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Edge Hill University

Ormskirk · Guardian UK #89

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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.

2/10

Edge Hill

scored higher in 2 categories

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8/10

Lincoln

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Lincoln leads in 8 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, established, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Edge Hill University is ahead on satisfaction, employment.

Edge Hill University vs University of Lincoln at a glance

Edge Hill University and University of Lincoln both teach 43 subject areas, the largest being Mathematics, Law and Sport & Exercise Sciences. Edge Hill University offers 210 courses across 55 subject areas; University of Lincoln offers 343 courses across 81 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at Edge Hill University and £18,800 at University of Lincoln: Edge Hill University is about £3,800 a year cheaper.

Of the 26 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Lincoln is higher in 23 and Edge Hill University in 1, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Health Sciences & Paramedic Science: £18,000 three years after graduating from Edge Hill University, against £27,500 from University of Lincoln. Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Lincoln is higher in 16 and Edge Hill University in 13.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#851
#1001
THE World
#601
#89
Guardian UK
#38
1885
Established
1861
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Edge Hill University

University of Lincoln

86.5%
84.2%

Satisfaction

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

£27,700
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
83.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

4.5%
20.5%

International

International student share

210
343

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

3
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.

Edge Hill

21 countries · 4.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India34.5%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria18.5%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan10.1%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland5.9%
  • 🇪🇬Egypt2.5%
VS

Lincoln

47 countries · 20.5% international

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

Subjects

43 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.

Edge Hill University

University of Lincoln

Also taught at both: Business Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Mechanical Engineering, Biochemistry, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Film Production & Cinematography, Geography (General), Marketing, Creative Writing, Ecology & Conservation, Music, Applied Psychology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, English Studies, Medicine, Mental Health Nursing, Drama & Theatre, English Literature, Games Design & Computer Animation, Geology & Earth Sciences, Biotechnology, Computing & IT, Developmental & Educational Psychology, Midwifery, Social Work, Dance, Social Policy & Public Policy, Theology & Religious Studies.

Only at Edge Hill 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

Edge Hill University
No data
University of Lincoln
£18,300

We do not have reliable international fee data for Edge Hill University yet.

Postgraduate

Edge Hill University
£15,000
University of Lincoln
£18,800

Edge Hill University is about £3,800 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.

Edge Hill University

University of Lincoln

  • Law

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    92%Satisfaction89%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    89%Satisfaction95%

  • Computer Science

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    71%Satisfaction73%

  • Education Studies

    £19,000Salary (3 years)No data
    96%Satisfaction82%

  • Psychology (General)

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    80%Satisfaction82%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    88%Satisfaction73%

  • Design & Fashion

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    91%Satisfaction87%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £18,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    87%Satisfaction77%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    88%Satisfaction92%

  • Biology

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    98%Satisfaction79%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    93%Satisfaction87%

  • History

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    92%Satisfaction83%

Showing the 12 largest of 29 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Edge Hill University

Thrive Fund

£2,000

Deadline: N/A

Dame Janet Suzman Playwriting Prize

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Rhiannon Evans Poetry Award

£500

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

Edge Hill University vs University of Lincoln: common questions

Is Edge Hill University or University of Lincoln cheaper for international students?

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at Edge Hill University and £18,800 at University of Lincoln: Edge Hill University is about £3,800 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 Edge Hill University and University of Lincoln?

Both universities teach 43 subject areas: Mathematics, Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Computer Science, Business & Management (General), Education Studies, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Design & Fashion, Media & Film Studies, Politics & International Relations, Biology and 31 more.

Is Edge Hill University or University of Lincoln better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £20,500 three years after graduating from Edge Hill University, and £21,000 from University of Lincoln. Student satisfaction with teaching is 92% at Edge Hill University and 89% at University of Lincoln. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Edge Hill University or University of Lincoln offer more courses?

University of Lincoln lists 343 courses on CourseOptions and Edge Hill University lists 210 courses.

What can you study at Edge Hill University but not at University of Lincoln?

Edge Hill University teaches 12 subject areas that University of Lincoln does not, including Teacher Training, Adult Nursing, Children's Nursing, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Software Engineering, Specialist Clinical Nursing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Health & Social Care and 4 more.

What can you study at University of Lincoln but not at Edge Hill University?

University of Lincoln teaches 38 subject areas that Edge Hill University does not, including Chemistry, Physics, Animal Science, Journalism, Zoology & Animal Biology, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Pharmacology, Philosophy and 30 more.

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Edge Hill University210 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Lincoln343 courses · 21 scholarshipsBrowse Courses