About Canterbury College
Our mission is “to be the best at teaching & learning” and our students achieve world class results.
Canterbury College was established in 1947 and has grown to be one of the largest Further and Higher Education Colleges in the South East.
We've created an exciting environment where people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities can meet, learn and grow. Our brand new state-of-the-art campus combined with excellent academic and student support will help you to achieve your ambitions.
This website contains the main range of courses offered at our Canterbury and Sheppey campuses. These have been developed in association with local businesses and our partner universities to ensure that you are well prepared to succeed in Higher Education or in your chosen career.
We all want Canterbury College to be a safe and secure place for everyone to work and learn together and have a positive approach to Safeguarding and Equality and Diversity.
For more information on courses and choices, please contact the Student Information Centre.
Our students have won national design competitions with London 2012, Paperchase and Keiba, Construction Skills Awards and WorldSkills UK medals in Dance, IT, Graphic Design, Music, Uniformed Services.
Our students are the first in Kent to broadcast a regular radio show on the new look ‘KMFM extra’ radio station.
State-of-the-art campus
- Animal Care Centre
- Art & Design Studios
- Children’s Centre
- Coffee Shop
- Construction Workshops
- Dance Studios
- Electrical Workshops
- Engineering Workshops
- Floristry Shop
- Food Hall
- Commercial Hair & Beauty Salons
- Gas & Plumbing Centre
- Learning Resources Centre
- Motor Vehicle Workshops
- Performing Arts Theatre
- Radio & TV Studios
- Science Labs
- Sports Hall
- Stationery Shop
- Travel Shop
- Welding Workshops
Why choose Canterbury College?
- City centre location in Canterbury
- Industry class equipment, facilities and teaching
- Flexible hours - to help study and work
- Excellent Tutorial support
- Outstanding student achievements
- High university progression rates
- Study and have fun in an adult environment
- Find a job... with our dedicated Jobs Shop - CTR
- Exceptional advice, guidance and support
- Hundreds of activities, clubs and trips
- Best Students’ Union in the UK
Want to find a job?
CTR - student job shop can help
Our team of industry professionals at CTR can help with your CV, identify your key skills, match you to live job vacancies, actively seek new opportunities for you and even prepare you for interviews.
Sheppey Campus
Canterbury College at Sheppey is a satellite of Canterbury College and has been open since 1996. Please visit our section about our Campus on the Isle of Sheppey.
How to Apply
Please read our Application Page, email our Information Centre or Call 01227 811188.
View our School Leavers or Adults and Community Courses online
International Students please visit our International Pages
