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Canterbury Christ Church University

Canterbury · QS World #1401

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University of Oxford

Oxford · QS World #4

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 12 datapoints

We looked at 12 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/12

Canterbury Christ Church

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

10/12

Oxford

scored higher in 10 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Oxford leads in 10 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses). Canterbury Christ Church University is ahead on employment, scholarship.

Canterbury Christ Church University vs University of Oxford at a glance

Canterbury Christ Church University and University of Oxford both teach 37 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, Classical Studies and History. Canterbury Christ Church University offers 235 courses across 68 subject areas; University of Oxford offers 642 courses across 79 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Canterbury Christ Church University and £43,600 at University of Oxford: Canterbury Christ Church University is about £26,600 a year cheaper.

Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Oxford is higher in 8 and Canterbury Christ Church University in 0. The widest gap is in Law: £23,500 three years after graduating from Canterbury Christ Church University, against £52,500 from University of Oxford. Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Oxford is higher in 7 and Canterbury Christ Church University in 0.

World & National Rankings

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

#1401
QS World
#4
#1201
THE World
#1
#90
Guardian UK
#1
1962
Established
1096
No
Russell Group
Yes
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

University of Oxford

85.6%
92.5%

Satisfaction

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

£29,900
£50,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

85.4%
76.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

3.5%
37.2%

International

International student share

235
642

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

Oxford

118 countries · 37.2% international

  • 🇨🇳China18.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States16.8%
  • 🇩🇪Germany5.6%
  • 🇮🇳India5.2%
  • 🇨🇦Canada4.6%

Subjects

37 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 Oxford

Also taught at both: Archaeology, Biomedical Sciences, Social Work, Biochemistry, Finance & Actuarial Science, Film Production & Cinematography, Mathematics, Public Health & Epidemiology, Health & Social Care, Media & Film Studies, Building & Construction, Business Studies, Clinical & Health Psychology, Design & Fashion, Ecology & Conservation, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Education Studies, English Language, Geography (General).

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 Oxford
£43,600

Canterbury Christ Church University is about £26,600 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Canterbury Christ Church University
No data
University of Oxford
£38,430

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 Oxford

  • History

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
    91%Satisfaction96%
  • Law

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£52,500
    78%SatisfactionNo data
  • Theology & Religious Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£32,500
    95%Satisfaction97%
  • Politics & International Relations

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£38,500
    83%Satisfaction89%
  • Psychology (General)

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    89%Satisfaction94%
  • Computer Science

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£51,500
    69%Satisfaction92%
  • Music

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    85%Satisfaction91%
  • Biochemistry

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£39,500
    84%Satisfaction85%

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 Oxford

The Rhodes Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Canterbury Christ Church University vs University of Oxford: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Canterbury Christ Church University and £43,600 at University of Oxford: Canterbury Christ Church University is about £26,600 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 University of Oxford?

Both universities teach 37 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, Classical Studies, History, English Studies, Law, Sociology & Criminology, Theology & Religious Studies, General Engineering, Linguistics, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Politics & International Relations, Psychology (General) and 25 more.

Is Canterbury Christ Church University or University of Oxford better for History?

History graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from Canterbury Christ Church University, and £33,000 from University of Oxford. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at Canterbury Christ Church University and 96% at University of Oxford. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Oxford lists 642 courses on CourseOptions and Canterbury Christ Church University lists 235 courses.

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

Canterbury Christ Church University teaches 31 subject areas that University of Oxford does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Adult Nursing, Children's Nursing, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Psychology, Business Information Systems, Games Design & Computer Animation and 23 more.

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

University of Oxford teaches 42 subject areas that Canterbury Christ Church University does not, including Spanish & Portuguese, Eastern European Languages, German & Scandinavian Studies, French, Italian, Ancient Languages, African & Middle Eastern Studies, Clinical Specialities and 34 more.

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