Anglia Ruskin University : Rankings, Fees & Courses Details

About Anglia Ruskin University

ARU is proud to be the Times Higher Education (THE) University of the Year 2023 and the university to nurture your academic curiosities, discover your strengths and find your future. We provide an active, applied education that will empower you to magnify your confidence and gain the knowledge, skills and experience that employers demand. ARU offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses with start dates in January, May and September – giving you flexibility to join throughout the year – as well as providing part-time options, degree apprenticeships and accelerated 2-year courses.

You’ll find our campuses in four exciting cities – Cambridge, Chelmsford, Peterborough and Writtle – all of which have their own unique charm, style and beauty. Our partnership with ARU London also gives you the opportunity to study for an ARU-validated degree in the bustling capital city.

ARU's Writtle campus is one of the leading providers in a range of Equine, Veterinary Physiotherapy, Animal Science and Management, Canine, and Sports Science courses, with a history that dates back 130 years. The campus sits on a stunning 150-hectare estate with landscaped gardens and beautiful scenery, just two miles from Chelmsford, and offers a wide range of specialist teaching facilities.

Courses are created with employability in mind, meaning students can gain a qualification that is relevant to their industry’s needs by getting hands-on experience through practical learning.

In addition to our University of the Year status (THE, 2023), other recent accolades include:

receiving University of the Year title at the prestigious UK Social Mobility Awards, in recognition of the role ARU Peterborough is playing in advancing social mobility across the city and the wider region
in 2022, we were named as one of the top 350 universities in the world for the seventh successive year – and one of the top 40 in the UK
we're ranked in the top 10% in the country for graduate employment
we received The Queen’s Anniversary Prize for our world-leading music therapy work in November 2021
16 subject areas were judged to contain 'world leading' research in the Research Excellence Framework 2021
the Guardian League Table 2023 named us as one of the UK’s top ten universities for Education, Social Work and Sports Science courses
we've been recognised for the impact we're making on our students' employability, management and leadership skills
we're ranked among the world's best for health and wellbeing and reduced inequalities, in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals
winning a Green Gown Award - the Next Generation Learning and Skills prize - for our Ruskin Modules in 2023
top 15% in the country for the rate of UG International students going into employment 15 months after graduation
3rd in the country for the proportion of international postgraduates who were employed as managers, directors, or senior officials 15 months after graduation.

Come and visit ARU in-person at an Undergraduate Open Days and get a taste of campus life at ARU. Can’t make it in-person or want to explore now? Experience ARU is an online, interactive platform which allows you to take a virtual tour around each campus, view 360° images of your classrooms and social spaces and what to visit around each new city.

At ARU, we’re in this together – study with us, unlock your potential and make your dreams become reality!

About Anglia Ruskin University

ARU is proud to be the Times Higher Education (THE) University of the Year 2023 and the university to nurture your academic curiosities, discover your strengths and find your future. We provide an active, applied education that will empower you to magnify your confidence and gain the knowledge, skills and experience that employers demand. ARU offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses with start dates in January, May and September – giving you flexibility to join throughout the year – as well as providing part-time options, degree apprenticeships and accelerated 2-year courses.

You’ll find our campuses in four exciting cities – Cambridge, Chelmsford, Peterborough and Writtle – all of which have their own unique charm, style and beauty. Our partnership with ARU London also gives you the opportunity to study for an ARU-validated degree in the bustling capital city.

ARU's Writtle campus is one of the leading providers in a range of Equine, Veterinary Physiotherapy, Animal Science and Management, Canine, and Sports Science courses, with a history that dates back 130 years. The campus sits on a stunning 150-hectare estate with landscaped gardens and beautiful scenery, just two miles from Chelmsford, and offers a wide range of specialist teaching facilities.

Courses are created with employability in mind, meaning students can gain a qualification that is relevant to their industry’s needs by getting hands-on experience through practical learning.

In addition to our University of the Year status (THE, 2023), other recent accolades include:

receiving University of the Year title at the prestigious UK Social Mobility Awards, in recognition of the role ARU Peterborough is playing in advancing social mobility across the city and the wider region
in 2022, we were named as one of the top 350 universities in the world for the seventh successive year – and one of the top 40 in the UK
we're ranked in the top 10% in the country for graduate employment
we received The Queen’s Anniversary Prize for our world-leading music therapy work in November 2021
16 subject areas were judged to contain 'world leading' research in the Research Excellence Framework 2021
the Guardian League Table 2023 named us as one of the UK’s top ten universities for Education, Social Work and Sports Science courses
we've been recognised for the impact we're making on our students' employability, management and leadership skills
we're ranked among the world's best for health and wellbeing and reduced inequalities, in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals
winning a Green Gown Award - the Next Generation Learning and Skills prize - for our Ruskin Modules in 2023
top 15% in the country for the rate of UG International students going into employment 15 months after graduation
3rd in the country for the proportion of international postgraduates who were employed as managers, directors, or senior officials 15 months after graduation.

Come and visit ARU in-person at an Undergraduate Open Days and get a taste of campus life at ARU. Can’t make it in-person or want to explore now? Experience ARU is an online, interactive platform which allows you to take a virtual tour around each campus, view 360° images of your classrooms and social spaces and what to visit around each new city.

At ARU, we’re in this together – study with us, unlock your potential and make your dreams become reality!

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Available programmes

Arts and Humanities (5)

BA (Hons) Computer Games Art

BA (Hons) Drama

BA (Hons) Drama and English Literature

BA (Hons) Drama and Film

BA (Hons) Electronic Music Production

BA (Hons) English Language and Linguistics

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Business and Management (5)

BSc (Hons) Business Management

BSc (Hons) Business with Entrepreneurship

BSc (Hons) Business with Events Management

BSc (Hons) Business with Marketing

BSc (Hons) Business with Tourism Management

BSc (Hons) Digital Marketing

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Engineering and Technology (5)

BEng (Hons) Computer Networks

BEng (Hons) Computer Science

BSc (Hons) Computer Games Technology

BSc (Hons) Computer Science

BSc (Hons) Cyber Security

BSc (Hons) Embedded Computing and Machine Learning

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Life Sciences and Medicine (5)

BSc (Hons) International Nursing Studies

BSc (Hons) Medical Science

BSc (Hons) Nursing - Adult

BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical Science

Social Sciences and Management (5)

BA (Hons) Criminology and Policing

BA (Hons) Criminology and Sociology

BA (Hons) Digital Media Production

BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies

BA (Hons) Fashion Communication and Branding

BA (Hons) Montessori Early Childhood Studies

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Arts and Humanities (6)

Applied Linguistics And TESOL

Children's Book Illustration

Computer Games Development (Art)

Construction Project Management

Creative Writing

Creative Writing and Publishing

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Business and Management (6)

Accounting and Finance

Brand Management

Marketing

Project Management

Engineering and Technology (6)

Applied Data Science (Conversion)

Artificial Intelligence and Big Data

Artificial Intelligence with Cyber Security

Computer Games Development (Computing)

Computer Science

Construction and Civil Engineering Management

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Life Sciences and Medicine (6)

Advanced Midwifery Practice

Animal Behaviour Applications for Conservation

Applied Bioscience

Applied Positive Psychology

Biomedical Science

Clinical Child Psychology

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Natural Sciences (6)

Applied Wildlife Conservation

Forensic Science

Sustainability

Social Sciences and Management (6)

Advanced Legal Practice

Criminology

Education

Education with Early Childhood

Education with Leadership and Management

Education with Montessori

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Full-Time MBA (1)

Finance MBA

Fintech and Data Analytics MBA

Master of Business Administration (Entrepreneurship)

Master of Business Administration MBA

University information

General

IELTS

6+

TOEFL

80+

PTE Academic

60+

International Baccalaureate

24+

Bachelor

IELTS

6+

GPA

3+

SAT

1200+

TOEFL

80+

Cost of Living

Accommodation

$10,700

(Approx. amount)

Food

$3,030

(Approx. amount)

Transport

$970

(Approx. amount)

Utilities

$4,430

(Approx. amount)

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Rankings & Ratings

Anglia Ruskin University is one of the top universities in Cambridge, United Kingdom. It is ranked #501-550 in QS WUR Ranking By Subject 2025.

2020
#451-500
2021
#501-550
2022
#501-550
2023
#501-550
2024
#501-550
2025
#501-550

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QS Stars is a rating system that helps you select the right university based on your interests. It provides a detailed look at an institution, identifying which universities rate highest in the specific topics that matter to you, like facilities, graduate employability, social responsibility, inclusiveness, and more.