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QS · 2027#851-900

QS 2027 scores, out of 100

Academic Reputation
7
Employer Reputation
6.7
Faculty Student Ratio
9.8
Citations per Faculty
17.7
International Faculty Ratio
79.8
International Student Ratio
70.6
International Research Network
76
Employment Outcomes
7.4
Sustainability
69.7

QS World University Rankings. Source: QS Quacquarelli Symonds (www.qs.com). With permission from QS Quacquarelli Symonds. Copyright © QS Quacquarelli Symonds Ltd. topuniversities.com

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Entry requirements by country

94 countries

Undergraduate

Academic

Students from the USA require one of the following qualifications for entry into year one of a Bachelor’s degree: A minimum of two AP tests with scores of 3+; A minimum of two High School Honors classes with B grades / 80% preferably grade 12 or,; A minimum of two College Level classes with B grades / 80%; A minimum ACT score of 26; Successful completion of the International Baccalaureate (IB) with between 27 and 34 points; Successful completion of three A Levels; To send ACT or AP scores to the University of Lincoln using your respective test provider portal, please use the following codes: Qualification | University Code ACT | 8277 AP | 6562

English language

Accepted from USA: As a guide, the majority of our programmes require an IELTS score of 6.0, 6.5 or 7.0. As an alternative to IELTS, we also accept the High School Graduation Diploma at grade C for programmes requiring an IELTS of 6.0. | Standard: Equivalent test scores: IELTS 6.0: TOEFL IBT/ TOEFL IBT at Home *=79 overall Reading: 18 Listening: 17 Speaking: 20 Writing: 20; PTE Academic *=65 with no score below 59; LanguageCert Academic (SELT & Online) *=Overall score 65 with no component below 60 | IELTS 6.5: TOEFL IBT/ TOEFL IBT at Home *=90 overall Reading: 21 Listening: 20 Speaking: 22 Writing: 24; PTE Academic *=70 with no score below 65; LanguageCert Academic (SELT & Online) *=Overall core 70 with no component below 65

Pre-Masters

Academic

If you do not meet the entry criteria for a postgraduate degree programme, you may be eligible to join a Pre-Master’s programme at the University of Lincoln. Students from the USA require a recognised first degree for entry onto our Pre-Master’s Business programme.

English language

Accepted from USA: As a guide, the majority of our programmes require an IELTS score of 6.0, 6.5 or 7.0. As an alternative to IELTS, we also accept the High School Graduation Diploma at grade C for programmes requiring an IELTS of 6.0. | Standard: Equivalent test scores: IELTS 6.0: TOEFL IBT/ TOEFL IBT at Home *=79 overall Reading: 18 Listening: 17 Speaking: 20 Writing: 20; PTE Academic *=65 with no score below 59; LanguageCert Academic (SELT & Online) *=Overall score 65 with no component below 60 | IELTS 6.5: TOEFL IBT/ TOEFL IBT at Home *=90 overall Reading: 21 Listening: 20 Speaking: 22 Writing: 24; PTE Academic *=70 with no score below 65; LanguageCert Academic (SELT & Online) *=Overall core 70 with no component below 65

Postgraduate Taught

Academic

UK Bachelor's Degree Classification | Equivalent Bachelor’s Degree Classification (USA) Upper Second Class Hons (2:1) | 3.2/4.0 GPA Lower Second Class Hons (2:2) | 2.7/4.0 GPA

English language

Accepted from USA: As a guide, the majority of our programmes require an IELTS score of 6.0, 6.5 or 7.0. As an alternative to IELTS, we also accept the High School Graduation Diploma at grade C for programmes requiring an IELTS of 6.0. | Standard: Equivalent test scores: IELTS 6.0: TOEFL IBT/ TOEFL IBT at Home *=79 overall Reading: 18 Listening: 17 Speaking: 20 Writing: 20; PTE Academic *=65 with no score below 59; LanguageCert Academic (SELT & Online) *=Overall score 65 with no component below 60 | IELTS 6.5: TOEFL IBT/ TOEFL IBT at Home *=90 overall Reading: 21 Listening: 20 Speaking: 22 Writing: 24; PTE Academic *=70 with no score below 65; LanguageCert Academic (SELT & Online) *=Overall core 70 with no component below 65

From University of Lincoln's published requirements for students from United States. Your counsellor confirms what applies to you.

Scholarships

7 scholarships
Chevening Scholarshipspostgraduate
Number of awards
Not specified
Who can apply
All International
Covers
Tuition fees
Study mode
full_time
Intake
All intakes
Eligibility

Other eligibility requirements To be eligible for a Chevening Scholarship you must: Be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country or territory. Commit to returning to your home country for at least two years after your scholarship ends. Have at least 2,800 hours of work experience after graduating from your undergraduate degree. This is roughly equivalent to two years of full-time work, though it may have been completed over a different time period. Hold an undergraduate degree that qualifies you for a UK master’s programme. You must have finished your undergraduate studies at least two years before our application deadline, even if you have not yet received your certificate. However, you will need to have your certificate by the time of your interview. Apply to three different and eligible UK university courses. You must have received an unconditional offer from at least one of these course choices by the references and education documents deadline listed on the application timeline.

Mature students

How to apply

You need to apply separately for this scholarship

For full details of how to apply for thise fully-funded scholarship, please visit the official Chevening Scholarships website.

Global Leaders Scholarship50% of feesundergraduate
Award
50% of fees
Number of awards
Not specified
Who can apply
All International
Covers
Tuition fees
Study mode
full_time
Intake
September 2026, January 2027

The scholarship is available to international students and is valued at 50% of tuition fees for one year of study.

Eligibility

Who is it for? The Global Leaders Scholarship has been established to recognise international applicants who can demonstrate the highest levels of academic, personal, and extracurricular endeavour. The scholarship is available to international students and is valued at 50% of tuition fees for one year of study. Eligibility and How to Apply The Global Leaders Scholarship is competitive and students are required to submit an application form in order to be considered. In order to apply for the scholarship, you must already have an offer of a place at the University of Lincoln for an undergraduate or postgraduate taught programme commencing in the 2025/26 or 2026/27 academic year. Please note that this scholarship is not available to students with home fee status. Students who are in the process of completing their studies at the time of submitting their scholarship application will need to provide a copy of their most recent academic transcripts as part of their scholarship application. For students intending to join an undergraduate programme, the transcripts should evidence high school grades that are equivalent to 128 UCAS points or above. Students intending to join a postgraduate taught programme will need to evidence grades from their undergraduate degree which are equivalent to a 2:1 or higher. Please visit your country webpage for more detail regarding regional entry requirements that are equivalent to a 2:1.

Academic excellence

How to apply

You need to apply separately for this scholarship

In addition to meeting the above academic requirements students must complete a Global Leaders Scholarship Application Form. The form must be completed and submitted by one of the following closing dates: For a programme of study commencing in September 2026: Round 1: Monday 6 April 2026 Round 2: Monday 1 June 2026 Global Leaders Scholarship Application Form September 2026 For a programme of study commencing in January 2027: Round 1: Monday 14 September 2026 Round 2: Monday 19 October 2026

Global Postgraduate Scholarship£2,000.00 (US$ 2,583)postgraduate
Award
£2,000.00 (US$ 2,583)
Number of awards
Not specified
Who can apply
All International
Covers
Tuition fees
Study mode
full_time
Intake
September 2026, January 2027

The Global Postgraduate Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount in the first year of their studies.

Eligibility

Who Is It For? The University of Lincoln is delighted to offer Global Postgraduate Scholarships to suitably qualified international applicants for postgraduate programmes commencing in September 2026 or January 2027. Selection Criteria For 2026/27, the scholarship will automatically be awarded to students who meet the entry requirements for a University of Lincoln postgraduate taught programme.

Academic excellence

How to apply

You will be automatically considered for scholarship eligibility when you apply for the relevant course at this institution

Students are not required to apply for this scholarship. You will automatically be considered for a Global Postgraduate Scholarship once you have submitted your application to study at the University of Lincoln. If you’re eligible to receive the Global Postgraduate Scholarship, you may also be eligible to receive a tuition fee discount through our Advance Full Payment Discount or Early Payment Discount. To find out more information about eligibility criteria, please visit our webpage.

International Alumni Scholarship£2,000.00 (US$ 2,583)postgraduate
Award
£2,000.00 (US$ 2,583)
Number of awards
Not specified
Who can apply
All International
Covers
Tuition fees
Study mode
full_time
Intake
September 2026, January 2027

The International Alumni Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount for the first year of a postgraduate taught or postgraduate research programme.

Eligibility

Who is it for? The International Alumni Scholarship is designed to help international alumni to access postgraduate level study at the University of Lincoln. This scholarship is available for postgraduate taught and postgraduate research programmes commencing in 2025/26 or 2026/27 academic year. Scholarship Amount The International Alumni Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount for the first year of a postgraduate taught or postgraduate research programme at the University of Lincoln. Selection Criteria The scholarship will automatically be awarded to students who have already successfully completed a University of Lincoln programme of study. If you’re eligible to receive the International Alumni Scholarship, you may also be eligible to receive a tuition fee discount of £1,000 - £1,500 or £1,000 through our Advance Full Payment Discount or Early Payment Discount. To find out more information about eligibility criteria, please visit our webpage.

Mature students

How to apply

You will be automatically considered for scholarship eligibility when you apply for the relevant course at this institution

Application not required.

International Undergraduate Scholarship£2,000.00 (US$ 2,583)undergraduate
Award
£2,000.00 (US$ 2,583)
Number of awards
Not specified
Who can apply
All International
Covers
Tuition fees
Study mode
full_time
Intake
September 2026

The International Undergraduate Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount for each year of their undergraduate programme at the University of Lincoln.

Eligibility

Other eligibility requirements Who is it for? The University of Lincoln is delighted to offer lnternational Undergraduate Scholarships to eligible applicants joining an undergraduate programme in September 2026. Selection Criteria To be eligible to receive this scholarship, students must meet the entry requirements for their intended Undergraduate Programme and submit their application to study at Lincoln prior to the deadline of Monday 1 June 2026. Many of our undergraduate programmes include the opportunity to take part in an industry placement year or study abroad placement year. Students participating in one of these opportunities will not be eligible to receive the Global Undergraduate Scholarship for that particular period. Advanced entry students from China joining a full-time Undergraduate Programme at the University of Lincoln will not be eligible to receive the International Undergraduate Scholarship. However, may be eligible to receive the China Advanced Entry Undergraduate Scholarship subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Students joining a Foundation Year or International Year One programme will be entitled to receive the scholarship when they move onto their main programme.

Mature students

How to apply

You will be automatically considered for scholarship eligibility when you apply for the relevant course at this institution

Students do not need to apply for this scholarship. You will automatically be considered for the International Undergraduate Scholarship once you have submitted your application to study at the University of Lincoln. If you’re eligible to receive the International Undergraduate Scholarship, you may also be eligible to receive a tuition fee discount of £1,000 - £1,500 through our Advance Full Payment Discount or Early Payment Discount. To find out more information about eligibility criteria, please visit our webpage.

Lincoln Alumni MSc School of Health and Social Care Scholarship£1,000.00 (US$ 1,291)postgraduate
Award
£1,000.00 (US$ 1,291)
Number of awards
Not specified
Who can apply
UK, All International
Covers
Tuition fees
Study mode
part_time
Intake
All intakes

£1000 will be paid directly to the student for each year of study for each completed academic year of study, with part-time students eligible for a pro-rata payment.

Eligibility

Other eligibility requirements Eligibility You will have previously completed an undergraduate degree (or equivalent qualification that leads to postgraduate study), Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma at the University of Lincoln, confirmed by a University of Lincoln Board of Examiners. You are subject to tuition fees of £9,535 per year for Home or £18,400 for International (pro-rata for part-time studies) You will be enrolled on the University’s Student Management System on either the MSc Nursing with Registered Nurse (Adult/Child/Mental Health), MSc Physiotherapy (Pre-registration), MSc Occupational Therapy (Pre-registration), or MSc Speech and Language Therapy (Pre-registration). All tuition fees and payments due to the University in relation to any previous study have been paid in full.

Mature students

How to apply

You will be automatically considered for scholarship eligibility when you apply for the relevant course at this institution

Application not required.

Partner Scholarship£1,000.00 (US$ 1,291)undergraduate
Award
£1,000.00 (US$ 1,291)
Number of awards
Not specified
Who can apply
All International
Covers
Tuition fees
Study mode
full_time
Intake
September 2026

If you’re eligible to receive the Partner Scholarship, you may also be eligible to receive a tuition fee discount of £1,000 through our Early Payment Discount.

Eligibility

Other eligibility requirements Who is it for? The Partner Scholarship has been established to recognise international applicants from higher education providers that have a partnership with the University, who can demonstrate the highest levels of academic, personal, and extracurricular endeavour. Eligibility and How to Apply In order to be eligible to receive the Partner Scholarship prospective students must meet the following criteria: Have previously studied at an overseas higher education provider which has a partnership with the University of Lincoln. Hold a Conditional or Unconditional Offer from the University of Lincoln for a full-time undergraduate programme commencing in September 2026. Have obtained a minimum of a 2.1 classification or higher (or its equivalent) in their undergraduate studies. Students who are in the process of finishing their studies at the time of submitting their scholarship application will need to provide a copy of their most recent academic transcript as part of their scholarship application.

Academic excellence

How to apply

You will be automatically considered for scholarship eligibility when you apply for the relevant course at this institution

The Partner Scholarship is competitive and students are required to submit an application form in order to be considered. In addition to meeting the above academic requirements students must complete a Partner Scholarship Application Form prior to the deadline of Monday 1 June 2026.

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