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University of Lincoln
University of Lincoln is a university in Lincoln, England, in a city setting. How it compares on official data.
52nd of 142 in the overall Be Wise ranking, with a score of 47.1 out of 100. How we rank.
How it compares
| Measure | University of Lincoln | Average in the overall table | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student experience | 84.4% | 85.1% | Average positive answers across seven National Student Survey 2026 themes, from 2,206 final-year students. |
| Continuation | 89.6% | 83.0% | Full-time degree students still studying or qualified a year after starting (Discover Uni). |
| Graduate prospects | 63.7% | 63.7% | Graduates in professional or managerial work, or further study, 15 months after finishing (Discover Uni). |
| Earnings | £31,100 | UK average for the same subjects | Median earnings five years after graduating, tax year 2023-24 (LEO): 1% below the UK average for the same mix of subjects. |
Sources: National Student Survey 2026, Office for Students (Open Government Licence v3.0), first degree, full-time, by teaching provider; LEO graduate outcomes, tax year 2023-24, Department for Education (Open Government Licence v3.0), median earnings five years after graduating; Discover Uni dataset, 8 September 2026 edition, HESA (CC BY 4.0), continuation and graduate prospects. All sources and licences.
What students say: National Student Survey 2026
The share of final-year students giving positive answers on each theme, next to the average for providers in the overall table.
| Theme | University of Lincoln | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching on my course | 85.9% | 87.5% |
| Learning opportunities | 84.6% | 85.3% |
| Assessment and feedback | 82.3% | 82.7% |
| Academic support | 90.0% | 89.1% |
| Organisation and management | 78.5% | 79.5% |
| Learning resources | 89.6% | 88.5% |
| Student voice | 79.8% | 79.8% |
Subject tables
University of Lincoln appears in 15 of our 35 subject tables. Subjects need at least 50 survey responses.
| Subject | Position | Student experience | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical sciences | 2nd of 59 | 93.1% | Not published |
| Creative arts and design | 14th of 79 | 88.5% | £27,4001% above the UK average for this subject |
| English studies | 9th of 41 | 90.9% | £28,9006% below the UK average for this subject |
| Sport and exercise sciences | 10th of 43 | 91.7% | £28,7006% below the UK average for this subject |
| Performing arts | 19th of 59 | 85.3% | £24,9003% below the UK average for this subject |
| Business and management | 40th of 122 | 82.1% | £41,70016% above the UK average for this subject |
| Psychology | 37th of 100 | 83.3% | £30,000In line with the UK average for this subject |
| Media, journalism and communications | 20th of 45 | 89.5% | £26,4007% below the UK average for this subject |
| General, applied and forensic sciences | 4th of 7 | 90.6% | £27,40013% below the UK average for this subject |
| Biosciences | 33rd of 51 | 88.3% | £28,90013% below the UK average for this subject |
| Computing | 79th of 108 | 75.2% | £41,2001% below the UK average for this subject |
| Law | 64th of 87 | 80.0% | £29,60016% below the UK average for this subject |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | 57th of 74 | 78.1% | £29,3003% below the UK average for this subject |
| History and archaeology | 33rd of 40 | 85.3% | £27,10019% below the UK average for this subject |
| Nursing and midwifery | 63rd of 75 | 76.8% | £36,6002% below the UK average for this subject |
Also has official data for, but not enough to rank in: Agriculture, food and related studies, Allied health, Architecture, building and planning, Chemistry, Economics, Education and teaching, Engineering, Geography, earth and environmental studies, Health and social care, Mathematical sciences, Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy, Philosophy and religious studies, Physics and astronomy, Politics.
UCAS points of past entrants
The UCAS Tariff points of recent entrants to full-time degree courses who had Tariff qualifications, from Discover Uni. These are past entrants, not offers: check each course page for entry requirements.
The middle entrant (the median) was in the 112 to 127 band, and the most common band was 96 to 111 points. Work out your UCAS points.
Courses and key facts
Discover Uni lists 169 full-time degree courses; 149 of them with a placement year, as an option or built in; 103 with a year abroad, as an option or built in.
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) rating: Gold overall (student experience Gold, student outcomes Gold). TEF covers England only and is not part of the Be Wise ranking.
University of Lincoln website · Accommodation · Students' union
Course counts, TEF and links: {oa("du")}, CC BY 4.0. Check course details with the university.
Living costs in Lincoln
Average private rent in the Lincoln area was £942 a month in August 2026, against a UK average of £1,400. Student rooms usually cost less than a whole home. Cost of living in Lincoln.
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Open Be University WiseSources
- National Student Survey 2026, Office for Students
- Discover Uni dataset, 8 September 2026 edition, HESA
- LEO graduate outcomes, tax year 2023-24, Department for Education
- Price Index of Private Rents, Office for National Statistics
- Discover Uni: compare courses, official UK course comparison website
- University of Lincoln: official website
Data used under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (Office for Students, Department for Education, ONS) and CC BY 4.0 (HESA). All sources and licences.
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Quick answers
Where is University of Lincoln in the Be Wise ranking?
52nd of 142 in the overall Be Wise ranking, with a score of 47.1 out of 100. The Be Wise ranking uses only official data on student experience, continuation, graduate prospects and earnings.
What do students say about University of Lincoln?
In the 2026 National Student Survey, an average of 84.4% of final-year students gave positive answers across the seven themes, from 2,206 responses. Its highest theme compared with the average was learning resources (89.6%, against 88.5%), and its lowest was teaching on my course (85.9%, against 87.5%).
How many students continue their course at University of Lincoln?
On Discover Uni data, 89.6% of full-time degree students were still studying or had qualified a year after starting. The average in the overall table was 83.0%.
What do University of Lincoln graduates go on to do?
On Discover Uni data, 63.7% of graduates were in professional or managerial work, or further study, 15 months after finishing. The average in the overall table was 63.7%.
How much do University of Lincoln graduates earn?
Median earnings five years after graduating were £31,100 in the 2023-24 tax year, according to the Department for Education's LEO data. That is 1% below the UK average for graduates of the same mix of subjects.
What UCAS points do you need for University of Lincoln?
Entry requirements vary by course, so check each course page. Among recent entrants with UCAS Tariff points, the most common band was 96 to 111 points. Past entrants' points are not offers.
What is University of Lincoln's TEF rating?
Gold overall in the Teaching Excellence Framework, with Gold for student experience and Gold for student outcomes, as published in the Discover Uni dataset.
How much is rent near University of Lincoln?
The ONS average private rent in the Lincoln area was £942 a month in August 2026. Student rooms in halls or shared houses usually cost less than a whole home.