Liverpool John Moores University is a public research university in the city of Liverpool, England. The university can trace its origins to the Liverpool Mechanics' School of Arts, established in 1823. This later merged to become Liverpool Polytechnic.
- LJMU is ranked in the top 150 global young universities Times Higher Education ‘150 under 50’ Rankings 2016
- First university to receive two commended judgements by the QAA
- University has more than 20,600 students including 1,117 international students from over 100 countries worldwide
- Over 92% students are in work or further study six months after they graduate
- Some of the notable alumni of LJMU are "Beth Tweddle" gymnast, "Claire Foy" a Golden Globe winner actress, and "Mohamed Nasheed" Former President of the Maldives
- Every year Liverpool John Moores University awards over £4 million worth of bursaries and scholarships
- The University has over 90 different clubs and societies to join
- The University has invested £160 million into its research facilities for staff and students
- £4.6 million awarded annually in scholarships, prizes and hardship funds