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SOAS University of London

London · QS World #458

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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.

5/11

SOAS University of London

scored higher in 5 categories

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6/11

Lincoln

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Lincoln leads in 6 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, established, satisfaction, employment, courses). SOAS University of London is ahead on ranking, international, graduate salary, scholarship.

SOAS University of London vs University of Lincoln at a glance

SOAS University of London and University of Lincoln both teach 16 subject areas, the largest being Media & Film Studies, Politics & International Relations and Law. SOAS University of London offers 296 courses across 29 subject areas; University of Lincoln offers 343 courses across 81 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,780 a year at SOAS University of London and £18,300 at University of Lincoln: University of Lincoln is about £5,480 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £25,320 a year at SOAS University of London and £18,800 at University of Lincoln: University of Lincoln is about £6,520 a year cheaper.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, SOAS University of London is higher in 6 and University of Lincoln in 0. The widest gap is in Economics: £35,000 three years after graduating from SOAS University of London, against £23,000 from University of Lincoln. Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Lincoln is higher in 5 and SOAS University of London in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

#458
QS World
#851
#401
THE World
#601
#86
Guardian UK
#38
1916
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.

SOAS University of London

University of Lincoln

84.1%
84.2%

Satisfaction

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

£32,500
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

74.4%
83.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

25.7%
20.5%

International

International student share

296
343

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

27
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.

SOAS University of London

67 countries · 25.7% international

  • 🇨🇳China10.9%
  • 🇮🇳India10.6%
  • 🇺🇸United States9.4%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan7.6%
  • 🇫🇷France3.6%
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Lincoln

47 countries · 20.5% international

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

Subjects

16 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.

SOAS University of London

University of Lincoln

Also taught at both: Social Policy & Public Policy.

Only at SOAS 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

SOAS University of London
£23,780
University of Lincoln
£18,300

University of Lincoln is about £5,480 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

SOAS University of London
£25,320
University of Lincoln
£18,800

University of Lincoln is about £6,520 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.

SOAS University of London

University of Lincoln

  • Politics & International Relations

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    90%Satisfaction92%

  • Law

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    77%Satisfaction89%

  • History

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    89%Satisfaction83%

  • Economics

    £35,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    83%Satisfaction75%

  • Music

    No dataSalary (3 years)£18,000
    87%Satisfaction95%

  • Philosophy

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    89%Satisfaction93%

  • Accounting

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    88%Satisfaction91%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

SOAS University of London

SOAS International Academic Excellence Scholarship

£20,000

Deadline: May 2026

SOAS Sustainable Development Goal Scholarship

£15,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

Commonwealth Shared Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Programme

100%

Deadline: N/A

SOAS Academic Excellence Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: May 2026

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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

SOAS University of London vs University of Lincoln: common questions

Is SOAS University of London or University of Lincoln cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,780 a year at SOAS University of London and £18,300 at University of Lincoln: University of Lincoln is about £5,480 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £25,320 a year at SOAS University of London and £18,800 at University of Lincoln: University of Lincoln is about £6,520 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 SOAS University of London and University of Lincoln?

Both universities teach 16 subject areas: Media & Film Studies, Politics & International Relations, Law, History, Business & Management (General), Economics, Music, Sociology & Criminology, Philosophy, Cultural Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Accounting and 4 more.

Is SOAS University of London or University of Lincoln better for Politics & International Relations?

Politics & International Relations graduates earn a median £31,000 three years after graduating from SOAS University of London, and £21,000 from University of Lincoln. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at SOAS University of London and 92% at University of Lincoln. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does SOAS University of London or University of Lincoln offer more courses?

University of Lincoln lists 343 courses on CourseOptions and SOAS University of London lists 296 courses.

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

SOAS University of London teaches 13 subject areas that University of Lincoln does not, including Asian Languages & Studies, African & Middle Eastern Studies, Ancient Languages, Anthropology, Creative Arts (General), History of Art & Design, International Development, Linguistics and 5 more.

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

University of Lincoln teaches 65 subject areas that SOAS University of London does not, including Mathematics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Physics, Design & Fashion, Animal Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Journalism and 57 more.

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SOAS University of London296 courses · 27 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Lincoln343 courses · 21 scholarshipsBrowse Courses