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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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University of Birmingham

Birmingham · QS World #68

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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.

8/11

Birmingham

scored higher in 8 categories

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3/11

Lincoln

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Birmingham leads in 8 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses). University of Lincoln is ahead on TEF, established, scholarship.

University of Birmingham vs University of Lincoln at a glance

University of Birmingham and University of Lincoln both teach 60 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Law and Mathematics. University of Birmingham offers 663 courses across 101 subject areas; University of Lincoln offers 343 courses across 81 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £27,090 a year at University of Birmingham and £18,300 at University of Lincoln: University of Lincoln is about £8,790 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,390 a year at University of Birmingham and £18,800 at University of Lincoln: University of Lincoln is about £4,590 a year cheaper.

Of the 30 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Birmingham is higher in 28 and University of Lincoln in 2. The widest gap is in Physics: £32,500 three years after graduating from University of Birmingham, against £21,000 from University of Lincoln. Of the 32 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Lincoln is higher in 17 and University of Birmingham in 13, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#68
QS World
#851
#98
THE World
#601
#18
Guardian UK
#38
1900
Established
1861
Yes
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.

University of Birmingham

University of Lincoln

86.7%
84.2%

Satisfaction

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

£38,700
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83.3%
83.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

31.2%
20.5%

International

International student share

663
343

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

3
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.

Birmingham

104 countries · 31.2% international

  • 🇨🇳China55.7%
  • 🇮🇳India9.4%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.2%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong2.8%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia2%
VS

Lincoln

47 countries · 20.5% international

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

Subjects

60 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 of Birmingham

University of Lincoln

Also taught at both: Biomedical Sciences, Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General), Education Studies, Classical Studies, General Engineering, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Business Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Economics, Finance & Actuarial Science, Geography (General), Biochemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Nursing (General), Theology & Religious Studies, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Accounting, Creative Writing, Drama & Theatre, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography, Heritage & Conservation, Human Geography & Environment, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Social Policy & Public Policy, English Studies, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Social Work, English Literature, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Social Sciences (General), Applied Psychology, Human Resource Management, Physical Geography & Climate, Anatomy & Pathology, Biotechnology, Computing & IT, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Mental Health Nursing, Developmental & Educational Psychology, Midwifery.

Only at University of Birmingham

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

University of Birmingham
£27,090
University of Lincoln
£18,300

University of Lincoln is about £8,790 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Birmingham
£23,390
University of Lincoln
£18,800

University of Lincoln is about £4,590 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.

University of Birmingham

University of Lincoln

  • Politics & International Relations

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    86%Satisfaction92%

  • Law

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    83%Satisfaction89%

  • Mathematics

    £31,000Salary (3 years)No data
    85%Satisfaction88%

  • History

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

  • Chemistry

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    93%Satisfaction77%

  • Physics

    £32,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    93%Satisfaction89%

  • Philosophy

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    93%Satisfaction93%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    88%Satisfaction95%

  • Computer Science

    £40,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    93%Satisfaction73%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    No dataSatisfaction91%

  • Marketing

    £35,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    79%Satisfaction94%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    83%Satisfaction73%

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

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Birmingham

Enhanced Chamberlain Award

£3,500

Deadline: N/A

University Music Scholarships

£3,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

University Music Scholarships

£1,000

Deadline: Jun 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

University of Birmingham vs University of Lincoln: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £27,090 a year at University of Birmingham and £18,300 at University of Lincoln: University of Lincoln is about £8,790 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,390 a year at University of Birmingham and £18,800 at University of Lincoln: University of Lincoln is about £4,590 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 of Birmingham and University of Lincoln?

Both universities teach 60 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Law, Mathematics, History, Chemistry, Physics, Philosophy, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Computer Science, Business & Management (General), Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Marketing and 48 more.

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

Politics & International Relations graduates earn a median £28,000 three years after graduating from University of Birmingham, and £21,000 from University of Lincoln. Student satisfaction with teaching is 86% at University of Birmingham and 92% at University of Lincoln. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of Birmingham or University of Lincoln offer more courses?

University of Birmingham lists 663 courses on CourseOptions and University of Lincoln lists 343 courses.

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

University of Birmingham teaches 41 subject areas that University of Lincoln does not, including Health & Social Care, Teacher Training, Civil Engineering, International Development, Ancient Languages, History of Art & Design, Environmental Sciences, French and 33 more.

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

University of Lincoln teaches 21 subject areas that University of Birmingham does not, including Design & Fashion, Animal Science, Journalism, Zoology & Animal Biology, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Pharmacology, Architecture, Cultural Studies and 13 more.

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