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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.
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Hartpury
scored higher in 1 category
6/7
Lincoln
scored higher in 6 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Lincoln leads in 6 of 7 categories where both have data (established, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Hartpury University is ahead on satisfaction.
Hartpury University vs University of Lincoln at a glance
Hartpury University and University of Lincoln both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Animal Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Business & Management (General). Hartpury University offers 107 courses across 12 subject areas; University of Lincoln offers 343 courses across 81 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,250 a year at Hartpury University and £18,300 at University of Lincoln: Hartpury University is about £1,050 a year cheaper.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Hartpury University is higher in 2 and University of Lincoln in 1. The widest gap is in Sport & Exercise Sciences: £20,000 three years after graduating from Hartpury University, against £23,000 from University of Lincoln. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Lincoln is higher in 2 and Hartpury University in 1.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
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Hartpury University
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.
Hartpury
25 countries · 8.6% international
- 🇿🇦South Africa9.1%
- 🇺🇸United States9.1%
- 🇨🇦Canada4.5%
- 🇫🇷France4.5%
- 🇩🇪Germany4.5%
Lincoln
47 countries · 20.5% international
- 🇮🇳India34.9%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan24.4%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria22.2%
- 🇻🇳Vietnam2.4%
- 🇨🇳China2.2%
Subjects
11 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.
Hartpury University
University of Lincoln
Animal Science
55 coursesTypical fee £17,250 (UG)
9 coursesTypical fee £18,300 (UG)
Sport & Exercise Sciences
25 coursesTypical fee £17,250 (UG)
9 coursesTypical fee £18,300 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
Psychology (General)
Hospitality, Events & Tourism
Veterinary Medicine
Agriculture & Land Management
Health Sciences & Paramedic Science
Business Studies
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Ecology & Conservation
Only at Hartpury University
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
- Hartpury University
- £17,250
- University of Lincoln
- £18,300
Hartpury University is about £1,050 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Hartpury University
- No data
- University of Lincoln
- £18,800
We do not have reliable international fee data for Hartpury 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.
Hartpury University
University of Lincoln
Animal Science
£21,000Salary (3 years)£18,50087%Satisfaction94%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£20,000Salary (3 years)£23,00092%Satisfaction95%Hospitality, Events & Tourism
£23,500Salary (3 years)£21,00089%Satisfaction82%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveHartpury University
Principal's International Scholarship
£3,000
Deadline: May 2026
Martin Baber Award
£1,500
Deadline: N/A
Vulnerable Learner Bursary
£1,200
Deadline: N/A
Joe Henson MBE Bursary
£1,000
Deadline: N/A
John Tedstone Bursary
See details
Deadline: N/A
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
FAQ
Hartpury University vs University of Lincoln: common questions
Is Hartpury University or University of Lincoln cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,250 a year at Hartpury University and £18,300 at University of Lincoln: Hartpury University is about £1,050 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 Hartpury University and University of Lincoln?
Both universities teach 11 subject areas: Animal Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business & Management (General), Psychology (General), Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Veterinary Medicine, Agriculture & Land Management, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Business Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy and Ecology & Conservation.
Is Hartpury University or University of Lincoln better for Animal Science?
Animal Science graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from Hartpury University, and £18,500 from University of Lincoln. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Hartpury University and 94% at University of Lincoln. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Hartpury University or University of Lincoln offer more courses?
University of Lincoln lists 343 courses on CourseOptions and Hartpury University lists 107 courses.
What can you study at Hartpury University but not at University of Lincoln?
Hartpury University teaches 1 subject area that University of Lincoln does not, including Veterinary Sciences & Nursing.
What can you study at University of Lincoln but not at Hartpury University?
University of Lincoln teaches 70 subject areas that Hartpury University does not, including Mathematics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Physics, Design & Fashion, Law, Politics & International Relations, Journalism and 62 more.
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