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Ulster University

Belfast · QS World #595

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University of Lincoln

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.

4/8

Ulster

scored higher in 4 categories

VS

4/8

Lincoln

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Ulster University and University of Lincoln are evenly matched: each leads in 4 of 8 categories where both have data. Ulster University is ahead on ranking, satisfaction, employment, international; University of Lincoln on ranking, established, courses, scholarship.

Ulster University vs University of Lincoln at a glance

Ulster University and University of Lincoln both teach 45 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Law and Design & Fashion. Ulster University offers 170 courses across 66 subject areas; University of Lincoln offers 343 courses across 81 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,490 a year at Ulster University and £18,300 at University of Lincoln: Ulster University is about £810 a year cheaper.

Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Ulster University is higher in 14 and University of Lincoln in 14, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#595
QS World
#851
#601
THE World
#601
#60
Guardian UK
#38
1968
Established
1861
No
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.

Ulster University

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

84.6%
83.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

32.5%
20.5%

International

International student share

170
343

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
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.

Ulster

45 countries · 32.5% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan27.8%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland21.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria16.1%
  • 🇮🇳India12.6%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh8.6%
VS

Lincoln

47 countries · 20.5% international

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

Subjects

45 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.

Ulster University

University of Lincoln

Also taught at both: Marketing, Music, Psychology (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Architecture, Biology, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Social Work, Drama & Theatre, Economics, English Studies, Anatomy & Pathology, Building & Construction, English Literature, Human Resource Management, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Pharmacy, Physical Geography & Climate, Social Policy & Public Policy, Computing & IT, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Finance & Actuarial Science, Fine Art, Games Design & Computer Animation, Geology & Earth Sciences, Medical Imaging, Medicine, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Chemical Engineering.

Only at Ulster 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

Ulster University
£17,490
University of Lincoln
£18,300

Ulster University is about £810 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Ulster University
No data
University of Lincoln
£18,800

We do not have reliable international fee data for Ulster 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.

Ulster University

University of Lincoln

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£29,500
    79%Satisfaction73%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
    87%Satisfaction89%

  • Design & Fashion

    No dataSalary (3 years)£20,000
    88%Satisfaction87%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,000
    82%Satisfaction95%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
    84%Satisfaction73%

  • Journalism

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,000
    82%Satisfaction83%

  • Accounting

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,000
    95%Satisfaction91%

  • Business Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,500
    83%Satisfaction83%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£30,500
    77%Satisfaction89%

  • Media & Film Studies

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

  • Politics & International Relations

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

  • Biomedical Sciences

    No dataSalary (3 years)£27,500
    83%Satisfaction87%

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

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Ulster University

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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

Ulster University vs University of Lincoln: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,490 a year at Ulster University and £18,300 at University of Lincoln: Ulster University is about £810 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 Ulster University and University of Lincoln?

Both universities teach 45 subject areas: Computer Science, Law, Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Sociology & Criminology, Journalism, Accounting, Business Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Politics & International Relations, Biomedical Sciences and 33 more.

Does Ulster University or University of Lincoln offer more courses?

University of Lincoln lists 343 courses on CourseOptions and Ulster University lists 170 courses.

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

Ulster University teaches 21 subject areas that University of Lincoln does not, including Civil Engineering, Irish Studies, Health & Social Care, Nutrition & Dietetics, Biomedical Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Information Systems & Data Science, Linguistics and 13 more.

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

University of Lincoln teaches 36 subject areas that Ulster University does not, including Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Animal Science, Zoology & Animal Biology, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Pharmacology, Philosophy and 28 more.

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