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Canterbury Christ Church University

Canterbury · QS World #1401

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University of Southampton

Southampton · QS World #111

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.

1/11

Canterbury Christ Church

scored higher in 1 category

VS

10/11

Southampton

scored higher in 10 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Southampton leads in 10 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Canterbury Christ Church University is ahead on employment.

Canterbury Christ Church University vs University of Southampton at a glance

Canterbury Christ Church University and University of Southampton both teach 52 subject areas, the largest being General Engineering, Business & Management (General) and Mechanical Engineering. Canterbury Christ Church University offers 235 courses across 68 subject areas; University of Southampton offers 545 courses across 91 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Canterbury Christ Church University and £26,000 at University of Southampton: Canterbury Christ Church University is about £9,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Southampton is higher in 24 and Canterbury Christ Church University in 3, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £27,000 three years after graduating from Canterbury Christ Church University, against £47,000 from University of Southampton. Of the 31 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Southampton is higher in 20 and Canterbury Christ Church University in 8, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#1401
QS World
#111
#1201
THE World
#129
#90
Guardian UK
#16
1962
Established
1862
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 Southampton

85.6%
87%

Satisfaction

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

£29,900
£37,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

85.4%
82.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

3.5%
35.1%

International

International student share

235
545

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

17
52

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

Southampton

103 countries · 35.1% international

  • 🇨🇳China63.5%
  • 🇮🇳India4.8%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia2.8%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia2.6%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong2.5%

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 Southampton

Also taught at both: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business Studies, Marketing, Software Engineering, Accounting, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mathematics, Children's Nursing, Clinical & Health Psychology, Education Studies, Politics & International Relations, Adult Nursing, Biomedical Sciences, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Ecology & Conservation, Health & Social Care, Teacher Training, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Building & Construction, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Applied Computing, Applied Psychology, Business Information Systems, Counselling & Psychotherapy, English Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Mental Health Nursing, Nursing (General), Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Creative Writing, Cultural Studies, English Language, Heritage & Conservation, Human Resource Management, Information Systems & Data Science, Midwifery.

Only at Canterbury Christ Church University

Only at University of Southampton

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 Southampton
£26,000

Canterbury Christ Church University is about £9,000 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Canterbury Christ Church University
No data
University of Southampton
£31,200

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 Southampton

  • Business & Management (General)

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
    82%Satisfaction80%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£34,500
    67%Satisfaction87%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    91%Satisfaction86%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£39,500
    67%Satisfaction84%

  • Law

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    78%Satisfaction87%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    88%Satisfaction87%

  • Archaeology

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    95%Satisfaction97%

  • Civil Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£29,000
    77%Satisfaction93%

  • Computer Science

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£47,000
    69%Satisfaction80%

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    94%Satisfaction89%

  • History

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    91%Satisfaction91%

  • Chemical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£34,500
    77%Satisfaction89%

Showing the 12 largest of 33 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 Southampton

Horizon Europe fee waiver

100%

Deadline: N/A

Cowrie Foundation Scholarship

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

Xiamen University PhD Scholarships

See details

Deadline: N/A

Sociology Criminology International Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

Southampton Ageing & Gerontology Talent Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Canterbury Christ Church University vs University of Southampton: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Canterbury Christ Church University and £26,000 at University of Southampton: Canterbury Christ Church University is about £9,000 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 Southampton?

Both universities teach 52 subject areas: General Engineering, Business & Management (General), Mechanical Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Finance & Actuarial Science, Law, Media & Film Studies, Archaeology, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Design & Fashion, History and 40 more.

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

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £24,500 three years after graduating from Canterbury Christ Church University, and £31,500 from University of Southampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 82% at Canterbury Christ Church University and 80% at University of Southampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Southampton lists 545 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 Southampton?

Canterbury Christ Church University teaches 16 subject areas that University of Southampton does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Social Work, Theology & Religious Studies, Public Health & Epidemiology, Animal Science, Applied Biology & Human Biology and 8 more.

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

University of Southampton teaches 39 subject areas that Canterbury Christ Church University does not, including Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences, Physics, Ancient Languages, English Literature, Environmental Sciences, Chemistry and 31 more.

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