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Liverpool John Moores University

Liverpool · QS World #851

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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.

4/10

Liverpool John Moores

scored higher in 4 categories

VS

6/10

Lincoln

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Liverpool John Moores University vs University of Lincoln at a glance

Liverpool John Moores University and University of Lincoln both teach 56 subject areas, the largest being Mathematics, Sociology & Criminology and Sport & Exercise Sciences. Liverpool John Moores University offers 325 courses across 78 subject areas; University of Lincoln offers 343 courses across 81 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,250 a year at Liverpool John Moores University and £18,300 at University of Lincoln, so the two cost about the same. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,250 a year at Liverpool John Moores University and £18,800 at University of Lincoln: Liverpool John Moores University is about £550 a year cheaper.

Of the 35 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Lincoln is higher in 21 and Liverpool John Moores University in 7, with 7 about level. The widest gap is in Pharmacy: £37,500 three years after graduating from Liverpool John Moores University, against £27,500 from University of Lincoln. Of the 39 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Liverpool John Moores University is higher in 21 and University of Lincoln in 17, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#851
QS World
#851
#501
THE World
#601
#61
Guardian UK
#38
1823
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.

Liverpool John Moores University

University of Lincoln

86.1%
84.2%

Satisfaction

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

£28,500
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.5%
83.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

8.3%
20.5%

International

International student share

325
343

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
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.

Liverpool John Moores

75 countries · 8.3% international

  • 🇮🇳India12.2%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland6.6%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka6.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan6.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria5.2%
VS

Lincoln

47 countries · 20.5% international

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

Subjects

56 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.

Liverpool John Moores University

University of Lincoln

Also taught at both: Journalism, Politics & International Relations, Zoology & Animal Biology, Building & Construction, Psychology (General), Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Business & Management (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Marketing, Nursing (General), Architecture, English Studies, Forensic Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Biochemistry, Creative Writing, General Engineering, Pharmacology, Physical Geography & Climate, Human Geography & Environment, Human Resource Management, Accounting, Anatomy & Pathology, Applied Psychology, Economics, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Mental Health Nursing, Music, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Fine Art, Games Design & Computer Animation, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Finance & Actuarial Science, Social Work, Technology & Logistics, Developmental & Educational Psychology, Midwifery, Performing Arts (General).

Only at Liverpool John Moores 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

Liverpool John Moores University
£18,250
University of Lincoln
£18,300

About the same.

Postgraduate

Liverpool John Moores University
£18,250
University of Lincoln
£18,800

Liverpool John Moores University is about £550 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.

Liverpool John Moores University

University of Lincoln

  • Mathematics

    £25,000Salary (3 years)No data
    92%Satisfaction88%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    87%Satisfaction73%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    89%Satisfaction95%

  • Law

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    86%Satisfaction89%

  • Chemistry

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    70%Satisfaction77%

  • Business Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    87%Satisfaction83%

  • Computer Science

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

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    90%Satisfaction87%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    88%Satisfaction77%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    78%Satisfaction85%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    83%Satisfaction89%

  • Animal Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£18,500
    69%Satisfaction94%

Showing the 12 largest of 39 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Liverpool John Moores University

Alumni Discount Award

20%

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

Liverpool John Moores University vs University of Lincoln: common questions

Is Liverpool John Moores University or University of Lincoln cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,250 a year at Liverpool John Moores University and £18,300 at University of Lincoln, so the two cost about the same. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,250 a year at Liverpool John Moores University and £18,800 at University of Lincoln: Liverpool John Moores University is about £550 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 Liverpool John Moores University and University of Lincoln?

Both universities teach 56 subject areas: Mathematics, Sociology & Criminology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Law, Chemistry, Business Studies, Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Media & Film Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Animal Science and 44 more.

Is Liverpool John Moores University or University of Lincoln better for Sociology & Criminology?

Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £21,500 three years after graduating from Liverpool John Moores University, and £22,500 from University of Lincoln. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Liverpool John Moores University and 73% at University of Lincoln. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Liverpool John Moores University or University of Lincoln offer more courses?

University of Lincoln lists 343 courses on CourseOptions and Liverpool John Moores University lists 325 courses.

What can you study at Liverpool John Moores University but not at University of Lincoln?

Liverpool John Moores University teaches 22 subject areas that University of Lincoln does not, including Civil Engineering, Management, Community & Specialist Nursing, Adult Nursing, Public Health & Epidemiology, Anthropology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Children's Nursing and 14 more.

What can you study at University of Lincoln but not at Liverpool John Moores University?

University of Lincoln teaches 25 subject areas that Liverpool John Moores University does not, including Physics, Philosophy, Classical Studies, Cultural Studies, Drama & Theatre, Ecology & Conservation, English Literature, Food Science and 17 more.

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Liverpool John Moores University325 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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University of Lincoln343 courses · 21 scholarshipsBrowse Courses