Why you should choose CCCU

If you're from Nigeria, then we would love to have you join us at Canterbury Christ Church University. Find out why you should join CCCU.

Choosing the right university for you can be overwhelming, especially when looking to study in another country.

As an international student, not only do you have to choose the perfect university, but you want to choose a great place to live. Experiencing the beautiful English countryside, as well as gaining a respected degree from a supportive and welcoming university, will also be important factors.

This is where we come in. Not only does Canterbury Christ Church University offer an excellent education, but we are located in one of the most beautiful cities in the UK. With London less than an hour away and the beach just 30 minutes away, you can enjoy the local culture whilst you embark on your studies.

Here are some reasons why you should choose CCCU.

1. You’ll learn in state-of-the-art facilities.

As part of our £150 million transformation, our main campus in Canterbury boasts modern and innovative buildings: The Verena Holmes building, which is home to our STEM subjects, and the Daphne Oram building for creative arts.

Whether you want to pursue a career in STEM or you’re eager to enter the creative industries, you’ll be able to learn using industry-standard equipment in state-of-the-art facilities.

Our Verena Holmes building comes fully equipped with:

• SportsLab
• Anatomy Learning Centre
• Industry standard laboratories
• Mediation Clinic
• Makerspace
• Simulation Suite.

With students on different subjects studying under one roof, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with people from other specialisms, which will enhance your knowledge and collaborative skills.

Our Daphne Oram building is our creative hub where you’ll find music studios, a graphic design space, and a fully equipped print room. From Games Design to Digital Media, you’ll find a course that will prepare you for your creative industry upon graduation.

What’s more, our cosmopolitan Medway Campus boasts modern and high-tech facilities including lifelike medical simulation suites, the Stem Cell and Bio-engineering Lab, and our beautiful Drill Hall Library.

2. You’ll be eligible for scholarships and bursaries as a CCCU student.

University is expensive. This is why we offer scholarships and bursaries to all our students, including our international students.

There are a variety of awards available that you won’t have to pay back. All you have to do is ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria.

Simply find out about our grants, scholarships, and bursaries on our website and check that you meet the eligibility criteria. If you do, then don’t hesitate to apply!

3. You’ll become a part of an inclusive and supportive community.

With our Christian roots, we believe in an inclusive and welcoming community. Our staff and students come from a diverse range of backgrounds.

We all foster different faiths, beliefs, and backgrounds, and we welcome everybody to become a part of our CCCU community.

We’re also in the top 25 in the UK for social mobility, highlighting our support for our students from disadvantaged backgrounds to reach their goals and increase their social mobility.

4. You’ll be fully prepared to enter the workforce upon graduation.

Employability is weaved into all our courses. Whether you want to become an engineer or studying English Literature, you’ll learn the skills needed for employment.

What’s more, you’ll be able to take a year in industry on certain courses. This is where you’ll be able to spend a placement year in your sector, gaining experience in the workplace. Read Katie’s experience with a placement year and how this prepared her for graduate employment upon graduation.

You’ll also have access to the Career and Enterprise Hub where you can:

• Attend workshops to enhance your employability skills.
• Get one-to-one mentorship with employability help.
• Access help with your CV.
• Get opportunities with volunteering, internships, and part-time work that will enable you to gain relevant work experience.

There’s so much you can access as a CCCU student – that’s why we’re in the top 20 for graduates in employment.

5. You’ll be guaranteed student accommodation for your first year.

When you arrive to University to begin your course, you won’t have to worry about finding somewhere to live because you’ll benefit from the accommodation guarantee. This means that you're guaranteed student accommodation for the first year of your course*.

Some universities around the UK don’t offer this, making it impossible for students to find somewhere to live for when their course starts. But as a CCCU student you won’t have to worry about this.

Simply apply for accommodation via our website and move into your student accommodation prior to your course starting.

Read Virginia’s experience with the accommodation guarantee and how this made her move to the UK less stressful.

So, there we have it – five reasons why we think you’ll love studying at Canterbury Christ Church University.

If you’re still unsure as to whether CCCU is the right choice for you, you can either visit us on campus or take a virtual tour.

If you have any questions, feel free to email our Course Enquiries Team. Get in touch and we hope to see you in September!

*T&Cs apply