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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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Aston University, Birmingham

Birmingham · QS World #416

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University of Lincoln

Lincoln · QS World #851

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

6/10

Aston

scored higher in 6 categories

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4/10

Lincoln

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Aston University, Birmingham leads in 6 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary). University of Lincoln is ahead on ranking, established, courses, scholarship.

Aston University, Birmingham vs University of Lincoln at a glance

Aston University, Birmingham and University of Lincoln both teach 32 subject areas, the largest being Mathematics, Business Studies and Computer Science. Aston University, Birmingham offers 169 courses across 51 subject areas; University of Lincoln offers 343 courses across 81 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,580 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £18,300 at University of Lincoln: University of Lincoln is about £4,280 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £18,800 at University of Lincoln: University of Lincoln is about £5,200 a year cheaper.

Of the 15 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Aston University, Birmingham is higher in 14 and University of Lincoln in 0, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Economics: £35,500 three years after graduating from Aston University, Birmingham, against £23,000 from University of Lincoln. Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Aston University, Birmingham is higher in 8 and University of Lincoln in 8, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

#416
QS World
#851
#401
THE World
#601
#39
Guardian UK
#38
1895
Established
1861
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Aston University, Birmingham

University of Lincoln

85.2%
84.2%

Satisfaction

Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)

£37,600
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.5%
83.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.1%
20.5%

International

International student share

169
343

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
21

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.

Aston

67 countries · 22.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India40.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria10.2%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.9%
  • 🌐Kuwait4.2%
  • 🇻🇳Vietnam4%
VS

Lincoln

47 countries · 20.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India34.9%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan24.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria22.2%
  • 🇻🇳Vietnam2.4%
  • 🇨🇳China2.2%

Subjects

32 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.

Aston University, Birmingham

University of Lincoln

Also taught at both: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Media & Film Studies, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Human Resource Management, Accounting, Building & Construction, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Technology & Logistics, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, English Studies, Medicine, Pharmacy, Social Sciences (General), Biotechnology, Mental Health Nursing.

Only at Aston University, Birmingham

Only at University of Lincoln

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

Aston University, Birmingham
£22,580
University of Lincoln
£18,300

University of Lincoln is about £4,280 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Aston University, Birmingham
£24,000
University of Lincoln
£18,800

University of Lincoln is about £5,200 a year cheaper.

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.

Aston University, Birmingham

University of Lincoln

  • Mathematics

    £31,500Salary (3 years)No data
    94%Satisfaction88%

  • Business Studies

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    82%Satisfaction83%

  • Computer Science

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    85%Satisfaction73%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    81%Satisfaction92%

  • Psychology (General)

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    92%Satisfaction82%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    90%Satisfaction87%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    89%Satisfaction89%

  • General Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    75%Satisfaction85%

  • History

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
    95%Satisfaction83%

  • Marketing

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    79%Satisfaction94%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    80%Satisfaction89%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    89%Satisfaction73%

Showing the 12 largest of 17 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Aston University, Birmingham

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University of Lincoln

Chevening Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

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

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FAQ

Aston University, Birmingham vs University of Lincoln: common questions

Is Aston University, Birmingham or University of Lincoln cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,580 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £18,300 at University of Lincoln: University of Lincoln is about £4,280 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £18,800 at University of Lincoln: University of Lincoln is about £5,200 a year cheaper. 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 Aston University, Birmingham and University of Lincoln?

Both universities teach 32 subject areas: Mathematics, Business Studies, Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Design & Fashion, Psychology (General), Biomedical Sciences, Law, General Engineering, History, Marketing, Mechanical Engineering and 20 more.

Is Aston University, Birmingham or University of Lincoln better for Business Studies?

Business Studies graduates earn a median £30,500 three years after graduating from Aston University, Birmingham, and £24,500 from University of Lincoln. Student satisfaction with teaching is 82% at Aston University, Birmingham and 83% at University of Lincoln. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Aston University, Birmingham or University of Lincoln offer more courses?

University of Lincoln lists 343 courses on CourseOptions and Aston University, Birmingham lists 169 courses.

What can you study at Aston University, Birmingham but not at University of Lincoln?

Aston University, Birmingham teaches 19 subject areas that University of Lincoln does not, including Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biomedical Engineering, Civil Engineering, English Language, Information Systems & Data Science, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Clinical & Health Psychology and 11 more.

What can you study at University of Lincoln but not at Aston University, Birmingham?

University of Lincoln teaches 49 subject areas that Aston University, Birmingham does not, including Chemistry, Physics, Animal Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Journalism, Zoology & Animal Biology, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Film Production & Cinematography and 41 more.

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Aston University, Birmingham169 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Lincoln343 courses · 21 scholarshipsBrowse Courses