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London South Bank University

London · QS World #901

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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

London South Bank

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, employment, international, courses, scholarship). London South Bank University is ahead on satisfaction, graduate salary.

London South Bank University vs University of Lincoln at a glance

London South Bank University and University of Lincoln both teach 39 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Building & Construction and Chemistry. London South Bank University offers 240 courses across 55 subject areas; University of Lincoln offers 343 courses across 81 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at London South Bank University and £18,300 at University of Lincoln: London South Bank University is about £900 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at London South Bank University and £18,800 at University of Lincoln, so the two cost about the same.

Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, London South Bank University is higher in 13 and University of Lincoln in 9, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Mental Health Nursing: £40,500 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, against £29,000 from University of Lincoln. Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, London South Bank University is higher in 15 and University of Lincoln in 8, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#901
QS World
#851
#601
THE World
#601
#78
Guardian UK
#38
1892
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.

London South Bank University

University of Lincoln

85.1%
84.2%

Satisfaction

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

£33,900
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.1%
83.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

15.6%
20.5%

International

International student share

240
343

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
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.

London South Bank

60 countries · 15.6% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.1%
  • 🇮🇳India19.1%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh18.1%
  • 🌐Nepal4.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria3.3%
VS

Lincoln

47 countries · 20.5% international

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

Subjects

39 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.

London South Bank University

University of Lincoln

Also taught at both: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Mental Health Nursing, Sociology & Criminology, Accounting, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Economics, Marketing, Media & Film Studies, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Business & Management (General), Chemical Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography, Forensic Science, Medical Imaging, Computing & IT, Education Studies, Social Work, Drama & Theatre, Finance & Actuarial Science, Food Science, Midwifery, Nursing (General), Social Sciences (General), Applied Psychology.

Only at London South Bank 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

London South Bank University
£17,400
University of Lincoln
£18,300

London South Bank University is about £900 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

London South Bank University
£18,900
University of Lincoln
£18,800

About the same.

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.

London South Bank University

University of Lincoln

  • Computer Science

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    90%Satisfaction73%

  • Chemistry

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    98%Satisfaction77%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    91%Satisfaction95%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    89%Satisfaction89%

  • Design & Fashion

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    84%Satisfaction87%

  • Business Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    93%Satisfaction83%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    89%Satisfaction89%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    93%Satisfaction91%

  • Architecture

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    88%Satisfaction76%

  • General Engineering

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    66%Satisfaction85%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    73%Satisfaction87%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    84%Satisfaction82%

Showing the 12 largest of 26 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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London South Bank University

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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

London South Bank University vs University of Lincoln: common questions

Is London South Bank University or University of Lincoln cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at London South Bank University and £18,300 at University of Lincoln: London South Bank University is about £900 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at London South Bank University and £18,800 at University of Lincoln, so the two cost about the same. 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 London South Bank University and University of Lincoln?

Both universities teach 39 subject areas: Computer Science, Building & Construction, Chemistry, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Law, Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Physics, Architecture, General Engineering and 27 more.

Is London South Bank University or University of Lincoln better for Computer Science?

Computer Science graduates earn a median £28,000 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, and £29,500 from University of Lincoln. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at London South Bank University and 73% at University of Lincoln. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does London South Bank University or University of Lincoln offer more courses?

University of Lincoln lists 343 courses on CourseOptions and London South Bank University lists 240 courses.

What can you study at London South Bank University but not at University of Lincoln?

London South Bank University teaches 16 subject areas that University of Lincoln does not, including Children's Nursing, Adult Nursing, Civil Engineering, Clinical & Health Psychology, Planning & Housing, Food Production & Technology, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Specialist Clinical Nursing and 8 more.

What can you study at University of Lincoln but not at London South Bank University?

University of Lincoln teaches 42 subject areas that London South Bank University does not, including Mathematics, Animal Science, Politics & International Relations, Journalism, Zoology & Animal Biology, Astronomy & Astrophysics, History, Pharmacology and 34 more.

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London South Bank University240 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Lincoln343 courses · 21 scholarshipsBrowse Courses