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Canterbury Christ Church University

Canterbury · QS World #1401

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University of the Arts London

London · QS World #851

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.

8/11

Canterbury Christ Church

scored higher in 8 categories

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3/11

Arts London

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Canterbury Christ Church University leads in 8 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, established, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of the Arts London is ahead on ranking, international.

Canterbury Christ Church University vs University of the Arts London at a glance

Canterbury Christ Church University and University of the Arts London both teach 16 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography and Music. Canterbury Christ Church University offers 235 courses across 68 subject areas; University of the Arts London offers 183 courses across 29 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Canterbury Christ Church University and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Canterbury Christ Church University is about £13,890 a year cheaper.

Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Canterbury Christ Church University is higher in 7 and University of the Arts London in 3. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £20,000 three years after graduating from Canterbury Christ Church University, against £23,500 from University of the Arts London. Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Canterbury Christ Church University is higher in 6 and University of the Arts London in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

#1401
QS World
#851
#1201
THE World
#1501
#90
Guardian UK
#52
1962
Established
1986
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Bronze

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 the Arts London

85.6%
83%

Satisfaction

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

£29,900
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

85.4%
80.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

3.5%
54%

International

International student share

235
183

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

Arts London

84 countries · 54% international

  • 🇨🇳China55.7%
  • 🇮🇳India6%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.4%
  • 🌐Korea (South)3.9%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.3%

Subjects

16 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 the Arts London

Also taught at both: Information Systems & Data Science.

Only at Canterbury Christ Church University

Only at University of the Arts London

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 the Arts London
£30,890

Canterbury Christ Church University is about £13,890 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Canterbury Christ Church University
No data
University of the Arts London
£30,890

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 the Arts London

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    94%Satisfaction86%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    87%Satisfaction80%

  • Music

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    85%Satisfaction70%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    88%Satisfaction80%

  • Computer Science

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    69%Satisfaction80%

  • Marketing

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    87%Satisfaction79%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    89%Satisfaction80%

  • Applied Computing

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    72%Satisfaction85%

  • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    78%SatisfactionNo data

  • Information Systems & Data Science

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    78%SatisfactionNo data

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 the Arts London

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FAQ

Canterbury Christ Church University vs University of the Arts London: common questions

Is Canterbury Christ Church University or University of the Arts London cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Canterbury Christ Church University and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Canterbury Christ Church University is about £13,890 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 the Arts London?

Both universities teach 16 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Music, Psychology (General), Media & Film Studies, Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Marketing, Cultural Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Applied Computing, Business Studies and 4 more.

Is Canterbury Christ Church University or University of the Arts London better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from Canterbury Christ Church University, and £23,500 from University of the Arts London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 94% at Canterbury Christ Church University and 86% at University of the Arts London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Canterbury Christ Church University or University of the Arts London offer more courses?

Canterbury Christ Church University lists 235 courses on CourseOptions and University of the Arts London lists 183 courses.

What can you study at Canterbury Christ Church University but not at University of the Arts London?

Canterbury Christ Church University teaches 52 subject areas that University of the Arts London does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Law, Sociology & Criminology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Adult Nursing, Archaeology, Biomedical Sciences, Children's Nursing and 44 more.

What can you study at University of the Arts London but not at Canterbury Christ Church University?

University of the Arts London teaches 13 subject areas that Canterbury Christ Church University does not, including Drama & Theatre, Fine Art, Management, Journalism, Architecture, Public Relations, Biology, Computing & IT and 5 more.

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Canterbury Christ Church University235 courses · 17 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of the Arts London183 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses