2005.
Liverpool Hope is Europe’s only ecumenical university foundation, bringing together Anglican and Catholic traditions in a single academic community, open to students of all faiths and none. Its mission is to educate the whole person, in mind, body and spirit. It has around 5,000 students from across the globe, taught in nine schools within four faculties.
The university is known for its liberal arts style of education, its small classes and its strong teaching in the humanities, education, science and the social sciences. Its main campus, Hope Park, is set in parkland in the suburb of Childwall, with a second campus, the Creative Campus, in Liverpool city centre.
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Our Services for Liverpool Hope University
Liverpool Hope’s international team advises students on applications, visas and immigration, English language requirements, finance and accommodation before they arrive, and welcomes new students with an orientation programme that introduces the campuses, academic life and the support services available. The programme helps international students settle into Liverpool and into the university’s close community.
English language preparation at Liverpool Hope runs through its International Study Centre at Hope Park Campus, which offers an International Foundation Programme, an International Year One and a Pre-Master's Programme combining English language classes, study skills and subject preparation in small classes. Wellbeing, counselling and disability support, the chaplaincy and the Students' Union help international students build a social life, while careers advisers support placements, part-time work and graduate employment.
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Rankings & Recognition
Complete University Guide 2027: 83rd in the UK
Guardian University Guide 2027: 95th
Liverpool Hope University does not appear in the QS World University Rankings 2027 overall table. It is ranked 83rd in the Complete University Guide 2027 and 95th in the Guardian University Guide 2027. It is rated highly for teaching quality and student satisfaction, and for its liberal arts approach to education.
In the Research Excellence Framework, Liverpool Hope’s research has been recognised for its quality, particularly in the humanities, education and the social sciences. Its teaching is research-informed, and its small classes allow students to work closely with scholars who are active researchers.
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Accommodation
Liverpool Hope offers university accommodation on its Hope Park campus and near its Creative Campus, with halls of residence, flats and houses within walking distance or a short bus ride from teaching rooms. Rooms include en-suite and shared-bathroom options, and students are advised to apply early once they have accepted their offer, as campus rooms are popular.
The Accommodation Office also helps students who prefer to live off campus, with advice on private rented houses and flats in Childwall, Wavertree and the city centre, tenancy agreements and travel to campus. Living in university accommodation places students at the centre of university life, with the Students’ Union, sports facilities and social events close by.
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Location
Liverpool Hope University has two campuses in Liverpool: Hope Park, its main campus in the leafy suburb of Childwall, about four miles from the city centre, and the Creative Campus in the city centre, home to creative and performing arts. Hope Park is set in parkland, with teaching buildings, halls, a library and sports facilities, while the Creative Campus is in the heart of the city’s cultural quarter.
Frequent buses link Hope Park to the city centre, and Liverpool Lime Street station gives rail links to London in just over two hours, and to Manchester, Birmingham and Edinburgh. Liverpool John Lennon Airport is a short drive away, with flights across Europe. Liverpool is a UNESCO City of Music, with its waterfront, museums, galleries, theatres and football clubs, and a large and welcoming student population.
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Courses offered at Liverpool Hope University
44 verified courses with 2026/27 fees, IELTS & entry requirements — showing 41–44