About University of Lincoln
The University of Lincoln has transformed the Brayford Pool waterfront into a modern city-centre campus known for media, agriculture, robotics and business partnerships with Siemens.
Key Information
Student Statistics
- • 17,600 total students
- • 3,100 international students
- • 150 student societies
Location
- • Located in Lincoln
- • Plate Glass university
- • Established 1996
Subject Rankings
Media and Film Studies (2024)
15Agriculture and Food Science (2024)
14Robotics and AI (2024)
18Academics & Faculties
Degrees Offered
Bachelor, Master, PhD, Foundation, Degree Apprenticeship
Popular Subjects
Media ProductionInternational BusinessComputer ScienceLife SciencesArchitecture
Student-Staff Ratio
16 : 1
Faculties & Departments
College of Science
School of Computer Science, School of Engineering, School of Life Sciences, National Centre for Food Manufacturing
Lincoln International Business School
Accountancy, Finance and Economics, Marketing and Tourism, Strategy and Enterprise
College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities
Lincoln School of Film and Media, Lincoln School of Creative Arts, School of Social and Political Sciences, School of Education
College of Health and Science
School of Health and Social Care, School of Pharmacy, Medical School (with Nottingham), School of Psychology
Entry Requirements
Undergraduate
Academic: Typical offers BBC-BBB; Engineering and Computer Science require BCC including Mathematics.
Alternatives: IB 30, Gaokao 72% overall, BTEC DDM
IELTS: 6
R 5.5 / W 5.5 / L 5.5 / S 5.5
TOEFL iBT: 79
Interview for Social Work • MMI for Nursing • Digital portfolio for Media
Postgraduate
Minimum Qualification: 2:2 honours or equivalent; MBA requires 2:2 plus 2 years' experience
GPA: 2.8
IELTS: 6.5
R 6 / W 6 / L 6 / S 6
TOEFL iBT: 90
Research proposal for MRes/PhD • Professional reference for MBA • Portfolio for creative practice degrees
Fees & Funding
Tuition (International)
- Undergraduate: £14,000
- Postgraduate: £15,000
Living Costs (Annual)
- Accommodation: £6,500
- Food: £2,000
- Transport: £450
- Entertainment: £850
- Other: £700
- Total: £10,500
Scholarships
Global Postgraduate Scholarship
MeritAutomatically awards £3,000 toward first-year tuition for eligible master's students.
Value: £3,000 (Tuition-only)
International fee payer • Self-funded • Full-time master's offer
Deadline: 2025-06-01
Lincoln Alumni Scholarship
Automatic10% fee reduction for graduates progressing to postgraduate study.
Value: £1,800 (Tuition-only)
Lincoln alumnus • Any postgraduate taught programme
Deadline: 2025-07-31
Campus & Facilities
Brayford Pool, Lincoln LN6 7TS
City-centre waterfront campus with teaching buildings surrounding the marina, connected by pedestrian bridges and the Spark building.
Size: 60 acres
Facilities
Academic
Isaac Newton Building engineering workshops, Sarah Swift Health Simulation Centre, RoboLab and autonomous vehicle hangar
Student Life
Engine Shed events venue, Sports Centre with climbing wall, Students' Union waterfront social space
Libraries
Great Central Warehouse Library
Converted railway warehouse with rooftop study terraces, Mac labs and 24/7 access during assessment periods.
24/7 in peak season
Sports Facilities
Sports Centre
Modern fitness suite with 80 stations, climbing wall, and group exercise studios
Human Performance Centre
Sports science labs with biomechanics testing and athlete support services
Outdoor Pitches
3G football pitch, grass sports fields, and netball courts near the waterfront
Student Services
Student Wellbeing Centre
Counselling, mental health support, and disability services in one accessible hub
studentwellbeing@lincoln.ac.uk
International Student Advice Team
Visa support, police registration help, and orientation programmes
international@lincoln.ac.uk
Academic Skills Centre
One-to-one writing support, study skills workshops, and maths drop-in sessions
academicskills@lincoln.ac.uk
Accommodation
Lincoln Courts
On-campusCluster flats with shared kitchens located on the Brayford Pool waterfront
Cost: £150 - £165 (per week)
Ensuite bedrooms • Lounge areas • 24/7 security
Distance: On campus
Contract: 44 weeks
The Gateway
University-managedStudio apartments popular with postgraduate and international students
Cost: £190 - £220 (per week)
On-site gym • Study rooms • Cinema room
Distance: 5-minute walk
Contract: 51 weeks
Submit preferences via the Accommodation Hub; a £200 advance rent payment secures a room.
Meet-and-greet service from East Midlands Airport plus bedding and kitchen starter packs.
Student Life & Support
Clubs & Sports
Clubs: 150
Teams: 45
Cultural Activities
- International Welcome Week — Every September
- Lincoln Christmas Market — Annually
International Support
- Visa support: Yes
- Language support: Yes
- Orientation: Yes
- Buddy program: Yes
- Contact: international@lincoln.ac.uk
Health & Wellbeing
- Medical centre: Yes
- Counselling: Yes
- Disability support: Yes
- Emergency: +44 (0)1522 886062
Careers & Outcomes
Employability Rank
170
Graduate Outcomes
Employed: 82%
Further study: 12%
Unemployed: 4%
Average Salary
£29,000
15 months after graduation
Top Employers
SiemensBBCHMRCLincolnshire NHSJaguar Land Rover
Location & Transportation
Nearest Airport
East Midlands Airport
80 km • 75 minutes by coach
Public Transport
- Train: Direct LNER services connect Lincoln to London King's Cross in 1h55 and to Sheffield and Nottingham hourly. • £28 off-peak return to Nottingham
- Bus: Stagecoach and local buses stop beside the campus footbridge linking to uphill Lincoln and shopping areas. • £12 weekly unirider
Local Area
Lincoln is a historic cathedral city with Roman walls, boutique shops, Christmas markets and low living costs compared with larger UK cities.
Cost of Living: Low
Attractions: Lincoln Cathedral, Lincoln Castle, Steep Hill
Shopping: Waterside Shopping Centre, Cornhill Quarter, Bailgate independent stores
Entertainment: Engine Shed concerts, Drill Hall theatre, Everyman Cinema
Additional Information
Accreditation
AACSB, AMBA, RIBA, IET, NMC
Partnerships
- Industry: Siemens Energy — On-campus turbine labs and graduate programmes in engineering.
- Regional: Lincolnshire Co-operative — Food innovation, pharmacy placements and community projects.
Research Highlights
- Lincoln Agri-Robotics — First UK centre dedicated to robotic crop monitoring and autonomous harvesting. (2023)
- Centre for Culture and Creativity — Collaborations with the BBC and BFI on immersive media story telling. (2022)
Notable Alumni
- Paul Collins — Chairman of the International Bomber Command Centre (2004)
- Emma Shearer — BAFTA-winning documentary producer (2010)
Metadata
Source: University of Lincoln prospectus 2024, UCAS, HESA Graduate Outcomes, Siemens partnership reports
Last Updated: 2025-12-03T00:00:00Z
Verified: Yes
Contact Email: international@lincoln.ac.uk