India

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.

Postgraduate offer holders from India are invited to apply for the University of Lincoln’s £5,000 India Scholarship. We are also delighted to offer a number of Lincoln 50% Global Scholarships to applicants who demonstrate the highest levels of excellence in academia, extracurricular and personal endeavour. Please visit our scholarships webpage to find out more.

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.

Undergraduate Entry

Students require one of the following qualifications for entry into year one of an undergraduate degree:

A minimum of 70% in the Standard XII awarded by CISCE or CBSE (for courses requiring IELTS 6.0)
A - Level qualifications. Further information on specific course entry requirements can be found on the individual undergraduate course pages
Between 27 and 34 International Baccalaureate (IB) points depending on the course you wish to apply for. Specific information on IB requirements can be found on individual undergraduate course pages.

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 a good Bachelor degree from a recognised institution in India (or the UK) with a minimum grade of 50%.

Specific information on postgraduate entry requirements can be found on the individual programme page.

Postgraduate Research (e.g. MPhil/MSc)

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 one of the following qualifications:

A minimum of 70% in the Standard XII awarded by CISCE or CBSE (for courses requiring IELTS 6.0). These qualifications should usually have been completed no more than 5 years before enrolling at the University of Lincoln. However this requirement will usually be waived for applicants who achieved the required High School English grade and subsequently completed a degree in their home country that was taught fully in English. An official letter from the previous institution, confirming that the degree was taught in English, may be required.

IELTS 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each band score). Please note that some courses require a higher IELTS 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.

All students in India are eligible to apply for the Lincoln 50% Global Scholarship, while postgraduate students can apply for the India Scholarship worth £5,000.