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Aston University, Birmingham

Birmingham · QS World #416

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Canterbury Christ Church University

Canterbury · QS World #1401

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 11 datapoints

We looked at 11 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

7/11

Aston

scored higher in 7 categories

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4/11

Canterbury Christ Church

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Aston University, Birmingham leads in 7 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, established, international, graduate salary). Canterbury Christ Church University is ahead on satisfaction, employment, courses, scholarship.

Aston University, Birmingham vs Canterbury Christ Church University at a glance

Aston University, Birmingham and Canterbury Christ Church University both teach 37 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Sociology & Criminology and Psychology (General). Aston University, Birmingham offers 169 courses across 51 subject areas; Canterbury Christ Church University offers 235 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,580 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £17,000 at Canterbury Christ Church University: Canterbury Christ Church University is about £5,580 a year cheaper.

Of the 18 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Aston University, Birmingham is higher in 15 and Canterbury Christ Church University in 3. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £33,000 three years after graduating from Aston University, Birmingham, against £27,000 from Canterbury Christ Church University. Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Aston University, Birmingham is higher in 18 and Canterbury Christ Church University in 4.

World & National Rankings

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

#416
QS World
#1401
#401
THE World
#1201
#39
Guardian UK
#90
1895
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.

Aston University, Birmingham

Canterbury Christ Church University

85.2%
85.6%

Satisfaction

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

£37,600
£29,900

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.5%
85.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.1%
3.5%

International

International student share

169
235

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
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.

Aston

67 countries · 22.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India40.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria10.2%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.9%
  • 🌐Kuwait4.2%
  • 🇻🇳Vietnam4%
VS

Canterbury Christ Church

41 countries · 3.5% international

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

Subjects

37 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.

Aston University, Birmingham

Canterbury Christ Church University

Also taught at both: Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biomedical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Clinical & Health Psychology, Design & Fashion, Human Resource Management, Media & Film Studies, Accounting, Adult Nursing, English Language, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Information Systems & Data Science, Mathematics, Public Health & Epidemiology, Biochemistry, Business Information Systems, Mental Health Nursing, English Studies, Health & Social Care, Linguistics, Manufacturing & Production Engineering.

Only at Aston University, Birmingham

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

Aston University, Birmingham
£22,580
Canterbury Christ Church University
£17,000

Canterbury Christ Church University is about £5,580 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Aston University, Birmingham
£24,000
Canterbury Christ Church University
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for Canterbury Christ Church University yet.

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.

Aston University, Birmingham

Canterbury Christ Church University

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    89%Satisfaction91%

  • Psychology (General)

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    92%Satisfaction89%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    89%Satisfaction78%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    90%Satisfaction87%

  • Chemical Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)No data
    87%Satisfaction77%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    85%Satisfaction67%

  • Marketing

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    79%Satisfaction87%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £32,000Salary (3 years)No data
    80%Satisfaction67%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    81%Satisfaction83%

  • Computer Science

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    85%Satisfaction69%

  • History

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
    95%Satisfaction91%

  • Software Engineering

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    84%Satisfaction68%

Showing the 12 largest of 23 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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Aston University, Birmingham

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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

Aston University, Birmingham vs Canterbury Christ Church University: common questions

Is Aston University, Birmingham or Canterbury Christ Church University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,580 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £17,000 at Canterbury Christ Church University: Canterbury Christ Church University is about £5,580 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 Aston University, Birmingham and Canterbury Christ Church University?

Both universities teach 37 subject areas: Business Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Psychology (General), Law, Business & Management (General), Biomedical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Marketing, Mechanical Engineering, Politics & International Relations, Building & Construction and 25 more.

Is Aston University, Birmingham or Canterbury Christ Church University better for Sociology & Criminology?

Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £23,000 three years after graduating from Aston University, Birmingham, and £24,000 from Canterbury Christ Church University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Aston University, Birmingham and 91% at Canterbury Christ Church University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Aston University, Birmingham or Canterbury Christ Church University offer more courses?

Canterbury Christ Church University lists 235 courses on CourseOptions and Aston University, Birmingham lists 169 courses.

What can you study at Aston University, Birmingham but not at Canterbury Christ Church University?

Aston University, Birmingham teaches 14 subject areas that Canterbury Christ Church University does not, including Economics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Technology & Logistics, Aerospace Engineering, Personal & Professional Development, Biological Sciences (General), Biotechnology, Healthcare Science and 6 more.

What can you study at Canterbury Christ Church University but not at Aston University, Birmingham?

Canterbury Christ Church University teaches 31 subject areas that Aston University, Birmingham does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Film Production & Cinematography, Music, Archaeology, Children's Nursing, Ecology & Conservation, Hospitality, Events & Tourism and 23 more.

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Aston University, Birmingham169 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Canterbury Christ Church University235 courses · 17 scholarshipsBrowse Courses