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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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Open University

None · THE World #801

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University of Lincoln

Lincoln · QS World #851

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 8 datapoints

We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/8

Open

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

6/8

Lincoln

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Lincoln leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, established, employment, international, courses, scholarship). Open University is ahead on satisfaction, graduate salary.

Open University vs University of Lincoln at a glance

Open University and University of Lincoln both teach 43 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Mathematics and Business & Management (General). Open University offers 337 courses across 68 subject areas; University of Lincoln offers 343 courses across 81 subject areas.

Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Open University is higher in 19 and University of Lincoln in 4, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Physics: £38,500 three years after graduating from Open University, against £21,000 from University of Lincoln. Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Open University is higher in 21 and University of Lincoln in 4, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#851
#801
THE World
#601
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Guardian UK
#38
1969
Established
1861
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Open University

University of Lincoln

89.8%
84.2%

Satisfaction

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

£29,900
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

72.6%
83.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

0.2%
20.5%

International

International student share

337
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.

Open

25 countries · 0.2% international

  • 🇩🇪Germany8.9%
  • 🌐Cyprus (European Union)6.7%
  • 🇫🇷France6.7%
  • 🇨🇳China4.4%
  • 🇮🇳India4.4%
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.

Open University

University of Lincoln

Also taught at both: Education Studies, Philosophy, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Human Geography & Environment, Social Work, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Computing & IT, Classical Studies, Economics, Music, Accounting, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, English Literature, Human Resource Management, Social Sciences (General), Creative Writing, Finance & Actuarial Science, Geography (General), Physical Geography & Climate, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Nursing (General), English Studies, Geology & Earth Sciences, Applied Psychology, Mental Health Nursing, Social Policy & Public Policy, Theology & Religious Studies.

Only at Open 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

Open University
No data
University of Lincoln
£18,300

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

Postgraduate

Open University
No data
University of Lincoln
£18,800

We do not have reliable international fee data for Open 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.

Open University

University of Lincoln

  • Computer Science

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    91%Satisfaction73%

  • Mathematics

    £30,000Salary (3 years)No data
    93%Satisfaction88%

  • Law

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    96%Satisfaction89%

  • History

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    93%Satisfaction83%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    89%Satisfaction73%

  • Chemistry

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    93%Satisfaction77%

  • Physics

    £38,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    98%Satisfaction89%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    88%Satisfaction82%

  • General Engineering

    £43,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    88%Satisfaction85%

  • Design & Fashion

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    84%Satisfaction87%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    92%Satisfaction95%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    92%Satisfaction92%

Showing the 12 largest of 28 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Open 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

Open University vs University of Lincoln: common questions

What subjects can you study at both Open University and University of Lincoln?

Both universities teach 43 subject areas: Computer Science, Mathematics, Business & Management (General), Law, History, Sociology & Criminology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology (General), General Engineering, Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences and 31 more.

Is Open University or University of Lincoln better for Computer Science?

Computer Science graduates earn a median £33,500 three years after graduating from Open University, and £29,500 from University of Lincoln. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at Open University and 73% at University of Lincoln. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Open University or University of Lincoln offer more courses?

University of Lincoln lists 343 courses on CourseOptions and Open University lists 337 courses.

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

Open University teaches 25 subject areas that University of Lincoln does not, including Humanities, English Language, Combined & General Studies, Environmental Sciences, Health & Social Care, Software Engineering, Ancient Languages, History of Art & Design and 17 more.

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

University of Lincoln teaches 38 subject areas that Open University does not, including Animal Science, Journalism, Media & Film Studies, Zoology & Animal Biology, Film Production & Cinematography, Mechanical Engineering, Pharmacology, Biochemistry and 30 more.

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Open University337 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Lincoln343 courses · 21 scholarshipsBrowse Courses