Students from exchange partners

If you're a student from one of our partner universities around the world, our exchange programme gives you the chance to study in the UK for a semester as part of your degree programme.

As an exchange student at Anglia Ruskin University, you'll study on one of our campuses close to London.

All of our courses are modular and credit bearing, which means that - providing your home institution belongs to the credit conversion system - the credits gained at our University will be recognised as part of your degree programme. (Please check details on credit recognition with your home university's Study Abroad office.)

To take part in our exchange programme, you’ll have to be a current full-time student on an appropriate course at one of our partner universities:

For details of how to apply to the exchange programme, please see below.

 

Nomination

We encourage partner universities to submit nominations as early as possible to help students secure suitable accommodation.

For information on available modules, please contact us at [email protected].

Nomination deadlines

  • Trimester 1 (September–December): 1 May
  • Trimester 2 (January–May): 15 October

Nomination process

Exchange students must be nominated by their home university before applying. We ask our partners to nominate students with at least a B2 level of English (CEFR).

Once ARU Global has received your nomination, we will provide application instructions. Please note that a nomination does not guarantee acceptance. Students must complete their application and receive a Letter of Acceptance from ARU to confirm their place.

Important dates

Check our academic calendar for important dates in Spring and Autumn.

Application

Application deadlines

  • Trimester 1 (September–December): 31 May
    Trimester 2 (January–May): 31 October

Application process
After being nominated, you will receive a personal application link and guidance by email, along with our module catalogue.

Application is fully online, you do not need to send documents by post or email.

Your exchange place is confirmed only once your online application is approved and you have received a Letter of Acceptance from us.

Language requirements
You must provide proof of English proficiency.

  • One trimester (single semester): your home university can confirm your English level in a letter, we also accept IELTS, TOELF and PTE Academic.
  • Full academic year: you must submit an official test result such as IELTS, TOEFL, or Pearson PTE Academic.

View English entry requirements.

Application documents
Please note: we only accept scanned documents in PDF. Photos taken on your phone are not accepted.

When applying online, you will need to upload the following documents:

  • Transcript of Records
    Your most recent grades in English, issued by your home university
  • Passport
    Valid for the full duration of your exchange
  • ARU Learning Agreement
    Use the ARU template, signed by you and your home university
  • Proof of English proficiency (non-native English speakers only)

Letter of Acceptance
We will review your documents and let you know if anything needs to be re-submitted.

Acceptance letters are sent from:

  • early May (for students starting in Trimester 1 – Autumn)
  • mid-October (for students starting in Trimester 2 – Spring)

Visa requirements

We want your experience at ARU to be unforgettable. We're here to help you with everything from accommodation to student support.

Student Life

For further information please contact the Study Abroad/Exchange office at your university or email us at [email protected]

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