International Students
The University highly values its international
dimension with an international student community
drawn from over eighty countries. Canterbury Christ
Church University is the closest UK University to
mainland Europe and has links with Universities and
Higher Education institutions across Europe and the
rest of the world. International students join a variety
of award-bearing programmes at undergraduate and
postgraduate level including PhDs.
Our International Office will support you during your application process and throughout your stay. We have a dedicated International Student Adviser to assist you. We organise orientation programmes and leisure activities including visits to London and other major attractions in the UK. As an international student you are guaranteed a place in University accommodation for the first year of your programme and will be given assistance for further years with recommended private accommodation.
If you are from a European Union country you can join any programme available to British students. If you are an overseas student you can only attend full-time programmes (with a few exceptions).
The International Office can advise on immigration status and assist with visa renewals.
Canterbury Christ Church University recognises a wide variety of non-UK qualifications which are accepted for entry to undergraduate programmes. Some programmes require specific subjects to have been studied and you should consult the relevant sections in the prospectus for programmes of interest to you.
If your academic qualifications or English language skills are not at the required entry level for our undergraduate programmes, we offer an International Foundation Programme with start dates in September and February.
Please see here for details of the International Foundation Programme.
All students must be competent in English Language to be successful in their studies. You will need to show evidence of proficiency by an IELTS, TOEFL test result or equivalent. It may be that your school leaving certificates grades in English are sufficient; the International Office admissions staff can advise.
For undergraduate entry an IELTS score of 6.0 is required or TOEFL paper-based test 550, TOEFL computer-based test 213 or TOEFL internet-based test 79–80. For students who do not achieve these scores we can offer pre-sessional academic English for programmes for an agreed period to reach the required entry level.
Our four week Pre-Sessional Study Preparation programme in September is offered free of tuition charge to all students progressing on to our undergraduate programmes.
In addition we offer all international students the opportunity to attend free Academic English Support Classes whilst they are studying for their degree programmes.
The University is a well-established British Council accredited centre for English language teaching and organises programmes all year round.
Tuition fees for the academic year 2009/2010 are as follows.
International Foundation Programme:
- September 2009 – June 2010 – £6,900
- January 2010 – June 2010 – £3,450
BA/BSc Honours/Diplomas in Higher Education/ Science Foundation/Foundation Degrees (unless specified below):
- Year 1 2009/2010 – £7,880
- Year 2 2010/2011 – £8,120
- Year 3 2011/2012 – £8,365
BA Social Work:
- Year 1 2009/2010 – £8,130
- Year 2 2010/2011 – £8,375
- Year 3 2011/2012 – £8,680
The tuition fees quoted are inclusive of registration and examination fees.
Canterbury Christ Church reserves the right to alter or amend programmes. All tuition fees are current at the time of printing and maybe subject to revision.
We are pleased to offer you a 5% discount from your tuition fee if you are able to pay in full before arrival or during the registration period.
Canterbury Christ Church University offers twelve scholarships of up to £3000 per academic year. Application for a scholarship can be made by any overseas student who has been accepted on to a full-time award-bearing programme. Information about the application process will be sent to you by the International Office with your Acceptance letter.
Academic Year 2008/2009 tuition fees are given below:
- International Foundation Programme with September and January start – £3,145
- BA/BSc Honours/Diplomas in Higher Education/Science Foundation/Foundation Degrees – £3,145
For 2009/2010 and for subsequent years of your undergraduate degree a small increase of 2.33% is expected.
Tuition Fee loans are available for students from all EU countries and for certain EEA students.
Canterbury Christ Church University allocates an £800 bursary lump sum payment to all non-British EU students.
International students are advised to budget for approximately £600 each month for living expenses including accommodation.
Please visit our website or contact us personally if you have questions or would like us to send you application and additional programme information:
The International Office
Canterbury Christ Church University
Canterbury
CT1 1QU
England
Tel: 00 44 (0) 1227 458459
Fax: 00 44 (0) 1227 781558
Email: ipo@canterbury.ac.uk
Web:
www.canterbury.ac.uk/international
The International Office, led by the Director Susan Rhodes-Molden, will be delighted to help you through the application process, prior to welcoming you to Canterbury Christ Church University.