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The University of Lincoln is home to a thriving community of students from across the world and we are delighted that you are considering studying with us. To help you prepare for your exciting journey to Lincoln, this page contains important information regarding the entrance requirements you will need to meet, the University’s international scholarships, and submitting your application to study with us. You can also find guidance on how to access support from our International Officers and Global Representatives throughout the admissions process.
My favourite part of the programme has definitely been the people, the staff have always been there to lend a helping hand, and I’ve built lifelong friendships with my classmates throughout the years.
Tara Naem
MPharm Pharmacy student, Canada
Before you begin your studies at the University of Lincoln, you will need to meet our academic and English language entrance requirements. The sections below contain a summary of the qualifications that we accept.
A full-time Bachelor’s degree programme in the UK typically takes three years to complete.
Students from Canada require one of the following qualifications for entry into year one of a Bachelor’s degree:
British Columbia
Applicants will require a senior secondary graduation diploma with at least 5 B’s in acceptable grade 12 courses (some courses may require applicants to have studied specific subjects).
Alberta
Applicants will require a General High School Diploma with 70% in five acceptable grade 12 subjects.
Saskatchewan
Applicants require Grade 12 Standing/Division IV (Secondary School Diploma) awarded with an average of at least 70% in five acceptable subjects.
Manitoba
Applicants will require a High School Graduation Diploma with five credits awarded at 300 level in at least four subject areas (with at least 70% achieved in each of these areas).
Ontario
Applicants will require 70% overall in the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) awarded at advanced level (with six Grade 12 U, U/C or M courses including Grade 12 U English) OR the Ontario Academic Courses (OACs) with six passes (three at grade B and three at grade C).
Quebec
Applicants holding a Diplome d'Etudes Collegiales (DEC) with a score of 70% will be considered for entry on to the first year of a bachelor degree programme.
Entry requirements may vary depending on the programme, and specific information can be found on the individual programme pages.
Depending on your academic background and intended course of study, it may be possible to apply for advanced entry into level two, or three of a University of Lincoln Bachelor’s degree programme.
For more information, please contact the International Admissions Team at intadmissions@lincoln.ac.uk.
A full-time postgraduate taught (Master’s degree) programme in the UK typically takes one year to complete. Applicants must have completed a Bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent qualification, at a recognised institution. Applicants will also need to obtain a specific grade/classification in order to be accepted onto the programme.
Our programme webpages contain specific information regarding the grade/classification we require. The requirements may range from a first class honour’s degree to a lower second-class honours. The table below outlines what we deem to be an equivalent grade/classification in Canada.
| UK Bachelor's Degree Classification | Equivalent Bachelor’s Degree Classification (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Second Class Hons (2:1) | 3.0/4 GPA, 7/9 GPA, 8/12 GPA or Grade B | ||
| Lower Second Class Hons (2:2) | 2.7/4 GPA, 6/9 GPA, 7/12 GPA or Grade B- | ||
If you do not meet the entry criteria for a postgraduate degree programme, you may be eligible to join a Pre-Master’s programme with the University of Lincoln’s International College. Students from Canada require a recognised first degree for entry onto our Pre-Master’s Business programme.
The University of Lincoln offers a variety of postgraduate research programmes. To find out more information about our research programmes and the entrance requirements you will need to meet, please visit the individual programme webpages.
In addition to meeting the academic requirements outlined above, applicants will also be expected to meet the University's English Language requirements.
As a guide, the majority of our programmes require an IELTS score of 6.0, 6.5 or 7.0. To find out more about the specific English Language requirements you will need to meet, please visit our programme webpages.
As an alternative to IELTS, we also accept the High School Diploma or regional equivalent qualification with a grade C for programmes requiring an IELTS of 6.0.
The above qualification 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.
Please visit our English language requirements page for further details regarding alternative English language qualifications and tests we accept.
Most Canadian students are self-funded, however some students are eligible to pay their tuition fees with a Canadian student loan or a Provincial or territorial programme loan. Alternatively, you may choose to take out a private loan to pay for your studies in the UK. For more information on funding your studies through a student or private loan, please visit the Government of Canada website.
Funding your Studies
To help support students from outside of the UK, we are delighted to offer a number of scholarships which range from £1,000 up to the value of 50% of tuition fees. To find out more about our range of scholarships, including eligibility requirements and how to apply, please visit our scholarships webpage.
More Information
Visit our Applying to Lincoln page to find out more information about our admissions process, submitting your application, and starting your journey to the University of Lincoln.
How to Apply
