LIVERPOOL: STUDENT CITY GUIDE

• 19 Jul, '22
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A city filled with rich culture, vibrant nightlife, famous history, and known as the World Capital City of pop - Liverpool is located in the heart of North-West Britain and it is also one of the most iconic cities in the world. With a perfect mix of electric metropolitan, this superlative city offers affordable living, glamorous shopping destinations, diverse entertainment, a strong and long-term employment growth for students, and on the top of everything, it delivers a dazzling nightlife! Keep reading to arm yourself about the valuable scoops about the wondrous and splendid city of Liverpool. We have put together this handy guide for you to make the most out of this marvellous city. Home to the world-class universities - Liverpool is a hub of quality education. If you’re hoping to study in Liverpool, we have listed down the top 5 universities for you to consider before you move to this city: UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL With a rich heritage stretching back to 1881, the University of Liverpool is the original ‘redbrick’ university. A founding member of the prestigious Russell Group, the top 24 research-led institutions in the UK and it is also associated with nine Nobel Laureates. Located at the heart of the world-famous city of Liverpool, the University of Liverpool will provide you with an amazing, life-changing, student experience in a diverse international community. On top of this, the University of Liverpool stands in the top 200 universities in the world because of excellence in teaching, learning, research, first-class facilities and outstanding support. With over 27,000 students on campus, more than 8,000 international and EU students from over 130 countries, The University of Liverpool is offering a huge range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The undergraduate programmes often include a year in industry, and the School of Electrical Engineering and Electronics and Computer Science offers a number of two-year master’s programmes which include an invaluable year-long industrial placement. The University of Liverpool is literally minutes walk from the 7* luxury student accommodation - Iconinc. JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY Liverpool John Moores University was originally founded in 1825 and went through many different guises before eventually becoming a fully accredited university in 1992. It is one of the largest universities in the UK with almost 22,000 students enrolled from over 100 countries. Liverpool John Moores is a pioneer of multimedia teaching and has one of the UK’s most state of the art media centres. Many lectures are delivered by computer, maximising students’ one-to-one tutorial time with their lecturers. John Moores University is a stone’s throw away from the world-class luxury student accommodation - Iconinc. LIVERPOOL HOPE UNIVERSITY Liverpool Hope University is the only ecumenical university in England, and is based in Liverpool in the north of England. It is one of the oldest higher education institutions in the UK and currently has almost 6,000 students enrolled from over 60 countries. Following the National Student Survey, Liverpool Hope University was ranked as a leading university in the North West for Teaching, Assessment and Feedback, Academic Support and Personal Development. Liverpool Hope is also in the top 25 universities for student satisfaction in the UK. Due to Liverpool Hope’s religious background, it is also strong in Theology and Social Sciences. Liverpool Hope University also offers a range of Taught and Research Master’s programmes, ranging from Humanities, Health Sciences, Education, Liberal Arts, Business and Computer Science. LIVERPOOL INSTITUTE FOR PERFORMING ARTS Founded in 1996 by musician Paul McCartney and Mark Featherstone-Witty, Liverpool Institution of Performing Arts, is a renowned institution of higher learning offering a wide range of courses ranging from acting, dance to music technology. It is popularly referred to as LIPA. The university offers foundation courses, undergraduate and graduate courses in various disciplines. LIPA, since its founding, has been home to top artists and instead of awarding degrees, the institution awards companionships, which recognises an individual's contributions in the fields of arts and entertainment. The university has partnerships with different industry leaders, studios and companies, while its graduates have bagged several accolades including the prestigious Academy Awards and Grammys. Located in the city of Liverpool, the campus of LIPA consists of a bustling international environment. Not only this, the university has a close-knit student community with members from diverse backgrounds and interests. LIPA is close at hand from the all-inclusive luxury student accommodation in Liverpool - Iconinc The Ascent. LIVERPOOL SCHOOL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM), founded in 1898, was the first institution in the world dedicated to research and teaching in the field of tropical medicine.As a registered charity, Liverpool school of tropical medicine work across the world, often in very difficult circumstances, to fulfil their mission of reducing the burden of sickness and mortality in disease endemic countries. Their motto is to deliver effective interventions which improve human health and are relevant to the poorest communities. As a teaching institution, the university has more than 600 students from 68 countries, from PhD research and Masters programmes to a range of professional courses. The students also have the opportunity to work in partnership with health ministries, universities and research institutions worldwide. Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine is a 13 minutes walking distance from the world-class student accommodation - Iconinc The Ascent. EATING OUT IN LIVERPOOL Eateries in Liverpool are a dream come true for every food lover out there. From sleek fine dining to indie bistros and pop-up foodie heavens to high-street favourites - Liverpool is no slouch on the food front. We have tracked down some of the best places for you to enjoy a delicious tasty meal which are also in the vicinity of the next-level student living in Liverpool - Iconinc The Ascent. Tucked away on Seel Street opposite Salt Dogs, Cowshed is certainly a ‘blink and you’ll miss it’ type of a place. Spread across a few floors and lovely sitting rooms, this place is your ultimate destination to satisfy your inner carnivore! Their fillet steak, with wild garlic mash, a scotch egg, sweetcorn, samphire and a coconut curry sauce is definitely to die for. So, if you are in a mood of having steaks on a weekend, don’t even think for a second just go go go!! The best bit? Cowshed is just a 6 minute walk away from Iconinc The Ascent - the best student accommodation in Liverpool. In the heart of St George's Quarter, there's Courtyard Bar & Kitchen. This place is stuffed with great food that oozes summer socialising, sophistication, and top-notch vibes. Their menu is to literally drool over. Serving up the best goat cheese bon bons, salt and pepper chicken strips, pork belly slider, and the divine banana and cheesecake, Oh so good! Trust us, this place is your ultimate food haven with a heavenly view right in front of your eyes. They also offer pre-theatre dining where they guarantee that you will be in your seat before the show starts. Courtyard Bar & Kitchen is just hop, skip, and jump away from Iconinc - next-level student living in Liverpool. Snugged in a back street opposite Liverpool Street station, there’s a hidden gem sort of a place - Luca. A charming Mediterranean restaurant and bar, immersed in greenery and lots of natural light,and comes across as a buzzy and informal place. The menu incorporates a range of flavours from across the region, celebrating the Mediterranean's diversity as well as its similarities. Expect to find lots of dips, fresh vegetables and quality grilled meats cooked in a charcoal oven along with plenty of spices. How about a dinner with a top view? Sounds extravagant, right? Our fav pick is Panoramic 34. Found 300 feet above sea level on the 34th floor of the glistening West Tower, Panoramic 34 is a sign of elegance, class, and refined dining, all set between cocktail lounge and main restaurant. If you are looking to impress a date or plan to have the night of your life with your best mates, then this should be your go-to place. Just a 20 minutes of walk from the top-notch luxury student accommodation in Liverpool - Iconinc The Ascent. If you fancy a night out, or simply looking for a venue to celebrate your best mate’s birthday then Lu Ban Bar and Restaurant is the place to go. This amazing place is not less than a deceptively spacious treasure right in the heart of this vibrant city. Specialising in Chinese cuisine from the Tianjin region in China, the dishes by renowned chef, Dave J Critchley are out of this world. From the bar area to the main restaurant space, and with four private dining rooms; the Tianjin Dining Room, Chef’s Table, The Food Lab and the Wine Room, there are many options for you to plan the perfect night out. Craving a chicken tikka or a masala curry? You won’t find it better than Mowgli. This place is all clustered with the best Indian food and a perfect ambience with smatterings of rustic lighting, raw wooden tables and low caged lighting. However, bagging a table at Mowgli’s is the ultimate challenge because this place is stocked with young professionals, students, and fans who love to rave about its mouthwatering and innovative food. You must try their tingling spiced chicken thighs with tangy slaw, a veggie plate – perhaps ‘tea-steeped’ chickpeas with tomato and spinach sauce or tangy ‘picnic potato curry’ spiked with Bengali five-spice, the piquant Agra ginger chicken, the fiery Goan fish curry and the delicately steamed rice with black cardamom and cumin. The food here is soooo good that you will definitely be left satisfied with each bite. SHOPPING IN LIVERPOOL If you are a honory Liverpudlian, looking good is a must for you. From massive city-centre shopping centres and boutique arcades to bohemian streets and farmers markets, you are definitely going to be spoilt for choice deciding where to go. Shop your heart out in the some of the most dazzling and gleaming shopping spots that we have hunt down for you to go: You just can’t talk about Liverpool city without boasting about Liverpool ONE - your one-stop shopping destination. Not less than a shopping haven for all the shoppers, this place is stuffed with almost 170 shops, bars, and restaurants in the heart of the city including your high street and designer favourites and the only Beauty Bazaar Harvey Nichols in the country. Tuck into your favourite shops, sip on your favourite cocktails, make the most out of your retail therapy because at Liverpool One your options are endless. Liverpool One is just about 4 minutes of walking distance from the all-inclusive luxury student accommodation in Liverpool - Iconinc The Ascent. Situated in the heart of Liverpool - Metquarter is home to iconic local brands like, Boss, Cricket, Kids Cavern, Marai, Kurt Geiger and so much more to make your wardrobe instagram ready. Living in Liverpool and not visiting Bold Street is a crime! This fantabulous paradise of ultimate shopping boasts street shopping, vintage clothing, and quirky stores that suit all the budgets. So, grab a friend or go alone for a shopping spree in Liverpool's most famous, and glazing shopping destination right in the heart of the city. There's a Bluecoat Display Centre for all the arty types. A typical haven for enthusiasts of everything exquisite in the field of contemporary craft and design. You can't go without a visit to the shop, especially if you’re hoping to go home with something truly unique. The Bluecoat Display Centre stocks work by over 350 artists, and brims with handmade jewellery, homeware and artworks.It's time to treat yourself! NIGHTLIFE IN LIVERPOOL Ranked as one of the most exciting places in the UK for a night out - Liverpool city never sleeps. From superclubs to pubs with dogs, a thriving gay quarter to comedy venues on the waterfront, dance warehouses to concept bars, Liverpool at night keeps on getting young. We have discovered some of the best places for you to go for a crazy, vibrant, and an amazing night out in Liverpool city. For a night full of frivolous fun, there’s no way you can miss going to Sonic Yootha. From techno to rock, pop and soul music - a night out spent here has many colours. The crowd here is extremely diverse and an inclusive gaggle of people whose focus is on having a ball. There’s nothing like this place in the city. It's a complete melting pot of young, old, in between, straight, drag, freakshows. For an ultimate madness experience, you better set ahead for Sonic Yootha. This amazing nightclub is just about 13 minutes of walking distance and 10 minutes of bus ride from the best luxury student accommodation in Liverpool - Iconinc The Ascent If you’re in search of a massive multi-purpose venue, your search ends here. Our other fav pick is Camp and Furnace. This place has a vibe of ‘joy to behold forever’, it’s oh so good! Restaurant, bar, indoor festival site, music venue, pop-up event space, conference location, cultural hub and all-round surprising destination. The building itself is a revelation – a real star. The killer drinks menu is surely not to be missed. Head for an absolute tremendous nightout and trust us, a night out here will be an unforgettable experience for you. Surely Modo’s three rooms are always popping but it’s at night when this place really transforms! Stuffed with the littering of neons, VIP booths, private hire options and a terrace primed for cocktails come the summer or late winter nights, MODO is the jack of all trades. From DJs and dancing down to exclusive events, get dressed up and head on down. Modo is just a three minutes walking distance from the all-inclusive luxury student accommodation in Liverpool - Iconinc. Quirkiest spot, well hidden on one of Liverpool's most popular streets (Seel street) above Salt Dog Slims, 81 LTD provides a unique and fun experience for everyone during Liverpool's weekend nightlife. When at 81 LTD, you just can’t resist the charm it has to offer. It’s exquisite! BEST WAYS TO TRAVEL AROUND LIVERPOOL AS A STUDENT Iconinc The Ascent is based directly in the centre of Liverpool therefore you don't need to get a bus to uni or around the city - it is all walk-able or easy to cycle! However, if you want to travel further afield here is a rundown of your travel options in Liverpool; Bus – A First Bus day pass costs £4.60 which gives you unlimited access to buses around Liverpool for the day. Taxi – In case you’re running late for uni or a dinner party on weekends, private taxi services like Uber s can save you time. Nurturing passion - Liverpool city is a rich, energetic and exciting place to live and work. The city isn’t only abundant in culture, art and history in every corner but also has affordable student housing, great travel options and a raging nightlife for you to live your student life to the fullest. At the end of a long day, this vibrant city is the perfect place to be. Find out more about all-inclusive luxury student accommodation at Iconinc The Ascent Click here.