Study at Canterbury Christ Church University

Why study at Canterbury Christ Church University

The university is best known for teacher training and education, nursing, midwifery and allied health, and professional courses such as business, law and policing. Its three faculties cover arts, humanities and education; medicine, health and social care; and science, engineering and social sciences. Creative subjects, sport, psychology and computing also feature strongly. An International Foundation Programme offers a route into undergraduate degrees for students who need extra preparation.

Location and student life

The main Canterbury campus stands at North Holmes Road, a short walk from the city centre, the cathedral and Canterbury East station. Canterbury is a historic city with shops, cafes and student venues, and high-speed trains from Canterbury West reach London in about an hour. The Medway campus at Chatham Maritime is shared with other universities through the Universities at Medway partnership, while the Salomons Institute for Applied Psychology sits in Tunbridge Wells.

Most first-year accommodation is within walking distance of the Canterbury campus and the town centre, and the students' union runs clubs, societies and sports, including a varsity fixture.

Courses and subjects

Teaching is organised into three faculties: Arts, Humanities and Education; Medicine, Health and Social Care; and Science, Engineering and Social Sciences. Well-established areas include primary and secondary teacher training, nursing, midwifery and allied health, social work, business, law and policing, psychology, sport, computing and engineering, alongside art, design, media, music and humanities.

The university also runs an International Foundation Programme, with September and January entry points, for international students preparing for undergraduate study. Course pages on the official website list the full range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research degrees.

Entry requirements for international students

Entry requirements vary by course, so international applicants should check the relevant course page and their country page on the university website. As a guide, undergraduate courses typically ask for IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in other bands, while postgraduate courses typically ask for IELTS 6.5 overall. The International Foundation Programme requires around IELTS 5.0 and leads into undergraduate degrees. Exact requirements differ between courses, so check the relevant course page before applying.

Accommodation

The university guarantees a room in university-approved accommodation to first-year and foundation-year students who firmly accept their offer and apply by 31 July. Halls in Canterbury sit close to campus and the town centre, with further accommodation at the Medway campus. Bills and security are included, and private rented housing in Canterbury offers an alternative for later years. Prices and room types are listed on the university's accommodation pages.

Scholarships and funding

International students on full-time undergraduate and postgraduate courses can receive the International Student Scholarship, a fee discount of £1,500 per year confirmed for 2026/27 entrants. The university also lists sport scholarships and a 20% alumni discount on selected courses. Ask the international team which awards apply to your course. Awards change each year, so check the university's scholarships pages for current values, eligibility and deadlines before applying.