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International Day of the Midwife

Midwives support families during some of the most important moments in their lives. At ARU, we're proud to have been training midwives for more than 25 years.

Discover midwifery at ARU

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Undergraduate degrees

Study with us in Cambridge, Chelmsford, Peterborough or Writtle.

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College courses

Discover courses for 16-18 year olds and adult learners at Writtle College.

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Masters degrees

Study a Masters at ARU and take your career to the next level.

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Research programmes

Join our research community: study a PhD, MPhil or Professional Doctorate.

Degree apprenticeships

Get a degree or a Masters alongside valuable work experience.

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Short courses and CPD

We offer a range of short courses, from certified professional training to craft and hobby courses.

Why ARU

Gold standard teaching
One of the 20% of universities in the country awarded a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework.
University of the Year 2023
We were proud to be named Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023.
Award-winning facilities
Study in world-class facilities, the result of sustained investment in our campuses and learning spaces.
Career support from day one
Employability support while studying, and lifelong access to professional career services.
World-leading research
We're recipients of the Queen's Anniversary Prize for outstanding research work that delivers real public benefit.
A sustainable university
We're incorporating sustainability and environmental awareness into every aspect of University life.