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Lincoln · QS World #851
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 7 datapoints
We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
2/7
DN Colleges Group
scored higher in 2 categories
5/7
Lincoln
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Lincoln leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (TEF, established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). DN Colleges Group is ahead on satisfaction, employment.
DN Colleges Group vs University of Lincoln at a glance
DN Colleges Group and University of Lincoln both teach 22 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Animal Science. DN Colleges Group offers 72 courses across 26 subject areas; University of Lincoln offers 343 courses across 81 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £18,300 at University of Lincoln: DN Colleges Group is about £5,800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £18,800 at University of Lincoln: DN Colleges Group is about £6,300 a year cheaper.
Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Lincoln is higher in 6 and DN Colleges Group in 0. The widest gap is in Games Design & Computer Animation: £20,500 three years after graduating from DN Colleges Group, against £28,000 from University of Lincoln. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, DN Colleges Group is higher in 7 and University of Lincoln in 0, with 2 about level.
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.
DN Colleges Group
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.
DN Colleges Group
No published data on international students
Lincoln
47 countries · 20.5% international
- 🇮🇳India34.9%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan24.4%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria22.2%
- 🇻🇳Vietnam2.4%
- 🇨🇳China2.2%
Subjects
22 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.
DN Colleges Group
University of Lincoln
Design & Fashion
4 coursesTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £18,300 (UG)
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Animal Science
Childhood & Youth Studies
Education Studies
Biomedical Sciences
Games Design & Computer Animation
Mechanical Engineering
Sociology & Criminology
Business & Management (General)
Computing & IT
Building & Construction
Counselling & Psychotherapy
General Engineering
Business Studies
Also taught at both: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, English Literature, Fine Art, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mental Health Nursing, Social Policy & Public Policy.
Only at DN Colleges Group
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
- DN Colleges Group
- £12,500
- University of Lincoln
- £18,300
DN Colleges Group is about £5,800 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- DN Colleges Group
- £12,500
- University of Lincoln
- £18,800
DN Colleges Group is about £6,300 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.
DN Colleges Group
University of Lincoln
Design & Fashion
£17,000Salary (3 years)£20,000No dataSatisfaction87%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£20,500Salary (3 years)£23,00095%Satisfaction95%Animal Science
No dataSalary (3 years)£18,50094%Satisfaction94%Education Studies
£17,000Salary (3 years)No data98%Satisfaction82%Biomedical Sciences
No dataSalary (3 years)£27,500100%Satisfaction87%Games Design & Computer Animation
£20,500Salary (3 years)£28,000100%Satisfaction82%Sociology & Criminology
£18,500Salary (3 years)£22,50084%Satisfaction73%Business Studies
£21,000Salary (3 years)£24,50088%Satisfaction83%English Literature
No dataSalary (3 years)£21,00095%Satisfaction91%Fine Art
£17,000Salary (3 years)£19,500No dataSatisfaction92%Mental Health Nursing
No dataSalary (3 years)£29,000100%Satisfaction50%
Scholarships for International Students
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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
FAQ
DN Colleges Group vs University of Lincoln: common questions
Is DN Colleges Group or University of Lincoln cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £18,300 at University of Lincoln: DN Colleges Group is about £5,800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £18,800 at University of Lincoln: DN Colleges Group is about £6,300 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 DN Colleges Group and University of Lincoln?
Both universities teach 22 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Animal Science, Childhood & Youth Studies, Education Studies, Biomedical Sciences, Games Design & Computer Animation, Mechanical Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Computing & IT, Building & Construction and 10 more.
Is DN Colleges Group or University of Lincoln better for Design & Fashion?
Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £17,000 three years after graduating from DN Colleges Group, and £20,000 from University of Lincoln. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does DN Colleges Group or University of Lincoln offer more courses?
University of Lincoln lists 343 courses on CourseOptions and DN Colleges Group lists 72 courses.
What can you study at DN Colleges Group but not at University of Lincoln?
DN Colleges Group teaches 4 subject areas that University of Lincoln does not, including Health & Social Care, Teacher Training, Business Information Systems and Software Engineering.
What can you study at University of Lincoln but not at DN Colleges Group?
University of Lincoln teaches 59 subject areas that DN Colleges Group does not, including Mathematics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Physics, Law, Politics & International Relations, Journalism, Media & Film Studies and 51 more.
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