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Brunel University of London

Uxbridge · QS World #353

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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

Brunel University of London

scored higher in 7 categories

VS

4/11

Canterbury Christ Church

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Brunel University of London vs Canterbury Christ Church University at a glance

Brunel University of London and Canterbury Christ Church University both teach 42 subject areas, the largest being Law, Sociology & Criminology and General Engineering. Brunel University of London offers 373 courses across 62 subject areas; Canterbury Christ Church University offers 235 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at Brunel University of London and £17,000 at Canterbury Christ Church University: Canterbury Christ Church University is about £400 a year cheaper.

Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Brunel University of London is higher in 23 and Canterbury Christ Church University in 2. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £37,000 three years after graduating from Brunel University of London, against £27,000 from Canterbury Christ Church University. Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Brunel University of London is higher in 15 and Canterbury Christ Church University in 12.

World & National Rankings

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

#353
QS World
#1401
#401
THE World
#1201
#69
Guardian UK
#90
1966
Established
1962
No
Russell Group
No
Bronze
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Brunel University of London

Canterbury Christ Church University

81.7%
85.6%

Satisfaction

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

£35,800
£29,900

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

79.3%
85.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

34.6%
3.5%

International

International student share

373
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.

Brunel University of London

81 countries · 34.6% international

  • 🇮🇳India26.2%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan11%
  • 🇨🇳China6.6%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh4.2%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4%
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Canterbury Christ Church

41 countries · 3.5% international

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

Subjects

42 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.

Brunel University of London

Canterbury Christ Church University

Also taught at both: Biochemistry, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Business Information Systems, Finance & Actuarial Science, Mechanical Engineering, History, Music, Film Production & Cinematography, Accounting, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Adult Nursing, Chemical Engineering, Children's Nursing, English Studies, Social Work, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Creative Writing, Games Design & Computer Animation, Mental Health Nursing, Building & Construction, Education Studies, Geography (General), Linguistics, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Medical Imaging.

Only at Brunel University of London

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

Brunel University of London
£17,400
Canterbury Christ Church University
£17,000

Canterbury Christ Church University is about £400 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Brunel University of London
£24,800
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.

Brunel University of London

Canterbury Christ Church University

  • Law

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    70%Satisfaction78%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    90%Satisfaction91%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    82%Satisfaction96%

  • Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    94%Satisfaction99%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    84%Satisfaction82%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    94%Satisfaction83%

  • Civil Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)No data
    88%Satisfaction77%

  • Computer Science

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    74%Satisfaction69%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    85%Satisfaction88%

  • Psychology (General)

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    79%Satisfaction89%

  • Design & Fashion

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    88%Satisfaction94%

  • Biochemistry

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    88%Satisfaction84%

Showing the 12 largest of 28 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Brunel University of London

MBA Scholarship (Full-time & Part-time) September 2026

£14,750

Deadline: Aug 2026

British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM 2026

100%

Deadline: N/A

Brunel Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/27

100%

Deadline: N/A

Brunel University of London and the China Scholarship Council PhD Scholarship 2026/27

100%

Deadline: N/A

Ealing Trailfinders (ETF) & Brunel University of London Rugby Academy Scholarship 2026/27

100%

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

Brunel University of London vs Canterbury Christ Church University: common questions

Is Brunel University of London or Canterbury Christ Church University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at Brunel University of London and £17,000 at Canterbury Christ Church University: Canterbury Christ Church University is about £400 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 Brunel University of London and Canterbury Christ Church University?

Both universities teach 42 subject areas: Law, Sociology & Criminology, General Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Business & Management (General), Mathematics, Politics & International Relations, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and 30 more.

Is Brunel University of London or Canterbury Christ Church University better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £25,500 three years after graduating from Brunel University of London, and £23,500 from Canterbury Christ Church University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 70% at Brunel University of London and 78% at Canterbury Christ Church University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Brunel University of London or Canterbury Christ Church University offer more courses?

Brunel University of London lists 373 courses on CourseOptions and Canterbury Christ Church University lists 235 courses.

What can you study at Brunel University of London but not at Canterbury Christ Church University?

Brunel University of London teaches 20 subject areas that Canterbury Christ Church University does not, including Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Economics, Computing & IT, Drama & Theatre, Aerospace Engineering, Human Geography & Environment, Anthropology, Philosophy and 12 more.

What can you study at Canterbury Christ Church University but not at Brunel University of London?

Canterbury Christ Church University teaches 26 subject areas that Brunel University of London does not, including Archaeology, Biomedical Sciences, Clinical & Health Psychology, Ecology & Conservation, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Theology & Religious Studies, Applied Psychology, Public Health & Epidemiology and 18 more.

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Brunel University of London373 courses · 22 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Canterbury Christ Church University235 courses · 17 scholarshipsBrowse Courses