Canterbury Christ Church University
Canterbury Christ Church University
- Place
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Canterbury, Kent , United Kingdom
- Number of students
- 20000
About the study place
Canterbury Christ Church University is a public university located in the county of Kent, England. The main campus is in Canterbury, but the school also has locations in Medway and Tunbridge Wells. The school is best known for training teachers, but also offers studies in art, humanities, social sciences and applied sciences. CCCU is a member of the Cathedrals Group and has a religious affiliation with the Church of England.
Canterbury is located in the south-west of the country, around two hours by car from London. The capital is also accessible by train, including high-speed trains that run up to 225 km per hour. Canterbury is best known for its cathedral which was consecrated as early as 1070, which makes it one of the oldest structures in the country. The Archbishop of Canterbury is the head of both the Church of England and the Anglican Church. The city is charming and has a rich cultural heritage and is home to several museums and theaters, including the Marlowe Theater named after the well-known Elizabethan playwright Christopher Marlowe. With four universities in total, Canterbury has a lively student community.
CCCU is a school inspired by its foundation of the Church of England and sees it as its mission to help transform individuals, create knowledge, enrich communities and build a sustainable future. As a student here, you will attend a school that cares about the development of the whole person, and that values quality teaching.
Credits
In order to have 30 ECTS credits approved at OsloMet after the exchange, you must take 60 CCCU credits at this institution.
Semester division
First semester: September—January
Second semester: January—May
Housing
This institution offers student accommodation. You can read more here (www.canterbury.ac.uk)
In the Facebook group OsloMet Utveksling you can contact students who have been there before to hear where they lived and how they went about finding accommodation.