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Lincoln student numbers up almost 10%

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Lincoln University says student numbers have risen almost 10% for the academic year. New vice-chancellor, Professor Robin Pollard, said he was delighted to have arrived at Lincoln to see the results of the work that has been undertaken to bring a greater number of students to the university.
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“The overall increase in new students compared to last year has been achieved through increases in both domestic and international students.

This was despite fewer high school leavers and a lower University Entrance pass rate nationwide.

“Lincoln has taken several steps to achieve this growth,” Pollard said.

“For example, the qualifications portfolio was reviewed in 2014 and a new approach to marketing included an emphasis on world rankings and implementation of a new student relationship system enabling staff to maintain contact with students to ensure they had the right information to make the decision to study at Lincoln University.

“The growth in numbers is welcome at Lincoln University to address skills shortages in the land-based sectors – as well as to meet the university’s own targets to continue to strengthen the institution post-earthquakes.”

There continues to be strong interest in Lincoln’s traditional programmes including the Bachelor of Agriculture, Bachelor of Commerce (Agriculture) and the Bachelor of Agricultural Science.

International numbers have also increased in such programmes as the Master of Management in Agribusiness and the new Diploma in University Studies.

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