The University of Lincoln is recognised as one of Britain's leading modern universities and is ranked among the top 10 in the UK for teaching quality and student experience in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2017.
A Global University
Opened by Queen Elizabeth II, the University of Lincoln’s city centre campus is home to over 13,000 students studying across the Colleges of Science, Social Science, Art and Lincoln International Business School. In 2016/17, students from more than 100 countries were enrolled at the university.
High Student Satisfaction
In the National Student Survey 2016, Lincoln placed among the top 10 universities in the UK for overall student satisfaction with a range of courses ranked number one in the country. The 2017 What Uni Student Choice Awards also rank the University of Lincoln among the top 10 universities for international and postgraduate student satisfaction.
Pioneering Research
The University of Lincoln is home to world-leading researchers who are making profound contributions to their subject areas. Within the Research Excellence Framework 2014, more than half of the research submitted by the University of Lincoln was judged to be internationally excellent or world-leading
(3* or 4*) – the highest scores possible.
Great Prospects
Ninety-five per cent of the University of Lincoln’s most recent graduates were in work or further study six months after completing their course, with almost three quarters in graduate level roles, according to the latest Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education Survey 2014/15.
Cutting Edge Facilities
The University of Lincoln’s award winning Brayford Pool Campus is located within a 5 minute walk of the city centre and is home to facilities designed for the subject-specific needs of students and industry. Within the Times Higher Education's Student Experience Survey 2015, the University of Lincoln was rated in the top 10% of UK universities for centralised, convenient facilities.
Alongside its city centre Brayford Pool campus, the University of Lincoln is home to two further campuses including Riseholme Park and Holbeach – the National Centre for Food Manufacturing.
Historic Location
The city of Lincoln is recognised as one of the Europe's great historic cities with a rich heritage dating back over 2,000 years. With its medieval castle and one of the finest cathedrals in Europe, the city is steeped in history and fame.
In 2016, Lincoln featured among Britain’s 20 Best Cities by the Telegraph alongside being named the UK’s friendliest city by the Eden Project’s Big Lunch programme.
With its central location, the city of Lincoln is within easy access of a number of cities including London (under 2 hours away by train).
Lincoln Students’ Union
Studying in the UK is more than just gaining a degree, it’s an opportunity to learn from new experiences, create long lasting memories and make lifelong friends. To help you make the most of your time at university, the Lincoln Students’ Union offer a range of activities including:
- 50+ sports clubs
- 70+ subject specific and academic societies
- 100+ volunteering opportunities
- International and multi faith groups
- Graduation balls, club nights and live music entertainment
- 2 on campus bars
The Students’ Union also offers a range of specialist support services to students.
