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Liverpool John Moores University

Mount Pleasant, Liverpool L3 3AF, United Kingdom

Founded

1823

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Liverpool John Moores University

QS Ranking

N/A

THE Ranking

601.00

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) traces its roots to 1823 with the Liverpool Mechanics' School of Arts, evolving into Liverpool Polytechnic before gaining university status in 1992. Named after philanthropist Sir John Moores, LJMU champions accessible education for diverse backgrounds, fostering socially engaged professionals through research-informed teaching and strong industry ties. Located in vibrant Liverpool, the university spans City and Mount Pleasant campuses, hosting over 27,000 students from more than 100 countries across five faculties: Arts, Professional and Social Studies; Business and Law; Health; Engineering and Technology; and Science. Renowned for excellence in sports and exercise sciences, LJMU holds Ofsted Grade A in physical education and received the Queen's Anniversary Prize in 2005. Facilities include state-of-the-art buildings like the Tom Reilly Building for sports sciences and James Parsons for engineering labs. The Liverpool Business School emphasizes sustainable enterprise and finance. With 250 degree programs, LJMU equips graduates for global careers, blending historic Georgian-Victorian architecture with modern innovations. Committed to opportunity, it supports lifelong learning amid Liverpool's cultural scene.

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Liverpool John Moores University
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Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool John Moores University
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Mount Pleasant, Liverpool L3 3AF, United Kingdom