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Lincoln

Overview

  • Population

    105,000

  • Universities

    2

  • Summer / Winter Temperature

    Maritime temperate: 16°C–22°C / Winter: 2°C–7°C

Why study at Lincoln

Lincoln is a magnificent, historic cathedral city and award-winning educational center in the East Midlands of England along the River Witham, situated 1 hour east of Nottingham and Sheffield and 2 hours by direct LNER express train from London King's Cross. Celebrated for the iconic medieval Lincoln Cathedral (once the tallest building in the world for over 200 years), the 11th-century Norman Lincoln Castle (housing an original 1215 Magna Carta), the picturesque Steep Hill (voted Britain's Best Street), and the scenic Brayford Pool inland marina. Lincoln is the picturesque waterfront home of the University of Lincoln (founded by Queen Elizabeth II in 1996, awarded the prestigious Gold Rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework TEF, ranked in the UK Top 40 by The Times and Guardian, and ranked in the World Top 200 in Times Higher Education Young University Rankings with over 16,000 students on an innovative £400M Brayford Pool city-centre marina campus). The University of Lincoln is globally celebrated for the Lincoln School of Engineering (pioneering first purpose-built engineering school in the UK in over 20 years, established in direct partnership with Siemens Energy), Lincoln Institute for Agri-Food Technology (LIAT - global leader in agricultural robotics and automation), Lincoln International Business School (LIBS), School of Computer Science (Robotics and Autonomous Systems), and Lincoln Medical School (housed in the UK's most sustainable carbon-neutral Ross Lucas Medical Building), alongside Bishop Grosseteste University (BGU). Degrees are taught 100% in English within the UK university system. International students benefit from Lincoln's stunning compact walkable campus, generous Lincoln Global Scholarships (£2,000 to £5,000/year), low living costs, and direct UK Student Visa (CAS) support with 2-year Graduate Route work visa.

Fees

Tuition fees in Lincoln for international undergraduate students at the University of Lincoln range between £16,200 and £19,400 per academic year for Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Pharmacy, and Law, while Medicine (BMBS) is approx. £43,500/year (with the University of Lincoln awarding generous automatic Lincoln Global Scholarships discounting £2,000 to £5,000/year to qualified international applicants). At Bishop Grosseteste University (BGU), undergraduate tuition is approx. £13,500 to £15,000/year. Postgraduate Master's degrees at Lincoln range from £16,500 to £19,800 per year. High-quality on-campus student residences on the waterfront (Lincoln Student Village, Cygnet Wharf, Pavilions, Valentine Court, St Marks) cost between £420 and £750 per month (inclusive of all utility bills, high-speed Wi-Fi, and 24/7 security), while private student houses and flats in West End, High Street, and Monks Road range from £380 to £680 per month. General monthly living expenses range between £650 and £1,100 (among the most affordable university cities in England).

Cost of Living

CategoryCost (Pound sterling)
University waterfront student village (Lincoln Cygnet Wharf / Student Village - monthly inclusive)£585
Rent, 1-bed private flat in Lincoln City Centre / Brayford Waterfront / High St£765
Rent, 1-bed flat / shared room in West End / Carholme Rd (adjacent to Lincoln campus)£530
Utilities (heating, electricity, gas, water - private flat)£133
Internet (fiber optic high-speed home broadband unlimited - Virgin/BT/Hyperoptic)£35
Mobile phone plan (high 5G data & calls - EE/Vodafone/O2/Three)£18
Monthly public transport & Stagecoach Lincoln bus pass (Compact city where most students walk/cycle everywhere)£45
Monthly grocery & student dining budget (Tesco / Morrisons / ALDI / Sainsbury's / Marks & Spencer)£315
Coffee / Beverage in café near Lincoln Engine Shed Student Union / Brayford Pool£4
Cinema ticket (Everyman Cinema Brayford Waterfront / Odeon Lincoln - student discount)£9

Admission requirements

  • Academic Qualifications & UCAS / Direct University Application

    Certified secondary school graduation certificate (A-Levels: ABB–BBB for Business, Engineering, and Computer Science; IB: 29–32 points; or recognized International Foundation Year) with official transcripts translated into English, submitted via UCAS or the direct Lincoln online portal (AAA for Medicine BMBS).

  • English Language Proficiency (IELTS Academic / PTE / TOEFL iBT / Duolingo)

    IELTS Academic (minimum 6.0 with 5.5 in all subscores; 7.5 for Medicine BMBS), PTE Academic (58+), TOEFL iBT (79–88+), or Duolingo English Test (110+).

Student Visa

International non-UK students require a UK Student Visa. The University of Lincoln issues the electronic Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) upon acceptance of offer and tuition deposit payment. Applicants submit the CAS statement, proof of financial maintenance funds (minimum £1,023 per month for up to 9 months outside London), and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) for full NHS healthcare coverage. Graduates qualify for the 2-year UK Graduate Route post-study work visa.

How to Study

1

Choose your degree program at University of Lincoln (Engineering with Siemens Energy, Agri-Food Robotics, Computer Science, Business LIBS, Medicine) or BGU.

2

Submit your application via UCAS or the direct Lincoln portal with transcripts, personal statement, and English test scores.

3

Receive your official Offer Letter and Lincoln Global Scholarship award, accept your offer, and pay the tuition deposit.

4

The university issues your electronic Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS).

5

Apply for your UK Student Visa online and attend your biometric appointment at VFS Global / TLScontact.

6

Fly to London Heathrow (LHR - 2h direct train to Lincoln Central Station) or East Midlands Airport (EMA), check into your waterfront student residence in Cygnet Wharf, and attend Freshers' Week.