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We welcome students from nearly all over the world.

Here you'll find out about our undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses, campuses, entry requirements, and agents in your country who can help you apply

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Entry requirements

For students coming from Egypt to ARU

For entry to a bachelor’s degree (year 1), we will consider the following qualifications:

  • A recognised foundation programme
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma
  • International Advanced Levels (A Levels)
  • Thanaweya A'ama (Certificate of General Secondary Education) OR the Al-Azher Secondary School Certificate with an overall 70% or higher AND 2-Year Diploma from Intermediate/Higher Institute with overall 65% or higher

For entry to a Master’s degree, we will consider the following qualifications:

  • A recognised pre-Masters course
  • Bachelors Degree with an overall CGPA of 2.5 or above

For entry to a research degree, we will consider overseas qualifications equivalent to a UK Master’s degree. Please visit our postgraduate research pages for more information on the application requirements. 

The above is a guide only and not all qualifications are listed. There may be additional course requirements, such specific subjects or grades, a portfolio or an interview, for example. These requirements will be detailed on each individual course page.

If you don't hold one of the qualifications above then  ARU College can help. ARU College provides foundationfirst year and pre-Masters courses, designed to prepare you for entry to your chosen degree.

English requirements

If English is not your first language you will need to be able to show you have the required level of English language. This is so we can ensure you'll be able to follow your course.

Our standard entry criteria for undergraduate courses is IELTS 6.0 or equivalent, with nothing lower than 5.5 in any of the four elements (listening, speaking, reading and writing).

Our standard entry criteria for postgraduate taught and postgraduate research courses is IELTS 6.5, with nothing lower than 5.5 in any of the four elements (listening, speaking, reading and writing).

If you don't meet our English language requirements, our Language Centre offers a range of courses which could help you achieve the level required for entry onto a degree course.

Our Language Centre also offers the English Language Proficiency Test (ELPT) in the UK and overseas. Check our events page for dates or contact our country managers for more information.

Approved agents

Global Study UK

  • Location: Egypt
  • Address: D1 Polygon Bldg, 5, 4th Floor, Sodic West, Beverly Hills Compound, Sheik Zayed City, Egypt
  • Telephone: +20 23865 3821
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Website: www.globalstudyuk.com

IDP

  • Office: IDP Education – New Cairo
  • POC: Ahmed Ibrahim [email protected]
  • Office address: Elite Building, 90th street, 5th Settlement, 4th Floor Unit B365
  • Office number: +202 385 90/91/92 +202 281 338 39
  • Primary email: [email protected]
  • Website: www.idp.com
  • Office: IDP Education – Sheikh Zayed
  • POC: Hossam Hosny [email protected]
  • Office address: Office 304, 2nd Floor, Plaza 34 Administration Building, Shabab St., Sheikh Zayed district
  • Office number: +202 385 17 424 / 425
  • Primary email: [email protected]
  • Website: www.idp.com
  • Office: IDP Education – Alexandria
  • POC: Hossam Hosny [email protected]
  • Office address: 20 Mahmoud El Deeb St., El Sabah Building 11th Floor, Office (B), El Khaleeg Tower, Zizinia
  • Office number: +203 584 016 1 / 2 / 4
  • Primary email: [email protected]
  • Website: www.idp.com

International Placewell Consultants 

  • Location: New Cairo
  • Address: Villa 152, South Youth Sq. -El Banfasg Area, First Settlement - New Cairo , Egypt
  • Telephone: +2 0120 1426329 or +2 012 023 44225
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Website: www.unidirection.com

The British Educational Services Agency

  • Location: Cairo
  • Address: 32 Mohamed Tawfik Diab St., Makram Ebeid St.,Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt
  • Telephone: (+2) 02 2271 2189 or (+2) 010 2224 5199 
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Website: www.besaeg.com

The Student Sport Company

  • Location: Southend-on-Sea
  • Address: The Hive Enterprise Centre, Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England SS2 6EX
  • Email: [email protected]
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Entry requirements

For students coming from Iran to ARU

For entry to a bachelor’s degree (year 1), we will consider the following qualifications:

  • A recognised foundation programme
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma
  • International Advanced Levels (A Levels)
  • Pre-University Certificate (Peeshdaneshgahe) with an overall average of 12 / 20
  • High School Diploma (four years) with an overall average of 14/20
  • Associate Degree (Kardani/Fogh Diploma) with an overall average of 60% - 64% from a technical / vocational institute

For entry to a Master’s degree, we will consider the following qualifications:

  • A recognised pre-Masters course
  • Four-year Bachelor degree (Licence or Karshenasi) with average 12/20 in subjects relevant to AU studies or University of Technology degree

For entry to a research degree, we will consider overseas qualifications equivalent to a UK Master’s degree. Please visit our postgraduate research pages for more information on the application requirements. 

The above is a guide only and not all qualifications are listed. There may be additional course requirements, such specific subjects or grades, a portfolio or an interview, for example. These requirements will be detailed on each individual course page.

If you don't hold one of the qualifications above then  ARU College can help. ARU College provides foundationfirst year and pre-Masters courses, designed to prepare you for entry to your chosen degree.

English requirements

If English is not your first language you will need to be able to show you have the required level of English language. This is so we can ensure you'll be able to follow your course.

Our standard entry criteria for undergraduate courses is IELTS 6.0 or equivalent, with nothing lower than 5.5 in any of the four elements (listening, speaking, reading and writing).

Our standard entry criteria for postgraduate taught and postgraduate research courses is IELTS 6.5, with nothing lower than 5.5 in any of the four elements (listening, speaking, reading and writing).

If you don't meet our English language requirements, our Language Centre offers a range of courses which could help you achieve the level required for entry onto a degree course.

Our Language Centre also offers the English Language Proficiency Test (ELPT) in the UK and overseas. Check our events page for dates or contact our country managers for more information.

Approved agents

IDP Education Ltd

  • Location: Tehran
  • Address: No.3, Sanaz dead-End, Ghalandari St, Mirzapour St, Shariati Ave,Tehran, Iran P.O.Box 1931744953
  • Telephone: +982122246710-13, Mobile:+989125852461 
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Website: www.idp.com

MyArman

  • Location: Tehran
  • Address: Panaroma Tower QCJX+5X6, Tehran, Tehran Province, Iran
  • Telephone: +98 21 61 981
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Website: myarman.com

UKStudy

Noandishe Training Consultancy

Hoona

  • Location: London
  • Address: 24 Chessington Lodge Regents Park Road London N3 3AA
  • Telephone: 2081447406, 7538938026
  • Email: [email protected]
Read more about check your country entry requirements and agents here.

Entry requirements

For students coming from Iraq to ARU

For entry to a bachelor’s degree (year 1), we will consider the following qualifications:

  • A recognised foundation programme
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma
  • International Advanced Levels (A Levels)
  • 6th Form Baccalaureat (Adadiyah) plus 2 years of a Bachelors degree with an average mark of 65%

For entry to a Master’s degree, we will consider the following qualifications:

  • A recognised pre-Masters course
  • 60% - 69% final mark in a Bachelors awarded by a recognised university

For entry to a research degree, we will consider overseas qualifications equivalent to a UK Master’s degree. Please visit our postgraduate research pages for more information on the application requirements. 

The above is a guide only and not all qualifications are listed. There may be additional course requirements, such specific subjects or grades, a portfolio or an interview, for example. These requirements will be detailed on each individual course page.

If you don't hold one of the qualifications above then  ARU College can help. ARU College provides foundationfirst year and pre-Masters courses, designed to prepare you for entry to your chosen degree.

English requirements

If English is not your first language you will need to be able to show you have the required level of English language. This is so we can ensure you'll be able to follow your course.

Our standard entry criteria for undergraduate courses is IELTS 6.0 or equivalent, with nothing lower than 5.5 in any of the four elements (listening, speaking, reading and writing).

Our standard entry criteria for postgraduate taught and postgraduate research courses is IELTS 6.5, with nothing lower than 5.5 in any of the four elements (listening, speaking, reading and writing).

If you don't meet our English language requirements, our Language Centre offers a range of courses which could help you achieve the level required for entry onto a degree course.

Our Language Centre also offers the English Language Proficiency Test (ELPT) in the UK and overseas. Check our events page for dates or contact our country managers for more information.

Approved agents

It seems we don't have representatives in your country at the moment. 

If you'd like to know more about coming to study at Anglia Ruskin University, please contact us directly at [email protected] and we'll be happy to help.

Read more about check your country entry requirements and agents here.

Entry requirements

For students coming from Jordan to ARU

For entry to a bachelor’s degree (year 1), we will consider the following qualifications:

  • A recognised foundation programme
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma
  • International Advanced Levels (A Levels)
  • Tawjihi with an average grade of 60% plus a Community College Certificate/Diploma with average 50%

For entry to a Master’s degree, we will consider the following qualifications:

  • A recognised pre-Masters course
  • Bachelors degree with an overall CGPA of 2.5 or above
For entry to a research degree, we will consider overseas qualifications equivalent to a UK Master’s degree. Please visit our postgraduate research pages for more information on the application requirements. 

The above is a guide only and not all qualifications are listed. There may be additional course requirements, such specific subjects or grades, a portfolio or an interview, for example. These requirements will be detailed on each individual course page.

If you don't hold one of the qualifications above then  ARU College can help. ARU College provides foundationfirst year and pre-Masters courses, designed to prepare you for entry to your chosen degree.

English requirements

If English is not your first language you will need to be able to show you have the required level of English language. This is so we can ensure you'll be able to follow your course.

Our standard entry criteria for undergraduate courses is IELTS 6.0 or equivalent, with nothing lower than 5.5 in any of the four elements (listening, speaking, reading and writing).

Our standard entry criteria for postgraduate taught and postgraduate research courses is IELTS 6.5, with nothing lower than 5.5 in any of the four elements (listening, speaking, reading and writing).

If you don't meet our English language requirements, our Language Centre offers a range of courses which could help you achieve the level required for entry onto a degree course.

Our Language Centre also offers the English Language Proficiency Test (ELPT) in the UK and overseas. Check our events page for dates or contact our country managers for more information.

Approved agents

Achieve Education Abroad

GESCO for Academic Services

  • Location: Amman
  • Address: Office 603 El-Hijaz Towers, Building Number 158 Mecca Street Amman 11821
  • Telephone: 00962 (6) 5562033, 5562022, 00962 (6) 5562022
  • Email: [email protected]

Knowledge Well

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Entry requirements

For students coming from Lebanon to ARU

For entry to a bachelor’s degree (year 1), we will consider the following qualifications:

  • A recognised foundation programme
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma
  • International Advanced Levels (A Levels)
  • Baccalaureate Genera; with grades 12
  • Diplome de Technicien Superieure with grade 14

For entry to a Master’s degree, we will consider the following qualifications:

  • A recognised pre-Masters course
  • Licence with average grade 55%/CGPA 2.5 from American University of Beirut, Beirut Arab University, Beirut University College, Centre d’Etudes Superieures, Haigazian College Holy Spirit, University of Kaslik Institute of Islamic Studies, Beirut University College, Lebanese University, University of Balamand, University of Luwayzeh and Universite St. Joseph.

For entry to a research degree, we will consider overseas qualifications equivalent to a UK Master’s degree. Please visit our postgraduate research pages for more information on the application requirements. 

The above is a guide only and not all qualifications are listed. There may be additional course requirements, such specific subjects or grades, a portfolio or an interview, for example. These requirements will be detailed on each individual course page.

If you don't hold one of the qualifications above then  ARU College can help. ARU College provides foundationfirst year and pre-Masters courses, designed to prepare you for entry to your chosen degree.

English requirements

If English is not your first language you will need to be able to show you have the required level of English language. This is so we can ensure you'll be able to follow your course.

Our standard entry criteria for undergraduate courses is IELTS 6.0 or equivalent, with nothing lower than 5.5 in any of the four elements (listening, speaking, reading and writing).

Our standard entry criteria for postgraduate taught and postgraduate research courses is IELTS 6.5, with nothing lower than 5.5 in any of the four elements (listening, speaking, reading and writing).

If you don't meet our English language requirements, our Language Centre offers a range of courses which could help you achieve the level required for entry onto a degree course.

Our Language Centre also offers the English Language Proficiency Test (ELPT) in the UK and overseas. Check our events page for dates or contact our country managers for more information.

Approved agents

Global Study UK

  • Location: Lebanon
  • Address: Harouni Building, Ground Floor, Thomas Edisson Street, Ramlet El Baida, Beirut, Lebanon
  • Telephone: +961 1 811 432
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Website: www.globalstudyuk.com

Studypedia

  • Location: Lebanon
  • Address: Office 906, 9th Floor, Maamari Center, Maamari Street, Clemenceau- Beirut, Lebanon
  • Telephone: 00961 1 341 908
  • Mobile: 00961 70 432 431
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Website: https://studypedia.com/
Read more about check your country entry requirements and agents here.

Entry requirements

For students coming from Qatar to ARU

For entry to a bachelor’s degree (year 1), we will consider the following qualifications:

  • A recognised foundation programme
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma
  • International Advanced Levels (A Levels)
  • Al-Thanawaya Al-Aama with grade 80% plus year 1 of Bachelors degree with CGPA 2.7

For entry to a Master’s degree, we will consider the following qualifications:

  • A recognised pre-Masters course
  • 4 year Bachelors degree with CGPA 2.7

For entry to a research degree, we will consider overseas qualifications equivalent to a UK Master’s degree. Please visit our postgraduate research pages for more information on the application requirements. 

The above is a guide only and not all qualifications are listed. There may be additional course requirements, such specific subjects or grades, a portfolio or an interview, for example. These requirements will be detailed on each individual course page.

If you don't hold one of the qualifications above then  ARU College can help. ARU College provides foundationfirst year and pre-Masters courses, designed to prepare you for entry to your chosen degree.

English requirements

If English is not your first language you will need to be able to show you have the required level of English language. This is so we can ensure you'll be able to follow your course.

Our standard entry criteria for undergraduate courses is IELTS 6.0 or equivalent, with nothing lower than 5.5 in any of the four elements (listening, speaking, reading and writing).

Our standard entry criteria for postgraduate taught and postgraduate research courses is IELTS 6.5, with nothing lower than 5.5 in any of the four elements (listening, speaking, reading and writing).

If you don't meet our English language requirements, our Language Centre offers a range of courses which could help you achieve the level required for entry onto a degree course.

Our Language Centre also offers the English Language Proficiency Test (ELPT) in the UK and overseas. Check our events page for dates or contact our country managers for more information.

Approved agents

Middle East Graduate

Read more about check your country entry requirements and agents here.

Entry requirements

For students coming from Saudi Arabia to ARU

For entry to a bachelor’s degree (year 1), we will consider the following qualifications:

  • A recognised foundation programme
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma
  • International Advanced Levels (A Levels)
  • Completed first year at a Saudi university may be considered with GPA of 2.5

For entry to a Master’s degree, we will consider the following qualifications:

  • A recognised pre-Masters course
  • 4 year Bachelor degree with GPA 3.0 out of 5.0 or 2.75 out of 4.00 or 60% - 74%

For entry to a research degree, we will consider overseas qualifications equivalent to a UK Master’s degree. Please visit our postgraduate research pages for more information on the application requirements. 

The above is a guide only and not all qualifications are listed. There may be additional course requirements, such specific subjects or grades, a portfolio or an interview, for example. These requirements will be detailed on each individual course page.

If you don't hold one of the qualifications above then  ARU College can help. ARU College provides foundationfirst year and pre-Masters courses, designed to prepare you for entry to your chosen degree.

English requirements

If English is not your first language you will need to be able to show you have the required level of English language. This is so we can ensure you'll be able to follow your course.

Our standard entry criteria for undergraduate courses is IELTS 6.0 or equivalent, with nothing lower than 5.5 in any of the four elements (listening, speaking, reading and writing).

Our standard entry criteria for postgraduate taught and postgraduate research courses is IELTS 6.5, with nothing lower than 5.5 in any of the four elements (listening, speaking, reading and writing).

If you don't meet our English language requirements, our Language Centre offers a range of courses which could help you achieve the level required for entry onto a degree course.

Our Language Centre also offers the English Language Proficiency Test (ELPT) in the UK and overseas. Check our events page for dates or contact our country managers for more information.

Approved agents

UKUni

Location: Riyadh
Address: 3656 An Nuzhah | King Abdullah Branch Road | Riyadh 12471 6431 | PO Box 19312, Riyadh 11435 | Saudi Arabia
Telephone: +966 (0) 11 275 4606
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.UKuni.org

IGEC International Group for Education Consultancy

Telephone: +966 563438758
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.igec.com.au

TCL Global Saudi Arabia

Location: Riyadh
Address: 6528 Al Ulaya - Al Olaya Dist. | Unit No 66 | Riyadh 12211 - 3846 | Saudi Arabia
Telephone: +966 (0) 505 444 945
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.tclglobal.co.uk

Read more about check your country entry requirements and agents here.

Entry requirements

For students coming from United Arab Emirates (UAE) to ARU

For entry to a bachelor’s degree (year 1), we will consider the following qualifications:

  • A recognised foundation programme
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma
  • International Advanced Levels (A Levels)
  • Completed first year at Emirati university with GPA of 2.5

For entry to a Master’s degree, we will consider the following qualifications:

  • A recognised pre-Masters course
  • Bachelor degree GPA 2.6

For entry to a research degree, we will consider overseas qualifications equivalent to a UK Master’s degree. Please visit our postgraduate research pages for more information on the application requirements. 

The above is a guide only and not all qualifications are listed. There may be additional course requirements, such specific subjects or grades, a portfolio or an interview, for example. These requirements will be detailed on each individual course page.

If you don't hold one of the qualifications above then  ARU College can help. ARU College provides foundationfirst year and pre-Masters courses, designed to prepare you for entry to your chosen degree.

English requirements

If English is not your first language you will need to be able to show you have the required level of English language. This is so we can ensure you'll be able to follow your course.

Our standard entry criteria for undergraduate courses is IELTS 6.0 or equivalent, with nothing lower than 5.5 in any of the four elements (listening, speaking, reading and writing).

Our standard entry criteria for postgraduate taught and postgraduate research courses is IELTS 6.5, with nothing lower than 5.5 in any of the four elements (listening, speaking, reading and writing).

If you don't meet our English language requirements, our Language Centre offers a range of courses which could help you achieve the level required for entry onto a degree course.

Our Language Centre also offers the English Language Proficiency Test (ELPT) in the UK and overseas. Check our events page for dates or contact our country managers for more information.

Approved agents

UniAdmission

International Placewell Consultants FZ LLC

IDP Dubai

JNS Dubai

JNS UK

  • Location: United Kingdom
  • Address: One Canada Square, 37th Floor, Canary Wharf, London E14 5AA
  • Telephone: +44 7766317128
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Website: www.jnsedu.com

Global Study UK

TCL Global

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