The 2027 Guardian University rankings have revealed that students graduating from the University of Liverpool are among the happiest in the UK, placing second of 123 universities.
Based on the latest data supplied by the Higher Education Statistics Agency, 90% of University of Liverpool students surveyed 15 months after graduation remained happy with their choice of institution.
12 University of Liverpool subjects made the UK top 10 in the rankings, with two recognised as the best in the UK:
- Veterinary Science (1)
- Physiotherapy (1)
- Product design (3)
- Accounting & Finance (5)
- Medicine (6)
- Physics (6)
- Zoology (6)
- Dentistry (6)
- Construction, Surveying & Planning (7)
- Marketing & Public Relations (8)
- General Nursing (8)
- Anatomy & Physiology (8)
The annual Guardian league tables rank institutions by subject, looking at student satisfaction, staff numbers, spending and career prospects.

Professor Tim Jones, Vice-Chancellor at the University of Liverpool said:
“I am delighted that our graduates have ranked the University of Liverpool second in the country for satisfaction with their choice of institution.
“Our university is defined by the success and experiences of our students and this result reflects colleagues’ commitment to providing an outstanding experience. From teaching and learning to the wider support and opportunities we offer, it is colleagues’ passion and dedication that makes this university such a great place to study and work.
“I am also delighted to see two of our subjects ranked best in the UK this year and, with 12 subjects ranked among the UK’s top 10, these results are testament to the quality of our academic provision.”