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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 Gloucestershire

Cheltenham · Guardian UK #103

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University of Lincoln

Lincoln · QS World #851

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/10

Gloucestershire

scored higher in 3 categories

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7/10

Lincoln

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Lincoln leads in 7 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Gloucestershire is ahead on established, satisfaction, employment.

University of Gloucestershire vs University of Lincoln at a glance

University of Gloucestershire and University of Lincoln both teach 49 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Sociology & Criminology and Design & Fashion. University of Gloucestershire offers 284 courses across 60 subject areas; University of Lincoln offers 343 courses across 81 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,430 a year at University of Gloucestershire and £18,300 at University of Lincoln: University of Gloucestershire is about £870 a year cheaper.

Of the 26 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Lincoln is higher in 13 and University of Gloucestershire in 8, with 5 about level. The widest gap is in Games Design & Computer Animation: £22,500 three years after graduating from University of Gloucestershire, against £28,000 from University of Lincoln. Of the 33 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Gloucestershire is higher in 19 and University of Lincoln in 14.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#851
#1001
THE World
#601
#103
Guardian UK
#38
1847
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 Gloucestershire

University of Lincoln

84.4%
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

86%
83.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

18.9%
20.5%

International

International student share

284
343

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
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.

Gloucestershire

28 countries · 18.9% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan40.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria17.6%
  • 🇮🇳India12.4%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.9%
  • 🇺🇸United States5.2%
VS

Lincoln

47 countries · 20.5% international

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

Subjects

49 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 Gloucestershire

University of Lincoln

Also taught at both: Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Media & Film Studies, Accounting, Ecology & Conservation, Politics & International Relations, Business & Management (General), Creative Writing, History, Zoology & Animal Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Architecture, Biochemistry, Biology, Education Studies, Fine Art, Applied Psychology, Building & Construction, General Engineering, Drama & Theatre, Geography (General), Human Resource Management, Physical Geography & Climate, English Literature, Performing Arts (General), Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Social Work, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Dance, Finance & Actuarial Science, Landscape Architecture & Design, Medical Imaging, Mental Health Nursing, Theology & Religious Studies.

Only at University of Gloucestershire

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 Gloucestershire
£17,430
University of Lincoln
£18,300

University of Gloucestershire is about £870 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Gloucestershire
No data
University of Lincoln
£18,800

We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Gloucestershire 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 of Gloucestershire

University of Lincoln

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    94%Satisfaction95%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    74%Satisfaction73%

  • Design & Fashion

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    83%Satisfaction87%

  • Law

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    93%Satisfaction89%

  • Marketing

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    100%Satisfaction94%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£17,000
    84%Satisfaction89%

  • Computer Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    77%Satisfaction73%

  • Business Studies

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    75%Satisfaction83%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    89%Satisfaction82%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    80%Satisfaction82%

  • Human Geography & Environment

    £25,000Salary (3 years)No data
    99%Satisfaction81%

  • Journalism

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    90%Satisfaction83%

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

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Gloucestershire

Care Leavers Scholarship 2025/26

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Deadline: N/A

Basketball Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

Care Leavers Scholarship 2026/27

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Deadline: N/A

The Michael Perham Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/27

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Deadline: N/A

Women's Football Scholarship

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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 Gloucestershire vs University of Lincoln: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,430 a year at University of Gloucestershire and £18,300 at University of Lincoln: University of Gloucestershire is about £870 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 Gloucestershire and University of Lincoln?

Both universities teach 49 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Sociology & Criminology, Design & Fashion, Mathematics, Law, Marketing, Childhood & Youth Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Computer Science, Business Studies, Psychology (General), Games Design & Computer Animation and 37 more.

Is University of Gloucestershire 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 Gloucestershire, and £23,000 from University of Lincoln. Student satisfaction with teaching is 94% at University of Gloucestershire and 95% at University of Lincoln. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Lincoln lists 343 courses on CourseOptions and University of Gloucestershire lists 284 courses.

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

University of Gloucestershire teaches 11 subject areas that University of Lincoln does not, including Software Engineering, Teacher Training, Health & Social Care, Adult Nursing, Healthcare Science, Humanities, Applied Computing, Clinical & Health Psychology and 3 more.

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

University of Lincoln teaches 32 subject areas that University of Gloucestershire does not, including Chemistry, Physics, Animal Science, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Mechanical Engineering, Pharmacology, Philosophy, Classical Studies and 24 more.

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University of Gloucestershire284 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Lincoln343 courses · 21 scholarshipsBrowse Courses