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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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Middlesex University

London · QS World #901

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University of Lincoln

Lincoln · QS World #851

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 11 datapoints

We looked at 11 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

4/11

Middlesex

scored higher in 4 categories

VS

7/11

Lincoln

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Lincoln leads in 7 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, established, employment, courses, scholarship). Middlesex University is ahead on ranking, satisfaction, international, graduate salary.

Middlesex University vs University of Lincoln at a glance

Middlesex University and University of Lincoln both teach 45 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Computer Science and Sport & Exercise Sciences. Middlesex University offers 294 courses across 65 subject areas; University of Lincoln offers 343 courses across 81 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,200 a year at Middlesex University and £18,300 at University of Lincoln: Middlesex University is about £1,100 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,600 a year at Middlesex University and £18,800 at University of Lincoln: Middlesex University is about £1,200 a year cheaper.

Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Middlesex University is higher in 15 and University of Lincoln in 9. The widest gap is in Nursing (General): £33,000 three years after graduating from Middlesex University, against £27,500 from University of Lincoln. Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Middlesex University is higher in 15 and University of Lincoln in 10.

World & National Rankings

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

#901
QS World
#851
#501
THE World
#601
#74
Guardian UK
#38
1878
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.

Middlesex University

University of Lincoln

87.4%
84.2%

Satisfaction

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

£30,300
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78%
83.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

29.6%
20.5%

International

International student share

294
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.

Middlesex

80 countries · 29.6% international

  • 🇮🇳India43.9%
  • 🇨🇳China7.5%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.5%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh3.8%
VS

Lincoln

47 countries · 20.5% international

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

Subjects

45 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.

Middlesex University

University of Lincoln

Also taught at both: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, General Engineering, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Social Work, Economics, Accounting, Childhood & Youth Studies, Education Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Anatomy & Pathology, Computing & IT, Human Geography & Environment, Building & Construction, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Human Resource Management, Mental Health Nursing, Music, Drama & Theatre, Fine Art, Pharmacy, Technology & Logistics, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Midwifery, Nursing (General), Performing Arts (General), Social Policy & Public Policy, Applied Psychology, Biotechnology, Medical Imaging.

Only at Middlesex 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

Middlesex University
£17,200
University of Lincoln
£18,300

Middlesex University is about £1,100 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Middlesex University
£17,600
University of Lincoln
£18,800

Middlesex University is about £1,200 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.

Middlesex University

University of Lincoln

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    90%Satisfaction87%

  • Computer Science

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    85%Satisfaction73%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    94%Satisfaction95%

  • Law

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    87%Satisfaction89%

  • Psychology (General)

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    84%Satisfaction82%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    83%Satisfaction87%

  • Business Studies

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    71%Satisfaction83%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£17,000
    94%Satisfaction89%

  • Marketing

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    89%Satisfaction94%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    85%Satisfaction73%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    70%Satisfaction77%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    93%Satisfaction85%

Showing the 12 largest of 25 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Middlesex 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

Middlesex University vs University of Lincoln: common questions

Is Middlesex University or University of Lincoln cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,200 a year at Middlesex University and £18,300 at University of Lincoln: Middlesex University is about £1,100 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,600 a year at Middlesex University and £18,800 at University of Lincoln: Middlesex University is about £1,200 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 Middlesex University and University of Lincoln?

Both universities teach 45 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Computer Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business & Management (General), Law, Psychology (General), Biomedical Sciences, Business Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Marketing, Sociology & Criminology, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and 33 more.

Is Middlesex University or University of Lincoln better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £21,500 three years after graduating from Middlesex University, and £20,000 from University of Lincoln. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at Middlesex University and 87% at University of Lincoln. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Middlesex University or University of Lincoln offer more courses?

University of Lincoln lists 343 courses on CourseOptions and Middlesex University lists 294 courses.

What can you study at Middlesex University but not at University of Lincoln?

Middlesex University teaches 20 subject areas that University of Lincoln does not, including Business Information Systems, Software Engineering, Clinical Specialities, Management, Veterinary Sciences & Nursing, Information Systems & Data Science, Medical Sciences, Adult Nursing and 12 more.

What can you study at University of Lincoln but not at Middlesex University?

University of Lincoln teaches 36 subject areas that Middlesex University does not, including Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Animal Science, Journalism, Zoology & Animal Biology, Astronomy & Astrophysics, History and 28 more.

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Middlesex University294 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Lincoln343 courses · 21 scholarshipsBrowse Courses