Canterbury Christ Church University [CCCU] Ranking, Programs, Admission Process & Living Cost

For more than 50 years, Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU) has been a part of Kent community. Established in 1960, the university offers quality education in various UG and PG courses.

According to the National Student Survey conducted in 2017, more than 82% of the overall students are satisfied with the university. Also the University received a prestigious silver rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework, exceeding national quality requirements for UK universities.

Highlights

Programs, Campus and Residence

Courses Offered

Canterbury Christ Church University offers many different courses at UG and PG level, under 4 different departments. Some of the popularly opted courses are:

• Business and Management
• Law
• Sociology
• Accounting
• Chemical Engineering

Campus

CCCU has a network of campuses and centres that are located across Kent and Medway. The largest campus, Canterbury is a World Heritage Site and a historic cathedral city as well.

Accommodation

The students can choose from a wide range of accommodation and prices that suits their budget. Students are allocated accommodation on a first-come, first-served basis. hence, they are advised to apply as soon as possible.

Canterbury Christ Church University Admission Process

Pre-Requisites

• Application Portal:
  • UG: UCAS
  • PG: Online Application Portal.
• Application Deadline: The deadline for admission varies from course to course.
• General Requirements: Original academic transcripts/mark sheets, official program completion certificate/Degree/Diploma.
• Additional requirements: Passport, birth certificate, valid student Visa, financial support documents
• English Proficiency Test: Submit original score sheet of IELTS/TOEFL.

Cost of Attendance

The cost of each course for the academic year (tuition fees) varies from course to course. Following table illustrates the details of various courses offered and their suggested tuition fee:

Cost of Accommodation

Students must pay 115 Euros (non-refundable) prepayment which will be towards the first payment.

• Accommodation cost starts from 4,720 Euros and can go up to 9,945 Euros, depending upon the choice of rooms.
• The University homes provide 24-hour security, internet access and insurance to the students living there.

Financial Aid

Canterbury Christ Church University offers various different scholarships, loans and grants to both domestic and international students. There are other types of financial support offered by the UK. Some of these are:

• CCCU Grant: Additional Euro 600 per academic year is offered to those who meet the eligibility criteria.
• Postgraduate Masters Loans 2019/20: The government loans worth Euro 10,906 are available for Postgraduate Masters study. They are offered to only those, who meet personal and course eligibility criteria.
• Postgraduate Research Scholarships: This is awarded each year by full-time MPhil/PhD students.

Alumni

Canterbury Christ Church University has more than 60,000 alumni currently. It offers benefits like giving 20% discount on pursuing a Postgraduate Taught Masters course, PGCE Primary and Secondary, and Masters by Research course to those alumni who fully self-fund their tuition fees.