Since Queen Elizabeth II opened the first
University of Lincoln building on the Brayford Pool Campus, we have welcomed
more than 90,000 students from across 135 countries. Today, we are listed in
the world’s top 150 universities in the Times Higher Education’s (THE) Young
University Rankings 2020, and hold a top five-star score overall in
the QS Stars rating system of global universities.
- #401 Ranking
- 143 Masters
- 904 Academic Staff
- 13,925 Students
- 1,671 Students (int'l)
- 7,798 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
Master's Programmes
Business & Management (44)
- M.Sc. Accounting and Finance
- M.Sc. Agri-food Technology
- MSc by Research Agricultural Science and Technology
- M.Sc. Banking and Finance
- M.Sc. Digital Marketing
- M.Sc. Economics
- M.Sc. Economics and Finance
- M.Sc. Engineering Management
- M.Sc. Events Management
- M.Sc. Fashion Management
- M.Sc. Finance
- M.Sc. Governance
- M.Sc. International Business
- M.B.A. Leadership (Online)
- M.Sc. Management
- M.Sc. Management (Online)
- M.Sc. Marketing
- M.A. Photography (Online)
- Postgraduate Diploma Professional Practice and Management in Architecture
- M.Sc. Project Management
- M.Sc. Sustainability
Social Sciences (35)
- MSc by Research Agricultural Science and Technology
- M.Sc. Banking and Finance
- MA by Research Classical Studies
- Postgraduate Diploma Counselling
- M.Sc. Counselling
- M.Sc. Developmental Psychology
- M.Sc. Economics
- M.Sc. Economics and Finance
- MA by Research Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
- M.Sc. Forensic Psychology
- M.Sc. Forensic Science
- M.Res. Forensic Science
- M.A. Gender Studies
- MSc by Research Geography
- MA by Research Geography
- M.Sc. Governance
- Postgraduate Diploma High Intensity Psychological Interventions (HIPI)
- MA by Research Media and Cultural Studies
- M.A. Medieval Studies
- M.A. Politics
- Postgraduate Certificate Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
- MSc by Research Psychology
- M.Sc. Social Work
Medicine & Health (22)
- MSc by Research Animal Behaviour and Welfare
- MSc by Research Bioveterinary Science
- MSc by Research Health and Social Care
- MA by Research Health and Social Care
- Postgraduate Diploma High Intensity Psychological Interventions (HIPI)
- Postgraduate Certificate Independent - Supplementary Prescriber Preparation
- Postgraduate Diploma Interprofessional Practice (Approved Mental Health Professional)
- MSc by Research Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Postgraduate Certificate Pre Hospital Critical Care
- Postgraduate Certificate Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
- MSc by Research Psychology
- MSc by Research Sport and Exercise Science - Sports Studies
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (19)
- M.Sc. Accounting and Finance
- M.Sc. Analytical Sciences
- MSc by Research Applied Mathematics
- MSc by Research Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- MSc by Research Biology
- M.Sc. Biotechnology
- MSc by Research Bioveterinary Science
- MSc by Research Chemistry
- MSc by Research Computational Physics
- M.Sc. Finance
- M.Res. Forensic Science
- M.Sc. Forensic Toxicology
- M.Sc. Microbiology
- MSc by Research Microbiology
- MSc by Research Nanomaterials Science
- M.Sc. Physics
- MSc by Research Zoology
Arts, Design & Architecture (14)
- MArch Architecture
- MA by Research Art
- M.A. Design
- MA by Research Design
- M.Sc. Fashion Management
- M.A. Film Production
- M.A. Fine Art
- MA by Research Media and Cultural Studies
- M.A. Photography (Online)
- Postgraduate Diploma Professional Practice and Management in Architecture
- M.A. Theatre
Applied Sciences & Professions (13)
- M.Sc. Agri-food Technology
- MSc by Research Food Science
- M.Sc. Forensic Psychology
- M.Sc. Forensic Science
- M.Res. Forensic Science
- M.Sc. Forensic Toxicology
- MSc by Research Health and Social Care
- MA by Research Health and Social Care
- M.Sc. Social Work
Humanities (11)
- MA by Research Classical Studies
- M.A. Creative Writing
- MA by Research English
- M.A. English Literature
- M.A. History
- MA by Research History
- M.A. Medieval Studies
- MA by Research Philosophy
Computer Science & IT (10)
- M.Sc. Cloud Computing
- M.Sc. Computer Science
- MSc By Research Computer Science
- MA by Research Geography
- MSc by Research Geography
- M.Sc. Intelligence Systems
- M.Sc. Intelligent Vision
Education & Training (10)
- M.Sc. Counselling
- Postgraduate Diploma Counselling
- M.A. Education
- MA by Research English
- M.A. English Literature
- Postgraduate Diploma Interprofessional Practice (Approved Mental Health Professional)
- MSc by Research Psychology
- M.Sc. Sport Science
- M.Sc. Sports Therapy
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (10)
- MA by Research Conservation
- Postgraduate Diploma Conservation Studies
- MSc by Research Evolution and Ecology
- M.Sc. Forensic Toxicology
- MSc by Research Geography
- M.Sc. Sustainability
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (10)
- M.Sc. Events Management
- M.A. Journalism (Sports)
- Postgraduate Certificate Pre Hospital Critical Care
- M.Sc. Sport Science
- MSc by Research Sport and Exercise Science - Sports Studies
- M.Sc. Sports Therapy
Journalism & Media (10)
- M.A. Film Production
- MA by Research Journalism
- M.A. Journalism
- M.A. Journalism (Arts)
- M.A. Journalism (Sports)
- MA by Research Media and Cultural Studies
Engineering & Technology (8)
- MArch Architecture
- MSc by Research Chemistry
- M.Res. Engineering
- M.Sc. Intelligence Systems
- M.Sc. Mechanical Engineering
Agriculture & Forestry (6)
- M.Sc. Agri-food Technology
- MSc by Research Animal Behaviour and Welfare
- MSc by Research Bioveterinary Science
- MSc by Research Zoology
Law (6)
- LL.M. Business Law
- LL.M. International Law
- LL.M. Laws (Online)
About
History
As a student at the University of Lincoln you will be living in one of Europe’s great historic cities, with a history dating back as far as 300BC. Alongside remains from Lincoln’s Roman heritage, the city is also home to a number of historical buildings and landmarks, including Lincoln Cathedral which was built in 1072 and was once the tallest building in the world.
Education
The University of Lincoln provides a challenging and supportive environment in which to undertake study or research. We offer a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across four academic Colleges and Schools, and our academic teams are involved in research at the leading edge of their disciplines, from developing new antibiotics and more effective cancer treatments, to tackling the digital divide, and preserving historical artefacts.
Research
From developing new medical technologies to help improve cancer treatments, to exploring innovative ways to enhance accessibility in museums for an ageing population, the research of Lincoln’s staff and students is making a real difference to society.
In the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF), more than half of the University of Lincoln’s submitted research was rated as internationally excellent or world-leading.
Career
Employers are increasingly looking for individuals who can make a difference in today’s global workplace. With our expert staff, modern facilities, close links with business, and world-leading research we aim to provide the tools you need to achieve your career aspirations.
The University of Lincoln prides itself on the quality of its teaching, which is reflected in our Gold award in the national Teaching Excellence Framework.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2021
GSSA 2021
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2021. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 8 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
University Ranking
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2023
401 100
2022
501
2021
501
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2023
801
2022
801
2021
801
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2022
901
2021
901
2020
901
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2023
935 66
2022
1001 -21
2021
980
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
Situated at the heart of our Brayford Pool Campus, the Student Support Centre brings many key services together, providing a central point of contact that can link you with the appropriate team. Our specialist teams offer free, impartial, and confidential advice and information on an array of topics, from fees, funding, and making payments, to housing, visas, and legal advice
Housing services
The University offers a variety of accommodation options to suit different needs and budget, from on-campus accommodation in our Student Village to University-managed developments and third party provider halls of residences just off-campus. Lincoln was named as one of the most affordable student cities in the UK, within The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020.
Library services
Choosing where to live while studying is a big decision and it’s important to take the time to find out what’s available and what would best suit your needs. The University offers a variety of options to suit your needs and budget, from on-campus accommodation in our Student Village to University-managed developments and third party provider halls of residences just off-campus.
ICT services
The University of Lincoln’s dedicated ICT team is available to help support students with a range of technical services and functions.
Medical services
After you have completed the registration process, you will be able to access health care services through the University of Lincoln Health Centre which is located in the heart of our Brayford Pool campus. The Centre, which is operated by the NHS, specialises in looking after the health needs of students.
Student Life
Campus life
The University of Lincoln’s striking city centre campus provides a modern student-centred community. Based on the picturesque Brayford Pool waterfront, almost everything you’ll need is either on campus or a short walk away. At Lincoln, we constantly invest in our buildings and facilities as we strive to provide the best learning environment for our students.
Sports facilities
The University of Lincoln Sports Centre, is located on the Brayford Campus. Offering an extensive range of facilities, the Sports Centre is the hub of activity to keep you healthy and active throughout your time at University. We cater for all levels and abilities in each area of our facility, including fitness suites, sports hall, football pitches, dance, boxing and spinning studios.
Student clubs
Joining a club or society can be a great way to make new friends, creating bonds that can last a lifetime. Lincoln Students’ Union offers more than 150 different sports and societies which students can take part in. They range from academic groups like the Computer Science and Law Societies, to less traditional clubs such as the Harry Potter and Pokemon Go Societies.
Student Reviews
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Anonymous rated 3 out of 5 stars
I got an offer and not study there yet.
A pool for motivated swans
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
Studying at Lincoln is an exciting experience. you will be involved with supportive staff and lecturers, that conduct high quality of teaching systems and strategies using new methods. I found them all highly open to get feedbacks and make a difference for student's welfare. During my studying here at Lincoln, I have always felt they want to make sure that all students are...
Covid 19 review
Anonymous rated 3 out of 5 stars
It is difficult to give a current accurate review due to the changes caused by Covid 19 and my course being delivered mostly online. I would say that there are some negatives when it comes to online lectures that are delivered as they tend to just repeat the information that is found in our textbooks hence why I don't understand exactly what I am paying for. Support is...
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