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Studying at university can present academic and personal challenges, but it's important to know that you're not alone and that we're here to support you through every step of your journey with us.
At Lincoln, we offer a host of specialist support services that span a wide range of areas, from mental health and expert advice in money matters, to guidance in academic writing and preparing for your first graduate job interview. Our Student Support Centre brings many of these services together, providing a central point of contact that can link you with the appropriate team.
Ranked in the top 30 out of 130 UK universities in the National Student Survey 2024 for our amazing academic, mental health, and wellbeing support
Received the Student Minds University Mental Health Charter Award for 2024
On-campus University Health Service providing convenient GP access
Dedicated Residence Life Team support in our University-managed accommodation
Taking care of your mental wellbeing and physical health are hugely important in order to get the most out of your time at Lincoln.
We understand that as a student there can often be many different priorities to juggle such as your academic work, social life, independent study, part-time work, and more. It is incredibly important that you are looking after your health and wellbeing in the process.
Our experienced advisors are on-hand to support you with mental health, disabilities, specific learning differences, long-standing conditions, distressing life events, and much more. They can also help to make sure that reasonable adjustments are made to your studies if required.
We were one of the first universities to join the Student Minds University Mental Health Charter Programme and have received the Mental Health Charter Award for 2024, which recognises good practice and commitment to continuous improvement in mental health and wellbeing support.
We know that it's not possible for everyone to travel home to access healthcare, which is why we have an on-campus University Health Service providing convenient GP access and other health support to our students and staff.
The Health Service is located at the heart of our Brayford Pool Campus, meaning you are never far from getting the help you need. You can register with the University Health Service as soon as you have enrolled at the University.
Julie Spencer, Head of Wellbeing at the University of Lincoln, was named in the New Years’ Honours list 2024 for her services to education. She was awarded an MBE for being a constant champion of students and for her support of their physical and mental wellbeing.
I am incredibly passionate about my career and I feel it’s essential our students receive the best possible support. Our team at Student Wellbeing always goes above and beyond, showing amazing levels of compassion.
Most of our students have never lived away from home before. With this new experience at university comes new challenges, but our expert advice teams at Lincoln are here to make sure that you get the support and advice you need throughout your studies.
The Student Advice Team is an independent service located within the Student Support and Advice Centre. They offer a free confidential and impartial legal service to all students at the University of Lincoln. Advice covers a wide range of areas including finances, housing, employment, university issues such as interruption and extenuating circumstances. In addition to the support from the University, the Students' Union offers their own independent advice service.
We have dedicated Multi-faith Chaplaincy service offering pastoral care, a confidential listening ear, and spiritual support for all our students. A number of interfaith rooms are available to use for prayer, meditation, or as a place of reflective space to take some quiet time out away from work or study. There is also an interfaith library containing a small collection of religious books and magazines, along with various religious icons that can be borrowed for personal prayers.
Studying in another country can be challenging, from communicating in a new language and adapting to different ways of learning, to making new friends and socialising. We have lots of support available to our overseas students to help them settle-in.
Our Careers and Employability Team is on hand to offer individual support and advice, answering your queries and helping you to develop practical employment skills, such as building your CV and preparing for interviews. They can support you in the search for placements and work experience, part-time jobs, and full-time employment after graduating.
A variety of employability advice and support workshops are delivered during the academic year, along with a range of events such as the annual University of Lincoln Careers Fair and employer sessions, which give students the opportunity to engage with top graduate recruiters from across many industry areas.
Do you aspire to become an entrepreneur or undertake freelance projects? The Student Enterprise Team at the University of Lincoln offers a wide range of support to students and graduates, including workshops, mentoring, and funding for those thinking of becoming a freelancer or starting their own business.
Top 10
The University of Lincoln is ranked in the top 10 universities in the UK for enabling start-up businesses (Higher Education Statistics Agency, 2025)
Everybody deserves to feel safe, and our 24/7 Security Team are here to help if you should need them. We also have a dedicated campus Police Liaison Officer who can offer advice around any issues you may have involving crime and safety.
