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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.
Five-star score overall in the QS Stars rating system
World top 150 university in the Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2023
79% internationally excellent or world-leading research in the REF 2021
3rd most affordable university city in the UK in the NatWest Student Living Index 2023
From our beginnings on a disused industrial site at the edge of Lincoln’s Brayford Pool, to an internationally recognised university with thriving campuses across Lincolnshire, our transformation has been meteoric.
The University was established first and foremost to benefit the lives of local people, and the city of Lincoln has grown alongside us. Lincoln has transformed from a former industrial town into a thriving regional centre with a vibrant cultural economy and active nightlife.
Our first building was opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 1996. Since then we have invested around £400 million in the campus and its facilities, creating modern learning and research spaces such as the Isaac Newton Building in 2017 and the Ross Lucas Medical Sciences Building in 2021.
We are building a thriving community of thinkers, researchers, and professionals. As an institution we have grown from around 500 students in 1996, to over 15,000 students today with more than 120,000 graduates across the world.
We are a diverse, vibrant community, and welcome thousands of new members to our community each year. We benefit from sharing views and ideas from all around the globe. Our One Community values define our One Community ethos and ensure that respectful and inclusive behaviours lie at the heart of all we do. We value equality, understanding, listening, kindness, and acceptance, which mean that whoever you are, wherever you come from, you are part of our university.
Find out more about how the University is run, the management structures, key people, policies, and procedures.
Through our research, we are striving to change society for the better. Working with regional, national, and international partners, our academics are engaged in groundbreaking studies that are challenging the status quo and making a tangible difference to the world around us.
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In November 2023, the University was one of just 22 institutions to be awarded the Queen's Anniversary Prize. This award recognises the excellent work of the University's Lincoln Institute for Agri-food Technology in supporting the success and sustainability of the UK's food and farming industries.
At Lincoln, we constantly invest in our buildings and facilities as we strive to provide the best learning environment for our students. We understand the importance of giving you the strongest possible foundation to help you achieve your aspirations, and whatever your chosen subject, we aim to ensure that you have access to the latest equipment and resources to support your studies.
The University of Lincoln has been ranked as a Gold Tier University in the 2023 Uswitch Green Universities Report. This annual study assesses which universities are leading the way in green initiatives and renewable energy. Our accommodation has also been awarded an overall Global Student Living GOLD Certification. This certification is awarded based on assessment of our accommodation's condition and quality, bedrooms, value for money, care and support, recycling and environmental facilities, and overall management and internet.
