About University of Lincoln

The University of Lincoln is a prominent higher education institution in the East of England, where an ever-growing community of staff and students from across the world come together to push boundaries and improve society. More than 100,000 students have studied at Lincoln from 135+ different countries.

Students will be able to explore a range of courses at a university that has a five-star rating from QS and places in the top 150 globally according to THE’s Young University Rankings 2024.

Lincoln is a compact and friendly place to live and study. Almost everything students need, from bespoke accommodation to shops, bars and restaurants, is just a short walk from campus. The city is home to a wide range of sports and leisure facilities, alongside a number of award-winning parks and open spaces. There are also museums, theatres, galleries and a castle to explore. The university’s graduation ceremonies take place at Lincoln Cathedral, which was built in 1072 and was once the tallest building in the world.

Located on the picturesque Brayford Pool waterfront, the University’s campus provides a modern student-centred community with almost everything students need either on campus or a short walk away. Since Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II opened the Brayford Pool Campus, more than £400 million has been invested in buildings and facilities.

The University’s campus combines modern architecture, innovative learning environments, and comfortable social spaces, making it an ideal environment for collaboration and growth.

Lincoln takes real pride in conducting research that is tackling some of the most serious issues facing society today. In fact, more than three quarters of its research has been rated as world-leading or internationally excellent according to the latest Research Excellence Framework 2021.

Thanks to the institution’s strong links to industry, Lincoln graduates have gone on to work for multinational companies including Rolls-Royce, the BBC, HSBC and Siemens.

Graduate Outcomes

The University of Lincoln prides itself on helping students achieve excellent career prospects, offering a number of different career services to help them prepare for their future. Many of Lincoln’s programmes offer students the opportunity to take part in a work placement or professional practice year. A wide variety of undergraduate programmes also include the opportunity to spend a period of time studying abroad at a partner institution.

In 2023, the quality of the University’s careers counselling and support was recognised by the QS Stars rating system, with Lincoln receiving five stars for employability. This category reviewed a range of factors including employer reputation, graduate employment rate, employability outcome, alumni impact, careers support, apprenticeships, and internships.

The University has a number of mechanisms and support tools to further enhance graduates’ employability. With bespoke and in-depth expertise and knowledge of the graduate labour market, the Careers and Employability Team offers one-to-one support and careers guidance to help students find the right path, as well as CV and interview preparation advice. The team works closely with local, national, and international employers, and advertises a range of graduate positions, helping students on their journey into the world of work.

In 2023, the University of Lincoln was named among the top 5 best universities in the UK for graduate start-up businesses. Students who are interested in setting up their own business can take advantage of the University’s business incubation centre, Sparkhouse. The centre acts as a professional link between the University and the local business community. The dedicated Business Incubation Team also provides a mentoring service, advice on business planning, funding, finance, and market research to help students plan, launch, and grow their new business.

Once students complete their studies, they become a member of the University’s alumni network – a 100,000-strong community of graduates from more than 130 countries. This provides access to a range of networking opportunities and events. Lincoln graduates can continue to take advantage of dedicated careers support via the University for up to two years after finishing their studies, helping them establish their chosen career path.