Canterbury Christ Church University

• Established: 1962
• Location: Kent, central England
• Students age: 18+
• Number of students: 15000
• Type of study: mixed
• Accommodation type: residence, apartments
• Language of instruction: English.

Сanterbury Сhrist Сhurch University is the largest university in Kent, central England. The state university offers training programs for specialists in the field of health care, social services and law enforcement. In it you can take bachelor's programs, postgraduate courses and improve your qualifications.

Key benefits for Russian students:

• 9 out of 10 students are employed at the end of the academic program
• Career service works for 3 years after graduation for free
• Each course includes an internship
• The university provides assistance in finding a part-time job while studying
• Possibility of admission by internal test or Duolingo.

History of University:

• 1962 - Teacher Training College was founded at that time at the initiative of the Church of England
• The college later developed a variety of academic programs in health care.
• 1995 - the university receives the right to award scientific degrees
• 2005 - the college was awarded the status of a university.

Kevin McDonnell

Specialist in International Students of the University of Sussex

What advice do you have for those aspiring to attend top UK universities?

Thoroughly research your chosen university, including tuition fees, as these can vary widely. Prepare well for English proficiency tests like IELTS, which are essential for admission to any UK university. Focus on your preferred courses, checking their specific academic requirements, and ensure you are well-prepared in those areas.

CCCU includes several specialized faculties:

• Arts, Humanities, Education,
• Medicine, healthcare, social protection,
• Natural, Engineering, Social Sciences.

Research at CCCU is carried out at the highest level, which improves the quality of life of not only the local but also the international population: scientists help people with dementia or chronic diseases live better lives, support vulnerable people in the criminal justice system in difficult situations, protect people from the devastating effects of exploitation or oppression.

Some of the achievements of university scientists in recent years:

• Art-based interventions improve treatment outcomes and life experiences for people with respiratory, neurological and mental health conditions, supporting more than 30,000 patients across the UK, promoting recommended use in national clinical guidelines,
• Improving the quality of mental health services in prisons, reducing both re-offending and NHS calls for emergency mental health care,
• The use of sniffer dogs to assist victims of crime improves the quality of evidence, leads to more convincing convictions, which has led to their use in all criminal justice systems in the UK, Canada and all 52 US states.
• Development of the UK's first national physical activity guidelines, clinical guidelines for pregnant and postpartum women, and the development of supporting standards and training for health professionals,
• Support for National Teacher Education: All 4,700 Church of England schools in England and Wales have been tested for compliance with the curriculum developed by the National Institute for Research in Christian Education (NICER).
• A new assessment system for registered firearms dealers, gun owners, which has been adopted by all 43 police departments across England, has kept communities safe and led to the closure of many criminal organisations,
• Making public the "forgotten voices" of the Spanish Civil War, helping communities in 68 towns and villages to revive the memories of the 144,000 "disappeared" victims of oppression,
• Support to investment regulation in Africa: development of a new arbitration code for the negotiation of international treaties and, in Uganda, support for the development of anti-organ trafficking legislation,
• New admission protocols that have facilitated the inclusion of athletes with intellectual disabilities in the Paralympic Games and other elite world sporting competitions,
• Improving the educational outcomes of Palestinian children through cooperation with the World Bank.

Students are offered accommodation on an urban campus in a residence, another option for accommodation is apartments and host families near the university.

On campus, students live in comfortable conditions, well-equipped rooms for several people. Key facts about accommodation:

• 24 hour security
• Utilities are included in the price
• High speed Wi-Fi
• Conditions for people with disabilities.

Enrolled applicants get access to various services, services, creative associations and sports sections. The calendar of extracurricular activities is always full of events:

• Student performances
• Rock concerts
• Discos
• Comedy club
• Creative master classes.

Popular sports sections:

• Football
• Volleyball
• Basketball
• Cricket
• Powerlifting
• Athletics.

Students gain access to the 47-acre Polo Farm Sports Club, a premium sports complex. The sports complex is within walking distance from the main campus, and the number of clubs and sports sections here is even more diverse.

• No1 among UK universities in terms of graduate employability – HESA 2023,
• Accreditations of Stonewall, Athena SWAN, Fairtrade and others,
• Partnerships with local and foreign universities, scientific organizations,
• The research is rated as world-leading,
• TEF Silver Rating 2023 for Excellent Level of Teaching,
• International Green Gown Award for focus on sustainable development, care for the environment,
• A variety of internship options during and after graduation,
• A variety of opportunities for extracurricular development.

The university campuses are located in Kent, Midway and Royal Tunbridge Wells. All educational institutions have an excellent infrastructure that motivates development and provides all the opportunities for a comprehensive education.

• The Canterbury campus is built on the site of the ancient World Heritage Site of St. Augustine Abbey. The city of Canterbury itself is a lively place with a rich cultural program and picturesque nature.
• The Midway campus has established itself as a developed center for education in the fields of medicine, social science and education.
• Tunbridge Wells Campus - This is the center for applied psychology in the city center.

The main campus of the university is located in Canterbury within the city limits. The educational institution is designed for 20 thousand students. The infrastructure includes a library, spacious auditoriums, a residence, a sports complex. By 2020, the campus was renovated - new equipment was introduced into scientific, engineering, technological complexes. The volume of investments amounted to 150 million sterling. In 2020, a new medical center will open, resulting from a collaboration between Canterbury Christ Church University and the University of Kent.

Kent County is located in the southwestern part of England. For its picturesqueness, beautiful villages and seascapes, Kent is called the English Garden. It is convenient to get to the capital from here, the trade infrastructure is developed, and sports events and festivals are constantly held in the cities. Kent County is known for its shopping malls and boutiques. Key facts about location and infrastructure:

• Canterbury is among the ten safest cities in Britain
• 40 minutes from London
• 2.5 hours by train to Paris.

The sports equipment of the university is at the highest level. The campuses include modern sports complexes - a fitness center, cardio zones, studios for group classes, a gym. The territories have universal grounds for team games - football, basketball, cricket, volleyball.

The academic year lasts from the end of August to the end of July, includes several semesters: autumn, spring and summer. After each of the semesters, students are tested, and then go on vacation in honor of the Christmas, Easter and summer holidays. Rest is also provided on weekends, national and international holidays. Classes are held on weekdays: from Monday to Friday, after the completion of academic hours, extracurricular activities follow.

The list of additional costs will include:

• Registration fees, deposits,
• Accommodation, meals,
• Individual materials for studying,
• Some extracurricular activities,
• Internship
• Additional academic support,
• Personal expenses.

Applying to CCCU is completely remote, but the admissions staff is happy to provide an online conference opportunity so that the prospective student can get answers to all their questions. Employees help at every stage of enrollment, including visa processing.

Future students will have to:

• Submit an application, provide the required documents,
• Pay the registration fee,
• Pass an interview, possible entrance exams,
• Receive an official letter of admission,
• Make a deposit to book a place on the course, in the residence,
• Arrive on campus for accommodation, orientation events, and the start of training.

The university is considered one of the best higher education institutions in the UK, as its graduates have excellent results in employability: according to statistics, about 76% of graduates find a job within 15 months of completing their studies, which is 5% higher than the national average.

International students must have a full package of personal documents, including a passport, health insurance, visa or residence permit. For admission to the programs, you must also provide:

• Preparatory Course Certificate and Certificate of Complete Secondary Education, Grade Cards / Bachelor's Diploma, Grade Cards / Master's Diploma with Assessment Certificates,
• Language exam results: IELTS (from 6.0), PTE Academic (from 59), TOEFL iBT (from 60) or equivalent,
• Individual achievements, portfolio,
• Personal statement, resume.

The university provides outstanding students with financial support each year in the form of scholarships that cover part of the cost of the one-year program or offer other rewards. Some of the scholarship programs available to international students are:

• Sports scholarship – up to £1500 per year in any sport; a flexible curriculum for outstanding athletes is provided, allowing them to combine their studies with a sports schedule,
• Career Development Fund: Travel Scholarship and Early Career Scholarship. This fund can help take advantage of career opportunities, whether the student is working in a group or individually,
• Chapel Choir Scholarship – £500 to £750 per year, plus tuition fees,
• Instrumental Vocal Scholarship – an award in the form of individual vocal or instrumental training for up to ten hours,
• Sanctuary Scholarship for those seeking asylum in the UK,
• International Student Scholarship – £1500 tuition discount for international students starting their undergraduate or postgraduate studies.

Students can also take advantage of financial offers from partner organizations, government agencies: grants, loans, credits, internships.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision