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Summary
Canterbury Christ Church University provides outstanding support to help students reach their potential, gain an excellent education and successfully go on to work or further study. Its diverse community is welcoming and supportive. Recent major investment to transform the campus includes an industry-leading STEM facility and a creative arts centre, as well as the new Kent and Medway Medical school.

Student statistics
These stats give you an idea of what the student population looks like at this university.
Study level
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Undergraduate82%Postgraduate18%
Study mode
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Full-time81%Part-time19%
Student population LARGE
- 15,001–25,000 students
Where students come from
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UK96%International1%EU3%
Student gender
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Male 35%Female 65%
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 2025
Ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 1000535 53%109th
3 -
Entry standards
/ Max 212114 54%119th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.03 76%90th
2 -
Research quality
/ Max 42.72 68%89th
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Research intensity
/ Max 10.32 32%91st
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Academic services spend
/ Max 33251888 57%60th
1 -
Facilities spend
/ Max 2226648 29%67th
2 -
Student - staff ratio
/ Min 10.316.270th
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Continuation
/ Max 10087.2 87%114th
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Graduate prospects – outcomes
/ Max 10074.1 74%74th
25 -
Graduate prospects – on track
/ Max 10074.6 75%74th
30
Subject League Tables 2025
Subjects ranked in the top ten
- Accounting & Finance
- Art & Design
- Biological Sciences
- Biomedical Sciences
- Business & Management Studies
- Communication & Media Studies
- Computer Science
- Counselling, Psychotherapy & Occupational Therapy
- Creative Writing
- Drama, Dance & Cinematics
- Education
- English
- Forensic Science
- Health Studies
- History
- Law
- Marketing
- Medical Technology & Bioengineering
- Music
- Nursing & Midwifery
- Paramedic Science
- Physiotherapy
- Politics
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Sports Science
- Theology & Religious Studies
- Tourism, Transport, Travel & Heritage Studies
Overall ranking
83rd out of 103
Accounting & Finance ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 10079.0 79%83rd
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Entry standards
/ Max 227100 44%94th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 42.88 72%98th
12 -
Research quality
/ Max 42.51 63%78th
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Continuation
/ Max 10089.7 90%81st
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10057.0 57%73rd
Campus locations
Study options
Discover degree options and the different types of courses at this university.
For undergraduate courses
Frequently asked questions
At Canterbury Christ Church, students develop the skills employers really want. The university works closely with industry to develop its courses, providing real-world experience to make you stand out in the graduate market. The uni provides exceptional careers services, individualised learning and wellbeing support, and can help fund your success with its bursaries and scholarships – all helping students to feel valued and supported, every step of the way. Students study in advanced facilities that include a new multimillion-pound STEM centre, stunning creative arts hub, and Kent and Medway Medical School.
Canterbury Christ Church is dedicated to supporting its students to reach their full potential, with a wide range of bursaries and scholarships to help reduce any financial barriers to studying. This includes care leavers' support and a new Futures initiative which provides funds/scholarships plus access to coaching or mentoring with industry experts. There are also music and sport scholarships. As well as funding, there's all-round support for each and every student. Whether you need help with money management, wellbeing, disability or mental health, study or careers advice, the uni is always there to help. All contribute to the university's warm and inclusive community that sets it apart.
Scenic countryside, photogenic villages, dramatic coastlines, and cosmopolitan city life – studying at Canterbury Christ Church gives you it all. Just an hour from London, and at the gateway to Europe, it's the perfect place to explore. Canterbury is a lively student city with cobbled streets, ancient city walls and a vibrant atmosphere. The uni's modern Canterbury campus sits in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of St Augustine's Abbey, providing a unique environment for study. The Medway campus at the historic Chatham Dockyard is a student-friendly quarter within the bustling Medway towns. Students graduate at the world-famous Canterbury Cathedral, an iconic backdrop to your celebrations.