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Canterbury Christ Church University

Canterbury · QS World #1401

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The University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh · QS World #35

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.

2/11

Canterbury Christ Church

scored higher in 2 categories

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9/11

Edinburgh

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

The University of Edinburgh leads in 9 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Canterbury Christ Church University is ahead on satisfaction, employment.

Canterbury Christ Church University vs The University of Edinburgh at a glance

Canterbury Christ Church University and The University of Edinburgh both teach 54 subject areas, the largest being Law, Computer Science and Theology & Religious Studies. Canterbury Christ Church University offers 235 courses across 68 subject areas; The University of Edinburgh offers 936 courses across 116 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Canterbury Christ Church University and £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: Canterbury Christ Church University is about £12,600 a year cheaper.

Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, The University of Edinburgh is higher in 19 and Canterbury Christ Church University in 3, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £27,000 three years after graduating from Canterbury Christ Church University, against £37,000 from The University of Edinburgh. Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, The University of Edinburgh is higher in 16 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
#35
#1201
THE World
#29
#90
Guardian UK
#17
1962
Established
1583
No
Russell Group
Yes
Silver
TEF Rating
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Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Canterbury Christ Church University

The University of Edinburgh

85.6%
85.3%

Satisfaction

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

£29,900
£37,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

85.4%
83%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

3.5%
41.6%

International

International student share

235
936

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

17
112

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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Edinburgh

122 countries · 41.6% international

  • 🇨🇳China44.5%
  • 🇺🇸United States9.3%
  • 🇮🇳India5.4%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia2.7%
  • 🇨🇦Canada2.4%

Subjects

54 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

The University of Edinburgh

Also taught at both: Media & Film Studies, Music, Animal Science, Linguistics, Archaeology, Business & Management (General), Civil Engineering, Politics & International Relations, Public Health & Epidemiology, Biomedical Sciences, Social Work, Cultural Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Clinical & Health Psychology, General Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Psychology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Finance & Actuarial Science, Adult Nursing, Applied Biology & Human Biology, Creative Writing, Information Systems & Data Science, Accounting, Building & Construction, English Language, Health & Social Care, Mental Health Nursing, Nursing (General), Software Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Geography (General), Marketing, Heritage & Conservation, Manufacturing & Production Engineering.

Only at Canterbury Christ Church University

Only at The University of Edinburgh

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
The University of Edinburgh
£29,600

Canterbury Christ Church University is about £12,600 a year cheaper.

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

The University of Edinburgh

  • Law

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    78%Satisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£37,000
    69%Satisfaction74%

  • Theology & Religious Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    95%Satisfaction94%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    91%Satisfaction82%

  • Teacher Training

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    85%Satisfaction92%

  • History

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    91%Satisfaction88%

  • Psychology (General)

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    89%Satisfaction83%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    96%Satisfaction92%

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    94%Satisfaction90%

  • Ecology & Conservation

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    84%Satisfaction88%

  • Music

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    85%Satisfaction89%

  • Archaeology

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    95%Satisfaction93%

Showing the 12 largest of 27 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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The University of Edinburgh

Asylum Seeker Scholarship

£21,000

Deadline: N/A

Education Beyond Borders postgraduate scholarship

£20,780

Deadline: N/A

Cameron Law Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Online Learning Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Rosedale OSSD University of Edinburgh Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Canterbury Christ Church University vs The University of Edinburgh: common questions

Is Canterbury Christ Church University or The University of Edinburgh cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Canterbury Christ Church University and £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: Canterbury Christ Church University is about £12,600 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 The University of Edinburgh?

Both universities teach 54 subject areas: Law, Computer Science, Theology & Religious Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Teacher Training, History, Business Studies, Mathematics, Psychology (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Classical Studies, Design & Fashion and 42 more.

Is Canterbury Christ Church University or The University of Edinburgh better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £23,500 three years after graduating from Canterbury Christ Church University, and £26,500 from The University of Edinburgh. Student satisfaction with teaching is 78% at Canterbury Christ Church University and 86% at The University of Edinburgh. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Canterbury Christ Church University or The University of Edinburgh offer more courses?

The University of Edinburgh lists 936 courses on CourseOptions and Canterbury Christ Church University lists 235 courses.

What can you study at Canterbury Christ Church University but not at The University of Edinburgh?

Canterbury Christ Church University teaches 14 subject areas that The University of Edinburgh does not, including Children's Nursing, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Business Information Systems, Games Design & Computer Animation, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Applied Computing, English Studies, Forensic Science and 6 more.

What can you study at The University of Edinburgh but not at Canterbury Christ Church University?

The University of Edinburgh teaches 62 subject areas that Canterbury Christ Church University does not, including German & Scandinavian Studies, Medicine, Physics, French, Philosophy, African & Middle Eastern Studies, Spanish & Portuguese, Biological Sciences (General) and 54 more.

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Canterbury Christ Church University235 courses · 17 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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The University of Edinburgh936 courses · 112 scholarshipsBrowse Courses