Home to around 20,000+ students from over 100 countries worldwide, LJMU prides itself on being an integral part of Liverpool’s cultural landscape. Tate Liverpool, the Everyman Theatre and Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra are just some of the partners that support the university in making learning and culture accessible to students. LJMU's academic partnerships include further education colleges, ‎hospital trusts, public services and private companies, as well as other universities, with which it collaborates on world-leading research projects and study abroad opportunities for students.     The university emphasises a practical, hands-on approach in its teaching, with student facilities that include nursing and midwifery suites, science and engineering laboratories, a 360-degree ship’s bridge simulator and a mock court room. It also has its own multi-award winning Centre for Entrepreneurship that supports students and recent graduates who want to start their own business, become self-employed or work on a freelance basis. Thanks to their Bathgate Start-up Fund they can offer students a range of opportunities, from small grants to test market demand, through to larger awards to support new ventures. LJMU degree courses are developed in partnership with industry partners and, with work experience being an intrinsic part of every course, the university’s graduates are much sought after by employers. Alumni of LJMU include actress and Golden Globe winner Claire Foy, Britain’s greatest-ever female gymnast Beth Tweddle MBE, and former President of the Maldives, Mohamed Nasheed. If you are concerned you don’t have the required academic or English skills to gain a place at Liverpool John Moores University, we are here to help. The International Study Centre runs specialist programmes, which prepare international students for undergraduate and postgraduate study in the UK. Whatever your ambition is for the future, Liverpool John Moores University International Study Centre (LJMU ISC) will help you achieve it. From assisting you when choosing your degree programme to advising on employable skills and career options, the door is always open to offer you support.The International Study Centre introduces you to the style of teaching that you will continue with when you progress onto your degree. You will experience small group and individual tutorials, seminar style classes and larger group lectures.LJMU ISC is in the heart of Liverpool. It’s the perfect location to get the most out of your course, while also enjoying student life.International Foundation YearThe International Foundation Year is designed for international students who need to improve their academic levels, study skills and English language qualification before starting the first year of an undergraduate degree at Liverpool John Moores University. • Business and Law• Engineering, Computing and Life SciencesExtended International Foundation YearThe Extended International Foundation Year is perfect for students who are unable to gain direct entry on to the International Foundation Year and who need extra support in business or science subjects. Run over three semesters, it offers extra support and training, to ensure a smooth progression to the first year of your chosen degree at LJMU.• Business and Law• Engineering, Computing and Life SciencesInternational Year OneInternational Year One is equivalent to the first year of undergraduate study. It is perfect for students who need extra support with academic levels, study skills and English language before progressing to the second year of an undergraduate degree at LJMU.• Business• EngineeringExtended International Year OneOur Extended International Year One is the perfect choice for students who do not meet the entry requirements of our International Year One course and need extra support in English language and business subjects. It is equivalent to the first year of a business undergraduate degree. At the end you will progress to year two of an undergraduate degree at LJMU.• BusinessPre-Masters ProgrammeThe Pre-Masters Programme is a fast-track programme to post-graduate study for international students. It is an advanced programme of academic subjects, study skills and English language preparation. Once students successfully complete the programme and achieve the required grades, they can enter their chosen postgraduate degree at Liverpool John Moores University. • Business, Management and Law• Engineering and Computing Learn More or Apply Now Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) can trace its roots back to 1823 and the foundation of Liverpool Mechanics' Institute and Apprentices' Library. We've come a long way since then - our research is influencing policymakers, improving people’s lives and finding solutions to the problems of the 21st century and we are now ranked 59th in the UK.* Throughout our history we have championed education for all; we take our name from the successful businessman Sir John Moores, who turned his love of football into a business empire that was worth millions. Born into a working class family, he proved that, with vision and hard work, anyone can achieve success. LJMU and the city of Liverpool will offer you endless opportunities to grow as a person, learn about the world around you and make memories that will last a lifetime. So if you have talent and are willing to work hard and grasp every opportunity that comes your way, we are the University that can help you achieve your ambitions. *Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2019.