Canterbury Christ Church University

Canterbury Christ Church University was founded during the 1960s and had first started as a training college for teachers after it became a university. The university is internationally known for the following:

• The university mainly focuses on gaining excellence in higher education by creating knowledge, enriching communities, and building a sustainable future. 
• Canterbury Christ Church University focuses on the Vision 2030 that is the strategic framework on which the university and its team will decide what is to be done until 2030. 
• Canterbury Christ Church University has been ranked #1 in the UK for graduate employment with a rate of 76% which is above the national average in highly skilled employment. 

Canterbury Christ Church campus is situated in Canterbury and at various other sites. The Canterbury campus offers various facilities like the Daphne Oram Creative Arts building, The Verena Holmes building, and a hi-tech sports lab. The Verena Holmes building offers science, technology, health, medicine, and engineering courses. It is a part of the university’s exciting £150m city campus investment. The Medway campus is a modern and professional environment for students studying health or education courses. The university also has a campus at Royal Tunbridge Wells. The Students’ Union at Canterbury Christ Church University organizes events throughout the academic year. There are more than 100 clubs and societies for students. The university Sports Centre is located right next to the Canterbury campus. At the Sports Centre, there is an interactive spin studio, a modern gym, a climbing wall, and a double sports hall.

Both Canterbury Christ Church University and University of Bristol are highly regarded universities in the UK. Here are some factors to consider when comparing the two universities:

Canterbury Christ Church University:
Has a strong community feel and modern accommodation close to the university.
Ranked 2nd among large UK universities for postgraduate employability, with 97% of postgraduates in work or further training 15 months after finishing their course.
Ranked 66th in the UK for education degrees by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023.

University of Bristol:
Has a strong reputation for research and teaching excellence, with a focus on interdisciplinary learning.
Ranked 7th in the UK for education degrees by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023.
Offers a range of extracurricular activities and opportunities for students to gain work experience and develop their skills.

Undergraduate and PGCE students who meet the following criteria are eligible for scholarships and bursaries:
Household income of £25,000 per year or less.
Prospective undergraduate students who demonstrate a flair for leadership or an interest in activities outside of education or within their local community.

Sanctuary Scholarship: For those seeking asylum in the UK. Year 2 or 3 undergraduate students studying Social Work and have lived in England for at least three years are eligible for financial support.

The Diamond Jubilee Academic Scholarship 2023 is available for Indian students who achieve or exceed AAB or AAB at A level or an equivalent.