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Canterbury Christ Church University

Canterbury · QS World #1401

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University of Portsmouth

Portsmouth · QS World #662

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

VS

9/11

Portsmouth

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Canterbury Christ Church University vs University of Portsmouth at a glance

Canterbury Christ Church University and University of Portsmouth both teach 52 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Childhood & Youth Studies and Law. Canterbury Christ Church University offers 235 courses across 68 subject areas; University of Portsmouth offers 446 courses across 84 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Canterbury Christ Church University and £17,900 at University of Portsmouth: Canterbury Christ Church University is about £900 a year cheaper.

Of the 36 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Portsmouth is higher in 19 and Canterbury Christ Church University in 12, with 5 about level. The widest gap is in Health Sciences & Paramedic Science: £40,500 three years after graduating from Canterbury Christ Church University, against £25,000 from University of Portsmouth. Of the 38 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Portsmouth is higher in 24 and Canterbury Christ Church University in 14.

World & National Rankings

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

#1401
QS World
#662
#1201
THE World
#401
#90
Guardian UK
#55
1962
Established
1869
No
Russell Group
No
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 Portsmouth

85.6%
86.9%

Satisfaction

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

£29,900
£32,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

85.4%
84.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

3.5%
24.5%

International

International student share

235
446

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

17
5

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

Portsmouth

96 countries · 24.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India22.1%
  • 🇨🇳China11.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.8%
  • 🌐Kuwait7.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%

Subjects

52 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 Portsmouth

Also taught at both: Mechanical Engineering, Games Design & Computer Animation, Teacher Training, Marketing, Media & Film Studies, Human Resource Management, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Music, Civil Engineering, History, Social Work, Adult Nursing, Biomedical Sciences, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Creative Writing, Finance & Actuarial Science, Applied Computing, Applied Psychology, Ecology & Conservation, English Language, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mental Health Nursing, Public Health & Epidemiology, Software Engineering, Clinical & Health Psychology, Dentistry, Linguistics, Mathematics, Biomedical Engineering, Business Information Systems, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Information Systems & Data Science, Medical Imaging, Nursing (General).

Only at Canterbury Christ Church University

Only at University of Portsmouth

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 Portsmouth
£17,900

Canterbury Christ Church University is about £900 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Canterbury Christ Church University
No data
University of Portsmouth
£18,600

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 Portsmouth

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    91%Satisfaction87%

  • Childhood & Youth Studies

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    91%Satisfaction85%

  • Law

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    78%Satisfaction88%

  • Computer Science

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    69%Satisfaction82%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    96%Satisfaction86%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    82%Satisfaction87%

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    94%Satisfaction83%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    83%Satisfaction87%

  • Education Studies

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    83%Satisfaction89%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    87%Satisfaction85%

  • Psychology (General)

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    89%Satisfaction86%

  • Accounting

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    74%Satisfaction93%

Showing the 12 largest of 39 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 Portsmouth

Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

Estée Lauder Companies - Whitman Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

Sanctuary Language Bursary

See details

Deadline: N/A

Sanctuary Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Canterbury Christ Church University vs University of Portsmouth: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Canterbury Christ Church University and £17,900 at University of Portsmouth: Canterbury Christ Church University is about £900 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 Portsmouth?

Both universities teach 52 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Law, Computer Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Politics & International Relations, Building & Construction, Business Studies, Education Studies, Film Production & Cinematography and 40 more.

Is Canterbury Christ Church University or University of Portsmouth better for Sociology & Criminology?

Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £24,000 three years after graduating from Canterbury Christ Church University, and £24,000 from University of Portsmouth. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at Canterbury Christ Church University and 87% at University of Portsmouth. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Portsmouth lists 446 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 Portsmouth?

Canterbury Christ Church University teaches 16 subject areas that University of Portsmouth does not, including Archaeology, Children's Nursing, Theology & Religious Studies, Animal Science, Applied Biology & Human Biology, Cultural Studies, English Studies, Forensic Science and 8 more.

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

University of Portsmouth teaches 32 subject areas that Canterbury Christ Church University does not, including Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Management, Social Policy & Public Policy, Architecture, Economics, Ancient Languages, English Literature, Journalism and 24 more.

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Canterbury Christ Church University235 courses · 17 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Portsmouth446 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses