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University of Cumbria

Lancaster · Guardian UK #101

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University of Lincoln

Lincoln · QS World #851

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

1/9

Cumbria

scored higher in 1 category

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8/9

Lincoln

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Lincoln leads in 8 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Cumbria is ahead on employment.

University of Cumbria vs University of Lincoln at a glance

University of Cumbria and University of Lincoln both teach 29 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Design & Fashion. University of Cumbria offers 136 courses across 40 subject areas; University of Lincoln offers 343 courses across 81 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,000 a year at University of Cumbria and £18,300 at University of Lincoln: University of Cumbria is about £2,300 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,900 a year at University of Cumbria and £18,800 at University of Lincoln: University of Cumbria is about £1,900 a year cheaper.

Of the 18 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Lincoln is higher in 12 and University of Cumbria in 4, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Biomedical Sciences: £33,000 three years after graduating from University of Cumbria, against £27,500 from University of Lincoln. Of the 20 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Cumbria is higher in 11 and University of Lincoln in 7, with 2 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
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THE World
#601
#101
Guardian UK
#38
2007
Established
1861
No
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 Cumbria

University of Lincoln

80.5%
84.2%

Satisfaction

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

£27,400
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

89.4%
83.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

2.6%
20.5%

International

International student share

136
343

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
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.

Cumbria

14 countries · 2.6% international

  • 🇨🇦Canada14.9%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan14.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria10.6%
  • 🇩🇪Germany8.5%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland8.5%
VS

Lincoln

47 countries · 20.5% international

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

Subjects

29 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 Cumbria

University of Lincoln

Also taught at both: Ecology & Conservation, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Nursing (General), Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Education Studies, Fine Art, Games Design & Computer Animation, Medical Imaging, Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery, Physical Geography & Climate, Applied Psychology, Social Work.

Only at University of Cumbria

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 Cumbria
£16,000
University of Lincoln
£18,300

University of Cumbria is about £2,300 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Cumbria
£16,900
University of Lincoln
£18,800

University of Cumbria is about £1,900 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 Cumbria

University of Lincoln

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    84%Satisfaction95%

  • Design & Fashion

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    74%Satisfaction87%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£17,000
    77%Satisfaction89%

  • Law

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    95%Satisfaction89%

  • Psychology (General)

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    87%Satisfaction82%

  • Zoology & Animal Biology

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    88%Satisfaction87%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    98%Satisfaction91%

  • Human Geography & Environment

    £19,000Salary (3 years)No data
    77%Satisfaction81%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    70%Satisfaction73%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    100%Satisfaction87%

  • Business Studies

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    89%Satisfaction83%

  • Ecology & Conservation

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    92%Satisfaction75%

Showing the 12 largest of 20 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Cumbria

Future Talent Award

£8,000

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

University of Cumbria vs University of Lincoln: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,000 a year at University of Cumbria and £18,300 at University of Lincoln: University of Cumbria is about £2,300 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,900 a year at University of Cumbria and £18,800 at University of Lincoln: University of Cumbria is about £1,900 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 Cumbria and University of Lincoln?

Both universities teach 29 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Design & Fashion, Computer Science, Film Production & Cinematography, Law, Business & Management (General), Psychology (General), Mechanical Engineering, Zoology & Animal Biology, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Human Geography & Environment and 17 more.

Is University of Cumbria or University of Lincoln better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?

Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from University of Cumbria, and £23,000 from University of Lincoln. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at University of Cumbria and 95% at University of Lincoln. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Lincoln lists 343 courses on CourseOptions and University of Cumbria lists 136 courses.

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

University of Cumbria teaches 11 subject areas that University of Lincoln does not, including Forestry & Arboriculture, Adult Nursing, Environmental Sciences, Health & Social Care, Teacher Training, Biomedical Engineering, Children's Nursing, Learning Disabilities Nursing and 3 more.

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

University of Lincoln teaches 52 subject areas that University of Cumbria does not, including Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Animal Science, Politics & International Relations, Journalism, Media & Film Studies, Astronomy & Astrophysics and 44 more.

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University of Cumbria136 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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University of Lincoln343 courses · 21 scholarshipsBrowse Courses