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As one of the UK’s leading modern universities, students from more than 100 countries apply to the University of Lincoln each year for degree level studies.

To help you prepare, the following information provides guidance on the entrance requirements you will need to meet, alongside further information in support of your application.

Can we Help?

The University of Lincoln’s International Enquiries Team are available to help with any questions or queries you may have.

Email:
internationalenquiries@lincoln.ac.uk

Tel:
+44 (0)1522 308108

The University of Lincoln’s International Team are available to help with any questions or queries you may have.

Email:
international@lincoln.ac.uk

Tel:
+44 (0)1522 886040

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Entry Requirements

Preparation Course Entry

University Preparation Courses for International Students

International and EU students who do not meet the minimum undergraduate entry requirements have the opportunity to study a preparation course at the University of Lincoln International Study Centre.

Students can apply for the International Foundation Year, a one-year course that aims to prepare
you for the first year of your chosen degree. Students can choose from two subject routes:

? International Foundation Year in Business and Media
? International Foundation Year in Engineering and Computing

Students can also apply for the International Year One, an intensive, one-year course that is the
equivalent of the first year of an undergraduate degree. Students can choose from four subject
routes:

? International Year One in Business and Management
? International Year One in Computer Science
? International Year One in Engineering
? International Year One in Media Studies

Upon successful completion, students are able to progress to an undergraduate degree at the
University of Lincoln.

If you are a prospective student from China you can also visit the University of Lincoln International Study Centre Chinese site for more information.

Undergraduate Entry

Prospective students require one of the following qualifications for entry onto year one of a Bachelor’s degree:

Successful completion of a recognised International Foundation programme with a minimum grade of 50% plus an average of 70% or above in High School. Please note that some programmes may require a higher foundation score e.g. 60%.
Successful completion of the first year of a Chinese Bachelor’s degree / Diploma with an average grade of 70% or above.
Successful completion of the International Baccalaureate (IB) with between 27 and 34 points. Specific information regarding IB requirements can be found on the individual undergraduate course page
Successful completion of three A Levels. Please visit the individual undergraduate course page for specific requirements

HND Students (BTEC and SQA)

Students who have successfully completed a HND BTEC or SQA qualification may be accepted directly onto year two or three of a University of Lincoln Bachelor’s degree on a case by case basis.

Chinese Degree / Diploma

Students who have successfully completed the second or third year of a Chinese Bachelor’s degree or Diploma may be considered for direct entry onto year two or three of a University of Lincoln Bachelor’s degree on a case by case basis. For more information, please contact the International Admissions team: intadmissions@lincoln.ac.uk

Advanced Entry (Undergraduate)

Depending on your academic background and intended course of study, it may be possible to apply for advanced entry into year 2 or 3 of a University of Lincoln undergraduate course.

For more information, please contact the Student Administration Team: admissions@lincoln.ac.uk.

For more information, please contact the International Admissions Team: intadmissions@lincoln.ac.uk.

Postgraduate Entry

Postgraduate Taught (e.g. MA/MSc)

Prospective students require one of the following qualifications:

Successful completion of a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised institution in China with a minimum average grade of 70% (GPA 2.5). Please note that some programmes may require 80% or a GPA of 3.0.
Successful completion of a UK Bachelor’s degree with a minimum grade of 2:2

Postgraduate Research (e.g. MPhil/PhD)

Postgraduate Research opportunities at the University of Lincoln range from MRes and MA by Research to MPhil / PhD. For further information on entry requirements please visit the individual subject pages.

Please note that the information above is for guidance purposes only and is not an exhaustive list of accepted qualifications. To check if your qualification is eligible, please contact the International Admissions Team.

English Language Requirements

Prospective students require IELTS 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each band score) or an equivalent qualification. Please note that some courses require a higher score.

The University of Lincoln accept a wide range of alternative English language qualifications such as IELTS, TOEFL IBT, and PTE Academic. Please visit our English Requirements page for more detailed information.

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

University of Lincoln students are required to pay tuition fees for each year of their course. Further information regarding tuition fees and how to pay can be found on the following pages:

Undergraduate Programmes
Postgraduate Programmes

Scholarships

Each year, the University of Lincoln is delighted to award a number of scholarships and bursaries to suitably qualified students from around the world. Depending on your academic ability, intended programme of study and nationality, the level of scholarship / bursary can vary.