Read why you should choose Canterbury Christ Church University.
Coming to university is a big step. Coming to university in a different country is an even bigger step. There’s so much to consider – if your degree will be worth anything; if you’ll experience a full student life – there are a lot of factors to think about when choosing the right university for you.
Here, we hope to answer some questions that you may have about Canterbury Christ Church University and help you to decide whether CCCU is the best university for you.
Going to university isn’t just about studying and graduating. It’s about making friends, having new experiences, and learning things that you’d never thought about doing.
Here at CCCU, there are a lot of opportunities for you. From joining a new society to getting involved in volunteering, you’re bound to find something new that you want to get involved in.
Whether you want to become a Student Ambassador or learn a new sport, there are so many options for you to choose as a CCCU student. Read how Elina got involved with CCSU and how this helped towards achieving her career goals.
Check out our Christ Church Students’ Union and see what will be available to you if you choose to become a part of our community.
We’re sure that we can all agree that university isn’t a cheap option, especially if you’re an international student. But paying for a decent education from a reputable university is an investment.
We also want to make sure that all our students succeed – that’s why both our Home and International students can apply for certain scholarships. These include:
Read more information about our scholarships and bursaries, and don’t forget to check the eligibility criteria for each.
We know that it’s important for all our students to be prepared and confident for employment upon graduation – that’s why we’re 1st in the UK for graduates in employment.
As a CCCU student, you’ll have access to a range of services to help prepare you for employment. Some things that you can do to prepare you for work include:
At CCCU, we want you to thrive and graduate as a well-rounded, confident person. From learning how to start your own business to wanting to attend conferences related to your area of study, we are here to help and support you.
As a CCCU student, you’ll have access to a wide range of support that’s available. Whether you need support with your finances or mental health and wellbeing, or you need help with academic skills, there are services around the university to help you.
You may also want to take advantage of our Peer Mentor programme, that you can use at any point of your degree. On this programme, you can connect with a current student who can help you with whatever you need and show you around the campus and city. And it’s a great way to make friends!
Once you’ve settled into student life, you yourself might want to become a peer mentor to help others. Read how Osama received support when he arrived in the UK and how he supported other international students during covid.
We’re incredibly lucky to live in such a stunning city that’s seeped in history. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Canterbury is one of the most beautiful cities in the country.
Our small city is laid with cobbled stones and takes just ten minutes to walk from one end of the high street to the other. You won’t have to worry about transportation as our campus is in the heart of Canterbury, making it just a walk from your student accommodation.
What’s more, London is less than an hour away by train, and it takes just 40 minutes to get to the lovely British seaside.
If you want to travel to other countries around Europe, short flights are available as we’re so close to the rest of the continent. Studying and travelling around Europe couldn’t be easier when you live in the heart of the Canterbury.
So, if you were still unsure whether CCCU is the right university for you, we hope that you’re now one step closer into choosing us as your chosen university.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact our Course Enquiries Team who will be able to answer any of your questions.
And don’t forget to visit us! You can either attend one of our Answers Days or book a bespoke tour with us. If you can’t make it in person, then go on a virtual tour to find more out about our campuses.