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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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Undergraduate90%Postgraduate10%
Study mode
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Full-time88%Part-time12%
Student population LARGE
- 15,001–25,000 students
Where students come from
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UK98%International2%EU0%
Student gender
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Male 43%Female 57%
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 2026
Ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 1000479 48%99th
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Entry standards
/ Max 215109 51%119th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.08 77%83rd
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Research quality
/ Max 42.72 68%88th
1 -
Research intensity
/ Max 10.32 32%90th
1 -
Academic services spend
/ Max 37572364 63%29th
31 -
Facilities spend
/ Max 2164721 33%60th
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Student - staff ratio
/ Min 9.715.264th
6 -
Continuation
/ Max 10082.8 83%119th
5 -
Graduate prospects – outcomes
/ Max 10074.0 74%67th
7 -
Graduate prospects – on track
/ Max 10075.5 76%68th
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Subject League Tables 2026
- Accounting & Finance
- Archaeology
- Art & Design
- Biological Sciences
- Biomedical Sciences
- Business & Management Studies
- Communication & Media Studies
- Computer Science
- Counselling, Psychotherapy & Occupational Therapy
- Creative Writing
- Drama, Dance & Cinematics
- Education
- Forensic Science
- General Engineering
- Health Studies
- History
- Law
- Marketing
- Mechanical Engineering
- 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
87th out of 102
Accounting & Finance ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 10073.4 73%87th
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Entry standards
/ Max 23392 40%98th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 42.88 72%99th
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Research quality
/ Max 42.51 63%78th
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Continuation
/ Max 10084.0 84%84th
3 -
Graduate prospects
/ Max 10061.0 61%62nd
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Campus locations
Study options
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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 help you stand out in the graduate market. Alongside this, exceptional careers services and personalised learning and wellbeing support help you feel valued and supported every step of the way. Students study in state-of-the-art facilities, including a new multimillion-pound STEM centre and a stunning creative arts hub, and the Kent and Medway Medical School.
Whether you need support with finances, wellbeing/mental health or a disability, study advice or careers guidance – the uni is always ready to help. For your first year you’ll benefit from the university’s accommodation guarantee in one of its university-approved student accommodation sites. Canterbury Christ Church also provides a wide range of bursaries and scholarships to help reduce any financial barriers to studying. These include care leavers' support and music/sport scholarships. The uni’s new Futures initiative provides funding, scholarships, and access to coaching and mentoring with real industry experts.
Beautiful 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 is the perfect place to explore. Canterbury is a lively student city with cobbled streets, ancient city walls, and a vibrant atmosphere. The 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.