Undergraduate Fees and Funding

Fees and Funding Explained

Going to university is a life-changing step but it’s important to understand the costs involved and the funding options available before you start. With no fees to pay upfront for eligible UK undergraduates, a university education should be affordable for all. Our Advice Service is here to help you, offering comprehensive information and advice about all aspects of student finance and funding.

Tuition Fees and Loans

At the University of Lincoln, UK student tuition fees for 2023 undergraduate entry are £9,250 per year full-time or £77 per credit point for part-time study.* Most students cover the cost of full-time fees by applying for a Tuition Fee Loan. If you apply and meet the eligibility requirements, the Student Loans Company pay this loan directly to the University to cover your tuition fees.

Repayments for your student loan will not currently begin until you finish your studies and are earning at least £25,000 per year.* The amount you repay will depend on how much you earn, regardless of what you borrow. The current rate is nine per cent of income above £25,000* and repayments are made automatically through the tax system. Interest rates are based on the retail price index (RPI).

Full-time undergraduate 2023 applications for student finance are expected to open from March 2023.

The fees system and available funding differs for part-time and international students. More information on fees and funding for International students can be found within our International pages.

*Fee and repayment terms may be subject to change in line with government policy.

Supporting Part-time Study

The flexibility of part-time study allows you to find a course that fits around your lifestyle, work, and other commitments. The University of Lincoln offers a range of degree courses that can be studied on a part-time basis.

As a new part-time student at the University of Lincoln, you may be eligible to receive a tuition fee loan of up to £6,935 (2022/23) to cover the cost of your tuition fees. You may also be eligible to receive a maintenance loan to contribute towards your living costs. How much maintenance loan you will receive depends on your household income, course intensity, and where you live while studying.*

If you are eligible for the loan, your tuition fees will be paid directly to the University and the maintenance loan will be paid into your nominated bank account. You will not begin repaying the loan until you are earning more than £27,295*. You will not normally be eligible for a loan if you already hold a qualification equal to or higher than the one you are studying for. However, if you plan on commencing a part-time honours degree-level course (minimum 25% intensity) in certain engineering or computer science courses, you may be eligible.

*Fee and repayment terms may be subject to change in line with government policy.

More information can be found on the GOV.UK website at https://www.gov.uk/student-finance/parttime-students.

*In order to be eligible for a loan, you must be studying at an intensity of at least 25% of an equivalent full-time course for the appropriate academic year, and for the duration of the entire course. Other criteria apply regarding residency and previous study.

Financial Information Infographics

The University also produces infographics to help students, staff and other stakeholders better understand the University's income, expenditure, staff numbers and investments.

This information can also be found on the University Finance department's microsite: http://finance.blogs.lincoln.ac.uk/financial-information/