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Canterbury Christ Church University

Canterbury · QS World #1401

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University for the Creative Arts

Farnham

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 7 datapoints

We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

5/7

Canterbury Christ Church

scored higher in 5 categories

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2/7

University for the Creative Arts

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Canterbury Christ Church University leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University for the Creative Arts is ahead on established, international.

Canterbury Christ Church University vs University for the Creative Arts at a glance

Canterbury Christ Church University and University for the Creative Arts both teach 10 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography and Games Design & Computer Animation. Canterbury Christ Church University offers 235 courses across 68 subject areas; University for the Creative Arts offers 194 courses across 14 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Canterbury Christ Church University and £17,500 at University for the Creative Arts: Canterbury Christ Church University is about £500 a year cheaper.

Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Canterbury Christ Church University is higher in 1 and University for the Creative Arts in 1, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Music: £19,000 three years after graduating from Canterbury Christ Church University, against £16,000 from University for the Creative Arts. Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Canterbury Christ Church University is higher in 5 and University for the Creative Arts in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

#1401
QS World
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#1201
THE World
—
#90
Guardian UK
—
1962
Established
1866
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

University for the Creative Arts

85.6%
78.8%

Satisfaction

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

£29,900
£25,900

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

85.4%
78.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

3.5%
14.6%

International

International student share

235
194

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

17
1

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

University for the Creative Arts

56 countries · 14.6% international

  • 🇨🇳China26%
  • 🇮🇳India21.5%
  • 🌐Nepal15.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria3.8%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka3.2%

Subjects

10 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

University for the Creative Arts

Only at Canterbury Christ Church University

Only at University for the Creative Arts

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
University for the Creative Arts
£17,500

Canterbury Christ Church University is about £500 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Canterbury Christ Church University
No data
University for the Creative Arts
£18,020

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

University for the Creative Arts

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    94%Satisfaction85%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    87%Satisfaction84%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £27,000Salary (3 years)No data
    89%Satisfaction88%

  • Computer Science

    £27,000Salary (3 years)No data
    69%Satisfaction88%

  • Marketing

    £25,000Salary (3 years)No data
    87%Satisfaction68%

  • Music

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£16,000
    85%Satisfaction76%

  • Applied Computing

    £27,000Salary (3 years)No data
    72%Satisfaction88%

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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University for the Creative Arts

2026 Venice Art Biennale Fellowship

£3,300

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Canterbury Christ Church University vs University for the Creative Arts: common questions

Is Canterbury Christ Church University or University for the Creative Arts cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Canterbury Christ Church University and £17,500 at University for the Creative Arts: Canterbury Christ Church University is about £500 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 University for the Creative Arts?

Both universities teach 10 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Games Design & Computer Animation, Business Studies, Computer Science, Marketing, Media & Film Studies, Music, Applied Computing and Software Engineering.

Is Canterbury Christ Church University or University for the Creative Arts better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from Canterbury Christ Church University, and £21,500 from University for the Creative Arts. Student satisfaction with teaching is 94% at Canterbury Christ Church University and 85% at University for the Creative Arts. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Canterbury Christ Church University or University for the Creative Arts offer more courses?

Canterbury Christ Church University lists 235 courses on CourseOptions and University for the Creative Arts lists 194 courses.

What can you study at Canterbury Christ Church University but not at University for the Creative Arts?

Canterbury Christ Church University teaches 58 subject areas that University for the Creative Arts does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Law, Sociology & Criminology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Psychology (General), Business & Management (General), Adult Nursing, Archaeology and 50 more.

What can you study at University for the Creative Arts but not at Canterbury Christ Church University?

University for the Creative Arts teaches 4 subject areas that Canterbury Christ Church University does not, including Fine Art, Crafts & Applied Arts, Drama & Theatre and Architecture.

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Canterbury Christ Church University235 courses · 17 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University for the Creative Arts194 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses