University of Lincoln

Lincoln

  • Location: City

About us

Located in the centre of a beautiful and historic city, when you choose the University of Lincoln, you can be confident that you are joining a university that puts its students at the heart of everything it does.

With our inspirational teaching, specialist facilities, and great student support, we aim to provide the tools you need to achieve your career aspirations. 

We hold a top five-star score in the QS Stars ratings system of global universities and are placed among the world's top 150 young universities in The Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2023. We rank in the UK's top 10 modern universities in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024 and in the top 50 UK universities overall in The Complete University Guide 2024. 

We are known for our pioneering approach to working with industry and our unique relationships with major employers such as Siemens Energy have been acknowledged through a series of national awards.

They're Ready. Are You?

From the quality of our teaching to our award-winning approach to working with industry, the University of Lincoln has established a reputation as of one of the most dynamic and fastest growing universities in the UK.

What makes us different

Set against the backdrop of Lincoln's spectacular Brayford Pool waterfront, we are a campus university located in the heart of a fun, thriving small city. It means almost everything you’ll need as a student is either on campus or just a short walk away - from purpose-built student accommodation to the bustling shops, cafes and bars of the city centre. 

Almost £400 million has been invested into our campus over the past three decades, providing a modern, student-centred environment for students from more than 100 countries. The latest addition is our stunning medical school building - one of the most sustainable facilities of its kind.

Our Open Days offer a great chance to get a sense of what it’s like to be a student at the University of Lincoln. Exploring our campus and city for yourself will help you to get a real feel for what it might be like to study here and discover why students #LoveLincoln.

“Studying at Lincoln was an extremely rewarding experience that helped me define my future career path. My course covered fascinating and thought-provoking subjects, and I was guided by kind, passionate, and knowledgeable lecturers who gave me the opportunities to thrive and develop."

Thomas Whitlam, BA (Hons) International Relations and Politics student

Course locations

Lincoln (Main Site)

Brayford Pool, Lincoln, LN6 7TS

Lincoln

Admissions, Lincoln, LN6 7TS

Main Site

Brayford Pool, Lincoln, LN6 7TS

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