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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's University Belfast

Belfast · QS World #174

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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.

9/10

Queen's University Belfast

scored higher in 9 categories

VS

1/10

Lincoln

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

Queen's University Belfast leads in 9 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, employment, international, courses). University of Lincoln is ahead on scholarship.

Queen's University Belfast vs University of Lincoln at a glance

Queen's University Belfast and University of Lincoln both teach 63 subject areas, the largest being Mathematics, Law and Chemistry. Queen's University Belfast offers 494 courses across 93 subject areas; University of Lincoln offers 343 courses across 81 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,800 a year at Queen's University Belfast and £18,300 at University of Lincoln: University of Lincoln is about £2,500 a year cheaper.

Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Queen's University Belfast is higher in 14 and University of Lincoln in 12, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#174
QS World
#851
#198
THE World
#601
#36
Guardian UK
#38
1845
Established
1861
Yes
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Queen's University Belfast

University of Lincoln

86.4%
84.2%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.9%
83.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.9%
20.5%

International

International student share

494
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.

Queen's University Belfast

74 countries · 21.9% international

  • 🇮🇪Ireland30.3%
  • 🇮🇳India14.3%
  • 🇨🇳China11%
  • 🇺🇸United States7%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia5%
VS

Lincoln

47 countries · 20.5% international

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

Subjects

63 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's University Belfast

University of Lincoln

Also taught at both: Economics, Philosophy, Zoology & Animal Biology, Business & Management (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Architecture, Biochemistry, Human Geography & Environment, Pharmacology, Social Work, Finance & Actuarial Science, Music, Pharmacy, Accounting, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Biomedical Sciences, Ecology & Conservation, Nursing (General), Physical Geography & Climate, Chemical Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography, Food Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Social Sciences (General), Building & Construction, Education Studies, Geology & Earth Sciences, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Computing & IT, Cultural Studies, Drama & Theatre, Games Design & Computer Animation, Geography (General), Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Marketing, Social Policy & Public Policy, Business Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Human Resource Management, Medicine, Agriculture & Land Management, Anatomy & Pathology, Landscape Architecture & Design, Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery, Technology & Logistics, Developmental & Educational Psychology.

Only at Queen's University Belfast

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's University Belfast
£20,800
University of Lincoln
£18,300

University of Lincoln is about £2,500 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Queen's University Belfast
No data
University of Lincoln
£18,800

We do not have reliable international fee data for Queen's University Belfast 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's University Belfast

University of Lincoln

  • Mathematics

    No dataSalary (3 years)No data
    87%Satisfaction88%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
    86%Satisfaction89%

  • Chemistry

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
    97%Satisfaction77%

  • Politics & International Relations

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
    84%Satisfaction92%

  • Physics

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
    90%Satisfaction89%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£29,500
    72%Satisfaction73%

  • History

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
    91%Satisfaction83%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£30,500
    82%Satisfaction89%

  • Psychology (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,500
    86%Satisfaction82%

  • Media & Film Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£19,500
    82%Satisfaction77%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
    87%Satisfaction73%

  • Economics

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,000
    82%Satisfaction75%

Showing the 12 largest of 29 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Queen's University Belfast

Future-Ready Award

See details

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's University Belfast vs University of Lincoln: common questions

Is Queen's University Belfast or University of Lincoln cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,800 a year at Queen's University Belfast and £18,300 at University of Lincoln: University of Lincoln is about £2,500 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's University Belfast and University of Lincoln?

Both universities teach 63 subject areas: Mathematics, Law, Chemistry, Politics & International Relations, Physics, Computer Science, English Studies, History, Mechanical Engineering, Psychology (General), Media & Film Studies, Animal Science and 51 more.

Does Queen's University Belfast or University of Lincoln offer more courses?

Queen's University Belfast lists 494 courses on CourseOptions and University of Lincoln lists 343 courses.

What can you study at Queen's University Belfast but not at University of Lincoln?

Queen's University Belfast teaches 30 subject areas that University of Lincoln does not, including Civil Engineering, Management, Anthropology, Software Engineering, French, Irish Studies, Planning & Housing, Archaeology and 22 more.

What can you study at University of Lincoln but not at Queen's University Belfast?

University of Lincoln teaches 18 subject areas that Queen's University Belfast does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Journalism, Biology, Classical Studies, Creative Writing, Forensic Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, English Literature and 10 more.

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Queen's University Belfast494 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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University of Lincoln343 courses · 21 scholarshipsBrowse Courses