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Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine is a public university popularly referred to as LSTM.It is an extensive research-based institution receiving generous grants from leading charities and organisations like the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the Wellcome Trust and the Department for International Development.It was established in 1898 as the first university in the world dedicated to research and teaching in tropical medicine. The university runs different academic programmes under four major departments: international public health, tropical disease biology, clinical sciences and vector biology.The institution offers a range of short courses, online degrees and even professional diplomas to help medical professionals further their learning. Students are taught in small group environments.LSTM is a leading centre of research in the field of medicine and has also been an active partner in several social projects.Located in the Liverpool Health Campus, the school offers a wide range of accommodation options ranging from guest post to boutique hotels. In addition to these, other services such as computer centres, libraries and recreational spots are available for students to enjoy.The student body at Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine is diverse.The university has been prioritising research in various aspects of preventive and curative health and is a leading institution not only in terms of academic research but also in creating social impacts.