The University of Lincoln is a modern university on a waterfront campus in the historic city of Lincoln, England. It is best known for engineering, computer science, business, agri-food technology and health, with a Siemens-backed engineering school. Choose it for an applied degree in a compact cathedral city with low living costs.
Lincoln, United Kingdom
Official website: lincoln.ac.uk
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Gold rating in the UK Teaching Excellence Framework
School of Engineering founded with Siemens in 2010
Among the lowest of any English university city
£16,000 – £20,000
International students, undergraduate and taught Master's
£9,000 – £11,500
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on lincoln.ac.uk before you apply.
MSc Computer Science
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 79
MSc Data Science
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 79
MSc International Business
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 79
MSc Robotics and Autonomous Systems
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 79
MSc Engineering Management
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 79
BSc Nursing (Adult)
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
School of Engineering — created with Siemens, which has a large gas-turbine plant in the city.
Agri-robotics — a leading UK centre for agricultural robots and food technology.
Brayford Pool campus — a waterfront site beneath Lincoln Cathedral.
Gold-rated teaching in the UK Teaching Excellence Framework.
Engineering graduates join Siemens Energy, the RAF's engineering contractors and the East Midlands' manufacturers.
Computing and robotics alumni work at agri-tech firms and the UK's software sector.
Business graduates go into management and finance roles in Nottingham, Leeds and London.
Nursing and health graduates enter Lincolnshire's NHS trusts.
Undergrad
14 Jan 2027
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
No UG intake
Postgrad
Rolling
The Brayford Pool campus sits on the waterfront beside the city centre, with the library, engineering school, students' union and halls within a five-minute walk and the cathedral above.
Lincoln is a small historic city with a castle, cobbled streets and very low rent. Nottingham is an hour by train, London about two hours.
CAS from the University of Lincoln
Proof of funds for fees and living costs
English test at B2 level or above
TB test certificate, if required
Immigration Health Surcharge payment
Valid passport with blank pages
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS with an equal-consideration deadline of 14 January 2027 for September 2027 entry. Taught Master's courses accept applications on a rolling basis, with most closing in July for September and November for January.
September is the main intake for all undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Lincoln also runs a January intake for many taught Master's programmes, including computer science, data science, international business, robotics and engineering management. Check the course page for which intakes are open.
You need a Student route visa. Lincoln issues your CAS once you accept an unconditional offer and pay the deposit. Apply online up to six months before your course starts, showing proof of funds, and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge with the application.
Computer science, data science, international business, robotics and engineering management are the most applied-for programmes. Most Master's courses ask for a 2:2 or above and IELTS 6.0 with no band below 5.5. Undergraduate offers typically range from BBB to CCC, with nursing requiring an interview.
Yes. Lincoln offers international scholarships that reduce tuition for undergraduate and Master's applicants, including awards for students from India and South Asia, usually assessed automatically from your application. Check the university's scholarships page for the current amounts and any separate application steps.
