ARU in Cambridge, Chelmsford and Peterborough

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Start in September

Looking to start university this year? There's still plenty of time to apply.

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Celebrating Pride

This month we're recognising the influence and contributions of the LGBTQ+ community, by sponsoring Pride events in our cities of Cambridge and Chelmsford.

Celebrate Pride with us Support for LGBTQ+ students
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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.

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Degree apprenticeships

Get a higher or degree level qualification 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

Explore our campuses

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Cambridge
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Chelmsford
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Peterborough
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Writtle

News

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New facilities to support computer games artists and developers

£2.5m games development spaces replicate industry studios.

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ARU lecturer wins award for enterprise module

Module lets students develop start‑up ideas and work on real business challenges.

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New tool launched to help online abuse victims

Survivor Hub has been developed by researchers at ARU and the Internet Watch Foundation.

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From screen time to digital safety

We're exploring how increased screen time has changed the risks young people face – and helping to shape national policy on digital safety and education.

Read about our screen time research Research at ARU
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Free Cambridge eye clinic

Visit us for free eye tests, a contact lens fitting service and a great range of frames.

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Events

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Campus tours

Fridays
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Year 12 summer schools

June/July
Cambridge and Chelmsford

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Community Day

15 August
Peterborough

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