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University of Lincoln

Lincoln · QS World #851

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University of the Arts London

London · 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.

9/10

Lincoln

scored higher in 9 categories

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1/10

Arts London

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

University of Lincoln leads in 9 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, established, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of the Arts London is ahead on international.

University of Lincoln vs University of the Arts London at a glance

University of Lincoln and University of the Arts London both teach 20 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography and Computer Science. University of Lincoln offers 343 courses across 81 subject areas; University of the Arts London offers 183 courses across 29 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,300 a year at University of Lincoln and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of Lincoln is about £12,590 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,800 a year at University of Lincoln and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of Lincoln is about £12,090 a year cheaper.

Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of the Arts London is higher in 7 and University of Lincoln in 4. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £20,000 three years after graduating from University of Lincoln, against £23,500 from University of the Arts London. Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Lincoln is higher in 7 and University of the Arts London in 4.

World & National Rankings

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

#851
QS World
#851
#601
THE World
#1501
#38
Guardian UK
#52
1861
Established
1986
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
Bronze

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 the Arts London

84.2%
83%

Satisfaction

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

£29,200
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83.3%
80.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

20.5%
54%

International

International student share

343
183

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

Arts London

84 countries · 54% international

  • 🇨🇳China55.7%
  • 🇮🇳India6%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.4%
  • 🌐Korea (South)3.9%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.3%

Subjects

20 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 the Arts London

Also taught at both: Games Design & Computer Animation, Business Studies, Economics, Computing & IT, Performing Arts (General).

Only at University of Lincoln

Only at University of the Arts London

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 the Arts London
£30,890

University of Lincoln is about £12,590 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Lincoln
£18,800
University of the Arts London
£30,890

University of Lincoln is about £12,090 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 Lincoln

University of the Arts London

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    87%Satisfaction86%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    89%Satisfaction80%

  • Computer Science

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    73%Satisfaction80%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £17,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    95%Satisfaction76%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    77%Satisfaction80%

  • Journalism

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    83%Satisfaction86%

  • Music

    £18,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    95%Satisfaction70%

  • Marketing

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    94%Satisfaction79%

  • Fine Art

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    92%Satisfaction79%

  • Architecture

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
    76%Satisfaction81%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    82%Satisfaction80%

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 the Arts London

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FAQ

University of Lincoln vs University of the Arts London: common questions

Is University of Lincoln or University of the Arts London cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,300 a year at University of Lincoln and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of Lincoln is about £12,590 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,800 a year at University of Lincoln and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of Lincoln is about £12,090 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 Lincoln and University of the Arts London?

Both universities teach 20 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Computer Science, Drama & Theatre, Media & Film Studies, Journalism, Music, Marketing, Cultural Studies, Psychology (General), Fine Art, Architecture and 8 more.

Is University of Lincoln or University of the Arts London better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from University of Lincoln, and £23,500 from University of the Arts London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at University of Lincoln and 86% at University of the Arts London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of Lincoln or University of the Arts London offer more courses?

University of Lincoln lists 343 courses on CourseOptions and University of the Arts London lists 183 courses.

What can you study at University of Lincoln but not at University of the Arts London?

University of Lincoln teaches 61 subject areas that University of the Arts London does not, including Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Animal Science, Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Politics & International Relations, Zoology & Animal Biology and 53 more.

What can you study at University of the Arts London but not at University of Lincoln?

University of the Arts London teaches 9 subject areas that University of Lincoln does not, including Management, Applied Computing, Public Relations, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Crafts & Applied Arts, Hair & Beauty Sciences, Information & Library Studies, Information Systems & Data Science and 1 more.

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University of Lincoln343 courses · 21 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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