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Dundee · Guardian UK #55
Lincoln · QS World #851
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 8 datapoints
We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
2/8
Abertay
scored higher in 2 categories
6/8
Lincoln
scored higher in 6 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Lincoln leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, established, employment, international, courses, scholarship). Abertay University is ahead on satisfaction, graduate salary.
Abertay University vs University of Lincoln at a glance
Abertay University and University of Lincoln both teach 23 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Law. Abertay University offers 82 courses across 31 subject areas; University of Lincoln offers 343 courses across 81 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,950 a year at Abertay University and £18,300 at University of Lincoln: Abertay University is about £1,350 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,950 a year at Abertay University and £18,800 at University of Lincoln, so the two cost about the same.
Of the 12 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Abertay University is higher in 8 and University of Lincoln in 4. The widest gap is in Accounting: £20,500 three years after graduating from Abertay University, against £26,000 from University of Lincoln. Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Abertay University is higher in 8 and University of Lincoln in 3.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
Abertay University
University of Lincoln
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
Scholarships
Number of scholarships
International Community
Where do international students come from?
Top source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.
Abertay
29 countries · 9.3% international
- 🇫🇷France28%
- 🇮🇳India16.1%
- 🇺🇸United States8.6%
- 🇨🇳China3.2%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria3.2%
Lincoln
47 countries · 20.5% international
- 🇮🇳India34.9%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan24.4%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria22.2%
- 🇻🇳Vietnam2.4%
- 🇨🇳China2.2%
Subjects
23 subjects you can study at both
Courses listed at each university in the subject, and the typical (median) international fee a year. Select a count to see the courses.
Abertay University
University of Lincoln
Computer Science
3 coursesTypical fee £16,950 (UG)
13 coursesTypical fee £18,300 (UG)
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Law
Business & Management (General)
Biomedical Sciences
Politics & International Relations
Psychology (General)
Accounting
Games Design & Computer Animation
Marketing
Sociology & Criminology
Human Geography & Environment
Film Production & Cinematography
Food Science
Forensic Science
Also taught at both: Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Human Resource Management, Applied Psychology, Finance & Actuarial Science, Building & Construction, Developmental & Educational Psychology, Mental Health Nursing.
Only at Abertay University
Fees
What it costs international students
The typical (median) international tuition fee a year across each university's published course fees. Individual courses vary; each course page shows its own fee.
Undergraduate
- Abertay University
- £16,950
- University of Lincoln
- £18,300
Abertay University is about £1,350 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Abertay University
- £18,950
- University of Lincoln
- £18,800
About the same.
Outcomes
Graduate outcomes by subject
Median graduate salary three years after graduating, and student satisfaction with teaching, across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject. Source: Discover Uni.
Abertay University
University of Lincoln
Computer Science
£30,500Salary (3 years)£29,500No dataSatisfaction73%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£20,500Salary (3 years)£23,00092%Satisfaction95%Law
£23,000Salary (3 years)£21,00092%Satisfaction89%Biomedical Sciences
£29,500Salary (3 years)£27,50090%Satisfaction87%Psychology (General)
£22,000Salary (3 years)£21,50086%Satisfaction82%Accounting
£20,500Salary (3 years)£26,00073%Satisfaction91%Games Design & Computer Animation
£30,500Salary (3 years)£28,00087%Satisfaction82%Marketing
£21,500Salary (3 years)£25,00083%Satisfaction94%Sociology & Criminology
£22,000Salary (3 years)£22,50088%Satisfaction73%Forensic Science
£23,500Salary (3 years)£21,000100%Satisfaction93%Hospitality, Events & Tourism
£22,500Salary (3 years)£21,00083%Satisfaction82%Mental Health Nursing
£29,500Salary (3 years)£29,00098%Satisfaction50%
Scholarships for International Students
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Chevening Scholarships
100%
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Canada Scholarship
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
European Union Scholarship
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
South Asia Scholarship
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
South East Asia Scholarship
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Abertay University vs University of Lincoln: common questions
Is Abertay University or University of Lincoln cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,950 a year at Abertay University and £18,300 at University of Lincoln: Abertay University is about £1,350 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,950 a year at Abertay University and £18,800 at University of Lincoln, so the two cost about the same. These are medians of the international tuition fees each university publishes for its courses; the fee for a specific course is on its course page.
What subjects can you study at both Abertay University and University of Lincoln?
Both universities teach 23 subject areas: Computer Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Law, Business & Management (General), Biomedical Sciences, Politics & International Relations, Psychology (General), Accounting, Games Design & Computer Animation, Marketing, Sociology & Criminology, Human Geography & Environment and 11 more.
Is Abertay University or University of Lincoln better for Computer Science?
Computer Science graduates earn a median £30,500 three years after graduating from Abertay University, and £29,500 from University of Lincoln. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Abertay University or University of Lincoln offer more courses?
University of Lincoln lists 343 courses on CourseOptions and Abertay University lists 82 courses.
What can you study at Abertay University but not at University of Lincoln?
Abertay University teaches 8 subject areas that University of Lincoln does not, including Civil Engineering, Nutrition & Dietetics, Applied Computing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Clinical & Health Psychology, Management, Software Engineering and Statistics.
What can you study at University of Lincoln but not at Abertay University?
University of Lincoln teaches 58 subject areas that Abertay University does not, including Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Design & Fashion, Animal Science, Journalism, Media & Film Studies, Zoology & Animal Biology and 50 more.
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