University of Lincoln

• Year of foundation: 1861 (opening of the School of Arts), 1992 (university status)
• Location: Lincoln City, Lincolnshire, UK
• Age: From 17 years old
• Language of instruction: English
• Type of Institution: State University
• Number of students: about 13000 people
• Teachers and staff: about 1500 people
• Programs: Preparation for admission to the Undergraduate (International Foundation Year), the International Year One Program
• Accommodation: residence.

University of Lincoln (Lincoln University) is one of the most prestigious and popular educational institutions in Britain. It started it work with the school of art founded in 1981, the university received its status in 1992, was reorganized and renamed in 2001. Thanks to the successful reorganization and high quality of management, the university has significantly improved the quality of its teaching and began to rank consistently in the first place in the rankings of educational institutions for different parameters. Today the university is one of the leading research and educational centers of the country.

The University of Lincoln is located in the region where the agribusiness business in England is concentrated and has an excellent base for education in agricultural sciences and food production technologies, and has close ties with enterprises and companies in the agricultural sector. The University teaches highly qualified specialists in the fields of art, science, health, business. Graduates have high rankes of demand and do not experience any problems with finding a job.

The university has the following colleges and schools:

1. College of Arts

• School of Architecture and Habitat Building
• School of Design
• School of Cinema and Media
• School of English and Journalism
• School of Fine Arts and Performing Arts
• School of History

2. College of Science

• School of Chemistry
• School of Computer Science
• Engineering School
• School of Geography
• School of Life Sciences
• School of Mathematics and Physics
• School of Pharmacy
• National Center for Food Production
• Lincoln Institute for Agro-Food Technology

3. College of Social Sciences

• School of Education
• School of Health and Social Welfare
• Center for Professional Development
• Lincoln Law School
• School of Psychology
• School of Social and Political Sciences
• School of Sport and Exercise

4. International School of Business.
 

The university has bachelor and master's departments. There are also special educational programs for international students (International Foundation Year and International Year One). The International Foundation Year is a program to prepare for entering the University of Lincoln in the Bachelor's Degree. The program has 2 directions (Business and Media, Engineering and Calculations), each of which lasts 1 academic year (3 semesters). The education consists of basic and thematic modules, the main ones include English classes and compulsory subjects, and thematic disciplines according to the chosen direction. By the end of the course, students improve the level of English and academic knowledge in subjects, which allows them to enroll in the available bachelor's specialties at the University of Lincoln.

International Year One is a program of the first year of the bachelor's degree, adapted for foreign students, which is conducted in 4 directions (Business and Management, Computer Science, Engineering, Media Studies). Programs last 3, 3.5 or 4 semesters, depending on the level of English. All areas include the main modules (academic English and compulsory subjects) and thematic modules (disciplines in the chosen direction). With the successful completion of the chosen program, graduates enter the second year of the Lincoln University undergraduate program in an accessible direction.

The University is located in the heart of a small but dynamic and developed city of Lincoln in Lincolnshire. The city provides students with all their possibilities, including leisure facilities, sports complexes, restaurants and bars. The main and additional campuses of the university have first-class equipment, comfortable residences for living, scientific laboratories, sports centers. Great attention in the process of education is given to sports education and creative development of students.

Choosing an Lincoln University for education, you make a really right choice and have every chance to build a brilliant career in the future!

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The University of Lincoln has two specialized colleges, which include schools in the following specialties:

• Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities: Business, Education, Law, Social and Political Sciences, Architecture, Design, Media and others,
• Healthcare, sciences: agricultural production technologies, medicine, food production, chemistry, computer science and others.

The university has dozens of research institutes in various fields:

• Autonomous systems,
• Agri-Food Technologies,
• Rural Healthcare,
• Food production,
• Promoting diversity among the population,
• Autism
• Computing Technologies,
• Creativity, culture,
• Environmental justice and others.

Each of them is engaged in specialized developments that make life better not only within the country, but also around the world.

The University of Lincoln was one of the first universities in the UK to declare a climate emergency as part of a decade-long effort to recognise and reduce carbon emissions. The university's staff work together to create a zero-emission student life whose sustainability is reflected not only in its buildings but also in its culture, and many academic courses include sustainability in the list of modules studied.

On the campus of the university and beyond, there are several residences for accommodation of students:

1. On campus:

• Lincoln Courts (941 en-suite rooms and 96 non-en-suite rooms)
• Cygnet Wharf (442 numbers of "en-suite")

2. Outside the campus (under the management of the university):

• The Gateway (519 numbers of two types: "en-suite" and studios)
• Monson Street Apartments (300 rooms)
• Travelers Rest (27 rooms)
• Pelham Bridge Apartments (14 rooms).

In addition to its own residences and residences under its management, the University of Lincoln has partnerships with various apartments that are located in the city (but not far from the campus). All partner residences are thoroughly checked by administrative staff and are guaranteed to be comfortable and safe places for living.

Foreign students of the university who are studied on educational programs are usually accommodated in the "The Gateway" residence. Characteristics of accommodation:

• 2 types of accommodation: "en-suite" and studio
• 5 minutes walk to University campus
• The residence is under the direct management of the university
• The studio has its own bedroom, kitchen and bathroom
• Room "en-suite" has a bathroom
• Working areas
• Fully furnished rooms
• Common zones with games and TV
• Laundry
• Parking space for bicycles
• High speed internet.

The university does not offer its students a certain nutrition plan. Students can eat in canteens, restaurants and cafes located on campus, based on their preferences. Here everyone will find the kitchen that suits him. The menu always has dishes of European, Asian, Oriental cuisine, various national dishes, vegetarian dishes. Catering enterprises cooperate with the best suppliers of products, which guarantees their quality and environmental friendliness.

The cost of living is:

• Lincoln Courts = from 4,285 £ / year
• Cygnet Wharf = from 5,400 £ / year
• The Gateway = from 135 £ / week, from 5,480 £ / year
• Monson Street Apartments = from 3,690 £ / year
• Travellers Rest = from 3,310 £ / year
• Pelham Bridge Apartments = from 3,930 £ / year
• Affiliate Residences: The cost of accommodation in partner residences depends on the type of room / set of amenities and other factors. For questions about choosing the appropriate type of placement / cost, you can contact specialists.

The cost of meals is calculated individually and depends on the preferences and needs of the student. If you have any questions about the cost of food, you can contact specialists.

Subject list: Accounting, algorithms and structure of databases, Art, Business and management, criminology, design, economics, Electrical engineering, engineering, Essay Writing, extended essay, finance, history, Information Technology, International Business, international relations, law, Machinery manufacturing, marketing, maths, Mechanics, media, physics, politics, sociology, thermodynamics, tourism, TV

During the education, students are actively engaged in various sports. Sport takes an important place in the life of students. With the guys working as professional coaches and mentors, university teams participate in various competitions, festivals and competitions. Available sports:

• American football
• Shooting
• Athletics
• Badminton
• Basketball
• Boxing
• Canoe
• Cheerleading
• Cricket
• Dancing
• Darts
• Football
• Futsal
• Golf
• Gymnastics
• Hockey
• Karate
• Netball
• Paintball
• Rugby
• Swimming
• Squash
• Tennis
• Table tennis
• Volleyball
• Water polo
• Yoga.

For comprehensive development students are also engaged in various types of creativity and art. The University has an excellent base for the activities of various groups and sections. Students can improve their talents by choosing the directions they like. Available types of creativity:

• Drawing, painting
• Design
• Architecture and design
• Design of urban space
• Graphic arts
• Sculpture
• Clay products
• Theatrical art
• Theater director
• Dresser
• Make-up artist
• Accompanying the performances
• Illuminator
• Actor of the theater
• Cinema
• Film director
• Producer of cinema
• Special Effects
• Musical design of cinema
• Operator's work
• Actor of cinema
• Musical instruments
• Musical creativity
• Computer (electronic) music
• The photo
• Illustration
• Computer games.

The location of the university gives students the opportunity to use all the facilities of Lincoln and the nearest cities to organize their leisure. Employees of the university are always ready to provide any help in the process of organizing their leisure activities, on the territory of the main campus there is a special excursion department. Activities include:

• Festivals and holidays on campus
• University competitions and competitions
• Talent Contests
• Night of the cinema
• Performances of musical and creative groups
• Student theatrical productions
• Excursions around Lincoln
• Historical monuments of Lincoln, including the famous Cathedral of the Virgin Mary Lincoln Castle
• Excursions to other cities of England and Britain
• Theater
• Museums
• Cinema
• Street performances
• Performances of creative groups.

• One of the best British higher education institutions
• Top-50 British educational institutions (The Guardian University Guide 2018, The Complete University Guide 2017)
• Top-10 of the best universities in Britain for undergraduates and international students (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2017)
• Gold award in the contest of the best teaching qualities and quality of teaching (Teaching Excellence Framework 2017)
• Excellent career prospects for graduates
• Close cooperation with global companies (such as Siemens and BBC)
• International reputation for academic achievement and research
• Students from more than 100 countries
• Located in the heart of a beautiful and vibrant city
• Equipped with the best world standards.

The university campus is located in the center of Lincoln and has everything necessary for a comfortable life and study. The total cost of buildings and amenities is estimated at 200 million £, and another 130 million £ is budgeted for the further development and improvement of the campus. There are many trees and shrubs on the campus, there are walking paths and parks. Students can enjoy all the benefits of the campus. On the territory are:

• Library. It is open 24/7 during most of the school year. Resources include over 260,000 books and e-books, about 50,000 print and electronic journals, databases, online catalogs, specialized collections and audiovisual archives
• The building of Isaac Newton. The new case, designed specifically for the directions "Mathematics, physics and computer science"
• Laboratories «Joseph Banks». Branch laboratories for chemical sciences, mathematics, physics and pharmacy, equipped with first-class equipment
• The building of art, architecture and design is its own building of the same name, creative and technical center. The building has industry studios and workshops, as well as a gallery, cafes and social areas
• Science Center. It includes educational facilities and specialized laboratories, including large educational chemistry laboratories
• Building «David Chiddick». Here is Lincoln's International Business School and Lincoln Law School. The building has study rooms, a courtroom, completely identical to the present, an audience for seminars and an information and language laboratory
• The building of Media, Humanities and Technology. There are specialized broadcast studios, radio and sound equipment, television studios, editing studios, photography studios. Here is also the office of your own university radio
• Building «Sarah Swift». Buildings for the School of Health and Social Protection and the School of Psychology. The building houses specialized educational and research facilities for both schools
• Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. A specially created theater complex worth 6 million £. The center includes a 450-seat theater and 3 large studios for performances and rehearsals, a café and a bar
• Sports and health center. Facilities: fitness rooms, gymnasium, squash courts and a well-equipped gym.
• The building "Engine Shed" is the center of social life of the university. Here concerts, parties, club evenings and special events are arranged
• Building «Enterprise Building». The building is the Career and Employment Center
• The building "Stephen Langton Building" has the best conference hall in Lincoln. There is also an IT center and research laboratories
• Football field
• Squash courts
• Dance studio
• Playgrounds for basketball, volleyball and netball.

Start of classes:

• For the International Foundation Year: January, September
• For the International Year One: January, September, October.

The academic year of the International Foundation Year:

1. Beginning in January:

• Semester 1: from January 8 to March 23
• Semester 2: from 9 April to 15 June
• Semester 3: from June 18 to August 17

2. Beginning in September:

• Semester 1: from September 17 to December 7
• Semester 2: from 7 January to 22 March
• Semester 3: from 8 April to 14 June.

The academic year for the programs of the First year of the baccalaureate (International Year One):

4-semester program:

• Semester 1: from September 17 to December 7
• Semester 2: from January 7 to March 22
• Semester 3: from April 8 to June 14
• Semester 4: from June 17 to August 16.

3,5-semester program:

• Semester 1 (half semester): from October 9 to December 8
• Semester 2: from January 8 to March 23
• Semester 3: from April 9 to June 15
• Semester 4: from June 18 to August 17.

3-semester program:

1. Beginning in January:

• Semester 1: from January 8 to March 23
• Semester 2: from April 9 to June 15
• Semester 3: from June 18 to August 17

2. Beginning in September:

• Semester 1: from September 17 to December 7
• Semester 2: from January 7 to March 22
• Semester 3: from April 8 to June 14.

The cost of all areas of the International Foundation Year is 12,900 £ / year of study (3 semesters).

The cost of the "International Year One" programs for the baccalaureate (International Year One):

• 3-term programs = 12,910 £ / course (3 semesters)
• 3,5-semester programs = 15,010 £ / course (3,5 semesters)
• 4-semester programs = 17,210 £ / course (4 semesters).

Additional charges:

• Registration fee
• Deposit confirming the place on the course
• Examination Boards
• Deposit for tuition
• Additional academic and language classes (optional)
• Additional leisure activities and excursions (optional)
• Guardianship (registration with the agency + guardian services)
• Air tickets in both directions
• Transfer in both directions
• Compulsory medical insurance
• Personal pocket expenses
• Visa fees and services, translation and certification of documents
• Consular fee (paid at the Embassy).

Admission Process:

• Selection of the program, clarification of dates, requirements for admission,
• Filling out the registration form, providing the required documents,
• Payment of registration fees,
• Receiving a response from the Admissions Committee about the consideration of the application and the transition to the next stage,
• Passing entrance exams, interviews,
• Receiving an official invitation to enroll,
• Payment for the program,
• Arrival at the campus, start of classes.

Today, the University of Lincoln alumni community includes more than 120,000 professionals in various fields. After graduation, they travel around the world to start their careers: according to statistics, former university students work in more than 135 countries. With the support of the job center, staff, and personal mentors, students find jobs in their specialty in the coming months after completing the programs.

For the International Foundation Year:

1. age: from 17 years

2. Completed secondary school with good grades

3. Knowledge of English: IELTS 4.5 (4.0 in the "letter" section)

4. The internal university test on revealing of a level of knowledge of English language and knowledge on the basic school disciplines

5. Interview with a university employee and teacher

6. Students under the age of 18 must have a guardian.

For the programs of the First Year of the Bachelor (International Year One):

1. age: from 18 years old

2. Level of education:

• for participation in the 3-semester program: school leaving certificate with good grades + one year of additional education
• for participation in 4 and 3,5-semester programs: certificate of graduation with good grades

3. Knowledge of English:

• 4-semester program: IELTS 5.5 (4.0 in all sections)
• 3.5-semester program: IELTS 4.5 (4.5 for all sections)
• 3-semester program: IELTS 5.0 (5.0 in all sections)

4. test for establishing the level of knowledge in subjects

5. interview of the applicant with an employee / teacher.

The University of Lincoln offers a wide range of scholarships – each of the awards celebrates a student's success in academics, sports, creativity, or other extracurricular activities. Some of them are:

• Chevening Scholarships,
• Commonwealth Scholarships,
• European Union Scholarships,
• National Scholarships,
• Housing scholarships.

The financial payment covers part of the tuition fee or additional expenses. Students also have access to discounts on the payment of the program when booking a place early.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision