ARU in Cambridge, Chelmsford and Peterborough

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Open Days

Get to know us better. Undergraduate and postgraduate Open Days are the perfect opportunity to come and explore what life is like at ARU.

Come to an Open Day

University of the Year 2023

We're proud to be the Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023. The award recognises our success in delivering high-impact initiatives across all of our campuses.

THE University of the Year award

Undergraduate degrees

Study with us in Cambridge, Chelmsford or Peterborough. Apply today.

Find an undergraduate course Support with the cost of living

Masters degrees

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

Browse postgraduate courses

Research programmes

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

Explore research opportunities

Our campuses

Cambridge
Chelmsford
Peterborough

Why ARU

News

Universities set to merge on 29 February

Government legislation brings ARU and Writtle merger a step closer.

Read about the merger

Education provided by ARU is Gold standard

ARU is rated Gold in the national Teaching Excellence Framework.

See why we're rated Gold

Samaritans opens hub at ARU in Chelmsford

Fully trained ARU students, staff and alumni will offer support to the public.

Find out more about the hub
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Research at ARU

With three research themes – exploring sustainability and social justice; health and wellbeing; and rights, equality and inclusion – we're making a positive difference to the societies we live in.

Health, Performance and Wellbeing Safe and Inclusive Communities Sustainable Futures

Unlocking the secrets of the Antarctic

ARU StoryLab and UK Antarctic Heritage Trust bring the unique heritage of the Antarctic to life with immersive virtual reality experience.

Read more about Dr Fabrizio Galeazzi's work

Events

University Open Days

January and February
All campuses

Book your Open Day place

Automation and its impact on the labour market

17 January 2024
Cambridge and online

Attend Prof Sir Christopher Pissarides' talk

Unlearning Lightbulb session with Rev Gale Richards

24 January
Cambridge

Attend Rev Gale Richards' talk
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