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Canterbury Christ Church University

Canterbury · QS World #1401

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University of Sheffield

Sheffield · QS World #82

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

Sheffield

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Canterbury Christ Church University vs University of Sheffield at a glance

Canterbury Christ Church University and University of Sheffield both teach 40 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, Law and Sociology & Criminology. Canterbury Christ Church University offers 235 courses across 68 subject areas; University of Sheffield offers 307 courses across 77 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Canterbury Christ Church University and £25,830 at University of Sheffield: Canterbury Christ Church University is about £8,830 a year cheaper.

Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Sheffield is higher in 13 and Canterbury Christ Church University in 4. The widest gap is in Health Sciences & Paramedic Science: £40,500 three years after graduating from Canterbury Christ Church University, against £27,500 from University of Sheffield. Of the 20 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Sheffield is higher in 16 and Canterbury Christ Church University in 4.

World & National Rankings

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

#1401
QS World
#82
#1201
THE World
#108
#90
Guardian UK
#19
1962
Established
1905
No
Russell Group
Yes
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 Sheffield

85.6%
89.6%

Satisfaction

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

£29,900
£36,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

85.4%
81.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

3.5%
28.1%

International

International student share

235
307

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

17
2

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

Sheffield

100 countries · 28.1% international

  • 🇨🇳China45.6%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia7.3%
  • 🇮🇳India7%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.6%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.5%

Subjects

40 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 Sheffield

Also taught at both: Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Public Health & Epidemiology, Biochemistry, Finance & Actuarial Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Software Engineering, Adult Nursing, Biomedical Engineering, Information Systems & Data Science, Archaeology, Building & Construction, Business Studies, Linguistics, Applied Psychology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Marketing, Accounting, Animal Science, Cultural Studies, English Language, Human Resource Management, Classical Studies, Dentistry, Heritage & Conservation.

Only at Canterbury Christ Church University

Only at University of Sheffield

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 Sheffield
£25,830

Canterbury Christ Church University is about £8,830 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Canterbury Christ Church University
No data
University of Sheffield
£31,360

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 Sheffield

  • Law

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    78%Satisfaction94%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    91%Satisfaction88%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    82%Satisfaction80%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    83%Satisfaction94%

  • Computer Science

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£38,500
    69%Satisfaction95%

  • Psychology (General)

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    89%Satisfaction88%

  • Music

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    85%Satisfaction96%

  • Civil Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£30,000
    77%Satisfaction89%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £40,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    94%Satisfaction90%

  • History

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    91%Satisfaction93%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    87%Satisfaction91%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£34,500
    67%Satisfaction85%

Showing the 12 largest of 21 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 Sheffield

International Postgraduate Scholarship 2026

£3,000

Deadline: Jul 2026

Access to Sheffield Scholarships

£1,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

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FAQ

Canterbury Christ Church University vs University of Sheffield: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Canterbury Christ Church University and £25,830 at University of Sheffield: Canterbury Christ Church University is about £8,830 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 Sheffield?

Both universities teach 40 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, Law, Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Politics & International Relations, Computer Science, Psychology (General), Music, Civil Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, History, Biomedical Sciences and 28 more.

Is Canterbury Christ Church University or University of Sheffield better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £23,500 three years after graduating from Canterbury Christ Church University, and £25,500 from University of Sheffield. Student satisfaction with teaching is 78% at Canterbury Christ Church University and 94% at University of Sheffield. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Sheffield lists 307 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 Sheffield?

Canterbury Christ Church University teaches 28 subject areas that University of Sheffield does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Film Production & Cinematography, Media & Film Studies, Children's Nursing, Clinical & Health Psychology, Design & Fashion, Ecology & Conservation, Hospitality, Events & Tourism and 20 more.

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

University of Sheffield teaches 37 subject areas that Canterbury Christ Church University does not, including Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Aerospace Engineering, Architecture, Biology, Landscape Architecture & Design and 29 more.

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Canterbury Christ Church University235 courses · 17 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Sheffield307 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses