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University of Lincoln

Lincoln · QS World #851

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University of West London

London · Guardian UK #108

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

West London

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

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

University of Lincoln vs University of West London at a glance

University of Lincoln and University of West London both teach 46 subject areas, the largest being Music, Design & Fashion and Mathematics. University of Lincoln offers 343 courses across 81 subject areas; University of West London offers 338 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,300 a year at University of Lincoln and £16,750 at University of West London: University of West London is about £1,550 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,800 a year at University of Lincoln and £17,250 at University of West London: University of West London is about £1,550 a year cheaper.

Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of West London is higher in 17 and University of Lincoln in 8, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Politics & International Relations: £21,000 three years after graduating from University of Lincoln, against £26,500 from University of West London. Of the 30 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of West London is higher in 18 and University of Lincoln in 11, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#851
QS World
—
#601
THE World
#1201
#38
Guardian UK
#108
1861
Established
1860
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
Silver

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 West London

84.2%
88.2%

Satisfaction

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

£29,200
£29,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83.3%
78.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

20.5%
27.1%

International

International student share

343
338

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

West London

64 countries · 27.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India47.8%
  • 🌐Nepal33.1%
  • 🇨🇳China2%
  • 🇺🇸United States1.8%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan1.6%

Subjects

46 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 West London

Also taught at both: Pharmacology, Politics & International Relations, Biochemistry, Building & Construction, Journalism, Marketing, Games Design & Computer Animation, Accounting, Business & Management (General), Economics, Education Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Human Resource Management, Architecture, Childhood & Youth Studies, Creative Writing, Finance & Actuarial Science, Forensic Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Midwifery, Medicine, Social Sciences (General), Computing & IT, Dance, Mental Health Nursing, Nursing (General), Performing Arts (General), Applied Psychology, Developmental & Educational Psychology, Social Policy & Public Policy, Social Work.

Only at University of Lincoln

Only at University of West 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 West London
£16,750

University of West London is about £1,550 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Lincoln
£18,800
University of West London
£17,250

University of West London is about £1,550 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 West London

  • Music

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

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    87%Satisfaction81%

  • Mathematics

    No dataSalary (3 years)No data
    88%Satisfaction92%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    82%Satisfaction94%

  • Computer Science

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    73%Satisfaction85%

  • Law

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    89%Satisfaction85%

  • Physics

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    89%Satisfaction90%

  • Business Studies

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    83%Satisfaction88%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    77%Satisfaction94%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £17,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    95%Satisfaction92%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    89%Satisfaction70%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    82%Satisfaction91%

Showing the 12 largest of 30 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 West London

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FAQ

University of Lincoln vs University of West London: common questions

Is University of Lincoln or University of West London cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,300 a year at University of Lincoln and £16,750 at University of West London: University of West London is about £1,550 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,800 a year at University of Lincoln and £17,250 at University of West London: University of West London is about £1,550 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 West London?

Both universities teach 46 subject areas: Music, Design & Fashion, Mathematics, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Computer Science, Law, Physics, Business Studies, Media & Film Studies, Drama & Theatre, Film Production & Cinematography, Psychology (General) and 34 more.

Is University of Lincoln or University of West London better for Music?

Music graduates earn a median £18,000 three years after graduating from University of Lincoln, and £21,000 from University of West London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 95% at University of Lincoln and 89% at University of West London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of Lincoln or University of West London offer more courses?

University of Lincoln lists 343 courses on CourseOptions and University of West London lists 338 courses.

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

University of Lincoln teaches 35 subject areas that University of West London does not, including Chemistry, Animal Science, Zoology & Animal Biology, Astronomy & Astrophysics, History, Mechanical Engineering, Philosophy, Biology and 27 more.

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

University of West London teaches 22 subject areas that University of Lincoln does not, including Information Systems & Data Science, Civil Engineering, Adult Nursing, Biological Sciences (General), Genetics & Genomics, Aerospace Engineering, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Software Engineering and 14 more.

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University of Lincoln343 courses · 21 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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