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Canterbury Christ Church University

Canterbury · QS World #1401

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Royal Holloway, University of London

Egham · QS World #485

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

1/10

Canterbury Christ Church

scored higher in 1 category

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9/10

Royal Holloway

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

Royal Holloway, University of London leads in 9 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Canterbury Christ Church University is ahead on employment.

Canterbury Christ Church University vs Royal Holloway, University of London at a glance

Canterbury Christ Church University and Royal Holloway, University of London both teach 34 subject areas, the largest being Law, Sociology & Criminology and Computer Science. Canterbury Christ Church University offers 235 courses across 68 subject areas; Royal Holloway, University of London offers 351 courses across 60 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Canterbury Christ Church University and £26,800 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Canterbury Christ Church University is about £9,800 a year cheaper.

Of the 18 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher in 16 and Canterbury Christ Church University in 1, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £27,000 three years after graduating from Canterbury Christ Church University, against £41,000 from Royal Holloway, University of London. Of the 18 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Canterbury Christ Church University is higher in 9 and Royal Holloway, University of London in 9.

World & National Rankings

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

#1401
QS World
#485
#1201
THE World
#401
#90
Guardian UK
#45
1962
Established
1879
No
Russell Group
No
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

Royal Holloway, University of London

85.6%
85.7%

Satisfaction

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

£29,900
£36,152.9

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

85.4%
78.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

3.5%
16.7%

International

International student share

235
351

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

17
32

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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Royal Holloway

79 countries · 16.7% international

  • 🇮🇳India17.8%
  • 🇨🇳China8.2%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan8.2%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.8%

Subjects

34 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

Royal Holloway, University of London

Also taught at both: Social Work, Applied Psychology, Archaeology, Biomedical Sciences, Geography (General), Clinical & Health Psychology, Finance & Actuarial Science, Theology & Religious Studies, Accounting, Business Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Human Resource Management, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Creative Writing, Cultural Studies, English Studies, Health & Social Care, English Language.

Only at Canterbury Christ Church University

Only at Royal Holloway, University of 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
Royal Holloway, University of London
£26,800

Canterbury Christ Church University is about £9,800 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Canterbury Christ Church University
No data
Royal Holloway, University of London
£26,400

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

Royal Holloway, University of London

  • Law

    £23,500Salary (3 years)No data
    78%Satisfaction84%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    91%Satisfaction84%

  • Computer Science

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£41,000
    69%Satisfaction83%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    83%Satisfaction88%

  • Music

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    85%Satisfaction84%

  • History

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    91%Satisfaction94%

  • Biochemistry

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    84%Satisfaction89%

  • Psychology (General)

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    89%Satisfaction88%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    88%Satisfaction82%

  • Ecology & Conservation

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    84%Satisfaction89%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    87%Satisfaction80%

  • Marketing

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    87%Satisfaction83%

Showing the 12 largest of 19 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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Royal Holloway, University of London

International Partners Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

Katayoon Behboodi Scholarship 2026

See details

Deadline: N/A

Mary Anning Scholarship 2026

See details

Deadline: N/A

Barbara Raw Scholarships for English

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Deadline: N/A

Barbara Raw for English Access Scholarship 2026

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Canterbury Christ Church University vs Royal Holloway, University of London: common questions

Is Canterbury Christ Church University or Royal Holloway, University of London cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Canterbury Christ Church University and £26,800 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Canterbury Christ Church University is about £9,800 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 Royal Holloway, University of London?

Both universities teach 34 subject areas: Law, Sociology & Criminology, Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Music, Mathematics, History, Biochemistry, Business & Management (General), Psychology (General), Classical Studies, Media & Film Studies and 22 more.

Is Canterbury Christ Church University or Royal Holloway, University of London better for Sociology & Criminology?

Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £24,000 three years after graduating from Canterbury Christ Church University, and £24,000 from Royal Holloway, University of London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at Canterbury Christ Church University and 84% at Royal Holloway, University of London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Canterbury Christ Church University or Royal Holloway, University of London offer more courses?

Royal Holloway, University of London lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and Canterbury Christ Church University lists 235 courses.

What can you study at Canterbury Christ Church University but not at Royal Holloway, University of London?

Canterbury Christ Church University teaches 34 subject areas that Royal Holloway, University of London does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Adult Nursing, Children's Nursing, Design & Fashion, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Mechanical Engineering and 26 more.

What can you study at Royal Holloway, University of London but not at Canterbury Christ Church University?

Royal Holloway, University of London teaches 26 subject areas that Canterbury Christ Church University does not, including Economics, Geology & Earth Sciences, Management, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, German & Scandinavian Studies, Physics, Drama & Theatre, English Literature and 18 more.

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Canterbury Christ Church University235 courses · 17 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Royal Holloway, University of London351 courses · 32 scholarshipsBrowse Courses