University of Lincoln

Set against the backdrop of a beautiful and historic city, the University of Lincoln sits at the heart of it all on the picturesque Brayford Pool waterfront, with almost everything you’ll need either on campus or just a short walk away.

We are proud of what we have achieved since we were established in 1996, thanks to the contributions of everyone in our community. Our journey has seen us flourish into a diverse, internationally recognised university which welcomes thousands of students each year from around the world. In November 2023 we were awarded the Queen's Anniversary Prize, the UK's highest award for universities, to recognise our work supporting the agri-food sector. 

Throughout this exciting period of development, we have been guided by a consistent set of principles which remain at the heart of our approach today: excellence in teaching, learning, and quality of student experience; responsiveness to the needs of communities and organisations; and working in partnership to make great things happen. To help us continue on this journey, we have developed an ambitious strategic plan, created collaboratively by staff and students across the University, with the aim of establishing ourselves as a UK top 40 institution.

Why choose University of Lincoln?

There are many great reasons why our students and staff are proud of the University of Lincoln, including our inspirational teaching, world-leading research, and close links with industry.

• World-class Research: Lincoln is proud to be home to world-class researchers making profound contributions to their subjects. From developing new medical technologies to preserving rare architectural treasures, the work of our academics and students makes a real difference.

• Specialist Facilities: We constantly invest in our buildings and facilities as we strive to provide the best learning environment for our students. Over the past two decades, the University has invested more than £375 million in its Brayford Pool Campus.

• Fantastic Location: One of the UK's great historic cities, Lincoln is renowned for its fusion of old and new. The combination of vibrant city centre and a historic Cathedral Quarter, both offering a rich variety of attractions, activities, and amenities, makes Lincoln a fantastic place in which to live and study.

• Industry Engagement: The University is recognised as setting a blueprint for excellence in our approach to working with industry. We are proud of our sustainable long-term relationships with a diverse range of organisations.

• Supportive Community: When you arrive at the University of Lincoln, you join a friendly and welcoming, close-knit academic community of staff and students, and have access to a range of support services throughout your time here.

• Your future career: Lincoln graduates have gone on to secure jobs at major companies and organisations around the world, including the BBC, Rolls-Royce, Siemens, Boots, GSK, Llyods Bank and Rockstar Games.

• Lincoln for life: When our students graduate, the become part of our global alumni community, which is made up of more than 90,000 graduates from across 135 countries. As a graduate of the University, you can access a wide range of benefits and services wherever you are in the world.

• A Sustainable University: The University of Lincoln has been recognised as one of the top 10 UK universities for reducing its impact on the planet, encouraging sustainability and working together as one community to make a difference globally.

With the world facing an unprecedented rise in global temperatures, we are developing a range of approaches to environmental sustainability that is putting us at the vanguard of efforts to tackle the global climate emergency.

Whether you are thinking about coming to study or undertake research with us, you can be confident that you are joining a university that places the quality of the student experience at the heart of everything it does.

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