Students’ chance to win VIP Freshers Year
Prospective students applying for a place at the University of Lincoln can win a VIP Freshers Year, including free accommodation in waterfront halls.
The competition was launched by housing expert and Omaze TV presenter Freya Melling during a fly-through tour of the university’s award-winning campus.
The Amazing Lincoln: VIP Freshers Year will see one lucky student win a once-in-a-lifetime experience including a year’s free accommodation in modern student halls, annual gym membership, complimentary gig tickets at the city's biggest live music venue, restaurant and shopping vouchers and even a year's free laundry.
During the launch Freya explored the state-of-the-art library, waterfront student bars, vibrant arts centre and modern, bespoke accommodation with stunning views of the historic city of Lincoln.
The presenter, best known for highlighting the millionaire lifestyle in luxury property prize draws, was amazed to find Lincoln offers an award-winning student experience in the UK's most affordable student city*.
“Showcasing the University of Lincoln’s VIP experience has been my pleasure. The campus really is a student’s dream, with modern and light study spaces, buzzing bars and restaurants to hang with friends and stunning accommodation overlooking the city – what’s not to love?”
There may only be one VIP Freshers Year up for grabs, but University of Lincoln believes its students are still winners with officially the highest ‘Gold’ standard of teaching from award-winning academics** helping uni-goers make degree choices.
According to new UCAS insights shared with the University of Lincoln, 73% of prospective applicants report limiting the number of university open days they attend due to associated costs. The fly-through tour that’s available to watch on the University of Lincoln social channels provides prospective students with the perfect snapshot of its modern, city centre campus and bespoke student halls.
Ed Hughes Chief Marketing Officer at the University of Lincoln comments: “We’re immensely proud of our award-winning student experience, which offers our student community a vibrant environment to live, learn and socialise. We’re all about giving our students the best chance to succeed by immersing themselves in student life and for all those applying for a place at the University Lincoln in 2026, I encourage you to apply to the University of Lincoln to be in with a chance of winning an epic fresher’s year experience on us - good luck!”.
Enter the Amazing Lincoln: VIP Freshers Year at www.lincoln.ac.uk/amazinglincoln
Watch Freya Melling’s tour of the University of Lincoln @unilincoln
*University of Lincoln awarded Gold in the national Teaching Excellence Framework in 2023
**NatWest Student Living Index 2025
