University of Liverpool

Type of Opportunity: Direct Enroll Study Abroad
Date Posted: June 24, 2025
Deadline: November 1, 2025
Current Opportunity: Yes
Website: University of Liverpool Exchange Student Webpage

Location: Liverpool, England     Open Term(s): Spring 2026

Application Deadline: November 1, 2025 (rolling admissions)

The minimum GPA to apply to this program is 3.0.

This is a direct study abroad program at the University of Liverpool in the UK. Students will pay tuition and fees directly to the University of Liverpool while SSU issues their Federal Financial Aid.

The University of Liverpool was founded in 1881 and was one of the founding members of the Russell Group, an elite group of British research universities. Over 80% of our research was classified as 'World Leading' based on the most recent Research Excellence Framework, and the University is ranked 163rd internationally by Times Higher Education. The city of Liverpool has experienced significant cultural growth and investment since being named as a European Capital of Culture in 2008. The University is located in the Knowledge Quarter in the city center, and the city itself is incredibly student-friendly with no need for public transportation given it's so walkable. Students will find the most museums and galleries in the UK outside of London in our city, as well as plenty of festivals and events both on campus and off. 

To learn more about the University and the city of Liverpool, please view these videos: 
https://youtu.be/_jIHhv4rLaI 
https://youtu.be/yrXFkItV5WU

Academic Information:

Be sure to visit the University of Liverpool's "What Can I Study?" web page. 

The University of Liverpool offers a wide range of majors and classes for exchange students, including Biosciences, Psychology, Communication and Media, English, Music, Anthropology & Archeology, History, Sociology and Criminology, Business, Computer Science and Electrical Engineering, Environmental Planning and Geography, Chemistry, Math, and Physics. 

Program highlights: Get access to Veterinary Science, Zoology, Pharmacology, Law, and International Business classes too! You can also take language classes in Ancient Greek, Latin, Irish, Catalan, French, Chinese, Italian, Basque, Spanish, and German. 

Tips to keep in mind:

In the UK, Australia, and some other countries, classes are referred to as "units" or "modules", and majors are called "courses". Many also offer undergraduate degrees on a three-year timeline, so generally Year 1/Level 4 classes are equivalent to lower-division, and Year 2/Level 5 and Year 3/Level 6 classes are considered upper-division. Just like at SSU, students must meet any listed prerequisites in order to take a class. Students should anticipate taking the majority of their classes within one department and can anticipate being able to take one class outside of their department, as long as they are flexible. It is not uncommon for your grade to be based on just a final exam, or a final exam and one project. Many classes are offered each semester (listed as Semester 1 or Semester 2), however, some classes are yearlong only, and semester exchange students would not be eligible to take those classes. Though students can participate in this program for the Fall semester only, grades will not be posted until June or July the following year. If students are graduating in the same Fall semester they are studying abroad, this will result in a delay in graduation. 

United Kingdom Credits  to CSU Unit Equivalencies 
10 credits = 3 units
15 credits = 4 units
20 credits = 5 units

Estimated Costs:

The estimated costs below are based on an anticipated maximum amount. Students who choose to be more budget-conscious can choose to spend somewhat less in some categories. For Housing information, be sure to visit the host university site. 

Important Dates:

Be sure to check out the University of Liverpool's Important Dates page. 

Spring 2026:

Final Application Deadline: November 1, 2025

Anticipated Start Date: January 25, 2026

Anticipated End Date: May 29, 2026

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