Liverpool Hope University Ranking 2027: What It Means for Indian Students

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  • Liverpool Hope ranks 83rd out of 130 UK universities in the Complete University Guide 2027.
  • The Guardian University Guide 2026 places Liverpool Hope 77th nationally.
  • Liverpool Hope does not appear in the QS World University Rankings (global), but ranks joint 182nd in QS’s Europe rankings.
  • Postgraduate tuition for Indian students runs Rs.20.97 lakh to Rs.22.25 lakh a year.
  • Liverpool Hope holds a TEF 2023 Silver rating for teaching and student outcomes.
  • Most Liverpool Hope graduates now get 18 months on the Graduate Route, not two years.

Liverpool Hope University Ranking 2027

Liverpool Hope University is located in Liverpool, North West England, across two campuses: Hope Park in Childwall and the Creative Campus in Everton. Founded in 1844 from three teacher training colleges, it’s the only ecumenical Christian university foundation in Europe and became a full university in 2005.

Hope’s academic strengths lie chiefly in Education, Psychology, Social Work and the Creative Arts. Despite having only around 5,000 to 6,000 students, it consistently ranks well on UK student satisfaction measures.

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The Liverpool Hope University ranking isn't one single number. It comes from several publishers, using different methods, and they do not always move in the same direction.

Here is the full picture as of mid-2026.

Ranking bodyLatest editionLiverpool Hope University's position
Complete University Guide (UK)202783rd of 130
The Guardian University Guide (UK)202677th
The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide (UK)202690th
QS World University Rankings (global)2027Not ranked
QS World University Rankings: Europe2026Joint 182nd (Northern Europe grouping)
Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings20261501+ band
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)2023Silver overall

Counselor insight: When a family asks me for "the" Liverpool Hope ranking, I show them all three UK tables side by side first. A university that looks mediocre on one table can look strong on another, and the gap usually comes down to student satisfaction, where Hope consistently does well.

Similar UK Universities to Liverpool Hope: How the Rankings Compare

If Hope is one of several universities on your shortlist, comparing the Liverpool Hope University ranking against other mid-tier UK options puts it in context, including two Liverpool institutions students often confuse with each other.

UniversityCUG UK rank (2027)Guardian UK rank (2026)QS World Ranking (2027)
Liverpool Hope University83rd of 13077thNot ranked
Liverpool John Moores University76th of 13042nd851-900 band
University of Chester78th of 13071stNot ranked
University of LiverpoolTop 2521st139th

The University of Liverpool is a separate, older Russell Group institution in a different tier entirely, included here because Indian applicants confuse the two Liverpool names often enough to warrant seeing the gap directly. Among the three teaching-focused universities, LJMU currently reads strongest on the Guardian table, while Hope and Chester run close on CUG and QS status.

So is Liverpool Hope University good, given this global picture? Global rankings weigh citation volume and reputation surveys, which favour large research-intensive universities. Hope's small, teaching-focused profile works against it on those global tables while working in its favour on UK student experience measures.

Liverpool Hope University Subject Rankings

The overall Liverpool Hope University ranking hides real variation by subject. Here's where Hope actually stands, department by department.

SubjectRankingWho should note this?
Social Work13th in the UKHope's single highest-ranked subject nationally; strong pick for MA or BA Social Work applicants
Health Studies19th in the UKRelevant for Nursing, Public Health and Health Sciences applicants
Accounting & Finance56th of 104 in the UKUseful benchmark if you're comparing Hope against bigger business schools
Education Studies601-800 global bandPGCE and MA Education applicants who want a global reference point, not just a UK one
Psychology501-600 global bandBSc and MSc Psychology applicants
Social Sciences801-1000 global bandSociology, Criminology and Politics applicants
Computer ScienceTop 10 in the UKBSc Computer Science, AI and Software Engineering applicants; note there's no current QS or THE subject ranking for this course
HistoryTop 20 in the UKHistory and Humanities applicants
Sources: Complete University Guide (2027 subject tables), Times Higher Education World University Rankings by subject (2026), Guardian University Guide subject data (2024, as published by Liverpool Hope University).

Liverpool Hope University Fees, Scholarships and Cost of Living for Indian Students

Here are the confirmed 2026/27 figures, broken down by tuition, scholarships and day-to-day living costs.

1. Tuition Fees

Course levelAnnual tuition fee (2026/27)
Undergraduate (all subjects)Rs.19.35 lakh (£15,225)
Postgraduate taught (most MA/MSc courses)Rs.20.97 lakh (£16,500)
Postgraduate taught (MBA, MSc International Business Management, MSc Digital Marketing Management)Rs.22.25 lakh (£17,500)
PGCERs.20.97 lakh (£16,500)
Exchange rate used: Rs.127.12 per £1 (8 July 2026). Verify the current rate before finalising your budget.
Source: Liverpool Hope University, International Tuition Fees

2. Scholarships for Indian Students

ScholarshipAmountWho is it for?
Hope Inspiring Futures ScholarshipRs.2.54 lakh (£2,000) in year one, plus up to Rs.1.27 lakh (£1,000) in years two and three eachUndergraduate offer holders, applied automatically
Hope Inspiring Ambition ScholarshipRs.2.54 lakh (£2,000)Most postgraduate offer holders (except PGCE)
Hope Inspiring Excellence ScholarshipRs.3.18 lakh (£2,500)MBA, MSc Data Science, MSc Advanced Computer Science, MSc AI, MSc Public Health and select other named PG courses
Early Payment DiscountRs.63,560 (£500)Anyone paying full fees ahead of their intake's deadline; stacks with the above
GREAT ScholarshipRs.12.71 lakh (£10,000)Ghana and Indonesia applicants only for 2026/27, not currently open to Indian students
Exchange rate used: Rs.127.12 per £1 (8 July 2026). Verify the current rate before finalising your budget.

Watch the GREAT Scholarship line closely: It's a well-known scheme that runs at several UK universities, but Liverpool Hope's 2026/27 allocation is restricted to Ghana and Indonesia. Don't assume every university's GREAT allocation includes India, check each institution's eligibility list before you count on it.

3. Cost of Living in Liverpool

Liverpool is one of the more affordable UK student cities, and that's a genuine advantage of choosing Hope over a London-based university.

ExpenseMonthly cost
Single person's living costs, excluding rentRs.1.04 lakh (£819)
Liverpool Hope halls of residenceRs.52,200 to Rs.71,550 (£411 to £563)
Estimated total monthly budgetRs.1.56 lakh to Rs.1.76 lakh (£1,230 to £1,382)
Exchange rate used: Rs.127.12 per £1 (8 July 2026). Verify the current rate before finalising your budget.
Source: Numbeo, Cost of Living in Liverpool

Liverpool Hope University Ranking vs Your Profile: A Decision Framework

A ranking number means little without matching it to your situation. Here is how the Liverpool Hope University ranking should factor into three common Indian applicant profiles.

If you are a final-year BCom or BBA student graduating in 2026 and targeting an MSc in Data Science, International Business Management or Digital Marketing Management:

Hope's subject scholarships (up to Rs.3.18 lakh) make it cost-competitive among mid-tier UK universities, and the 12-month course caps your total spend at one year.

If your priority is employer recognition in India and you're choosing between Hope and a Russell Group university at a similar fee:

Hope's global ranking (unranked on QS, 1501+ on THE) carries less weight with Indian recruiters than with UK employers, so weigh your subject's placement record over the institution's name.

If you're drawn to Hope for Psychology, Education, or Social Work:

These are the subjects where Hope's real strength shows, reflected in its THE subject bands and Guardian/CUG subject tables, so the institutional ranking understates your program’s actual standing.

Counselor insight: Students who ask me only about Hope's ranking in the world are usually asking the wrong question. The better question is whether your subject's placement record and scholarship eligibility justify the fee, and for several business and STEM postgraduate courses at Hope, the answer for 2026/27 genuinely is yes.

Entry Requirements for Liverpool Hope University

RequirementDetail
Postgraduate academic minimum55% in a recognised undergraduate degree
Undergraduate academic minimumClass 12 scores of 70 to 85%, depending on board and subject; assessed individually
English language (IELTS)6.0 overall, no band below 5.5
English language (PTE Academic)59 overall
English language (TOEFL iBT)60 overall
Academic transcripts and marksheetsClass 12 marksheet for UG; provisional or consolidated marksheet accepted for PG pending final results
Degree certificate (PG applicants)Provisional certificate accepted if the final one isn't issued yet; confirm with admissions
PassportValid for the full course duration plus at least six months
Academic referenceOne letter from your most recent institution or employer
Financial evidenceRequired at the visa (CAS) stage, not at the application stage

Post-Study Work Rights: Graduate Route for Liverpool Hope University Graduates

  • The Graduate Route currently grants two years of post-study work after a bachelor's or master's, or three years after a PhD.
  • This changes from 1 January 2027: applications submitted on or after that date get 18 months instead, per the Home Office's Statement of Changes published 14 October 2025.
  • Applications submitted on or before 31 December 2026 still get two years. PhD graduates are unaffected either way.
  • Hope's undergraduate degrees run three years starting every September, so a September 2026 starter applies for the Graduate Route well after the cutoff and gets 18 months.
  • Most postgraduate courses run 12 to 15 months, mainly starting in September. A 12-month master's starting September 2026 finishes around September/October 2027, also after the cutoff.
  • In practice, almost every current and upcoming Liverpool Hope applicant should plan around 18 months, not two years, and start the UK job search early.

For the full documentation and Immigration Health Surcharge process, see our UK Student Visa guide.

Application Calendar for Liverpool Hope University

PeriodWhat to do?
July to AugustShortlist your course and book IELTS or PTE.
SeptemberApplications open for the following year's September intake.
December to FebruaryBoard exam season. Send your provisional marksheet to the university as soon as it's issued, your conditional offer depends on it.
May to JuneFinal results declared; convert your conditional offer to unconditional.
June to JulyPay your 50% tuition deposit and receive your CAS.
July to AugustApply for your Student visa. Prioritise proof of funds, it's the most common cause of delay.
SeptemberArrival and induction at Hope Park, Creative Campus, or Aigburth Park.

If your intake timing is tight, our guide on UK Intakes 2026-27 guide breaks down deadlines across all three UK intakes.

Three Key Takeaways on Liverpool Hope University Ranking

The Liverpool Hope University ranking isn't one number, and treating it as one gives you a distorted picture. Here's what actually matters for your decision:

  1. Check your subject, not just the overall rank. Hope's Education, Psychology and social work programs consistently outperform its general institutional position, so the Liverpool Hope University ranking at the subject level tells you more than the headline number.
  2. Budget in INR using real 2026/27 figures. Use the confirmed fee and scholarship data above rather than outdated aggregator estimates, since the gap after scholarships can run into several lakhs.
  3. Plan around 18 months on the Graduate Route, not two years. That change now applies to nearly every current applicant, regardless of what the ranking says about the university itself.

Verified by: LeapScholar's UK counseling team, with hands-on experience guiding Indian students through UK university applications, UKVI documentation, and Graduate Route planning.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Liverpool Hope University Ranking

  • What is Liverpool Hope University ranking in UK for 2027?

    There's no single answer here, it really comes down to which table you're looking at. The Complete University Guide 2027 has Hope at 83rd out of 130, the Guardian's 2026 guide puts it at 77th, and the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026 places it 90th. All three are current and all three are "correct", they just weigh things differently.

  • What is Liverpool Hope University's world ranking?

    Hope isn't on the QS World University Rankings 2027, the global flagship table doesn't include it. It does show up on QS's separate Europe rankings though, at joint 182nd. On THE's World University Rankings 2026 it sits in the lowest published tier, 1501+, though it does show up with proper subject bands in Education Studies, Psychology and Social Sciences.

  • Is Liverpool Hope University good for Indian students?

    Depends what you're going there for. If you care about student satisfaction and want Education, Psychology or Social Work, Hope performs well, and the postgraduate scholarships are genuinely useful. If you're chasing global brand recognition for a job back in India, it won't carry the same weight as a research-heavy university.

  • Does Liverpool Hope University have a computer science ranking?

    Not from QS or THE, no. If you want to know where Hope's Computer Science course actually stands, you'll need to look at the Complete University Guide or Guardian subject tables instead, since those are the ones that track it.

  • What is Liverpool Hope University's Times Higher Education ranking?

    1501+ overall on THE's 2026 World University Rankings, which is their bottom band. It does better on subjects: 601-800th for Education Studies, 501-600th for Psychology, and 801-1000th for Social Sciences.

  • Is Liverpool a Tier 1 university?

    There's no official "Tier 1" in UK higher education, people usually mean the Russell Group. Liverpool Hope isn't part of that group. If you mean the University of Liverpool, a different institution despite the similar name, that one is Russell Group and sits much higher on every global table.

  • Is Liverpool a Top 10 university?

    No, not by any measure. Liverpool Hope doesn't crack the top 10 on CUG (83rd), Guardian (77th), or Times (90th), and it's nowhere near global top 10 either. Even the University of Liverpool, a stronger institution overall, sits outside the UK top 10 despite ranking inside the global top 150.

  • What is Liverpool Hope University known for?

    Its roots in teacher training, and the fact that it's the only ecumenical Christian university foundation anywhere in Europe. Academically, Education, Psychology, Social Work and the Creative Arts are where it's strongest, and it's above its weight on UK student satisfaction given its size.

  • What happens to my post-study work rights if I apply to Liverpool Hope now?

    If you're starting from September 2026 onward, plan for 18 months on the Graduate Route, not two years. The shorter duration kicks in for any application submitted on or after 1 January 2027, and that's going to catch almost everyone starting a course around now, regardless of when it began.

  • Can I still apply if I missed Liverpool Hope's main September deadline?

    Depends on your course. Undergraduate only runs a September start, but some postgraduate courses have a smaller January intake, so it's worth checking that first before assuming you've missed your window. If neither fits, the next realistic option is September the following year.

Swati Boppana
Swathi Boppana

Swathi Boppana is Leap Scholar's Senior Counsellor for the UK, with over 6 years of dedicated study-abroad counselling experience built across two of India's most respected overseas education brands. Before Leap, she spent nearly 6 years at IDP Education, first as a UK Counsellor and then as Senior Counsellor, where she earned IDP's Service Recognition Award (Jan 2023). Earlier, she advised students on Australia admissions at AECC Global. Swathi has guided 400+ Indian students into UK institutions like the University of Leeds, University of Sheffield, University of Nottingham, Coventry University, and Queen's University Belfast across undergraduate, master's, and PhD pathways. With an MBA in HR and Marketing and a B.Sc. in Mathematics, she pairs analytical rigor with a counsellor's empathy. At Leap, she authors and reviews every UK guide, combining admissions data with content strategies.

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