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Canterbury · QS World #1401
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
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.
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
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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%
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
Childhood & Youth Studies
16 coursesTypical fee £17,000 (UG)
32 coursesTypical fee £40,710 (PG)
Classical Studies
1 courseFee not available
37 coursesTypical fee £43,600 (UG)
History
3 coursesTypical fee £17,000 (UG)
34 coursesTypical fee £43,600 (UG)
English Studies
2 coursesFee not available
25 coursesTypical fee £43,600 (UG)
Law
12 coursesTypical fee £17,000 (UG)
14 coursesTypical fee £43,600 (UG)
Sociology & Criminology
12 coursesTypical fee £17,000 (UG)
6 coursesTypical fee £31,110 (PG)
Theology & Religious Studies
4 coursesTypical fee £17,000 (UG)
14 coursesTypical fee £43,600 (UG)
General Engineering
2 coursesFee not available
15 coursesTypical fee £62,820 (UG)
Linguistics
1 courseFee not available
16 coursesTypical fee £43,600 (UG)
Health Sciences & Paramedic Science
4 coursesTypical fee £17,000 (UG)
12 coursesTypical fee £34,700 (PG)
Politics & International Relations
1 courseTypical fee £17,000 (UG)
14 coursesTypical fee £43,600 (UG)
Psychology (General)
Computer Science
Music
Business & Management (General)
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).
Only at Canterbury Christ Church 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
- 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)£33,00091%Satisfaction96%Law
£23,500Salary (3 years)£52,50078%SatisfactionNo dataTheology & Religious Studies
£24,000Salary (3 years)£32,50095%Satisfaction97%Politics & International Relations
£24,000Salary (3 years)£38,50083%Satisfaction89%Psychology (General)
£23,000Salary (3 years)£32,00089%Satisfaction94%Computer Science
£27,000Salary (3 years)£51,50069%Satisfaction92%Music
£19,000Salary (3 years)£31,50085%Satisfaction91%Biochemistry
£22,500Salary (3 years)£39,50084%Satisfaction85%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveCanterbury 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
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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