Anglia Ruskin University
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Quick facts
- World rank
- #603
- 2026
- Acceptance rate
- 53%
- Students
- 34,370
- International students
- 21%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1858
Overview
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) is a public research university in East Anglia, United Kingdom, with its origins in the Cambridge School of Art founded in 1858. ARU has campuses in Cambridge, Chelmsford, Peterborough and Writtle, and welcomes students from 185 countries. Renowned for its focus on employability and industry links, ARU offers a diverse range of vocational and research-led programmes. It was named the Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023 and holds a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). ARU is ranked 1st in its region for undergraduates and postgraduates progressing into senior roles, and is in the top 20% in England for graduates earning £45,000 or more. The university received The Queen's Anniversary Prize in 2021 for world-leading music therapy research.
Fields of study
- Business
- Law
- Science
- Engineering
- Medicine
- Nursing
- Arts
- Humanities
- Social Sciences
- Education
- Computing
- Psychology
- Sport
- Animal and Veterinary
- Environment and Land Management
- Finance
- Architecture and Built Environment
- Creative Media
Accreditation: Office for Students (OfS)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- September, January, May
- Application deadlines
- Varies; January 29 (UCAS deadline for UG), but rolling for many programs.
- Rolling admissions
- Yes
- Admissions contact
- answers@aru.ac.uk
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
£17,500 – £21,200 / year
From about $22,225 / year
Domestic students
£10,000 – £20,000 / year
Fees are for the 2026/27 academic year. Research degrees for nationals are approximately £5,238/year.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Master's | 1 year | Varies | Varies | — |
| Business Management (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Fine Art (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | — | 1 year | Varies | Varies | — |
| Illustration (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | — | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Law (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Nursing (Adult) (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Psychology (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.