History
Our University started out as a teacher training college in the 1960s in response to a national shortage of teachers. Today we continue to shape our courses and research around critical social issues both nationally and globally.
Education
Canterbury Christ Church University offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in many subject areas including teacher education, health and medicine, digital and creative arts, humanities, social and applied sciences, and technology and engineering.
Students and graduates connect with industries, businesses and professionals in both the public and private spheres.
The modern, multi-campus university is home to around 15,000 students, around one-fifth of whom are postgraduate students.Research
Nearly 90% of the research submitted to the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF) was assessed as world-leading, internationally excellent or internationally recognised.
Career
- In the top 10 for graduates in work, among large UK universities
- Above the national average for graduates in highly skilled employment.
Canterbury Christ Church University Key Statistics & Highlights
- #1401 Ranking
- 7 Courses
- 628 Academic Staff
- 10,920 Students
- 1,420 Students (int'l)
- 7,535 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
Housing services
CCCU has a wide range of options for you to consider. All accommodation is self-catering, and there are campus cafés, food courts and local restaurants for those times when you want someone else to do the cooking for you!
With a choice of en suite or shared facilities, your University home will feature 24-hour security, internet access and free contents insurance. All your utility bills are included in the rent, so budgeting will be easy.
Library services
Our libraries at Canterbury, Medway and Salomons Institute contain study spaces and modern facilities to suit different working styles, with access to books, print journals, e-journals, e-books through LibrarySearch. While the main function of the Library is to serve members of the University, we are proud to provide our community access and act as a point of reference for educational providers within the region.
Campus life
Canterbury Christ Church University is a modern university, one among a handful in the UK with a campus on a World Heritage Site. Our unique location gives you the chance to study right in the heart of a cosmopolitan and historic cathedral city.
When you join us at Canterbury Christ Christ Church, you will study at one of two distinctive and unique campuses in Kent and Medway. Kent is known as ‘The Garden of England’, and with good reasons. Beautiful countryside, picturesque villages, stunning coastal scenery and cosmopolitan city life. It is also the perfect gateway to the rest of the UK and continental Europe.
Sports facilities
Over 1,200 of our students regularly compete in a variety of sports with other universities and our Sports Scholarships scheme supports around 40 talented young athletes every year, including a world record-holder and several international competitors.
The University is the main sponsor of the Kent Women’s Cricket team and has partnerships with a range of local and regional clubs and organisations, including Polo Farm Sports Club in Canterbury where the University has invested £2m to develop a new indoor sports centre and teaching space for our students and club members.
Accreditation
- ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)
- APM (Association for Project Management)CIPD Approved Centre
- CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development)
- CIPR (Chartered Institute of Public Relations)
- CISI (Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment)
- ICAEW (Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales)
- IDM (Institute of Direct and Digital Marketing)CMI
- CMI (Chartered Management Institute)The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT)
- CILT (Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport)
- CIM (The Chartered Institute of Marketing)
- CIPFA (Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy)
Canterbury Christ Church University Overview
Canterbury Christ Church University Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Top 13.1% United Kingdom
Top 19.9% Worldwide
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
QS World University Rankings
1401
By TopUniversities
Dropped 200 places compared to 2026
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend QS World University Rankings
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| 1001 | 1201 | 1401 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
World University Rankings
No 2027 Ranking
By Times Higher Education
This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2027 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.
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3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| - | 1201 | - |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Canterbury Christ Church University Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
United Kingdom Country
Canterbury City
#2 Branch Campus
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London City
#3 Branch Campus
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Dover City
#4 Branch Campus
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Broadstairs City
#5 Branch Campus
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Chatham City
#6 Branch Campus
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Royal Tunbridge Wells City
#7 Branch Campus
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Bristol City
#8 Branch Campus
Greece Country
Athens City
#9 Branch Campus
Sri Lanka Country
Colombo City
Canterbury Christ Church University Student Reviews & Awards
4.2
Based on 27 reviews
- 5 Star 12 Reviews
- 4 Star 11 Reviews
- 3 Star 3 Reviews
- 2 Star 0 Reviews
- 1 Star 1 Review
A great experience!
Canterbury Christ Church University's Paramedic Science program is nothing short of incredible. From the first day, students are given hands-on experience in emergency care that can't be found elsewhere. The faculty is top-notch - they truly care about their students' success and go above and beyond to ensure that everyone has the necessary knowledge to provide quality patient care. With a focus on teamwork and collaboration, students develop skills that prepare them to work in high-stress situations with confidence. The university itself is beautiful and offers a variety of resources for students, including libraries, study spaces, and excellent facilities for practical training. I was fortunate enough to graduate from this program myself and now work as a licensed paramedic thanks to the education and experiences I received at Canterbury Christ Church University. Anyone looking for an immersive, exciting, and supportive environment in which to pursue a career in paramedic science should look no further than this outstanding institution!
Settled in quickly
I am really enjoying my time at Canterbury Christ Church University. The facilities are good, the college system is a lovely way of getting people to meet new people, and the campus is beautiful and feels very safe.
Interior design aspirant
I am very interested in Architecture,and I want to enhance my knowledge to the masters level in interior design.
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