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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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Birmingham City University

Birmingham · QS World #1001

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University of Lincoln

Lincoln · QS World #851

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 3 datapoints

We looked at 3 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

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Birmingham City

scored higher in 0 categories

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Lincoln

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Lincoln leads in 3 of 3 categories where both have data (ranking, courses, scholarship). Birmingham City University does not lead in any category where both have data.

Birmingham City University vs University of Lincoln at a glance

Birmingham City University and University of Lincoln both teach 49 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, Design & Fashion and Computer Science. Birmingham City University offers 284 courses across 68 subject areas; University of Lincoln offers 343 courses across 81 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,570 a year at Birmingham City University and £18,300 at University of Lincoln: University of Lincoln is about £270 a year cheaper.

Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Birmingham City University is higher in 13 and University of Lincoln in 13, with 3 about level. The widest gap is in Electronic & Electrical Engineering: £23,500 three years after graduating from Birmingham City University, against £30,500 from University of Lincoln. Of the 31 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Birmingham City University is higher in 15 and University of Lincoln in 14, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#1001
QS World
#851
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THE World
#601
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Guardian UK
#38
N/A
Established
1861
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Birmingham City University

University of Lincoln

No data
84.2%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
83.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
20.5%

International

International student share

284
343

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

10
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.

Birmingham City

No published data on international students

    VS

    Lincoln

    47 countries · 20.5% international

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

    Subjects

    49 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.

    Birmingham City University

    University of Lincoln

    Also taught at both: Building & Construction, Business Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Accounting, Architecture, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Politics & International Relations, Finance & Actuarial Science, Mechanical Engineering, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Fine Art, Music, Biochemistry, Creative Writing, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Drama & Theatre, Education Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Human Resource Management, Technology & Logistics, Economics, English Literature, English Studies, Social Work, Applied Psychology, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Landscape Architecture & Design, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Developmental & Educational Psychology, Medical Imaging, Microbiology & Cell Biology.

    Only at Birmingham City University

    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

    Birmingham City University
    £18,570
    University of Lincoln
    £18,300

    University of Lincoln is about £270 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Birmingham City University
    No data
    University of Lincoln
    £18,800

    We do not have reliable international fee data for Birmingham City University yet.

    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.

    Birmingham City University

    University of Lincoln

    • Design & Fashion

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
      92%Satisfaction87%

    • Computer Science

      £23,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
      78%Satisfaction73%

    • Law

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
      80%Satisfaction89%

    • Marketing

      £23,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
      92%Satisfaction94%

    • Nursing (General)

      £29,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
      91%Satisfaction50%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      No dataSalary (3 years)£23,000
      90%Satisfaction95%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£17,000
      86%Satisfaction89%

    • Media & Film Studies

      £21,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
      87%Satisfaction77%

    • Sociology & Criminology

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

    • Journalism

      £21,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
      91%Satisfaction83%

    • Psychology (General)

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
      79%Satisfaction82%

    • Biomedical Sciences

      £31,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
      86%Satisfaction87%

    Showing the 12 largest of 31 shared subjects with published outcomes.

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Birmingham City University

    Henderson Bursaries and Scholarships 2026

    £10,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Henderson Bursaries and Scholarships 2026

    £10,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Millennium Point Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Scott Trust Bursary

    £7,415

    Deadline: N/A

    Santander Scholarship

    £2,000

    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

    Birmingham City University vs University of Lincoln: common questions

    Is Birmingham City University or University of Lincoln cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,570 a year at Birmingham City University and £18,300 at University of Lincoln: University of Lincoln is about £270 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 Birmingham City University and University of Lincoln?

    Both universities teach 49 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, Design & Fashion, Computer Science, Mathematics, Law, Marketing, Nursing (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Film Production & Cinematography, Media & Film Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Journalism and 37 more.

    Is Birmingham City University or University of Lincoln better for Design & Fashion?

    Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from Birmingham City University, and £20,000 from University of Lincoln. Student satisfaction with teaching is 92% at Birmingham City University and 87% at University of Lincoln. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Birmingham City University or University of Lincoln offer more courses?

    University of Lincoln lists 343 courses on CourseOptions and Birmingham City University lists 284 courses.

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

    Birmingham City University teaches 19 subject areas that University of Lincoln does not, including Civil Engineering, Health & Social Care, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Community & Specialist Nursing, Crafts & Applied Arts, Information Systems & Data Science, Teacher Training and 11 more.

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

    University of Lincoln teaches 32 subject areas that Birmingham City University does not, including Chemistry, Physics, Animal Science, Zoology & Animal Biology, History, Pharmacology, Philosophy, Biology and 24 more.

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    Birmingham City University284 courses · 10 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Lincoln343 courses · 21 scholarshipsBrowse Courses