Overview
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) is a modern, ambitious university ranked among the top 350 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings). Recognised as a ‘rising star’, ARU is one of the institutions expected to be challenging the global elite by 2030.
Many of ARU’s courses are professionally accredited and designed with industry in mind—giving students real-world skills that employers value. The university has strong links with businesses across the UK, many of whom return for internships, training, research partnerships, and more.
With an 84% student satisfaction rate in the National Student Survey (NSS), ARU students consistently report a positive and supportive experience. The university has two main campuses in Cambridge and Chelmsford—both vibrant, student-friendly cities ranked among the top ten places to live in the UK. Each is also conveniently located less than an hour from London by train.
ARU is proud of its diverse international community, welcoming students from over 100 countries worldwide. With modern facilities, a strong focus on employability, and an inclusive campus culture, ARU is a place where you can truly turn your ambitions into reality—whether you’re launching your career, building on your skills, or preparing for postgraduate study.
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Courses at Anglia Ruskin University:
Foundation
Undergraduate
Postgraduate
Research
Pre-Sessional
Courses: 100+
Affordable tuition fee:
From £15,900
Scholarships Available
Services for international students
Anglia Ruskin has just under 2,000 international students enrolled and is consistently ranked in the top three universities in the country for its Welcome, Arrival and Orientation Programme for international students by the International Student Barometer. Following the latest survey in 2013, student satisfaction was rated at over 90 per cent.
Anglia Ruskin’s student services team has specialist International Student Support advisers who are on-site to help international students with banking, language support and visas, as well as holding social events and orientations. An International Orientation Programme runs before each semester to welcome and support new students.
Ranking
- 130th in the Times University Guide 2025
- 98th in the Guardian University Guide 2025
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) has significantly increased the quality and impact of its research since 2014 and is carrying out “world-leading” research tackling real-world issues affecting people across the world, according to the results of the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021.
Nine subject areas at ARU were judged to have achieved “world-leading” impact, that is, the change or benefit they have made to the wider world. These areas were: Allied Health Professions; Business and Management Studies; Communication, Cultural and Media Studies; Language and Literature; History; Music, Drama, Dance, Performing Arts; Psychology; Social Work and Social Policy; and Sociology.
Alumni
- Syd Barrett and David Gilmour (Pink Floyd)
- Michael Ashcroft, Baron Ashcroft (Investor, billionaire and former vice chairman of the Conservative party)
- Shoo Rayner (author and illustrator)
- Patrick Le Quément (former chief designer, Renault)
Accommodation
Anglia Ruskin University – ARU has a wide variety of different accommodation options available in each of Cambridge, Chelmsford and Peterborough. Accommodation ranges from brand-new en-suite rooms to traditional halls of residence, as well as shared houses and flats. All accommodation is located on or close to campus and within walking distance of the city centres.
Location
Based in the east of England, Anglia Ruskin University – ARU has three modern main campuses in Chelmsford, Cambridge and Peterborough, all less than one hour away from London. The Cambridge campus is in the heart of a famous university city and has recently reached a milestone in its history with the opening of a new £35 million redevelopment.
The Chelmsford site, known as the Rivermead campus, is a 10-minute walk from the town centre in a picturesque location on the banks of the river Chelmer. Rivermead is a modern campus with most of the buildings being under 10 years old. Both Cambridge and Chelmsford were recently rated in the top ten best places to live in the UK. Peterborough is the smallest campus, specialising in health and social care courses.
Cambridge and London Stansted are the closest airports to all three of the main sites at Anglia Ruskin, while regular train services connect the university with the rest of the UK.
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