The ultimate graduate perks guide for all five Liverpool universities

Throwing your cap in the air at Philharmonic Hall or Liverpool Cathedral is iconic. However, stepping off the stage doesn’t mean your student benefits are officially dead.

Whether you studied in the heart of the city center or just up the road in Ormskirk, Liverpool’s universities pack their alumni packages with huge perks. For example, they include tuition cuts for postgraduate studies and AI CV roasters. You can also get free library cards, and random discounts on canal boats and ski trips.

Here is the ultimate breakdown of what you actually get as a graduate from Uni of Liverpool, LJMU, Edge Hill, Liverpool Hope, and LIPA.

University of Liverpool

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• Graduate loyalty scholarships: Massive tuition fee discounts if you progress straight into postgraduate study or a PhD at the university.
• Global network and reunions: Instant connection to 250,000+ alumni across 170+ countries, with exclusive networking events in major cities worldwide.
• Forever career support: Ongoing access to the careers and employability team for CV reviews, interview prep, and career path changes.
• Alumni library card: Get an official alumni library card to access physical campus libraries for life, alongside online access to selected academic journals and digital databases.
• Fitness and hotel deals: Discounted alumni rates at Sport Liverpool gyms, plus special discounted room rates at partner hotels across the city.

LIPA

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Studying at LIPA is just the beginning of your creative journey.

• LIPA is a global creative community, meaning that you join an international network of 7,100+ alumni active across 77 countries when you graduate.
• Industry empowerment: Ongoing access to career celebrations, industry networking connections, and tailored creative support designed to keep you empowered in the cultural and performing arts sectors.

Liverpool John Moores University

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• If you studied your undergrad at LJMU, you automatically qualify for 20 per cent off your postgraduate tuition with the alumni tuition award.
• This applied to every year. Unlike most university discounts that only cover year one, LJMU applies this discount to every single year of your postgrad course, even if you’re studying part-time over several years.

Edge Hill University

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Edge Hill offers some of the most tech-forward career tools in the region, available to all graduates for three full years after finishing.

• 24/7 AI CV feedback (CareerSet): Upload your CV anytime to receive instant AI analysis on formatting, keyword targeting, and impact score.
• Psychometric test prep (graduate first): Practice tests and detailed score breakdowns to master the online assessments top employers use during hiring.
• 1-on-1 career support: Full access to the careers team for job hunting, further study applications, and career direction.

Liverpool Hope University

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Liverpool Hope boasts one of the most extensive lists of external alumni perks alongside solid internal benefits.

• The Hope alumni community is an automatic membership for all graduates. It has regular bulletins featuring jobs, workshops, conferences, and reunions.
• Hope University also offers financial awards available for Hope grads moving into postgrad study.
• Alumni library access: Retain access rights to campus library services for life.
• Careers guidance and official documents: Ongoing advice from the careers team and easy online access to degree transcripts.
• You can also access official Hope merchandise online via the varsity store app, or access alumni leisure and business rates at Hope’s outdoor education centre in Snowdonia
• Liverpool Hope University also has an extensive list of exclusive external discounts, which can be found here.

Pro Tip: Make sure to update your personal email address on your university’s alumni portal right away. Your student inbox will eventually expire. That’s where all the discount codes and event invites are delivered.

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