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Canterbury Christ Church University

Canterbury · QS World #1401

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Teesside University

Middlesbrough · Guardian UK #95

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.

4/10

Canterbury Christ Church

scored higher in 4 categories

VS

6/10

Teesside

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

Teesside University leads in 6 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, established, satisfaction, employment, international). Canterbury Christ Church University is ahead on ranking, graduate salary, courses, scholarship.

Canterbury Christ Church University vs Teesside University at a glance

Canterbury Christ Church University and Teesside University both teach 39 subject areas, the largest being Law, Sociology & Criminology and Games Design & Computer Animation. Canterbury Christ Church University offers 235 courses across 68 subject areas; Teesside University offers 211 courses across 55 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Canterbury Christ Church University and £17,000 at Teesside University, so the two cost about the same.

Of the 32 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Canterbury Christ Church University is higher in 27 and Teesside University in 5. The widest gap is in Teacher Training: £27,000 three years after graduating from Canterbury Christ Church University, against £18,500 from Teesside University. Of the 34 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Teesside University is higher in 25 and Canterbury Christ Church University in 9.

World & National Rankings

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

#1401
QS World
—
#1201
THE World
#601
#90
Guardian UK
#95
1962
Established
1930
No
Russell Group
No
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

Teesside University

85.6%
89%

Satisfaction

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

£29,900
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

85.4%
85.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

3.5%
28.5%

International

International student share

235
211

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

17
5

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

Teesside

51 countries · 28.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India37.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria26.2%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan10.1%
  • 🇨🇳China8.5%
  • 🇬🇭Ghana6.3%

Subjects

39 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

Teesside University

Also taught at both: Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Civil Engineering, English Studies, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Education Studies, History, Music, Social Work, Accounting, Adult Nursing, Children's Nursing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Teacher Training, Finance & Actuarial Science, Marketing, Mental Health Nursing, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Dentistry, General Engineering, Health & Social Care, Medical Imaging, Politics & International Relations, Midwifery, Nursing (General).

Only at Canterbury Christ Church University

Only at Teesside 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
Teesside University
£17,000

About the same.

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

Teesside University

  • Law

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    78%Satisfaction92%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    91%Satisfaction87%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    89%Satisfaction93%

  • Psychology (General)

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    89%Satisfaction91%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    96%Satisfaction94%

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    94%Satisfaction89%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£37,500
    67%Satisfaction90%

  • Computer Science

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    69%Satisfaction84%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    82%Satisfaction74%

  • Chemical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£37,500
    77%Satisfaction98%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    88%Satisfaction95%

  • Software Engineering

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    68%Satisfaction90%

Showing the 12 largest of 35 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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Teesside University

Brittan Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: Oct 2026

Santander Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

Care Leaver Bursary

£2,000

Deadline: N/A

Beth Mead Scholarship

£1,200

Deadline: Sept 2026

Santander Brighter Futures

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Canterbury Christ Church University vs Teesside University: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Canterbury Christ Church University and £17,000 at Teesside University, so the two cost about the same. 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 Teesside University?

Both universities teach 39 subject areas: Law, Sociology & Criminology, Games Design & Computer Animation, Business Studies, Psychology (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Design & Fashion, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Business & Management (General), Chemical Engineering, Media & Film Studies and 27 more.

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

Law graduates earn a median £23,500 three years after graduating from Canterbury Christ Church University, and £18,500 from Teesside University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 78% at Canterbury Christ Church University and 92% at Teesside University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Canterbury Christ Church University lists 235 courses on CourseOptions and Teesside University lists 211 courses.

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

Canterbury Christ Church University teaches 29 subject areas that Teesside University does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Archaeology, Biomedical Sciences, Clinical & Health Psychology, Ecology & Conservation, Theology & Religious Studies, Applied Psychology, Business Information Systems and 21 more.

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

Teesside University teaches 16 subject areas that Canterbury Christ Church University does not, including Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Biological Sciences (General), Food Science, Journalism, Biology, Chemistry, Computing & IT and 8 more.

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Canterbury Christ Church University235 courses · 17 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Teesside University211 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses