University of Liverpool: international student trends
Non-UK enrolment, international share, and the top countries of domicile for students at Liverpool. Source: HESA/Jisc, 2024/25 release. Part of our UK international student statistics.
Liverpool enrolled 7,495 international students in 2024/25, making up 24.1% of the student body (down 18.2% over five years).
International enrolment over time
| Year | International students | Total students | International share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014/15 | 6,865 | 22,715 | 30.2% |
| 2015/16 | 7,315 | 24,775 | 29.5% |
| 2016/17 | 7,485 | 27,130 | 27.6% |
| 2017/18 | 7,960 | 28,795 | 27.6% |
| 2018/19 | 8,715 | 29,695 | 29.3% |
| 2019/20 | 9,165 | 29,600 | 31% |
| 2020/21 | 7,805 | 29,185 | 26.7% |
| 2021/22 | 6,975 | 28,680 | 24.3% |
| 2022/23 | 8,355 | 29,955 | 27.9% |
| 2023/24 | 8,285 | 30,735 | 27% |
| 2024/25 | 7,495 | 31,050 | 24.1% |
Top countries of domicile
| Country | Latest students | Change |
|---|---|---|
| China | 3,045 | -27% |
| India | 1,280 | +1180% |
| Kuwait | 325 | +491% |
| Saudi Arabia | 300 | +200% |
| Malaysia | 235 | -36% |
| Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China) | 205 | -15% |
Want to know what Liverpool graduates go on to earn? See graduate outcomes at Liverpool.
Methodology & attribution
Source: HESA/Jisc (hesa.ac.uk). International = non-UK country of domicile. Figures aggregated from country-of-domicile rows and rounded by HESA to the nearest 5, so small counts are approximate. 2024/25 release.
Frequently asked questions
How many international students does Liverpool have?
HESA/Jisc data (2024/25 release) shows Liverpool enrolled 7,495 international (non-UK domiciled) students in 2024/25. The table above shows the year-by-year trend.
What share of Liverpool's students are international?
International students made up 24.1% of the student body at Liverpool in the latest HESA release, up from earlier years shown in the chart above.
Is international enrolment at Liverpool growing?
International enrolment at Liverpool has fallen by 18.2% over the five-year period covered by the latest HESA data.
Which countries do most of Liverpool's international students come from?
China is the largest source country for international students at Liverpool, per HESA/Jisc country-of-domicile data. The table above lists the top source countries and how they've changed.
Can international graduates from Liverpool work in the UK after finishing?
Yes. Graduates of any UK university that holds a Student-sponsor licence, including Liverpool, can apply for the Graduate visa (2 years for bachelor's/master's, 3 years for PhD) without needing a job offer. To stay longer, a graduate typically switches to the Skilled Worker route with a sponsoring employer.
When is HESA international enrolment data refreshed?
HESA/Jisc publishes "Where students study" data once a year. We refresh this page from the new release shortly after it's published.