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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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The University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh · QS World #35

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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.

10/11

Edinburgh

scored higher in 10 categories

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1/11

Lincoln

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

The University of Edinburgh leads in 10 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Lincoln is ahead on employment.

The University of Edinburgh vs University of Lincoln at a glance

The University of Edinburgh and University of Lincoln both teach 66 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Law and Mathematics. The University of Edinburgh offers 936 courses across 116 subject areas; University of Lincoln offers 343 courses across 81 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,600 a year at The University of Edinburgh and £18,300 at University of Lincoln: University of Lincoln is about £11,300 a year cheaper.

Of the 31 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, The University of Edinburgh is higher in 29 and University of Lincoln in 1, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Economics: £38,000 three years after graduating from The University of Edinburgh, against £23,000 from University of Lincoln. Of the 34 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Lincoln is higher in 19 and The University of Edinburgh in 14, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#35
QS World
#851
#29
THE World
#601
#17
Guardian UK
#38
1583
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.

The University of Edinburgh

University of Lincoln

85.3%
84.2%

Satisfaction

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

£37,600
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83%
83.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

41.6%
20.5%

International

International student share

936
343

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

112
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.

Edinburgh

122 countries · 41.6% international

  • 🇨🇳China44.5%
  • 🇺🇸United States9.3%
  • 🇮🇳India5.4%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia2.7%
  • 🇨🇦Canada2.4%
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Lincoln

47 countries · 20.5% international

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

Subjects

66 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.

The University of Edinburgh

University of Lincoln

Also taught at both: Psychology (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Veterinary Medicine, Ecology & Conservation, English Literature, Media & Film Studies, Geology & Earth Sciences, Architecture, Economics, Education Studies, Human Geography & Environment, Social Policy & Public Policy, Biomedical Sciences, Music, Zoology & Animal Biology, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Cultural Studies, Microbiology & Cell Biology, General Engineering, Anatomy & Pathology, Biochemistry, Business & Management (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Mechanical Engineering, Social Sciences (General), Creative Writing, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Pharmacology, Social Work, Biology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Finance & Actuarial Science, Landscape Architecture & Design, Physical Geography & Climate, Accounting, Chemical Engineering, Computing & IT, Marketing, Nursing (General), Applied Psychology, Biotechnology, Drama & Theatre, Geography (General), Heritage & Conservation, Building & Construction, Developmental & Educational Psychology, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Technology & Logistics, Mental Health Nursing.

Only at The University of Edinburgh

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

The University of Edinburgh
£29,600
University of Lincoln
£18,300

University of Lincoln is about £11,300 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

The University of Edinburgh
No data
University of Lincoln
£18,800

We do not have reliable international fee data for The University of Edinburgh 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.

The University of Edinburgh

University of Lincoln

  • Computer Science

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    74%Satisfaction73%

  • Law

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    86%Satisfaction89%

  • Mathematics

    £31,000Salary (3 years)No data
    81%Satisfaction88%

  • Physics

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    85%Satisfaction89%

  • History

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    88%Satisfaction83%

  • Chemistry

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    89%Satisfaction77%

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    90%Satisfaction87%

  • Business Studies

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    80%Satisfaction83%

  • Philosophy

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    88%Satisfaction93%

  • Classical Studies

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    92%Satisfaction89%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    82%Satisfaction73%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    87%Satisfaction92%

Showing the 12 largest of 34 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

The University of Edinburgh

Asylum Seeker Scholarship

£21,000

Deadline: N/A

Education Beyond Borders postgraduate scholarship

£20,780

Deadline: N/A

Cameron Law Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Online Learning Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Rosedale OSSD University of Edinburgh Scholarship

£10,000

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

The University of Edinburgh vs University of Lincoln: common questions

Is The University of Edinburgh or University of Lincoln cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,600 a year at The University of Edinburgh and £18,300 at University of Lincoln: University of Lincoln is about £11,300 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 The University of Edinburgh and University of Lincoln?

Both universities teach 66 subject areas: Computer Science, Law, Mathematics, Theology & Religious Studies, Physics, History, Medicine, Chemistry, Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Philosophy, Classical Studies and 54 more.

Is The University of Edinburgh or University of Lincoln better for Computer Science?

Computer Science graduates earn a median £37,000 three years after graduating from The University of Edinburgh, and £29,500 from University of Lincoln. Student satisfaction with teaching is 74% at The University of Edinburgh and 73% at University of Lincoln. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does The University of Edinburgh or University of Lincoln offer more courses?

The University of Edinburgh lists 936 courses on CourseOptions and University of Lincoln lists 343 courses.

What can you study at The University of Edinburgh but not at University of Lincoln?

The University of Edinburgh teaches 50 subject areas that University of Lincoln does not, including German & Scandinavian Studies, Teacher Training, French, African & Middle Eastern Studies, Spanish & Portuguese, Biological Sciences (General), Asian Languages & Studies, History of Art & Design and 42 more.

What can you study at University of Lincoln but not at The University of Edinburgh?

University of Lincoln teaches 15 subject areas that The University of Edinburgh does not, including Journalism, Forensic Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Food Science, Human Resource Management, English Studies, Fine Art, Games Design & Computer Animation and 7 more.

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The University of Edinburgh936 courses · 112 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Lincoln343 courses · 21 scholarshipsBrowse Courses