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About Anglia Ruskin University

Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) is University of the Year 2023 (Times Higher Education) and is among the 20 percent of universities in the country that have been awarded a Gold rating in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework - a reflection of the outstanding education ARU offers to their students. The university hosts students from more than 130 countries around the globe and is known for its multicultural community. The university has five campuses, located in Cambridge, Chelmsford, Peterborough, London and Writtle.

ARU has recently invested GBP 95 million into its facilities. The university is home to one of the only optometry schools in the country and has its own public art gallery, the Ruskin Gallery. It also boasts a state-of-the-art Science Centre, a Law School Clinic, mock law courts, computer gaming suites and libraries which are open 24/7, complete with books and online learning resources. 

The university excels in providing support in a variety of different areas. This includes disability support for those who have mental health conditions, medical conditions and learning difficulties. Other support ranges from a counselling service to a friendly International Office that is dedicated to helping international students.

Students can also take advantage of the invaluable careers services when studying at Anglia Ruskin University. The employability service provides plenty of help, from assistance with composing CVs to interview preparation. One-to-one sessions are available with advisors, and many useful resources can be found online.

Whilst students are at ARU, they can enjoy one of the many social clubs or societies in their spare time. Through these groups they can make new friends, learn a new skill and add something unique to their CV. Clubs and societies on offer range from dance class to an alternative music society.

What's new

ARU Writtle

Since February 2024, ARU and Writtle University College have undergone a merger, together becoming ARU Writtle. Writtle is a long-established college with more than 125 years of history, and specialist expertise in subject areas of agriculture, horticulture, equine and canine studies, and animal management. ARU Writtle is located within a large site, including 150 hectares of open fields, farmland and landscaped gardens, and will continue to offer its full range of degree courses. The campus supports a comprehensive range of specialised teaching facilities and educational spaces, as well as several attractive and historic buildings including the ivy-covered Main Building and Hall.

Awards and rankings

University of the Year 2023

ARU is very proud to be the at the Times Higher Education 2023 awards.

This accolade celebrates ‘exceptional performance throughout the 2021-22 academic year’ and the university is #ARUProud that the success in delivering high-impact projects during this period has been recognised by the judges.

ARU among world's best for health and wellbeing

Anglia Ruskin University has been ranked 1st in the UK and 20th in the world for health and wellbeing in the 2022 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings.

ARU was also named as one of the UK’s top ten universities for education, social work and sports science courses in the Guardian League Table 2023. The university was also recognised for the value that it adds to students including student support and graduate outcomes. Final year students have reiterated this by rating ARU highly in the National Student Survey 2022. 

Graduate Outcomes Survey 2024

• Top 15 percent 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.