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Canterbury Christ Church University

Canterbury · QS World #1401

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Durham University

Durham · QS World #85

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.

1/11

Canterbury Christ Church

scored higher in 1 category

VS

10/11

Durham

scored higher in 10 categories

Quick Verdict

Durham University leads in 10 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Canterbury Christ Church University is ahead on employment.

Canterbury Christ Church University vs Durham University at a glance

Canterbury Christ Church University and Durham University both teach 31 subject areas, the largest being Law, Psychology (General) and Sociology & Criminology. Canterbury Christ Church University offers 235 courses across 68 subject areas; Durham University offers 278 courses across 54 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Canterbury Christ Church University and £31,000 at Durham University: Canterbury Christ Church University is about £14,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 15 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Durham University is higher in 14 and Canterbury Christ Church University in 1. The widest gap is in Accounting: £24,500 three years after graduating from Canterbury Christ Church University, against £44,000 from Durham University. Of the 15 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Durham University is higher in 12 and Canterbury Christ Church University in 3.

World & National Rankings

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

#1401
QS World
#85
#1201
THE World
#175
#90
Guardian UK
#6
1962
Established
1832
No
Russell Group
Yes
Silver
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Canterbury Christ Church University

Durham University

85.6%
90.7%

Satisfaction

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

£29,900
£43,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

85.4%
74.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

3.5%
32.6%

International

International student share

235
278

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

17
102

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.

Canterbury Christ Church

41 countries · 3.5% international

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

Durham

86 countries · 32.6% international

  • 🇨🇳China49.5%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong7.4%
  • 🇮🇳India5.9%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.9%
  • 🇸🇬Singapore2.6%

Subjects

31 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.

Canterbury Christ Church University

Durham University

Also taught at both: Education Studies, History, Mathematics, Music, English Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Mechanical Engineering, Teacher Training, Civil Engineering, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Forensic Science, Marketing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, English Language, Manufacturing & Production Engineering.

Only at Canterbury Christ Church University

Only at Durham 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

Canterbury Christ Church University
£17,000
Durham University
£31,000

Canterbury Christ Church University is about £14,000 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Canterbury Christ Church University
No data
Durham University
£30,500

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.

Canterbury Christ Church University

Durham University

  • Law

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£36,000
    78%Satisfaction90%

  • Psychology (General)

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    89%Satisfaction91%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    91%Satisfaction89%

  • Theology & Religious Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    95%Satisfaction98%

  • Archaeology

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    95%Satisfaction96%

  • Computer Science

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£40,000
    69%Satisfaction87%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    96%Satisfaction92%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£34,000
    83%Satisfaction88%

  • Accounting

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£44,000
    74%Satisfaction89%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£42,000
    67%Satisfaction89%

  • Education Studies

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    83%Satisfaction86%

  • History

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
    91%Satisfaction94%

Showing the 12 largest of 15 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

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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Durham University

Sir Harry Evans Global Fellowship

£53,333

Deadline: N/A

Durham Inspiring Excellence Scholarships - Undergraduate

£30,000

Deadline: N/A

The Global DBA Scholarships

£25,000

Deadline: Nov 2026

The Mary Ward Postgraduate Scholarship Fund

£25,000

Deadline: N/A

Global Grand Challenges Studentships

£20,780

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Canterbury Christ Church University vs Durham University: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Canterbury Christ Church University and £31,000 at Durham University: Canterbury Christ Church University is about £14,000 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 Canterbury Christ Church University and Durham University?

Both universities teach 31 subject areas: Law, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Theology & Religious Studies, Archaeology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Computer Science, General Engineering, Business Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Politics & International Relations, Accounting and 19 more.

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

Law graduates earn a median £23,500 three years after graduating from Canterbury Christ Church University, and £36,000 from Durham University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 78% at Canterbury Christ Church University and 90% at Durham University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Durham University lists 278 courses on CourseOptions and Canterbury Christ Church University lists 235 courses.

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

Canterbury Christ Church University teaches 37 subject areas that Durham University does not, including Film Production & Cinematography, Media & Film Studies, Adult Nursing, Biomedical Sciences, Children's Nursing, Clinical & Health Psychology, Design & Fashion, Ecology & Conservation and 29 more.

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

Durham University teaches 23 subject areas that Canterbury Christ Church University does not, including Economics, Anthropology, Chemistry, Geology & Earth Sciences, Management, Natural Sciences, Ancient Languages, Human Geography & Environment and 15 more.

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Canterbury Christ Church University235 courses · 17 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Durham University278 courses · 102 scholarshipsBrowse Courses