Canterbury Christ Church University: international student trends
Non-UK enrolment, international share, and the top countries of domicile for students at Canterbury Christ Church University. Source: HESA/Jisc, 2024/25 release. Part of our UK international student statistics.
Canterbury Christ Church University enrolled 1,355 international students in 2024/25, making up 3.5% of the student body (up 111.7% over five years).
International enrolment over time
| Year | International students | Total students | International share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014/15 | 850 | 16,020 | 5.3% |
| 2015/16 | 810 | 16,055 | 5% |
| 2016/17 | 730 | 15,200 | 4.8% |
| 2017/18 | 725 | 14,365 | 5% |
| 2018/19 | 665 | 14,100 | 4.7% |
| 2019/20 | 640 | 13,340 | 4.8% |
| 2020/21 | 685 | 16,355 | 4.2% |
| 2021/22 | 795 | 24,660 | 3.2% |
| 2022/23 | 860 | 31,760 | 2.7% |
| 2023/24 | 1,535 | 38,430 | 4% |
| 2024/25 | 1,355 | 38,385 | 3.5% |
Top countries of domicile
| Country | Latest students | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 665 | +13200% |
| India | 115 | +2200% |
| Nigeria | 85 | +1600% |
| United States | 65 | -35% |
| Bangladesh | 60 | +300% |
| Nepal | 50 | — |
Want to know what Canterbury Christ Church University graduates go on to earn? See graduate outcomes at Canterbury Christ Church University.
Methodology & attribution
Source: HESA/Jisc (hesa.ac.uk). International = non-UK country of domicile. Figures aggregated from country-of-domicile rows and rounded by HESA to the nearest 5, so small counts are approximate. 2024/25 release.
Frequently asked questions
How many international students does Canterbury Christ Church University have?
HESA/Jisc data (2024/25 release) shows Canterbury Christ Church University enrolled 1,355 international (non-UK domiciled) students in 2024/25. The table above shows the year-by-year trend.
What share of Canterbury Christ Church University's students are international?
International students made up 3.5% of the student body at Canterbury Christ Church University in the latest HESA release, up from earlier years shown in the chart above.
Is international enrolment at Canterbury Christ Church University growing?
International enrolment at Canterbury Christ Church University has grown by 111.7% over the five-year period covered by the latest HESA data.
Which countries do most of Canterbury Christ Church University's international students come from?
Pakistan is the largest source country for international students at Canterbury Christ Church University, per HESA/Jisc country-of-domicile data. The table above lists the top source countries and how they've changed.
Can international graduates from Canterbury Christ Church University work in the UK after finishing?
Yes. Graduates of any UK university that holds a Student-sponsor licence, including Canterbury Christ Church University, can apply for the Graduate visa (2 years for bachelor's/master's, 3 years for PhD) without needing a job offer. To stay longer, a graduate typically switches to the Skilled Worker route with a sponsoring employer.
When is HESA international enrolment data refreshed?
HESA/Jisc publishes "Where students study" data once a year. We refresh this page from the new release shortly after it's published.