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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 Greenwich

London · QS World #791

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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.

4/9

Greenwich

scored higher in 4 categories

VS

5/9

Lincoln

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Lincoln leads in 5 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, established, employment, courses, scholarship). University of Greenwich is ahead on ranking, satisfaction, international, graduate salary.

University of Greenwich vs University of Lincoln at a glance

University of Greenwich and University of Lincoln both teach 50 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Mathematics and Business Studies. University of Greenwich offers 272 courses across 72 subject areas; University of Lincoln offers 343 courses across 81 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,980 a year at University of Greenwich and £18,300 at University of Lincoln: University of Greenwich is about £320 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,450 a year at University of Greenwich and £18,800 at University of Lincoln: University of Lincoln is about £650 a year cheaper.

Of the 32 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Greenwich is higher in 28 and University of Lincoln in 4. The widest gap is in Architecture: £35,500 three years after graduating from University of Greenwich, against £25,000 from University of Lincoln. Of the 34 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Greenwich is higher in 17 and University of Lincoln in 17.

World & National Rankings

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

#791
QS World
#851
#601
THE World
#601
#79
Guardian UK
#38
1890
Established
1861
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
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 Greenwich

University of Lincoln

84.6%
84.2%

Satisfaction

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

£32,800
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.8%
83.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

34.6%
20.5%

International

International student share

272
343

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

19
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.

Greenwich

101 countries · 34.6% international

  • 🇮🇳India51.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria6.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh4.9%
  • 🌐Nepal4.2%
VS

Lincoln

47 countries · 20.5% international

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

Subjects

50 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 Greenwich

University of Lincoln

Also taught at both: Finance & Actuarial Science, General Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Pharmacology, Politics & International Relations, Film Production & Cinematography, Architecture, Education Studies, Forensic Science, History, Media & Film Studies, Creative Writing, Human Resource Management, Accounting, Business & Management (General), Economics, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Music, Building & Construction, Chemical Engineering, Drama & Theatre, English Literature, Agriculture & Land Management, Applied Psychology, Landscape Architecture & Design, Nursing (General), Social Work, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Developmental & Educational Psychology, English Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Mental Health Nursing, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Midwifery.

Only at University of Greenwich

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 Greenwich
£17,980
University of Lincoln
£18,300

University of Greenwich is about £320 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Greenwich
£19,450
University of Lincoln
£18,800

University of Lincoln is about £650 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 Greenwich

University of Lincoln

  • Computer Science

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    77%Satisfaction73%

  • Mathematics

    £29,000Salary (3 years)No data
    85%Satisfaction88%

  • Business Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    84%Satisfaction83%

  • Law

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    85%Satisfaction89%

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    85%Satisfaction87%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    80%Satisfaction73%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    86%Satisfaction82%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    89%Satisfaction95%

  • Marketing

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    79%Satisfaction94%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    96%Satisfaction85%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    78%Satisfaction82%

  • Biochemistry

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    86%Satisfaction98%

Showing the 12 largest of 34 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Greenwich

Stephen Lawrence Scholarship (Architecture)

£19,580

Deadline: N/A

EU Bursary

£10,500

Deadline: N/A

Aziz Foundation Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Chevening Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

The Sanctuary Scholarship

£10,000

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 Greenwich vs University of Lincoln: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,980 a year at University of Greenwich and £18,300 at University of Lincoln: University of Greenwich is about £320 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,450 a year at University of Greenwich and £18,800 at University of Lincoln: University of Lincoln is about £650 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 Greenwich and University of Lincoln?

Both universities teach 50 subject areas: Computer Science, Mathematics, Business Studies, Chemistry, Law, Design & Fashion, Sociology & Criminology, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Animal Science, Marketing, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 38 more.

Is University of Greenwich or University of Lincoln better for Computer Science?

Computer Science graduates earn a median £27,000 three years after graduating from University of Greenwich, and £29,500 from University of Lincoln. Student satisfaction with teaching is 77% at University of Greenwich and 73% at University of Lincoln. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Lincoln lists 343 courses on CourseOptions and University of Greenwich lists 272 courses.

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

University of Greenwich teaches 22 subject areas that University of Lincoln does not, including Civil Engineering, Management, Teacher Training, Healthcare Science, Information Systems & Data Science, Food & Beverage Studies, Public Health & Epidemiology, Adult Nursing and 14 more.

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

University of Lincoln teaches 31 subject areas that University of Greenwich does not, including Physics, Journalism, Zoology & Animal Biology, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Biomedical Sciences, Philosophy, Childhood & Youth Studies, Human Geography & Environment and 23 more.

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