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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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Queen Mary University of London

London · QS World #103

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University of Lincoln

Lincoln · QS World #851

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 12 datapoints

We looked at 12 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

8/12

Queen Mary University of London

scored higher in 8 categories

VS

4/12

Lincoln

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Queen Mary University of London leads in 8 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses). University of Lincoln is ahead on TEF, established, employment, scholarship.

Queen Mary University of London vs University of Lincoln at a glance

Queen Mary University of London and University of Lincoln both teach 49 subject areas, the largest being Law, Mathematics and Economics. Queen Mary University of London offers 622 courses across 81 subject areas; University of Lincoln offers 343 courses across 81 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,450 a year at Queen Mary University of London and £18,300 at University of Lincoln: University of Lincoln is about £11,150 a year cheaper.

Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Queen Mary University of London is higher in 22 and University of Lincoln in 0, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Economics: £35,500 three years after graduating from Queen Mary University of London, against £23,000 from University of Lincoln. Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Queen Mary University of London is higher in 14 and University of Lincoln in 11.

World & National Rankings

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

#103
QS World
#851
#134
THE World
#601
#35
Guardian UK
#38
1885
Established
1861
Yes
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.

Queen Mary University of London

University of Lincoln

84.7%
84.2%

Satisfaction

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

£41,200
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

77.8%
83.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

32.1%
20.5%

International

International student share

622
343

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

18
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.

Queen Mary University of London

119 countries · 32.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India18.1%
  • 🇨🇳China17.6%
  • 🇹🇷Turkey4.1%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.7%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan2.7%
VS

Lincoln

47 countries · 20.5% international

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

Subjects

49 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.

Queen Mary University of London

University of Lincoln

Also taught at both: English Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Pharmacology, Biomedical Sciences, Marketing, Drama & Theatre, Geography (General), Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, General Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Zoology & Animal Biology, Accounting, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Human Geography & Environment, Biology, Education Studies, Philosophy, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Sociology & Criminology, Social Policy & Public Policy, Ecology & Conservation, Forensic Science, Applied Psychology, English Literature, Heritage & Conservation, Human Resource Management, Geology & Earth Sciences, Physical Geography & Climate, Biotechnology, Microbiology & Cell Biology.

Only at Queen Mary University of London

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

Queen Mary University of London
£29,450
University of Lincoln
£18,300

University of Lincoln is about £11,150 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Queen Mary University of London
No data
University of Lincoln
£18,800

We do not have reliable international fee data for Queen Mary University of London 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.

Queen Mary University of London

University of Lincoln

  • Law

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    87%Satisfaction89%

  • Mathematics

    £32,000Salary (3 years)No data
    82%Satisfaction88%

  • Economics

    £35,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    79%Satisfaction75%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    89%Satisfaction92%

  • Chemistry

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    88%Satisfaction77%

  • Computer Science

    £40,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    84%Satisfaction73%

  • Physics

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    90%Satisfaction89%

  • Business Studies

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    82%Satisfaction83%

  • History

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    92%Satisfaction83%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    86%Satisfaction77%

  • Psychology (General)

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    80%Satisfaction82%

  • Design & Fashion

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    96%Satisfaction87%

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

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Queen Mary University of London

Royal Academy of Engineering Fellowship

£800,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

Data Science and AI MSc Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

MSc in Management of IP Scholarships

100%

Deadline: Jul 2026

Technology, Media and Telecommunications Law Scholarship

£7,875

Deadline: May 2026

Law Progression Scholarship

£6,000

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

Queen Mary University of London vs University of Lincoln: common questions

Is Queen Mary University of London or University of Lincoln cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,450 a year at Queen Mary University of London and £18,300 at University of Lincoln: University of Lincoln is about £11,150 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 Queen Mary University of London and University of Lincoln?

Both universities teach 49 subject areas: Law, Mathematics, Economics, Politics & International Relations, Medicine, Chemistry, Computer Science, Physics, Business Studies, History, Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General) and 37 more.

Is Queen Mary University of London or University of Lincoln better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £30,500 three years after graduating from Queen Mary University of London, and £21,000 from University of Lincoln. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Queen Mary University of London and 89% at University of Lincoln. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Queen Mary University of London or University of Lincoln offer more courses?

Queen Mary University of London lists 622 courses on CourseOptions and University of Lincoln lists 343 courses.

What can you study at Queen Mary University of London but not at University of Lincoln?

Queen Mary University of London teaches 32 subject areas that University of Lincoln does not, including Dentistry, Biomedical Engineering, Genetics & Genomics, Clinical Specialities, Aerospace Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Clinical & Health Psychology, Biological Sciences (General) and 24 more.

What can you study at University of Lincoln but not at Queen Mary University of London?

University of Lincoln teaches 32 subject areas that Queen Mary University of London does not, including Animal Science, Journalism, Film Production & Cinematography, Childhood & Youth Studies, Architecture, Classical Studies, Creative Writing, Cultural Studies and 24 more.

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Queen Mary University of London622 courses · 18 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Lincoln343 courses · 21 scholarshipsBrowse Courses