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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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Teesside University

Middlesbrough · Guardian UK #95

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University of Lincoln

Lincoln · QS World #851

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 7 datapoints

We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/7

Teesside

scored higher in 3 categories

VS

4/7

Lincoln

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Lincoln leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (ranking, established, courses, scholarship). Teesside University is ahead on satisfaction, employment, international.

Teesside University vs University of Lincoln at a glance

Teesside University and University of Lincoln both teach 41 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Computer Science and Law. Teesside University offers 211 courses across 55 subject areas; University of Lincoln offers 343 courses across 81 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Teesside University and £18,300 at University of Lincoln: Teesside University is about £1,300 a year cheaper.

Of the 32 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Lincoln is higher in 15 and Teesside University in 11, with 6 about level. The widest gap is in Electronic & Electrical Engineering: £44,000 three years after graduating from Teesside University, against £30,500 from University of Lincoln. Of the 33 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Teesside University is higher in 20 and University of Lincoln in 12, with 1 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
#601
THE World
#601
#95
Guardian UK
#38
1930
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.

Teesside University

University of Lincoln

89%
84.2%

Satisfaction

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

£29,200
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

85.6%
83.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

28.5%
20.5%

International

International student share

211
343

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
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.

Teesside

51 countries · 28.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India37.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria26.2%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan10.1%
  • 🇨🇳China8.5%
  • 🇬🇭Ghana6.3%
VS

Lincoln

47 countries · 20.5% international

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

Subjects

41 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.

Teesside University

University of Lincoln

Also taught at both: History, Chemical Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Pharmacology, Biology, Business & Management (General), English Studies, Food Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Accounting, Education Studies, General Engineering, Marketing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Music, Computing & IT, Finance & Actuarial Science, Fine Art, Nursing (General), Pharmacy, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Social Work, Medical Imaging, Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery.

Only at Teesside 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

Teesside University
£17,000
University of Lincoln
£18,300

Teesside University is about £1,300 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Teesside University
No data
University of Lincoln
£18,800

We do not have reliable international fee data for Teesside 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.

Teesside University

University of Lincoln

  • Design & Fashion

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    89%Satisfaction87%

  • Computer Science

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    84%Satisfaction73%

  • Law

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    92%Satisfaction89%

  • Chemistry

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    91%Satisfaction77%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    93%Satisfaction82%

  • Business Studies

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    61%Satisfaction83%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    87%Satisfaction73%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £37,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    90%Satisfaction89%

  • Psychology (General)

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    91%Satisfaction82%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    94%Satisfaction95%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £44,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    83%Satisfaction85%

  • Journalism

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    81%Satisfaction83%

Showing the 12 largest of 33 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Teesside University

Brittan Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: Oct 2026

Santander Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

Care Leaver Bursary

£2,000

Deadline: N/A

Beth Mead Scholarship

£1,200

Deadline: Sept 2026

Santander Brighter Futures

£1,000

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

Teesside University vs University of Lincoln: common questions

Is Teesside University or University of Lincoln cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Teesside University and £18,300 at University of Lincoln: Teesside University is about £1,300 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 Teesside University and University of Lincoln?

Both universities teach 41 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Computer Science, Law, Chemistry, Games Design & Computer Animation, Business Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Mechanical Engineering, Psychology (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Journalism and 29 more.

Is Teesside University or University of Lincoln better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £19,500 three years after graduating from Teesside University, and £20,000 from University of Lincoln. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Teesside University and 87% at University of Lincoln. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Teesside University or University of Lincoln offer more courses?

University of Lincoln lists 343 courses on CourseOptions and Teesside University lists 211 courses.

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

Teesside University teaches 14 subject areas that University of Lincoln does not, including Software Engineering, Civil Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Biological Sciences (General), Dentistry, Teacher Training, Adult Nursing, Children's Nursing and 6 more.

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

University of Lincoln teaches 40 subject areas that Teesside University does not, including Mathematics, Physics, Animal Science, Zoology & Animal Biology, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Biomedical Sciences, Philosophy, Biochemistry and 32 more.

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Teesside University211 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Lincoln343 courses · 21 scholarshipsBrowse Courses