University of Lincoln Rankings of University of Lincoln

The University of Lincoln is a publicly funded research university in Lincoln, England. The main campus is close to Brayford Pool, a natural lake in the centre of the city of Lincoln. As an educational institution it puts an emphasis on the quality of its teaching, ensuring students arrive at their exams feeling as prepared as possible.

About University of Lincoln

PROS

  • Students highlight the modern architecture of the university. The active student clubs are popular as a means of meeting new people, and the university does an excellent job of promoting and developing these groups.
  • International students tend to agree that the on -campus atmosphere is safe and welcoming for foreign students, and they also point out that local people are friendly too.
  • Among the top universities in the world according to prominent ranking organisations, including QS World University Rankings and Times Higher Education.

CONS

  • Numerous students criticize that timetables could be better organized, as they often require students to spend a lot of time on campus between classes.
Latest ranking updates for University of Lincoln
  • 28 Nov, 2022: Urap announced latest results of URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance with University of Lincoln in position 999.
  • 26 Oct, 2022: THE Times Higher Education, UK announced latest results of THE World University Rankings by Subject (Business and Economics) with University of Lincoln in position 501.
  • 26 Oct, 2022: University of Lincoln ranks 451 in the latest QS World University Rankings: Sustainability from British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK.
  • 24 Oct, 2022: University of Lincoln ranks 935 in the latest US News: Best Global Universities from Us News.
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Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

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Highest subject rankings for University of Lincoln

Philosophy The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#5 
Social Studies & Humanities
Chemistry The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#6 
Natural Sciences
Agriculture & Forestry CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#7 
Agriculture
Journalism The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#16 
Journalism & Media Studies
Graphic Design The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#19 
Design
Art & Design CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#20 
Arts Visual & Performing
Sports Science The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#21 
Sports Science
Pharmacology & Pharmacy CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#25 
Medicine & Health
Marketing CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#27 
Business
Education The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#30 
Education

University rankings

    • #39 
    • #53 
    The Times Good University Guide
    [Published 16 September, 2022]
    • #28 
    • #34 
    The Guardian League Table
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #39 
    • #51 
    CUG The Complete University Guide
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #39 
    • #401 
    THE World University Rankings
    [Published 12 October, 2022]
    • #55 
    • #801 
    QS World University Rankings
    [Published 08 June, 2022]
    • #52 
    • #935 
    US News: Best Global Universities
    [Published 24 October, 2022]
    • #50 
    • #901 
    ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 15 August, 2022]
    • #46 
    • #408 
    Scimago Institutions Rankings
    [Published 04 April, 2022]
    • #60 
    • #1347 
    CWUR Center for World University Rankings
    [Published 25 April, 2022]
    • #8 
    • #129 
    THE Young University Rankings - Times Higher Education
    [Published 15 February, 2022]
    • #50 
    • #901 
    NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers
    [Published 02 August, 2022]
    • #48 
    • #999 
    URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
    [Published 28 November, 2022]
    • #47 
    • #279 
    StuDocu World University Ranking - EMEA - Europe, the Middle East and Africa
    [Published 06 September, 2021]
    • #39 
    • #385 
    THE China Subject Ratings Overall
    [Published 11 May, 2022]
    • #38 
    • #451 
    QS World University Rankings: Sustainability
    [Published 26 October, 2022]

Subject rankings

Agriculture

    • #5 
    • #7 
    Agriculture & Forestry
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #13 
    • #301 
    Agriculture & Forestry
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 20 April, 2022]

Architecture, Building & Planning

    • #33 
    • #42 
    Architecture
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #36 
    • #45 
    Architecture
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]

Arts Visual & Performing

    • #15 
    • #20 
    Art & Design
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #62 
    • #501 
    Arts and Humanities
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #26 
    • #28 
    Creative Writing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #26 
    • #32 
    Drama, Dance & Cinematics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #36 
    • #45 
    Music
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #37 
    • #45 
    Music
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]

Business

    • #24 
    • #36 
    Accounting and Finance
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #46 
    • #60 
    Accounting and Finance
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #33 
    • #47 
    Business & Management Studies
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #39 
    • #251 
    Business and Economics
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #22 
    • #27 
    Marketing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]

Computer Science

    • #34 
    • #45 
    Computer Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #25 
    • #251 
    Computer Science
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]

Design

    • #16 
    • #19 
    Graphic Design
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]

Education

    • #24 
    • #30 
    Education
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #41 
    • #52 
    Education
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #26 
    • #201 
    Education
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]

Engineering

    • #32 
    • #42 
    Electrical & Electronic Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #24 
    • #34 
    Mechanical Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #30 
    • #40 
    Mechanical Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]

Journalism & Media Studies

    • #45 
    • #54 
    Communication & Media Studies
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #14 
    • #16 
    Journalism
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]

Languages & Literature

    • #49 
    • #59 
    English
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #56 
    • #69 
    English
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]

Law

    • #33 
    • #43 
    Law
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #58 
    • #73 
    Law
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #18 
    • #151 
    Law
    ARWU by subject - Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 26 May, 2021]

Mathematics

    • #30 
    • #38 
    Mathematics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #40 
    • #52 
    Mathematics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]

Medicine & Health

    • #37 
    • #651 
    Medicine
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 20 April, 2022]
    • #18 
    • #25 
    Nursing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #17 
    • #25 
    Pharmacology & Pharmacy
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]

Natural Sciences

    • #21 
    • #30 
    Biological Sciences
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #10 
    • #13 
    Biology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #4 
    • #6 
    Chemistry
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #24 
    • #31 
    Chemistry
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #52 
    • #66 
    Geography & Environmental Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #29 
    • #251 
    Physical Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #31 
    • #41 
    Physics & Astronomy
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #51 
    • #61 
    Criminology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #27 
    • #36 
    Economics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #43 
    • #56 
    Economics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #30 
    • #38 
    Geography
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #28 
    • #33 
    History
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #35 
    • #40 
    History
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #4 
    • #5 
    Philosophy
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #37 
    • #48 
    Philosophy
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #11 
    • #15 
    Politics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #42 
    • #52 
    Politics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #30 
    • #39 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #39 
    • #52 
    Psychology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #46 
    • #301 
    Psychology
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #24 
    • #32 
    Social Policy
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #58 
    • #501 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #3 
    • #5 
    Social Work
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #21 
    • #27 
    Social Work
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #44 
    • #56 
    Sociology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]

Sports Science

    • #16 
    • #21 
    Sports Science
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #33 
    • #41 
    Sports Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All Degrees

Student Reviews for University of Lincoln

Student satisfaction:
4.3 (based on 85 student reviews)

“I studied here and it has been one of the best decisions of my life. I have especially good things to say about the staff in Computer Sciences, they take the time to get to know you.”

About University of Lincoln

  • We Are STUDENT LIFE | University Of Lincoln
  • International Students Reflect on their Time at University | University of Lincoln
  • International Student Stories | University of Lincoln
  • Postgraduate Experience at the University of Lincoln

StuDocu Student Reviews

StuDocu has published the StuDocu World University Ranking, which is entirely based on student reviews. Over 100.000 students have reviewed over 1500 universities worldwide. University of Lincoln is ranked in position 121 for Europe. Below you can find the 16 sub-ratings of University of Lincoln in comparison to the averages among all universities in England UK. For illustrative purposes we have transferred the original 10 point scale into a 5 star scale.

Studies
Overall score
4.3
Quality of Courses/Teaching
4.1
Employer Recruiting & Career Services
3.6
Financial Aid
3.7
Studying Remotely
3.9
Feeling of Inclusivity
4
Leisure
Quality of Life
4.2
Student Clubs/Associations
4.1
Sports Culture
4
Dating Scene
3.5
Campus
Common Areas & Sports Facilities
4
Safety on Campus
4.2
Location
4.7
Accessibility for Disabled Students
3.8
Food on Campus
3.5
Housing
3.9
Source: StuDocu World University Ranking 2020

NSS Aggregate Student reviews

Below you see the results of University of Lincoln for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK universities.

Overall student satisfaction: 78 (1726 respondents)

Chart Data
Source: National Student Survey NSS
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

THE Student Experience Survey by Times Higher Education

Times Higher Education has surveyed 20251 undergraduate students in the UK about their study experience. 182 students of University of Lincoln participated in the survey.

Below you'll find the results for each of the survey questions for University of Lincoln in comparison to the average for all UK universities.

Overall score: 79.5

Chart Data
Source: Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2018
Data is from 2018 which was the last year for which the survey was published. Survey was discontinued after 2018. Details of Methodology

TOP 10 Best rated degree courses of University of Lincoln

  Course
1 Music - BA 100/100 (7 student reviews)
2 Education and Psychology - BSc 100/100 (7 student reviews)
3 Fashion - BA 100/100 (13 student reviews)
4 Business Studies - BA 100/100 (6 student reviews)
5 Product Design - BA 100/100 (13 student reviews)
6 Biology - MBio 96/100 (20 student reviews)
7 English - BA 95/100 (18 student reviews)
8 Philosophy - BA 95/100 (17 student reviews)
9 Drama and Theatre - BA 95/100 (16 student reviews)
10 Animation and Visual Effects - BA 94/100 (12 student reviews)
Source: STUDENT REVIEWS - NSS student review 2020 data

TOP 10 highest earning degree courses of University of Lincoln

  Course Median Salary (15 months after graduation)
1 International Logistics and Supply Chain Management - BSc £25,000.00
2 Mechanical Engineering - MEng £25,000.00
3 Pharmaceutical Science - BSc £25,000.00
4 Biomedical Engineering - BEng £25,000.00
5 Biomedical Science - BSc £25,000.00
6 Midwifery - BSc £25,000.00
7 Mechatronics - BEng £25,000.00
8 Mathematics and Computer Science - BSc £25,000.00
9 Nursing (Registered Nurse - Child) - BSc £25,000.00
10 Nursing (Registered Nurse - Mental Health) - BSc £25,000.00
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO)

Student composition of University of Lincoln

Students by level of study Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on 10 February 2022
undergraduates:
13145
postgraduates:
1910
Total:
15055
Students by subject Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on 10 February 2022
Business and Management:
2770
Psychology:
1145
Biosciences:
1095
Performing Arts:
1030
Creative Arts and Design:
1030
Nursing and Midwifery:
1010
Computing:
835
Law:
800
Sociology:
655
history of art, architecture and design:
510
Sport and Exercise Sciences:
475
Chemistry:
405
English Studies:
400
allied health:
285
education and teaching:
280
Mechanical Engineering:
280
Social Policy:
260
Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmacy:
225
architecture, building and planning:
200
geography, earth and environmental studies:
185
Mathematical Sciences:
185
Politics:
175
:
165
agriculture, food and related studies:
125
Electrical And Electronic Engineering:
70
Philosophy:
60
Physics and Astronomy:
55
Classics:
55
:
35
medicine by specialism:
25
engineering (non-specific):
20
languages and area studies :
10
Foreign students by nationality Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on 10 February 2022
China:
350
India:
135
Nigeria:
85
Pakistan:
85
Kuwait:
55
Germany:
40
Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China):
35
United Arab Emirates:
25
Qatar:
25
Greece:
25
Vietnam:
25
Spain:
25
Bangladesh:
20
Canada:
20
Thailand:
20
Poland:
20
Ghana:
20
Romania:
20
USA:
15
Italy:
15
Malaysia:
15
Iran:
10
Lithuania:
10
Oman:
10
Cyprus (European Union):
10
Australia:
5
Occupied Palestinian Territories {formerly West Ba:
5
Singapore:
5
Saudi Arabia:
5
Jordan:
5
Norway:
5
South Korea:
5
Netherlands:
5
Czech Republic:
5
Estonia:
5
Finland:
5
France:
5
Ireland:
5
Malta:
5
Portugal:
5
Japan:
5
Sweden:
5
Algeria:
5
Egypt:
5
Kenya:
5
Turkey:
5
Indonesia:
5
South Africa:
5

Key facts

Institution type:
Public
Facilities:
Library, sports facilities
Foundation year:
1861
students:
15875
undergraduates:
13560
postgraduates:
2315
adminstrative staff:
1482
academic staff:
900
Telephone:
+44 1522 882000
Address:
Brayford Pool
LN 6 7TS, Lincoln
England UK
Website:
https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/
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    10/15
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    11/15
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    12/15
  • Guide to the City | University of Lincoln
    13/15
  • What will my University experience look like? | University of Lincoln
    14/15
  • International Study at the University of Lincoln
    15/15

Campuses of University of Lincoln

Holbeach Campus
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University of Lincoln is listed in The Times Good University Guide, The Guardian League Table, CUG The Complete University Guide, THE World University Rankings, QS World University Rankings, US News: Best Global Universities and more. See all 21 rankings of University of Lincoln.

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University of Lincoln achieved the highest ranking for Business. It is ranked #2 in The Guardian University League Tables by Subject (Hospitality, Event Management and Tourism). See all subject rankings for University of Lincoln.

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University of Lincoln ranks for Business (Marketing) #1 among universities in Lincoln and #22 among universities in England UK. It is ranked in 'CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject'. See all rankings of University of Lincoln.

University of Lincoln ranks for Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) #1 among universities in Lincoln and #24 among universities in England UK. It is ranked in 'CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject'. See all rankings of University of Lincoln.

University of Lincoln ranks for Social Studies & Humanities (Philosophy) #1 among universities in Lincoln and #4 among universities in England UK. It is ranked in 'The Guardian University League Tables by Subject'. See all rankings of University of Lincoln.

University of Lincoln ranks for Languages & Literature (English) #1 among universities in Lincoln and #49 among universities in England UK. It is ranked in 'The Guardian University League Tables by Subject'. See all rankings of University of Lincoln.

University of Lincoln ranks for Arts Visual & Performing (Art & Design) #1 among universities in Lincoln and #15 among universities in England UK. It is ranked in 'CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject'. See all rankings of University of Lincoln.

University of Lincoln ranks for Natural Sciences (Chemistry) #1 among universities in Lincoln and #4 among universities in England UK. It is ranked in 'The Guardian University League Tables by Subject'. See all rankings of University of Lincoln.

University of Lincoln ranks for Education (Education) #1 among universities in Lincoln and #24 among universities in England UK. It is ranked in 'The Guardian University League Tables by Subject'. See all rankings of University of Lincoln.

University of Lincoln ranks for Agriculture (Agriculture & Forestry) #1 among universities in Lincoln and #5 among universities in England UK. It is ranked in 'CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject'. See all rankings of University of Lincoln.

University of Lincoln ranks for Journalism & Media Studies (Journalism) #1 among universities in Lincoln and #14 among universities in England UK. It is ranked in 'The Guardian University League Tables by Subject'. See all rankings of University of Lincoln.

University of Lincoln ranks for Medicine & Health (Nursing) #1 among universities in Lincoln and #18 among universities in England UK. It is ranked in 'CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject'. See all rankings of University of Lincoln.

University of Lincoln ranks for Sports Science (Sports Science) #1 among universities in Lincoln and #16 among universities in England UK. It is ranked in 'The Guardian University League Tables by Subject'. See all rankings of University of Lincoln.

University of Lincoln ranks for Mathematics (Mathematics) #1 among universities in Lincoln and #30 among universities in England UK. It is ranked in 'The Guardian University League Tables by Subject'. See all rankings of University of Lincoln.

University of Lincoln ranks for Architecture, Building & Planning (Architecture) #1 among universities in Lincoln and #33 among universities in England UK. It is ranked in 'CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject'. See all rankings of University of Lincoln.

University of Lincoln ranks for Computer Science (Computer Science) #1 among universities in Lincoln and #34 among universities in England UK. It is ranked in 'CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject'. See all rankings of University of Lincoln.

University of Lincoln ranks for Law (Law) #1 among universities in Lincoln and #33 among universities in England UK. It is ranked in 'CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject'. See all rankings of University of Lincoln.

University of Lincoln ranks for Design (Graphic Design) #1 among universities in Lincoln and #16 among universities in England UK. It is ranked in 'The Guardian University League Tables by Subject'. See all rankings of University of Lincoln.