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University of Lincoln

Lincoln · QS World #851

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University of Stirling

Stirling · QS World #560

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.

6/10

Lincoln

scored higher in 6 categories

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4/10

Stirling

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Lincoln leads in 6 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, employment, international, courses, scholarship). University of Stirling is ahead on ranking, satisfaction, graduate salary.

University of Lincoln vs University of Stirling at a glance

University of Lincoln and University of Stirling both teach 40 subject areas, the largest being Mathematics, Psychology (General) and Politics & International Relations. University of Lincoln offers 343 courses across 81 subject areas; University of Stirling offers 254 courses across 60 subject areas.

Of the 20 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Stirling is higher in 13 and University of Lincoln in 5, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Economics: £23,000 three years after graduating from University of Lincoln, against £29,000 from University of Stirling. Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Stirling is higher in 14 and University of Lincoln in 10.

World & National Rankings

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

#851
QS World
#560
#601
THE World
#501
#38
Guardian UK
#50
1861
Established
1967
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
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Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

University of Lincoln

University of Stirling

84.2%
85%

Satisfaction

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

£29,200
£31,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83.3%
80.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

20.5%
18.4%

International

International student share

343
254

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

21
0

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.

Lincoln

47 countries · 20.5% international

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

Stirling

75 countries · 18.4% international

  • 🇮🇳India17.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan15%
  • 🇺🇸United States13.6%
  • 🇨🇳China7.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria5.8%

Subjects

40 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 Lincoln

University of Stirling

Also taught at both: Biology, Economics, Finance & Actuarial Science, Marketing, Philosophy, Business & Management (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Human Geography & Environment, Human Resource Management, Creative Writing, Cultural Studies, Ecology & Conservation, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Physical Geography & Climate, Education Studies, Veterinary Medicine, Mental Health Nursing, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Social Sciences (General), Social Work, Agriculture & Land Management, Applied Psychology, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Social Policy & Public Policy, Theology & Religious Studies.

Only at University of Lincoln

Only at University of Stirling

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 Lincoln
£18,300
University of Stirling
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Stirling yet.

Postgraduate

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

We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Stirling 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 Lincoln

University of Stirling

  • Mathematics

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
    88%Satisfaction73%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    82%Satisfaction87%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    92%Satisfaction93%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    73%Satisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    73%Satisfaction68%

  • Law

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    89%Satisfaction86%

  • Business Studies

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    83%Satisfaction80%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    77%Satisfaction84%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    95%Satisfaction84%

  • Accounting

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    91%Satisfaction85%

  • History

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    83%Satisfaction94%

  • Journalism

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    83%Satisfaction92%

Showing the 12 largest of 24 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

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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University of Stirling

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FAQ

University of Lincoln vs University of Stirling: common questions

What subjects can you study at both University of Lincoln and University of Stirling?

Both universities teach 40 subject areas: Mathematics, Psychology (General), Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Computer Science, Law, Business Studies, Media & Film Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Accounting, History, Journalism and 28 more.

Is University of Lincoln or University of Stirling better for Psychology (General)?

Psychology (General) graduates earn a median £21,500 three years after graduating from University of Lincoln, and £21,000 from University of Stirling. Student satisfaction with teaching is 82% at University of Lincoln and 87% at University of Stirling. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Lincoln lists 343 courses on CourseOptions and University of Stirling lists 254 courses.

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

University of Lincoln teaches 41 subject areas that University of Stirling does not, including Chemistry, Physics, Design & Fashion, Zoology & Animal Biology, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Biomedical Sciences, Film Production & Cinematography, Mechanical Engineering and 33 more.

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

University of Stirling teaches 20 subject areas that University of Lincoln does not, including French, Environmental Sciences, Teacher Training, Adult Nursing, Humanities, Planning & Housing, Publishing, Spanish & Portuguese and 12 more.

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