International student life

About Canterbury

As a destination for study, Canterbury is hard to beat. Find out more about the historic city and all it has to offer on our Canterbury page.

Read Ali's experience moving to Canterbury as an international student on the Visit Canterbury website. 

About Medway

Medway is made up of several distinctive towns, all steeped in history and a stone's throw from London. Find out about our Medway Campus.

Settling into student life

Our specialist advisers can provide advice and support to help you settle into university life. 

They can help with anything that is worrying you outside of your studies. Our International Partnerships and Development Office is here to help you feel happy and settled in your new home.

Student life in Canterbury and Medway is thriving. There is a real sense of community and plenty of opportunities for you to get involved and make the most of your university experience. We have over 70 societies ranging from arts and crafts, to media, sports, culture, and even food (check out our international food fayre vlog below!).

Through these societies you can get actively involved – become part of a sports team or drama group and indulge your passions.

Students' Union

Our Students' Union is very active and is here to empower you throughout your Canterbury Christ Church University journey. They can offer free advice on academic issues, money, housing, or personal matters – whether it’s a significant problem you need support with, or simply advice on where to get the best sandwich in town. They can also connect you with other students or groups to ensure you never need to feel alone. 

Postgraduate students

Postgraduate students have their own Graduate College situated at the heart of our Canterbury Campus. This newly refurbished creative space offers students a place to to relax and chat, as well as state-of-the-art IT facilities which are for the exclusive use of postgraduate students.

Accommodation

Please ensure you arrange accommodation before you arrive in the UK. We have a comprehensive range of options for you to choose from.

If you are moving to the UK from your home country for the first time we want to make sure that you feel comfortable, safe, secure, and have access to everything you need. With this in mind, our dedicated accommodation team is here to help you find the right place, and ensure that whatever your personal requirements – such as a disability – you are fully supported. 

Accommodation guarantee

As an international student we guarantee you University accommodation for your first year of study (if you are undertaking an undergraduate or postgraduate course), if you formally accept a place with us and apply for accommodation by 31 July. 

Read Virginia's experience with the accommodation guarantee after moving from her home-country, Italy.