Canterbury Christ Church University
Location: Canterbury, England
Website: For information for exchange students, see Canterbury Christ Church University: International
Language of instruction: English
GPA Requirement: minimum GPA of 2.75/4.0
Terms: Fall semester (September - December) // Spring semester (January - April)
Highlights
- Located in the historic city of Canterbury, Canterbury Christ Church University has a student population of approximately 15,000.
- The main campus of the University is located within a few minutes walk of the historic city center, a world heritage site featuring the ruins of the 6th century Abbey of St. Augustine, magnificent cathedrals and numerous historic buildings.
- Canterbury offers students a myriad of cafes, bars, restaurants and clubs within its narrow, bustling shopping district.
- Sites and Sights - a for-credit "field trip" course that aims to offer international students the opportunity to visit key places in the south of England (and beyond) of historic renown, and the opportunity to gain insights into the places visited and how they are relevant to British culture and society today.
Accessibility
For information on Canterbury Christ Church University's accessibility program, visit their personal support page.
Area of study
- Arts and Humanities
- Business and Management
- Education
- Health and Social Care
- Social and Applied Sciences
Exchange credit history
See the exchange credit history listing of courses that have been previously evaluated from Canterbury Christ Church University. Note that this is a guide only, and not a guarantee that your courses would be evaluated in the same way.
Housing
- On-campus housing: Available
- For more information, see CCCU's Accommodation website.
- Off-campus housing: Available
Medical Insurance, Immigration & Arrival
- CCCU programme fee for exchange students: £250
- Medical insurance: Mandatory
- Immigration documents: Student visa may be required, depending on length of stay
- Orientation program: Available
SDGs-in-Action
Add a United Nations CIFAL qualification to your international experience (and your CV!) by taking the SDGs-In-Action challenge. Below are resources and some of the many ways to get involved at Canterbury Christ Church University.
- Wilder Campus
- Check out the Wilder Campus initiative at Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU). This project maps all locations on campus that have been curated with sustainability goals in mind. This includes the Johnson Wellbeing Garden, mini allotment, an outdoor education yurt as well as an orchard and vineyard. the historic spaces,
- Green Heritage
- The Green Heritage approach at CCCU seeks to restore the natural elements within heritage spaces. CCCU is situated in the ruins of a 7th century Abbey, and it is within these walls now that green hop ale is brewed and a clay bread oven now lives as part of the university’s Bioversity Initiative.
- Academy for Sustainable Futures
- CUUU is home to the recently launched Academy for Sustainable Futures, a collective that guides, audits and informs sustainable practices using evidence across the University. They even offer, full, certified Carbon Literacy Training for students.
- Student Green Office
- The Student Green Office is a long-standing peer-to-peer office that houses and supports a range of student engagement projects that focus on sustainability. They provide physical space and resources for projects.
- Sustainability Events
- CUUU has an abundance of opportunities to get involved with sustainability on campus. Explore their designated Sustainability Events calendar to see what is upcoming, from a mobile zero waste van arriving on campus to a collaborative, multimedia exhibit on the Earth Charter.