In 1962 the Canterbury CCU started as a college and then grew up into a full-fledged University. It hosts nearly 15,000 students. The university offers guaranteed on-campus accommodation to the arriving international students.
Facts and Figures
- Top 20 in the UK for Qualified Teaching Staff. 79% of our academic staff hold a teaching qualification in additional to their academic and professional qualifications (HESA 2017/18)
- In the top 10 for graduates in work, among large UK universities *
- Above the national average for graduates in highly skilled employment.**
- 82% overall student satisfaction in the 2018 National Student Survey
- The University received a prestigious silver rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework, exceeding national quality requirements for UK universities
- Nearly 90% of our research submitted to the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF) was assessed as world-leading, internationally excellent or internationally recognised
- Average age: 27.5
- In 2018/19 Canterbury Christ Church University and its students helped the regional economy flourish: £535M impact on the South East economy, £324M impact on the Canterbury economy and we helped create 5,757 additional jobs outside the University (Viewforth Consulting 2020).
- Our students and graduates contribute to the economy especially in the healthcare sector and the creative industries and as teachers and scientists.
- In partnership with the University of Kent, our Kent and Medway Medical School is educating the doctors of the future.
Subject Areas
- Art and Design
- Business and Management
- Engineering and Computing
- Healthcare, Public Health and Social Care
- Humanities
- Law, Policing and Criminal Justice
- Media, Marketing and Journalism
- Medicine
- Music and Performing Arts
- Sciences
- Social Sciences
- Sport and Exercise Sciences
- Teaching, Education and Childhood
- Tourism, Events and Hospitality
Postgraduate Research Areas
- Creative and Performing Arts, Music and Media
- History, Archaeology, Applied Linguistics, Language and Theology
- Education, Childhood and Youth Studies
- Medicine, Healthcare, Public Health and Social Care
- Science, Information Technology and Engineering
- Sport and Exercise Science
- Psychology
- Business and Management, Tourism, Hospitality and Events
- Law, Policing and Criminal Justice
- Politics, International Relations and Sociology
Campus Life
Accommodation
International Student Tuition Fees
Foundation Year: £9,910
UG One Year Fees: £13,000
PG One Year Fees: £13,000
On-Campus Accommodation Prices
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Living Costs
Approximate living cost for a sincere and simple student is nearly £12,000/year.
Working While Studying
The students are allowed to work for 20hrs/week. Working while studying helps student orientation to work culture and challenges, and it helps substantially the living costs.