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.
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 New Zealand require one of the following qualifications for entry into year one of a Bachelor’s degree:
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 New Zealand.
| UK Bachelor's Degree Classification | Equivalent Bachelor’s Degree Classification (New Zealand) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Second Class Hons (2:1) | 6.0 GPA, 75% or B+ | ||
| Lower Second Class Hons (2:2) | 4.0 GPA, 65% or 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 New Zealand 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 above 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.
Please visit our English language requirements page for further details regarding alternative English language qualifications and tests we accept.
To help support students from outside of the UK, we are delighted to offer a number of scholarships which range from £2,000 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.
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