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University of Lincoln

Lincoln · QS World #851

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University of Worcester

Worcester · THE World #1501

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.

6/9

Lincoln

scored higher in 6 categories

VS

3/9

Worcester

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Lincoln leads in 6 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, established, international, graduate salary, courses). University of Worcester is ahead on satisfaction, employment, scholarship.

University of Lincoln vs University of Worcester at a glance

University of Lincoln and University of Worcester both teach 53 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Mathematics and Business Studies. University of Lincoln offers 343 courses across 81 subject areas; University of Worcester offers 305 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,300 a year at University of Lincoln and £17,200 at University of Worcester: University of Worcester is about £1,100 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,800 a year at University of Lincoln and £18,900 at University of Worcester, so the two cost about the same.

Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Lincoln is higher in 16 and University of Worcester in 11, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Social Work: £29,500 three years after graduating from University of Lincoln, against £18,500 from University of Worcester. Of the 33 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Worcester is higher in 18 and University of Lincoln in 14, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#851
QS World
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#601
THE World
#1501
#38
Guardian UK
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1861
Established
1946
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 Worcester

84.2%
87.8%

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%
85.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

20.5%
15.1%

International

International student share

343
305

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

21
39

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

Worcester

38 countries · 15.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India50.2%
  • 🌐Nepal15.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria11.3%
  • 🇬🇭Ghana1.5%
  • 🇺🇸United States1.5%

Subjects

53 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 Worcester

Also taught at both: Biochemistry, Biology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Politics & International Relations, Business & Management (General), English Literature, Biomedical Sciences, Forensic Science, Philosophy, Social Work, Drama & Theatre, Human Geography & Environment, Marketing, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Cultural Studies, Creative Writing, Ecology & Conservation, Fine Art, Geography (General), Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery, Music, Nursing (General), Physical Geography & Climate, Accounting, Anatomy & Pathology, Finance & Actuarial Science, Games Design & Computer Animation, Human Resource Management, Applied Psychology, English Studies, Medical Imaging, Medicine, Performing Arts (General), Technology & Logistics, Dance, Theology & Religious Studies.

Only at University of Lincoln

Only at University of Worcester

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 Worcester
£17,200

University of Worcester is about £1,100 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Lincoln
£18,800
University of Worcester
£18,900

About the same.

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 Worcester

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    95%Satisfaction95%

  • Business Studies

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    83%Satisfaction62%

  • Computer Science

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    73%Satisfaction92%

  • Law

    £21,000Salary (3 years)No data
    89%Satisfaction90%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    82%Satisfaction85%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    73%Satisfaction89%

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    87%Satisfaction93%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    77%Satisfaction94%

  • Education Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,500
    82%Satisfaction90%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    91%Satisfaction79%

  • History

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    83%Satisfaction98%

  • Journalism

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    83%Satisfaction95%

Showing the 12 largest of 33 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 Worcester

Molly Haughton Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Amity Le Grange Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Emily Bennett Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Eva Baldwin Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Imogen Stanley Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

University of Lincoln vs University of Worcester: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,300 a year at University of Lincoln and £17,200 at University of Worcester: University of Worcester is about £1,100 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,800 a year at University of Lincoln and £18,900 at University of Worcester, so the two cost about the same. 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 Worcester?

Both universities teach 53 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Mathematics, Business Studies, Computer Science, Law, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Chemistry, Design & Fashion, Media & Film Studies, Education Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and 41 more.

Is University of Lincoln or University of Worcester better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?

Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £23,000 three years after graduating from University of Lincoln, and £18,500 from University of Worcester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 95% at University of Lincoln and 95% at University of Worcester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Lincoln lists 343 courses on CourseOptions and University of Worcester lists 305 courses.

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

University of Lincoln teaches 28 subject areas that University of Worcester does not, including Physics, Animal Science, Zoology & Animal Biology, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Mechanical Engineering, Pharmacology, General Engineering, Architecture and 20 more.

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

University of Worcester teaches 15 subject areas that University of Lincoln does not, including Health & Social Care, Teacher Training, Environmental Sciences, Medical Sciences, English Language, Adult Nursing, Nutrition & Dietetics, Software Engineering and 7 more.

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