Rankings
How every major ranking places the University of Lincoln. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 33 | $25,453 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 30 | $22,759 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 25 | $25,453 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 24 | $25,453 | See → |
| Business & management | 18 | $24,376 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 18 | $25,318 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 15 | $25,453 | See → |
| Social sciences | 12 | $22,759 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 11 | $25,318 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 9 | $25,453 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 9 | $22,759 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 7 | $22,759 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 5 | $22,759 | See → |
| Psychology | 5 | $25,318 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 3 | $25,453 | See → |
| Hospitality, tourism & service industry | 2 | $22,759 | See → |
Costs and entry
41 courses mention scholarships. 4 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at the University of Lincoln
The job market for the University of Lincoln's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the UK.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at the University of Lincoln cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $25,453 a year; half of the University of Lincoln's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $23,433 and $25,453. Most courses last 1 year. Fees vary by field: life sciences & biotechnology courses are typically $25,453, humanities & languages $22,759.
How is the University of Lincoln ranked?
In the UK it is #52 in the Complete University Guide (2026) and #64 in the Guardian University Guide (2026). Its strongest QS subjects include Agriculture & Forestry (#201–250) and Computer Science & Information Systems (#751–800).
What IELTS score does the University of Lincoln need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (116 of the 221 that list it) ask for IELTS 6 overall with no band below 5.5.
How many postgraduate courses does the University of Lincoln offer?
226 postgraduate courses across 16 fields; the largest are life sciences & biotechnology (33), humanities & languages (30) and arts, design & creative studies (25).
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Updated 6 August 2026. Courses and fees from the University of Lincoln's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: Complete University Guide 2026, Guardian University Guide 2026, QS subject rankings 2025. Always confirm fees and requirements on the university's website.