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Lincoln · QS World #851
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 3 datapoints
We looked at 3 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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University Centre Somerset
scored higher in 0 categories
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Lincoln
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Lincoln leads in 3 of 3 categories where both have data (established, courses, scholarship). University Centre Somerset does not lead in any category where both have data.
University Centre Somerset vs University of Lincoln at a glance
University Centre Somerset and University of Lincoln both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Psychology (General) and Childhood & Youth Studies. University Centre Somerset offers 27 courses across 14 subject areas; University of Lincoln offers 343 courses across 81 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre Somerset and £18,300 at University of Lincoln: University Centre Somerset is about £4,800 a year cheaper.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Lincoln is higher in 3 and University Centre Somerset in 0. The widest gap is in Mental Health Nursing: £19,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Somerset, against £29,000 from University of Lincoln. In Mental Health Nursing, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, University Centre Somerset is higher.
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.
University Centre Somerset
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.
University Centre Somerset
No published data on international students
Lincoln
47 countries · 20.5% international
- 🇮🇳India34.9%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan24.4%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria22.2%
- 🇻🇳Vietnam2.4%
- 🇨🇳China2.2%
Subjects
11 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.
University Centre Somerset
University of Lincoln
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Psychology (General)
Childhood & Youth Studies
History
Mechanical Engineering
Agriculture & Land Management
Computing & IT
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Mental Health Nursing
Only at University Centre Somerset
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
- University Centre Somerset
- £13,500
- University of Lincoln
- £18,300
University Centre Somerset is about £4,800 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University Centre Somerset
- No data
- University of Lincoln
- £18,800
We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre Somerset 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.
University Centre Somerset
University of Lincoln
Mechanical Engineering
£27,000Salary (3 years)£30,500No dataSatisfaction89%Electronic & Electrical Engineering
£27,000Salary (3 years)£30,500No dataSatisfaction85%Mental Health Nursing
£19,000Salary (3 years)£29,00086%Satisfaction50%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveUniversity Centre Somerset
Alumni Bursary
£1,000
Deadline: N/A
HE Bursary
£600
Deadline: N/A
Advanced Learner Loan Bursary
See details
Deadline: N/A
HE Diagnostic Support Fund
See details
Deadline: N/A
HE Technical Support Fund
See details
Deadline: N/A
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
FAQ
University Centre Somerset vs University of Lincoln: common questions
Is University Centre Somerset or University of Lincoln cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre Somerset and £18,300 at University of Lincoln: University Centre Somerset is about £4,800 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 University Centre Somerset and University of Lincoln?
Both universities teach 11 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Psychology (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, History, Mechanical Engineering, Agriculture & Land Management, Computing & IT, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Chemical Engineering and Mental Health Nursing.
Is University Centre Somerset or University of Lincoln better for Mechanical Engineering?
Mechanical Engineering graduates earn a median £27,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Somerset, and £30,500 from University of Lincoln. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does University Centre Somerset or University of Lincoln offer more courses?
University of Lincoln lists 343 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Somerset lists 27 courses.
What can you study at University Centre Somerset but not at University of Lincoln?
University Centre Somerset teaches 3 subject areas that University of Lincoln does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Adult Nursing and Applied Computing.
What can you study at University of Lincoln but not at University Centre Somerset?
University of Lincoln teaches 70 subject areas that University Centre Somerset does not, including Mathematics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Physics, Design & Fashion, Animal Science, Law, Politics & International Relations and 62 more.
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