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Birkbeck, University of London

London · QS World #354

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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

Birkbeck

scored higher in 6 categories

VS

4/10

Lincoln

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Birkbeck, University of London vs University of Lincoln at a glance

Birkbeck, University of London and University of Lincoln both teach 39 subject areas, the largest being Law, Mathematics and Sociology & Criminology. Birkbeck, University of London offers 361 courses across 69 subject areas; University of Lincoln offers 343 courses across 81 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £18,300 at University of Lincoln, so the two cost about the same. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,850 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £18,800 at University of Lincoln: University of Lincoln is about £2,050 a year cheaper.

Of the 18 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Birkbeck, University of London is higher in 17 and University of Lincoln in 0, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Creative Writing: £31,500 three years after graduating from Birkbeck, University of London, against £21,000 from University of Lincoln. Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Birkbeck, University of London is higher in 15 and University of Lincoln in 7.

World & National Rankings

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

#354
QS World
#851
#301
THE World
#601
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Guardian UK
#38
1823
Established
1861
No
Russell Group
No
Bronze
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Birkbeck, University of London

University of Lincoln

85.1%
84.2%

Satisfaction

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

£32,500
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

79.6%
83.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

12%
20.5%

International

International student share

361
343

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

16
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.

Birkbeck

60 countries · 12% international

  • 🇺🇸United States10.8%
  • 🇨🇳China9.7%
  • 🇮🇳India8.6%
  • 🇪🇸Spain4.8%
  • 🇮🇹Italy4.3%
VS

Lincoln

47 countries · 20.5% international

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

Subjects

39 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.

Birkbeck, University of London

University of Lincoln

Also taught at both: Creative Writing, Design & Fashion, Philosophy, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Business Studies, Classical Studies, Marketing, Drama & Theatre, English Literature, Finance & Actuarial Science, Human Geography & Environment, Social Sciences (General), Biology, Geology & Earth Sciences, English Studies, Applied Psychology, Heritage & Conservation, Human Resource Management, Computing & IT, Developmental & Educational Psychology, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Social Policy & Public Policy.

Only at Birkbeck, University of London

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

Birkbeck, University of London
£18,500
University of Lincoln
£18,300

About the same.

Postgraduate

Birkbeck, University of London
£20,850
University of Lincoln
£18,800

University of Lincoln is about £2,050 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.

Birkbeck, University of London

University of Lincoln

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    94%Satisfaction89%

  • Mathematics

    £27,000Salary (3 years)No data
    94%Satisfaction88%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    88%Satisfaction73%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    96%Satisfaction92%

  • Computer Science

    £38,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    72%Satisfaction73%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    86%Satisfaction77%

  • History

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    95%Satisfaction83%

  • Psychology (General)

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    84%Satisfaction82%

  • Physical Geography & Climate

    £29,500Salary (3 years)No data
    84%Satisfaction81%

  • Economics

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    88%Satisfaction75%

  • Journalism

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    87%Satisfaction83%

  • Accounting

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    75%Satisfaction91%

Showing the 12 largest of 22 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Birkbeck, University of London

Bonnart Trust Sanctuary Scholarship

£18,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

Cyril Taylor Scholarships

£15,000

Deadline: Jul 2026

Breakspear scholarship

£12,000

Deadline: Jul 2026

MA History of Art scholarship

£6,000

Deadline: Jul 2026

Legal & General Sustainable Leaders Bursary

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

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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

Birkbeck, University of London vs University of Lincoln: common questions

Is Birkbeck, University of London or University of Lincoln cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £18,300 at University of Lincoln, so the two cost about the same. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,850 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £18,800 at University of Lincoln: University of Lincoln is about £2,050 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 Birkbeck, University of London and University of Lincoln?

Both universities teach 39 subject areas: Law, Mathematics, Sociology & Criminology, Politics & International Relations, Computer Science, Business & Management (General), Media & Film Studies, Chemistry, History, Psychology (General), Physical Geography & Climate, Economics and 27 more.

Is Birkbeck, University of London or University of Lincoln better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Birkbeck, University of London, and £21,000 from University of Lincoln. Student satisfaction with teaching is 94% at Birkbeck, University of London and 89% at University of Lincoln. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Birkbeck, University of London or University of Lincoln offer more courses?

Birkbeck, University of London lists 361 courses on CourseOptions and University of Lincoln lists 343 courses.

What can you study at Birkbeck, University of London but not at University of Lincoln?

Birkbeck, University of London teaches 30 subject areas that University of Lincoln does not, including Ancient Languages, History of Art & Design, Management, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Archaeology, Asian Languages & Studies, Healthcare Science and 22 more.

What can you study at University of Lincoln but not at Birkbeck, University of London?

University of Lincoln teaches 42 subject areas that Birkbeck, University of London does not, including Physics, Animal Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Zoology & Animal Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Film Production & Cinematography, Mechanical Engineering, Pharmacology and 34 more.

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Birkbeck, University of London361 courses · 16 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Lincoln343 courses · 21 scholarshipsBrowse Courses