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Aberystwyth University

Aberystwyth · QS World #801

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Canterbury Christ Church University

Canterbury · QS World #1401

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 6 datapoints

We looked at 6 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

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Aberystwyth

scored higher in 6 categories

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Canterbury Christ Church

scored higher in 0 categories

Quick Verdict

Aberystwyth University leads in 6 of 6 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, established, courses, scholarship). Canterbury Christ Church University does not lead in any category where both have data.

Aberystwyth University vs Canterbury Christ Church University at a glance

Aberystwyth University and Canterbury Christ Church University both teach 32 subject areas, the largest being Law, Childhood & Youth Studies and Computer Science. Aberystwyth University offers 414 courses across 66 subject areas; Canterbury Christ Church University offers 235 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,720 a year at Aberystwyth University and £17,000 at Canterbury Christ Church University: Canterbury Christ Church University is about £3,720 a year cheaper.

Of the 20 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Canterbury Christ Church University is higher in 16 and Aberystwyth University in 4. The widest gap is in Creative Writing: £15,500 three years after graduating from Aberystwyth University, against £23,000 from Canterbury Christ Church University. Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Aberystwyth University is higher in 18 and Canterbury Christ Church University in 5, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

#801
QS World
#1401
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THE World
#1201
#62
Guardian UK
#90
1872
Established
1962
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Aberystwyth University

Canterbury Christ Church University

No data
85.6%

Satisfaction

Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)

No data
£29,900

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
85.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
3.5%

International

International student share

414
235

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

22
17

Scholarships

Number of scholarships

International Community

Where do international students come from?

Top source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.

Aberystwyth

No published data on international students

    VS

    Canterbury Christ Church

    41 countries · 3.5% international

    • 🇵🇰Pakistan49.1%
    • 🇮🇳India8.5%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria6.3%
    • 🇺🇸United States4.8%
    • 🇧🇩Bangladesh4.4%

    Subjects

    32 subjects you can study at both

    Courses listed at each university in the subject, and the typical (median) international fee a year. Select a count to see the courses.

    Aberystwyth University

    Canterbury Christ Church University

    Also taught at both: Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Marketing, Media & Film Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Finance & Actuarial Science, Applied Psychology, Biochemistry, Education Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Adult Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Software Engineering, Information Systems & Data Science, Counselling & Psychotherapy, English Studies, English Language, Heritage & Conservation.

    Only at Aberystwyth University

    Only at Canterbury Christ Church University

    Fees

    What it costs international students

    The typical (median) international tuition fee a year across each university's published course fees. Individual courses vary; each course page shows its own fee.

    Undergraduate

    Aberystwyth University
    £20,720
    Canterbury Christ Church University
    £17,000

    Canterbury Christ Church University is about £3,720 a year cheaper.

    Outcomes

    Graduate outcomes by subject

    Median graduate salary three years after graduating, and student satisfaction with teaching, across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject. Source: Discover Uni.

    Aberystwyth University

    Canterbury Christ Church University

    • Law

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
      87%Satisfaction78%

    • Computer Science

      £34,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
      84%Satisfaction69%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
      87%Satisfaction91%

    • History

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
      92%Satisfaction91%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
      81%Satisfaction96%

    • Politics & International Relations

      £22,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
      92%Satisfaction83%

    • Psychology (General)

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
      91%Satisfaction89%

    • Creative Writing

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
      93%Satisfaction91%

    • Ecology & Conservation

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
      93%Satisfaction84%

    • Accounting

      £23,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
      98%Satisfaction74%

    • Animal Science

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
      90%Satisfaction94%

    • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

      No dataSalary (3 years)£40,500
      95%Satisfaction94%

    Showing the 12 largest of 24 shared subjects with published outcomes.

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Aberystwyth University

    International Accommodation Award

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    International Accommodation Award

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship Exam

    £6,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Vice-Chancellor's Regional Scholarship (PG)

    £3,000

    Deadline: N/A

    David Game College Scholarship

    £2,500

    Deadline: N/A

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    Canterbury Christ Church University

    CCCU Theology & Religious Studies PhD Scholarship

    £21,805

    Deadline: N/A

    Closing Our Gap PhD Scholarships

    £20,780

    Deadline: N/A

    CCCU Law and Politics PhD Scholarship

    £19,237

    Deadline: May 2026

    PhD Scholarship in Education: Artificial Intelligence and Classroom Pedagogy

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Care Leavers Bursary

    £4,800

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Aberystwyth University vs Canterbury Christ Church University: common questions

    Is Aberystwyth University or Canterbury Christ Church University cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,720 a year at Aberystwyth University and £17,000 at Canterbury Christ Church University: Canterbury Christ Church University is about £3,720 a year cheaper. These are medians of the international tuition fees each university publishes for its courses; the fee for a specific course is on its course page.

    What subjects can you study at both Aberystwyth University and Canterbury Christ Church University?

    Both universities teach 32 subject areas: Law, Childhood & Youth Studies, Computer Science, Mathematics, Sociology & Criminology, History, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Politics & International Relations, Psychology (General), Business Studies, Creative Writing, Ecology & Conservation and 20 more.

    Is Aberystwyth University or Canterbury Christ Church University better for Law?

    Law graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from Aberystwyth University, and £23,500 from Canterbury Christ Church University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Aberystwyth University and 78% at Canterbury Christ Church University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Aberystwyth University or Canterbury Christ Church University offer more courses?

    Aberystwyth University lists 414 courses on CourseOptions and Canterbury Christ Church University lists 235 courses.

    What can you study at Aberystwyth University but not at Canterbury Christ Church University?

    Aberystwyth University teaches 34 subject areas that Canterbury Christ Church University does not, including Physics, Welsh Studies, Agriculture & Land Management, Physical Geography & Climate, Drama & Theatre, Economics, Human Geography & Environment, Zoology & Animal Biology and 26 more.

    What can you study at Canterbury Christ Church University but not at Aberystwyth University?

    Canterbury Christ Church University teaches 36 subject areas that Aberystwyth University does not, including Music, Archaeology, Biomedical Sciences, Children's Nursing, Clinical & Health Psychology, Design & Fashion, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Mechanical Engineering and 28 more.

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    Aberystwyth University414 courses · 22 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    Canterbury Christ Church University235 courses · 17 scholarshipsBrowse Courses