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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.
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Ravensbourne University London
scored higher in 2 categories
6/8
Lincoln
scored higher in 6 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Lincoln leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (TEF, established, satisfaction, employment, courses, scholarship). Ravensbourne University London is ahead on international, graduate salary.
Ravensbourne University London vs University of Lincoln at a glance
Ravensbourne University London and University of Lincoln both teach 15 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Computer Science and Film Production & Cinematography. Ravensbourne University London offers 90 courses across 20 subject areas; University of Lincoln offers 343 courses across 81 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £18,300 at University of Lincoln: Ravensbourne University London is about £800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £18,800 at University of Lincoln: Ravensbourne University London is about £300 a year cheaper.
Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Ravensbourne University London is higher in 6 and University of Lincoln in 1. The widest gap is in Film Production & Cinematography: £23,000 three years after graduating from Ravensbourne University London, against £17,000 from University of Lincoln. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Lincoln is higher in 7 and Ravensbourne University London in 2.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
Ravensbourne University London
University of Lincoln
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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.
Ravensbourne University London
33 countries · 30.3% international
- 🇮🇳India51.1%
- 🌐Nepal23.6%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan8.9%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh4.8%
- 🌐Morocco1.1%
Lincoln
47 countries · 20.5% international
- 🇮🇳India34.9%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan24.4%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria22.2%
- 🇻🇳Vietnam2.4%
- 🇨🇳China2.2%
Subjects
15 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.
Ravensbourne University London
University of Lincoln
Design & Fashion
25 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £18,300 (UG)
Computer Science
5 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
13 coursesTypical fee £18,300 (UG)
Film Production & Cinematography
Games Design & Computer Animation
10 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
2 coursesTypical fee £18,300 (UG)
Architecture
Business & Management (General)
Business Studies
Media & Film Studies
Journalism
Marketing
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Music
Accounting
Computing & IT
Economics
Only at Ravensbourne University London
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
- Ravensbourne University London
- £17,500
- University of Lincoln
- £18,300
Ravensbourne University London is about £800 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Ravensbourne University London
- £18,500
- University of Lincoln
- £18,800
Ravensbourne University London is about £300 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.
Ravensbourne University London
University of Lincoln
Design & Fashion
£24,000Salary (3 years)£20,00084%Satisfaction87%Computer Science
No dataSalary (3 years)£29,50070%Satisfaction73%Film Production & Cinematography
£23,000Salary (3 years)£17,00071%Satisfaction89%Games Design & Computer Animation
No dataSalary (3 years)£28,00071%Satisfaction82%Architecture
£23,500Salary (3 years)£25,00094%Satisfaction76%Business Studies
£26,000Salary (3 years)£24,50087%Satisfaction83%Media & Film Studies
£25,000Salary (3 years)£19,50073%Satisfaction77%Marketing
£26,000Salary (3 years)£25,00080%Satisfaction94%Electronic & Electrical Engineering
£33,000Salary (3 years)£30,50082%Satisfaction85%
Scholarships for International Students
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Chevening Scholarships
100%
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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
FAQ
Ravensbourne University London vs University of Lincoln: common questions
Is Ravensbourne University London or University of Lincoln cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £18,300 at University of Lincoln: Ravensbourne University London is about £800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £18,800 at University of Lincoln: Ravensbourne University London is about £300 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 Ravensbourne University London and University of Lincoln?
Both universities teach 15 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Computer Science, Film Production & Cinematography, Games Design & Computer Animation, Architecture, Business & Management (General), Business Studies, Media & Film Studies, Journalism, Marketing, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Music and 3 more.
Is Ravensbourne University London or University of Lincoln better for Design & Fashion?
Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £24,000 three years after graduating from Ravensbourne University London, and £20,000 from University of Lincoln. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Ravensbourne University London and 87% at University of Lincoln. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Ravensbourne University London or University of Lincoln offer more courses?
University of Lincoln lists 343 courses on CourseOptions and Ravensbourne University London lists 90 courses.
What can you study at Ravensbourne University London but not at University of Lincoln?
Ravensbourne University London teaches 5 subject areas that University of Lincoln does not, including Business Information Systems, Civil Engineering, Management, Software Engineering and Creative Arts (General).
What can you study at University of Lincoln but not at Ravensbourne University London?
University of Lincoln teaches 66 subject areas that Ravensbourne University London does not, including Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Animal Science, Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Politics & International Relations, Psychology (General) and 58 more.
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