Liverpool John Moores University ISC – StudyGroup

PROFILE JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY ISC - STUDYGROUP

locationUnited Kingdom

Ranked 501 to 600

Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026.

Ranked 301 to 400

Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025.

Established in 1823

Year of Establishment

Liverpool John Moores University International Study Centre (LJMU ISC), maintained by StudyGroup in Liverpool, provides pathway programmes for international and EU students who want academic and English language preparation before progressing to Liverpool John Moores University degrees. It offers International Foundation Year and Extended International Foundation Year routes to undergraduate year one, International Year One routes to undergraduate year two, and a Pre-Masters Programme to prepare for postgraduate study. Key student benefits highlighted by the Centre include small class sizes, personalised support, and combined visa advantages such as one visa for the full study journey and the ability to work up to 20 hours per week during term time.

ACHIEVEMENTS

Liverpool John Moores University and its International Study Centre emphasise progression routes and student outcomes through structured pathway study, where students can be eligible to progress to degree study after meeting required grades. The International Study Centre reports that 95% of students who completed International Year One at the Centre were eligible to progress to a degree course at Liverpool John Moores University in 2025.

  1. 95% eligibility to progress for International Year One completers at the Centre in 2025.
  2. Pathway model that enables progression to undergraduate year one or year two depending on programme.
  3. Combined visa benefit described for pathway plus degree, including no requirement to return home between courses and up to 20 hours per week work permission.

FACILITIES

Liverpool John Moores University highlights a practical, hands on approach supported by specialist learning spaces. Facilities mentioned include nursing and midwifery suites, science and engineering laboratories, a 360 degree ship’s bridge simulator, and a mock court room. LJMU also operates major student hubs such as the Student Life Building and campus libraries in Liverpool city centre.

  1. Nursing and midwifery suites, NA
  2. Science and engineering laboratories, NA
  3. 360 degree ship’s bridge simulator, NA
  4. Mock court room, NA
  5. Student Life Building learning and student services spaces, NA
  6. Mount Pleasant Campus Library, Mount Pleasant Campus

LOCATION

City Campus

Liverpool, United Kingdom, James Parsons Building, Byrom Street, Liverpool, L3 3AF

Mount Pleasant Campus

Liverpool, United Kingdom, Mount Pleasant Campus Library, 29 Maryland Street, Liverpool, L1 9DE

INTAKE & PROGRAMMED OFFERED

Intake

PRE UNIVERSITY

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: 6.0

UNDERGRADUATE

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: NA

POST GRADUATE

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: NA

Programmes

List of all foundation programmes:

  1. International Foundation Year, Business, Law and Social Studies
  2. International Foundation Year, Engineering, Computing and Life Sciences

List of all certificate programmes:

  1. Extended International Foundation Year, Business, Law and Social Studies
  2. Extended International Foundation Year, Engineering, Computing and Life Sciences

List of all year-one programmes:

  1. International Year One, Business
  2. International Year One, Engineering

List of other programmes:

  1. Pre-Masters Programme, Business, Management and Law
  2. Pre-Masters Programme, Engineering and Computing
  3. Prepare for Success, pre-course, free
  4. Enhanced Induction, pre-course, free
  5. English Language Preparation Online for International Year One, 6 weeks or 10 weeks or 16 weeks

TUITION FEE & LIVING COST

TUITION FEE

APPLICATION FEE

£260 administration fee plus £1,000 security deposit

PRE UNIVERSITY

UNDER GRADUATE

POSTGRADUATE

£15,750 to £19,250 per year

£17,750 to £18,250 per year

£17,750 to £18,250 per year

Living Cost

Approximately £1,171 per month including accommodation

ACCOMODATION

off-campus
Amber

LJMU ISC partners with Amber as a booking platform to help students find accommodation in Liverpool. The platform offers multiple budgets and room types, and the Centre notes prices starting from £80 per week as a guide.

  1. Starting price guide from £80 per week
  2. Room types include standard, en-suite, and studio options subject to availability
  3. Options described as convenient to campus and local amenities, with fully furnished and bills included options available