Anglia Ruskin University (ARU)

About the Institution

• Founded: 1858 (as Cambridge School of Art by William John Beamont)
• University Status: Achieved in 1992
• Student Population: Over 35,000 students from 185 countries
• Motto: "Excellentia per societatem" (Excellence through partnership)
• Type: Public research university

Why Choose ARU?

Academic Excellence:

• Named Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023
• Gold rating in Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
• Top 350 universities globally (THE World Rankings)
• Top 40 in UK rankings
• Top 100 globally for international outlook
• Queen's Anniversary Prize for world-leading music therapy research

Career-Focused Education:

• Work placements integrated into most programs
• Lifelong access to professional career services
• Top 15% in UK for graduates in employment/further study
• 3rd in country for graduates in management/director roles
• 94% of graduates employed or in further study within 15 months

Research Excellence:

• 12 world-leading research areas tackling global issues
• Top 50 English universities for research funding
• Partnership with University of Cambridge for PhD researchers
• Focus on sustainability, health & wellbeing, equality & inclusion

Programs to Pursue

Popular Fields:

• Healthcare: Nursing, midwifery, medicine, optometry, audiology
• Business & Law: Professionally accredited programs, MBA suite
• Engineering & Technology: Computer science, IT
• Arts & Creative: MA in Children's Book Illustration (world-renowned)
  • Notable alumni: Pink Floyd members Syd Barrett and David Gilmour
• Sciences: Biomedical sciences, environmental sciences
• Education: Teacher training programs
• Over 365 undergraduate and postgraduate courses

Special Features:

• Professional accreditation for many courses
• Strong emphasis on employability
• Flexible study options including distance learning
• Industry partnerships with real-world applications

Student Lifestyle

On-Campus Facilities:

• 120+ student societies
• Campus gyms in Cambridge, Chelmsford, and Writtle
• Multiple libraries: 900,000+ e-books, 85,000 e-journals, 500,000 print books
• Modern study spaces, digital hubs, collaboration zones
• Cafes, restaurants, Students' Union venues
• Health and wellbeing centers
• Disability and neurodiversity support services

Accommodation:

• Award-winning student villages (voted best in UK)
• Modern en-suite options to traditional housing
• Safe, comfortable environments with 24-hour security
• Student Village in Chelmsford

City Life:

• Cambridge: Historic university city, museums, River Cam punting, cultural venues
• Chelmsford: England's newest city, 10 minutes from campus, vibrant student community
• Peterborough: Historic city center, growing cultural scene

Support Services:

• International student support team from 185 countries
• Money advice and financial support
• Careers and employability guidance (lifelong access)
• Mental health and wellbeing services
• Chaplaincy and multi-faith spaces
• Students' Union with extensive activities

Global Recognition

World Rankings:

• Times Higher Education: 301-350 globally, Top 40 UK
• US News Best Global Universities: #772 globally
• QS World Rankings: 501-550
• Top 6.8% of universities worldwide (2024)
• Consistently recognized as a "rising star" university

Subject-Specific Rankings:

• Clinical, Pre-Clinical & Health: 176-200 (THE)
• Arts and Humanities: 401-500 (THE)
• Social Sciences & Management: 401-500 (THE)
• Top-ranked for nursing and healthcare courses