Summary
Lincoln Bishop University has grown, adapted and modernised over time to become the thriving university it is today, on its single campus in the heart of historic Lincoln. Formerly Bishop Grosseteste University, it has been a leader in teaching and education for over 160 years and now offers a wider range of exciting degree courses than ever before. Currently educating over 2,000 students in a wide range of subjects, from undergraduate degree level to PhD and more.
Student statistics
These stats give you an idea of what the student population looks like at this university.
Study level
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Undergraduate74%Postgraduate26%
Study mode
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Full-time91%Part-time9%
Student population SMALL
- Fewer than 5,000 students
Where students come from
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UK97%International2%EU1%
Student gender
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Male 25%Female 75%
League table performance
See the latest league table performance of this university - overall, by subject, and its ranking during the past five years.
University League Table 2026
Overall ranking
118th out of 130
Overall ranking trend - past 5 years
Ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 1000412 41%118th
4 -
Entry standards
/ Max 215105 49%125th
3 -
Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.31 83%2nd
1 -
Research quality
/ Max 41.92 48%126th
1 -
Research intensity
/ Max 10.39 39%75th
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Academic services spend
/ Max 37571612 43%92nd
19 -
Facilities spend
/ Max 2164826 38%41st
7 -
Student - staff ratio
/ Min 9.718.5111th
18 -
Continuation
/ Max 10087.6 88%88th
26 -
Graduate prospects – outcomes
/ Max 10075.7 76%54th
18 -
Graduate prospects – on track
/ Max 10079.3 79%20th
2
Subject League Tables 2026
Overall ranking
76th out of 91
Subject ranking trend - past 5 years
Education ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 10088.5 89%76th
12 -
Entry standards
/ Max 228112 49%78th
5 -
Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.31 83%22nd
19 -
Research quality
/ Max 41.77 44%78th
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Continuation
/ Max 10091.1 91%60th
15 -
Graduate prospects
/ Max 10081.0 81%35th
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Campus locations
Study options
Discover degree options and the different types of courses at this university.
For postgraduate courses
Frequently asked questions
With so many course combinations to choose from, you're bound to find the right one for you. Lincoln Bishop University is proud of its high-quality teaching and facilities. Lincoln Bishop University will help you develop valuable employability and life skills by offering courses that can be taken with a placement or internship, opportunities to broaden your experience by going overseas, and a wide variety of clubs and societies to join.
A degree is a fantastic way to explore subjects you are interested in more in-depth and to work in a field that interests you after graduation. If you do something you enjoy, you'll never work a day in your life! If you are keen to stay in education, an undergraduate degree means you can go on to a master's degree or a PhD to become an expert in your field of interest.
Free Wi-Fi is available in halls, as well as shared kitchen and dining facilities, and 24-hour campus security. From en-suite and shared facility rooms on campus, to a new modern student village located just across the road – the accommodation at Lincoln Bishop University provides a community where you can make new friends and have a space to call your own! Accessible rooms are adapted for disabled students.