The University of Lincoln is a modern and progressive university, welcoming more than 50 different nationalities to its diverse and inclusive student community. The University's main campus is located in the heart of the city of Lincoln, on the attractive Brayford Pool waterfront, and enjoys views of the marina, castle and Cathedral.

The University of Lincoln offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research degrees and has achieved the highest possible rating in the Quality Assurance Agency’s institutional audit, with particular praise for student support. Research is a strong driving force within the University, and this was demonstrated by the University’s recent success in its Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) 2008. The exercise confirmed the academic ambitions of the University as a research-based institution, with more than two thirds of the research submitted being recognised as having world-leading elements.

Other highlights

• Courses offered at the University of Lincoln are among the best in the country for student satisfaction according to the 2009 National Student Survey, with Accounting ranking number one overall.
• The University of Lincoln has achieved an increase in national research funding of more than 600% following the Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) 2008.
• The University ranks 74th out of 122 higher education institutions, as listed in the Sunday Times University Guide, which is a climb of 13 places from the previous year.
• The University has ‘world-class’ sports facilities, according to the UK Sports Minister Gerry Sutcliffe.