Commuting to university

Commuting from home can save money and offer flexibility, while you can still get involved in student life and the social side of university.

Like all our students, you'll have access to:

  • a Welcome Buddy when you start your course
  • libraries and study spaces
  • student services, such as careers and wellbeing support
  • part-time jobs and volunteering opportunities
  • social spaces
  • student societies and events
  • sports facilities
  • software such as Office 365 and Teams, through your ARU student account
  • wifi on campus.

Find out more about our campuses, including travel routes and directions.

Hear more from our students: My experience of commuting to university and Starting uni: my first week at ARU.

Commuting or campus: what suits you best?

Three students walking on a university campus

Compare the costs

See the typical costs involved in commuting to university, and living on campus.

Commuting or campus: compare the costs Support with the cost of living
Our campuses

Get to know our campuses and how to travel to them

Accommodation

Explore our student halls and houses

Information for parents and carers