About Anglia Ruskin University
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) was named University of the Year 2023 by Times Higher Education. Here, you’ll grow your academic curiosity, discover your strengths, and find your future. Campuses in Cambridge, Chelmsford, Peterborough, Writtle and our partner in London offer unique places to live and socialise. You'll learn from passionate and industry-experienced lecturers and boost your career prospects with study abroad options, work experience modules, or placement years in industry.
Placements and Professional Experience
Many of our Bachelors courses offer a placement year, giving you the experience of securing a job that is relevant to your course. Some of our Masters courses offer Professional Experience pathways, offering you the fantastic opportunity to gain industry exposure and benefit from professional mentoring. ARU’s courses are designed with your career in mind. Through applied learning, you will gain experience that prepares you for the global job market.
Employability support
ARU Temps is our on-campus recruitment agency providing paid temporary work
opportunities to our students to fit around your studies. Our dedicated careers
and employability service offers advice and guidance for students to help you
get the job you want.
Our stats speak for themselves:
- ARU is ranked 46th in the world and 7th in the UK for the proportion of International students. 2027 ( Q S World University Ranking.)
- ARU is 5th overall for international undergraduates progressing into senior roles. ( Source: Graduate Outcomes Survey. Mainstream universities include HEIs in England. Contains HESA Data © HESA 2026)
- Winner of The Queen’s Anniversary Prize for our leading music therapy research in 2021
- Awarded Gold for the quality of our teaching (TEF, 2023)
- 92% of respondents are satisfied with their overall experience at ARU. (ISB 2024, Wave 2, Overall Satisfaction)
- 97% of respondents consider ARU to have an eco-friendly attitude. (ISB 2024, Wave 2, Living Satisfaction)
- 97% of respondents are satisfied with the language support at ARU. (ISB 2024, Wave 2, Learning Satisfaction)
Explore our campuses
Visit ARU in person at one of our open days: https://www.aru.ac.uk/study/open-day
Can’t visit in person?
Explore our campuses at experience.aru.ac.uk – take a 360° tour, hear from current students, and discover your future city.
About Anglia Ruskin University
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) was named University of the Year 2023 by Times Higher Education. Here, you’ll grow your academic curiosity, discover your strengths, and find your future. Campuses in Cambridge, Chelmsford, Peterborough, Writtle and our partner in London offer unique places to live and socialise. You'll learn from passionate and industry-experienced lecturers and boost your career prospects with study abroad options, work experience modules, or placement years in industry.
Placements and Professional Experience
Many of our Bachelors courses offer a placement year, giving you the experience of securing a job that is relevant to your course. Some of our Masters courses offer Professional Experience pathways, offering you the fantastic opportunity to gain industry exposure and benefit from professional mentoring. ARU’s courses are designed with your career in mind. Through applied learning, you will gain experience that prepares you for the global job market.
Employability support
ARU Temps is our on-campus recruitment agency providing paid temporary work
opportunities to our students to fit around your studies. Our dedicated careers
and employability service offers advice and guidance for students to help you
get the job you want.
Our stats speak for themselves:
- ARU is ranked 46th in the world and 7th in the UK for the proportion of International students. 2027 ( Q S World University Ranking.)
- ARU is 5th overall for international undergraduates progressing into senior roles. ( Source: Graduate Outcomes Survey. Mainstream universities include HEIs in England. Contains HESA Data © HESA 2026)
- Winner of The Queen’s Anniversary Prize for our leading music therapy research in 2021
- Awarded Gold for the quality of our teaching (TEF, 2023)
- 92% of respondents are satisfied with their overall experience at ARU. (ISB 2024, Wave 2, Overall Satisfaction)
- 97% of respondents consider ARU to have an eco-friendly attitude. (ISB 2024, Wave 2, Living Satisfaction)
- 97% of respondents are satisfied with the language support at ARU. (ISB 2024, Wave 2, Learning Satisfaction)
Explore our campuses
Visit ARU in person at one of our open days: https://www.aru.ac.uk/study/open-day
Can’t visit in person?
Explore our campuses at experience.aru.ac.uk – take a 360° tour, hear from current students, and discover your future city.
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Selecting the right scholarship can be a daunting process. With countless options available, students often find themselves overwhelmed and confused. The decision can be especially stressful for those facing financial constraints or pursuing specific academic or career goals.
To help students navigate this challenging process, we recommend the following articles:
How to get a full scholarship
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Scholarships to study abroad
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Scholarship Applications: Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to all your questions about scholarship applications, including tips on how to find scholarships and chances of success.
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Anglia Ruskin University is one of the top universities in Cambridge, United Kingdom. It is ranked #1001-1200 in QS World University Rankings 2027.
QS World University Rankings
- 2027#1001-1200
QS World University Rankings
- 2027#1001-1200
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