Anglia Ruskin University

Anglia Ruskin is an innovative global university with students from 185 countries coming to study with us. Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) is a public university in East Anglia, United Kingdom. It has its origins in the Cambridge School of Art, founded by William John Beamont in 1858. It became a university in 1992 and was renamed after John Ruskin in 2005. We’re ranked in the top 20 universities for teaching excellence in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide for 2017, with six subjects in the top 10 UK higher education institutions for teaching excellence: Philosophy, Sport Science, Criminology, Sociology, Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Business Studies. As well as this, our Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Silver award recognizes the quality of our courses and high levels of student satisfaction. ARU is the only UK University to be named a global 'rising star'.

Our campuses are at the heart of four exciting cities: Cambridge, Chelmsford, London and Peterborough.

Cambridge Campus - has high-quality study facilities – lecture theatres of course, but also a mock law court, forensic science labs, and a TV studio. It also has a brand-new Science Centre featuring molecular biology and psychology labs, a 220-seat Super Lab, and five crime scene rooms. The Campus house the university library and open access computer area cafés and roof terraces. Two major tourist attractions -the Mumford Theatre and Ruskin Gallery are owned and maintained by ARU. Last but not the least a range of services including our Students’ Union shop, medical center, gym, Employment Bureau, and finance and accommodation offices.

Chelmsford Campus - In one of England's newest cities, our riverside campus is made up of striking, modern buildings that house state-of-the-art facilities, including Essex's first School of Medicine. One of the largest business schools in the East of England, based in the award-winning Lord Ashcroft Building. The Campus also offers high-quality study facilities – lecture theatres of course, but also mock hospital wards and our medical science SuperLabs. Lastly, Arise Chelmsford, an innovation center to support businesses that are just starting out.

English Language Requirements

Undergraduate Courses:

• Our standard entry criteria for undergraduate courses are IELTS 6.0 or equivalent, with nothing lower than 5.5 in any of the four elements (listening, speaking, reading and writing).

• ETS TOEFL iBT with 80 overall and a minimum of 17 in Writing and Listening, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking

• Pearson PTE with 60 overall and a minimum of 59 in all components.

Post Graduate Courses:

• Our standard entry criteria for postgraduate taught and postgraduate research courses is IELTS 6.5, with nothing lower than 5.5 in any of the four elements (listening, speaking, reading and writing).

• ETS TOEFL iBT with 88 overall and a minimum of 17 in Writing and Listening, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking

• Pearson PTE with 61 overall and a minimum of 59 in all components.

Alternatively, we also conduct ELPT (English Language Proficiency Test) for students who are not meeting our above requirements.

Some of our halls are on campus, and our houses are within easy walking distance. Each hall or house is different, as are the social opportunities and surroundings.

Properties on Cambridge Campus:

• Anastasia House

• CB1

• Peter Taylor House

• The Railyard

• Sedley Court

• Swinhoe Hall

• University shared houses

• YMCA

Properties on Chelmsford Campus

Student Village- The 511 rooms are split into 110 flats, and most rooms are en-suite. There are also two launderettes and bicycle storage available for residents. The Student Village is managed by ARU, and our Housing Management team will be on hand to help you with any queries once you move in.

Facilities provided by Campus Accommodation:

• On campus

• All bills included (water, electricity, internet and possessions insurance)

• Wi-Fi and wired internet

• En-suite and non en-suite rooms available

• Two self-service launderettes

• Bicycle storage

• Post delivered to flat door

• Residential Assistants living in the Student Village

• 24-hour campus security and external CCTV

• Repairs and maintenance service included in the rent

• Adapted rooms available for students with a disability/medical requirement

Average cost per week (£100- £200) depending on room style, properties etc.

International Excellence Scholarship

The total value of this scholarship is £4,000.
How do I apply?
Complete an application form and submit a 500-word supporting statement outlining why you’re suitable for this scholarship. 

International Merit Scholarship between £1,000 and £2,000 (depending on Merit)
How do I apply?
You’ll automatically receive our International Merit Scholarship if you meet the eligibility criteria.

MBA Bursary £4,000 for the one-year course, or £2,000 for the two-year course with placement.
How do I apply?
You will be automatically considered for this scholarship when you apply for the MBA.

International Early Payment Discount worth £1,000 (If you pay the entire tuition fees in full before the deadline)
How do I apply?
There is no need to apply. Simply pay your tuition fees, minus the discount, by the payment deadline.

University have four different faculties that offers over 200+ courses

• Faculty of Business and Law,

• Faculty of Science and Engineering.

• Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences and

• Faculty of Health, Education, Medicine and Social Care.

Awards and Recognition :

• In 2016, the university won the Duke of York Award for Entrepreneurship which is a British business 'Oscar' for promoting enterprise and innovation in our curriculum.

• In 2014, universities were awarded with Entrepreneurial University of the Year which recognised our innovative work with businesses and the way our courses encourage student ideas and enterprise.

• Athena SWAN Institutional Bronze Award. Originally established to encourage women's participation and career development in STEMM (science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine).

• In REF (Research Excellence Framework) 2014, ARU’s academic excellence was recognised for its great impact. Twelve of the 15 subject areas universities submitted were rated as generating world-leading research.

• University was recognized in Top 10 Universities for Nursing in 2016.

• Anglia Ruskin received the Partner of the Year award at the Chartered Management Institute’s (CMI)- It won2 national awards, recognising the impact it is making on employability as well as the management and leadership skills of its students.

• Over 91% of International students said they they are happy with life at ARU

Notable Alumni

• Michael Ashcroft, Baron Ashcroft, English investor, billionaire and former Conservative vice chairman.

• Eddie Ballard, former English cricketer for Cambridge UCCE and Hertfordshire.

• Syd Barrett and David Gilmour- Members of Pink Floyd band.

• Michal Shalev, author and illustrator of children's books.

• John Burnside, academic and T. S. Eliot Prize winning author.

• Henry Brock, specialist linguist at University of Cambridge and illustrator.

• Manish Bhasin, sports journalist and BBC presenter.