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Canterbury Christ Church University

Canterbury · QS World #1401

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University of Cumbria

Lancaster · Guardian UK #101

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 8 datapoints

We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

7/8

Canterbury Christ Church

scored higher in 7 categories

VS

1/8

Cumbria

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

Canterbury Christ Church University leads in 7 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Cumbria is ahead on employment.

Canterbury Christ Church University vs University of Cumbria at a glance

Canterbury Christ Church University and University of Cumbria both teach 30 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Law. Canterbury Christ Church University offers 235 courses across 68 subject areas; University of Cumbria offers 136 courses across 40 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Canterbury Christ Church University and £16,000 at University of Cumbria: University of Cumbria is about £1,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Canterbury Christ Church University is higher in 18 and University of Cumbria in 4. The widest gap is in Health Sciences & Paramedic Science: £40,500 three years after graduating from Canterbury Christ Church University, against £26,500 from University of Cumbria. Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Canterbury Christ Church University is higher in 14 and University of Cumbria in 8.

World & National Rankings

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

#1401
QS World
—
#1201
THE World
—
#90
Guardian UK
#101
1962
Established
2007
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 of Cumbria

85.6%
80.5%

Satisfaction

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

£29,900
£27,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

85.4%
89.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

3.5%
2.6%

International

International student share

235
136

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

Cumbria

14 countries · 2.6% international

  • 🇨🇦Canada14.9%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan14.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria10.6%
  • 🇩🇪Germany8.5%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland8.5%

Subjects

30 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 of Cumbria

Also taught at both: Computer Science, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Children's Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Social Work, Teacher Training, Applied Psychology, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Education Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Health & Social Care, Medical Imaging, Nursing (General), Biomedical Engineering, Midwifery.

Only at Canterbury Christ Church University

Only at University of Cumbria

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 of Cumbria
£16,000

University of Cumbria is about £1,000 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Canterbury Christ Church University
No data
University of Cumbria
£16,900

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

University of Cumbria

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    96%Satisfaction84%

  • Law

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    78%Satisfaction95%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    91%Satisfaction70%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    82%Satisfaction85%

  • Psychology (General)

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    89%Satisfaction87%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£17,000
    87%Satisfaction77%

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£17,000
    94%Satisfaction74%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £40,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    94%Satisfaction98%

  • Ecology & Conservation

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    84%Satisfaction92%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    92%Satisfaction82%

  • Adult Nursing

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    77%Satisfaction74%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
    87%Satisfaction100%

Showing the 12 largest of 22 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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University of Cumbria

Future Talent Award

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Canterbury Christ Church University vs University of Cumbria: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Canterbury Christ Church University and £16,000 at University of Cumbria: University of Cumbria is about £1,000 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 of Cumbria?

Both universities teach 30 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Law, Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Psychology (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Design & Fashion, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Business Studies, Ecology & Conservation, Mechanical Engineering and 18 more.

Is Canterbury Christ Church University or University of Cumbria better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?

Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £23,000 three years after graduating from Canterbury Christ Church University, and £21,000 from University of Cumbria. Student satisfaction with teaching is 96% at Canterbury Christ Church University and 84% at University of Cumbria. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Canterbury Christ Church University or University of Cumbria offer more courses?

Canterbury Christ Church University lists 235 courses on CourseOptions and University of Cumbria lists 136 courses.

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

Canterbury Christ Church University teaches 38 subject areas that University of Cumbria does not, including Media & Film Studies, Music, Archaeology, Clinical & Health Psychology, Theology & Religious Studies, Business Information Systems, History, Public Health & Epidemiology and 30 more.

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

University of Cumbria teaches 10 subject areas that Canterbury Christ Church University does not, including Forestry & Arboriculture, Human Geography & Environment, Zoology & Animal Biology, Environmental Sciences, Fine Art, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Management, Physical Geography & Climate and 2 more.

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Canterbury Christ Church University235 courses · 17 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Cumbria136 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses