Study with us

Courses

Apply

Discover

Writtle College

Student life

Explore

Prepare

Support and facilities

Opportunities

International

Studying at ARU

Applying to ARU

Arriving at ARU

Research

Postgraduate research

Why research at ARU?

Impact and case studies

Institutes and groups

Business and employers

Develop your business

Develop your people

Student and graduate talent

Case studies and news

Alumni and supporters

Recent graduates

Alumni

Supporters

News

Events at ARU

Two students outside the entrance to Anglia Ruskin University's Cambridge campus

Open Days

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

Book your Open Day place

Show all courses

Chelmsford Science Festival

From stand-up comedy to virtual reality experiences... enjoy a host of events at the Chelmsford Science Festival, running from 22-29 October.

Browse all Festival events Book tickets for our free Family Science Days

Undergraduate degrees

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

Find an undergraduate course

Three students standing in a group and looking at books

College courses

Unlock your potential at Writtle College, with courses for 16-18 year olds and adult learners.

Search college courses

Three students sitting on grass with trees behind them

Masters degrees

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

Browse postgraduate courses

Small group of students in a university library

Research programmes

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

Explore research opportunities

Explore our campuses

Why ARU

University of the Year 2023
We're proud to be the Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023.
Gold standard teaching
One of the 20% of universities in the country awarded a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework.
Award-winning facilities
ARU is home to world-class facilities, the result of sustained investment in our campuses and learning spaces.
Career support from day one
All our students can access dedicated employability support, while they're here and after they graduate.
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.

Three stripes of colour: red, yellow and green

Black History Month 2024

We're proud to celebrate Black History Month and this year's theme: Reclaiming Narratives. Read about some of our graduates and honorary degree holders, and explore the latest events and activity at ARU.

A female Police officer smiles to camera

New research centre focuses on equity in public services

Centre will help address damaging behaviours such as misogyny and racism.

Next generation of teachers begins journey at ARU

Almost 100 students have started training to become primary school teachers.

Find out more about teacher training

ARU collaborates on childhood cancer project

Scientists will help accelerate treatment for bone cancer.

Read about the new therapy

View all news

Glass globe on rocks, reflecting sky and sunset

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