

Lincoln, England
University of Lincoln is a university located in Lincoln, East Midlands. It is a member of the University Alliance group, focused on professional and technical education. It holds the highest TEF rating — Gold — for outstanding teaching quality.
In the latest rankings, University of Lincoln is positioned at #38 in the Guardian University Guide (UK).
The university has approximately 19,560 students, with 20% coming from outside the UK. The largest international cohorts come from India, Pakistan, and Nigeria.
University of Lincoln currently lists 189 courses on CourseOptions, spanning 47 undergraduate and 142 postgraduate programmes. There are 17 scholarships available for international students.
Graduate outcomes are excellent: 91% of graduates go into employment or further study within 15 months, and the median graduate salary is £25,500, rising to £29,200 after five years.
Student satisfaction is good, with 84% teaching satisfaction in the National Student Survey.
University of Lincoln is ranked #801 in the world by QS World University Rankings 2026 and #61 in the UK by the Complete University Guide.
| Ranking System | Position |
|---|---|
| QS World University Rankings 2026 | #801 |
| Times Higher Education 2026 | #601 |
| Guardian University Guide (UK) | #38 |
| The Complete University Guide (UK) | #61 |
Source: QS, THE, CUG, Guardian — Updated January 2026
83.3% of graduates are in employment or further study within 15 months of graduation.
| Time After Graduation | Median Salary | UK Average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £25,500 | £23,460 | +9% |
| 3 years | £25,900 | £23,828 | +9% |
| 5 years | £29,200 | £26,864 | +9% |
Source: HESA Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) 2025
These figures represent institution-wide averages across all subject areas and study modes. Actual graduate outcomes vary by course and cohort. For course-specific data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Has an 82% overall satisfaction rate according to the National Student Survey (NSS) 2025.
Source: National Student Survey (NSS) 2025.
These figures represent institution-wide averages across all courses and may not reflect satisfaction for a specific course. For course-level data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
20.5% of students are international, representing 47+ countries. Total international students: 4,015.
| Countries | Students | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| India | 1,400 | 34.9% |
| Pakistan | 980 | 24.4% |
| Nigeria | 890 | 22.2% |
| Vietnam | 95 | 2.4% |
| China | 90 | 2.2% |
| Ghana | 50 | 1.2% |
| Iran | 35 | 0.9% |
| Bangladesh | 30 | 0.7% |
| Canada | 25 | 0.6% |
| Thailand | 25 | 0.6% |
Source: HESA official data.
We found 21 scholarships you may be eligible for based on your location.
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Open to all international students
£5,000 tuition fee discount for Canadian postgraduate students
For students from: 🇨🇦 Canada
Tuition fee discount for EU/EEA postgraduate students
For students from: AT,BE,BG,CY,CZ,DE,DK,EE,ES,FI,FR,GR,HR,HU,IE,IT,LT,LU,LV,MT,NL,PL,PT,RO,SE,SI,SK
Tuition fee discount for postgraduate students from South Asia
For students from: IN,LK,NP,PK
Tuition fee discount for South East Asian postgraduate students
For students from: BN,ID,KH,LA,MM,MY,PH,SG,TH,VN
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