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Canterbury Christ Church University

Canterbury · QS World #1401

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University of Reading

Reading · QS World #196

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/10

Canterbury Christ Church

scored higher in 3 categories

VS

7/10

Reading

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Reading leads in 7 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, international, graduate salary, courses). Canterbury Christ Church University is ahead on satisfaction, employment, scholarship.

Canterbury Christ Church University vs University of Reading at a glance

Canterbury Christ Church University and University of Reading both teach 37 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Finance & Actuarial Science and Law. Canterbury Christ Church University offers 235 courses across 68 subject areas; University of Reading offers 448 courses across 70 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Canterbury Christ Church University and £25,850 at University of Reading: Canterbury Christ Church University is about £8,850 a year cheaper.

Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Reading is higher in 17 and Canterbury Christ Church University in 2, with 3 about level. The widest gap is in Accounting: £24,500 three years after graduating from Canterbury Christ Church University, against £39,000 from University of Reading. Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Reading is higher in 13 and Canterbury Christ Church University in 9, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#1401
QS World
#196
#1201
THE World
#201
#90
Guardian UK
#33
1962
Established
1892
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 Reading

85.6%
85.1%

Satisfaction

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

£29,900
£35,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

85.4%
84.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

3.5%
18%

International

International student share

235
448

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

Reading

96 countries · 18% international

  • 🇨🇳China26%
  • 🇮🇳India6.9%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.2%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.9%

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 Reading

Also taught at both: Biomedical Sciences, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Teacher Training, Ecology & Conservation, Accounting, Biochemistry, Computer Science, Film Production & Cinematography, Media & Film Studies, Nutrition & Dietetics, Animal Science, Education Studies, Civil Engineering, Classical Studies, Clinical & Health Psychology, English Language, Biomedical Engineering, Creative Writing, Human Resource Management, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Linguistics.

Only at Canterbury Christ Church University

Only at University of Reading

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 Reading
£25,850

Canterbury Christ Church University is about £8,850 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Canterbury Christ Church University
No data
University of Reading
£26,450

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 Reading

  • Business & Management (General)

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£35,500
    82%Satisfaction77%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£38,500
    67%Satisfaction83%

  • Law

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    78%Satisfaction86%

  • Psychology (General)

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    89%Satisfaction83%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    91%Satisfaction96%

  • History

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    91%Satisfaction95%

  • Marketing

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    87%Satisfaction76%

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    94%Satisfaction93%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    83%Satisfaction92%

  • Archaeology

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    95%Satisfaction93%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    87%Satisfaction92%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £40,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    94%Satisfaction94%

Showing the 12 largest of 25 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 Reading

The Sporting Excellence Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Canterbury Christ Church University vs University of Reading: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Canterbury Christ Church University and £25,850 at University of Reading: Canterbury Christ Church University is about £8,850 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 Reading?

Both universities teach 37 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Finance & Actuarial Science, Law, Childhood & Youth Studies, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, History, Building & Construction, Marketing, Mathematics, Business Studies, Design & Fashion and 25 more.

Is Canterbury Christ Church University or University of Reading better for Business & Management (General)?

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £24,500 three years after graduating from Canterbury Christ Church University, and £35,500 from University of Reading. Student satisfaction with teaching is 82% at Canterbury Christ Church University and 77% at University of Reading. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Reading lists 448 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 Reading?

Canterbury Christ Church University teaches 31 subject areas that University of Reading does not, including Music, Adult Nursing, Children's Nursing, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Mechanical Engineering, Social Work, Theology & Religious Studies, Applied Psychology and 23 more.

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

University of Reading teaches 33 subject areas that Canterbury Christ Church University does not, including Economics, Agriculture & Land Management, Chemistry, English Literature, Philosophy, Management, Food Science, Information & Library Studies and 25 more.

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Canterbury Christ Church University235 courses · 17 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Reading448 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses