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Canterbury Christ Church University

Canterbury · QS World #1401

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University of Sunderland

Sunderland · Guardian UK #86

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

5/9

Canterbury Christ Church

scored higher in 5 categories

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4/9

Sunderland

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Canterbury Christ Church University leads in 5 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Sunderland is ahead on ranking, established, satisfaction, international.

Canterbury Christ Church University vs University of Sunderland at a glance

Canterbury Christ Church University and University of Sunderland both teach 42 subject areas, the largest being Law, Childhood & Youth Studies and Sport & Exercise Sciences. Canterbury Christ Church University offers 235 courses across 68 subject areas; University of Sunderland offers 193 courses across 56 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Canterbury Christ Church University and £17,500 at University of Sunderland: Canterbury Christ Church University is about £500 a year cheaper.

Of the 34 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Canterbury Christ Church University is higher in 30 and University of Sunderland in 3, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Health Sciences & Paramedic Science: £40,500 three years after graduating from Canterbury Christ Church University, against £29,000 from University of Sunderland. Of the 34 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Sunderland is higher in 26 and Canterbury Christ Church University in 7, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#1401
QS World
—
#1201
THE World
#1501
#90
Guardian UK
#86
1962
Established
1901
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 Sunderland

85.6%
89.8%

Satisfaction

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

£29,900
£24,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

85.4%
81.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

3.5%
36.5%

International

International student share

235
193

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

17
0

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

Sunderland

56 countries · 36.5% international

  • 🌐Nepal29.5%
  • 🇮🇳India17.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria16.6%
  • 🇨🇳China7.3%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan6.9%

Subjects

42 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 Sunderland

Also taught at both: Social Work, Software Engineering, Applied Psychology, Biochemistry, Clinical & Health Psychology, Finance & Actuarial Science, Health & Social Care, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Teacher Training, Adult Nursing, Biomedical Sciences, Children's Nursing, Education Studies, English Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Human Resource Management, Nursing (General), Performing Arts (General), Accounting, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mental Health Nursing, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Chemical Engineering, General Engineering, Mathematics, Midwifery.

Only at Canterbury Christ Church University

Only at University of Sunderland

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 Sunderland
£17,500

Canterbury Christ Church University is about £500 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Canterbury Christ Church University
No data
University of Sunderland
£17,000

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 Sunderland

  • Law

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
    78%Satisfaction95%

  • Childhood & Youth Studies

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    91%Satisfaction100%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    96%Satisfaction86%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
    92%Satisfaction93%

  • Psychology (General)

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
    89%Satisfaction88%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    91%Satisfaction87%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£17,000
    87%Satisfaction89%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£18,000
    88%Satisfaction93%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    82%Satisfaction92%

  • Computer Science

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    69%Satisfaction78%

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£17,000
    94%Satisfaction90%

  • Marketing

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    87%Satisfaction91%

Showing the 12 largest of 35 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 Sunderland

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FAQ

Canterbury Christ Church University vs University of Sunderland: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Canterbury Christ Church University and £17,500 at University of Sunderland: Canterbury Christ Church University is about £500 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 Sunderland?

Both universities teach 42 subject areas: Law, Childhood & Youth Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Film Production & Cinematography, Media & Film Studies, Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Business Studies and 30 more.

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

Law graduates earn a median £23,500 three years after graduating from Canterbury Christ Church University, and £19,000 from University of Sunderland. Student satisfaction with teaching is 78% at Canterbury Christ Church University and 95% at University of Sunderland. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Canterbury Christ Church University lists 235 courses on CourseOptions and University of Sunderland lists 193 courses.

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

Canterbury Christ Church University teaches 26 subject areas that University of Sunderland does not, including Archaeology, Ecology & Conservation, Theology & Religious Studies, Business Information Systems, History, Public Health & Epidemiology, Animal Science, Applied Biology & Human Biology and 18 more.

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

University of Sunderland teaches 14 subject areas that Canterbury Christ Church University does not, including Journalism, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, Fine Art, Geology & Earth Sciences, Agriculture & Land Management, Applied & General Science, Healthcare Science and 6 more.

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Canterbury Christ Church University235 courses · 17 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Sunderland193 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses