University of Lincoln

Situated in the heart of a beautiful and historic city, the University of Lincoln sits on the picturesque Brayford Pool waterfront, with everything you need either on campus or just a short walk away – the city centre and all major transport links are just five minutes away.

We ranked second in the UK for Postgraduate at the WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2024, and we are in the top 10 for Postgraduate support in the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2024. We are also one of a select group of universities to be awarded the top Gold rating overall, and for both aspect ratings for student experience and student outcomes in the national Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023.

The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide placed us in their top 10 modern universities in the UK, and we were awarded maximum five-star score overall in the prestigious QS Stars ratings system of global universities, and feature in the QS World University Rankings 2024 of the world's top 1,000 universities.

In 2023, the University was also awarded the Queen's Anniversary Prize - the highest national honour available to UK colleges and universities - recognising our role in supporting the success and sustainability of the UK’s food and farming industries.

The University of Lincoln offers a range of postgraduate programmes across our College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities and College of Health and Science.

Research Excellence

Lincoln is proud to be home to world class researchers who are making profound contributions to their subject areas. More than three quarters of our research (79%) was rated as internationally excellent or world-leading (three or four star) in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF) – the latest national assessment of research standards across UK universities.

From developing new medical technologies to preserving rare architectural treasures, the work of Lincoln’s academics and students makes a real difference to society.

For example, through our transformative Centres for Doctoral Training (CDT) - including leading the world’s first CDT in agri-food robotics - Lincoln’s robotics and autonomous systems researchers are spearheading the development of next generation technologies for use in the food and farming industries, as well as developing practical applications for Artificial Intelligence to real-world challenges in sustainable agri-food.

And our Lincoln Institute for Rural and Coastal Health is the country's first integrated and multidisciplinary research institute dedicated to bringing together world class rural and coastal health and wellbeing research.

Award winning industry links

The University of Lincoln is recognised as setting a blueprint for excellence in its pioneering approach to working with industry. Our unique relationships with companies such as Siemens Energy and the Lincolnshire Co-op demonstrate our innovative industry-engaged approach.

Our long-standing collaboration with Siemens Energy has won a string of national awards and acclaim, including a prestigious Lord Stafford Award and a Times Higher Education Award.

The University has performed consistently strongly in the Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF) published by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), with the results from 2024’s KEF4 highlighting our exceptional performance in knowledge exchange activities, particularly in supporting Graduate Start-ups, Local Growth and Regeneration, and Public & Community Engagement.

Accommodation

One of the many reasons our students love living in Lincoln is because they feel so at home with us. Don’t just take our word for it either, in 2024 we won in the Halls and Student Accommodation category at the Whatuni Student Choice Awards, and we were ranked in the top 10 in the UK for accommodation in the Uni Compare University Rankings 2025.

Just a short walk from the campus, with a variety of options to suit different needs and budgets. No deposit or guarantor is needed to book accommodation, and with everything from utility bills, Wi-Fi, to an on-campus gym membership is included, with different options for contracts are 44, 46 or 51 weeks.

Fees and Funding

There are more ways than ever before to fund your postgraduate study, whether you are new to Lincoln or one of our graduates. Our fees vary depending on the course, mode of study, and whether you are a UK, EU, or international student. Some of our programmes may also have additional study costs for materials and field trips. Please see the individual course pages on our website for specific details.

Postgraduate loans are available to help cover course and living costs, and the University of Lincoln offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to help students to support the costs of postgraduate study.

A global family

We have an active alumni network, with Lincoln graduates keeping in touch from their roles in major international companies, charities and organisations all over the world. Our global community includes more than 130,000 graduates across 150 countries. Many of our most successful graduates return to Lincoln to share their knowledge with current students at our annual series of alumni networking events. Our ethos is to provide an education and experience which enables our students to achieve the future they want, and that relationship extends long beyond graduation. Our students become part of the Lincoln family for life.

How to apply

Once you have selected the right programme for you, you can make an application to the University of Lincoln via our website.

The best way to find out what it is really like to live and learn at Lincoln is to join one of our postgraduate events.

Before applying, it may be helpful to talk to a member of the Postgraduate Team who can provide information, advice and guidance. The best way to find out what it is really like to live and learn at Lincoln is to join one of our postgraduate events. We host a range of events throughout the year, from Postgraduate Open Days to more specific events focused on key topics including the application process and fees and funding.

If you're not sure which event to attend or simply want to have an in-depth conversation about postgraduate study and your choices, you can book a one-to-one appointment with our friendly Postgraduate Team by getting in touch with us at pgenquiries@lincoln.ac.uk.