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Canterbury Christ Church University

Canterbury · QS World #1401

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Imperial College London

Kensington and Chelsea · QS World #2

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 12 datapoints

We looked at 12 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

1/12

Canterbury Christ Church

scored higher in 1 category

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11/12

Imperial College London

scored higher in 11 categories

Quick Verdict

Imperial College London leads in 11 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Canterbury Christ Church University is ahead on employment.

Canterbury Christ Church University vs Imperial College London at a glance

Canterbury Christ Church University and Imperial College London both teach 22 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Civil Engineering and Mathematics. Canterbury Christ Church University offers 235 courses across 68 subject areas; Imperial College London offers 254 courses across 42 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Canterbury Christ Church University and £24,600 at Imperial College London: Canterbury Christ Church University is about £7,600 a year cheaper.

Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Imperial College London is higher in 5 and Canterbury Christ Church University in 0. The widest gap is in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning: £27,000 three years after graduating from Canterbury Christ Church University, against £65,000 from Imperial College London. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Imperial College London is higher in 9 and Canterbury Christ Church University in 0.

World & National Rankings

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

#1401
QS World
#2
#1201
THE World
#8
#90
Guardian UK
#5
1962
Established
1907
No
Russell Group
Yes
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Canterbury Christ Church University

Imperial College London

85.6%
88.9%

Satisfaction

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

£29,900
£54,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

85.4%
81.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

3.5%
52.9%

International

International student share

235
254

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

17
90

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%
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Imperial College London

106 countries · 52.9% international

  • 🇨🇳China41%
  • 🇮🇳India5.8%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.1%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.6%
  • 🇸🇬Singapore3.6%

Subjects

22 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

Imperial College London

Also taught at both: Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Building & Construction, Business Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Software Engineering, Applied Biology & Human Biology, Politics & International Relations.

Only at Canterbury Christ Church University

Only at Imperial College London

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
Imperial College London
£24,600

Canterbury Christ Church University is about £7,600 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Canterbury Christ Church University
No data
Imperial College London
£39,900

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

Imperial College London

  • Computer Science

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£64,000
    69%Satisfaction97%

  • Civil Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£35,500
    77%Satisfaction90%

  • Biochemistry

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£33,500
    84%Satisfaction86%

  • Ecology & Conservation

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£33,500
    84%Satisfaction93%

  • Biomedical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£40,500
    82%Satisfaction85%

  • Chemical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£45,500
    77%Satisfaction89%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£40,000
    67%Satisfaction91%

  • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£65,000
    78%Satisfaction97%

  • Software Engineering

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£65,000
    68%Satisfaction97%

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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Imperial College London

Engineering Sainsbury Management Fellows Scholarship

£50,000

Deadline: N/A

Science Sainsbury Management Fellows Scholarship

£50,000

Deadline: N/A

J.P. Morgan Scholarship in Quantitative Finance

£45,100

Deadline: May 2026

Dean's Impact Scholarship

£30,000

Deadline: N/A

W L "Bill" Byrnes Global Scholarship

£30,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Canterbury Christ Church University vs Imperial College London: common questions

Is Canterbury Christ Church University or Imperial College London cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Canterbury Christ Church University and £24,600 at Imperial College London: Canterbury Christ Church University is about £7,600 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 Imperial College London?

Both universities teach 22 subject areas: Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Mathematics, Business & Management (General), Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Ecology & Conservation, Design & Fashion, Biomedical Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Finance & Actuarial Science, Chemical Engineering and 10 more.

Is Canterbury Christ Church University or Imperial College London better for Computer Science?

Computer Science graduates earn a median £27,000 three years after graduating from Canterbury Christ Church University, and £64,000 from Imperial College London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 69% at Canterbury Christ Church University and 97% at Imperial College London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Canterbury Christ Church University or Imperial College London offer more courses?

Imperial College London lists 254 courses on CourseOptions and Canterbury Christ Church University lists 235 courses.

What can you study at Canterbury Christ Church University but not at Imperial College London?

Canterbury Christ Church University teaches 46 subject areas that Imperial College London does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Law, Sociology & Criminology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Psychology (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Media & Film Studies, Music and 38 more.

What can you study at Imperial College London but not at Canterbury Christ Church University?

Imperial College London teaches 20 subject areas that Canterbury Christ Church University does not, including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences, Statistics, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Biotechnology and 12 more.

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Canterbury Christ Church University235 courses · 17 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Imperial College London254 courses · 90 scholarshipsBrowse Courses