Four students walking outside ARU's campus in Cambridge

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
  • Students' Union spaces in Cambridge, Chelmsford and Writtle, open 24/7 with microwaves, board games, Xboxes and spots to study, eat and relax
  • student societies and events
  • sports facilities
  • software such as Office 365 and Teams, through your ARU student account
  • a great range of student discounts through your TOTUM card, including travel discounts.

You'll find changing and shower facilities and kitchen/food prep areas on all campuses.

Living at home will not make your university experience any less exciting. There is still full access to resources [and] I have made great friends.

Sinead, Primary Education Studies student

Getting to campus

Student travel discounts Travelling by bus or train? Check our guide to discounted travel tickets and passes
Two students standing by a map of a university campus

Hear from our students

Sinead blogs about commuting at ARU and Lily shares her tips for starting uni, whether you're living on campus or off.

Commuting or campus: what suits you best?

Three students walking through the quad, Cambridge campus

Compare the costs

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

Information for parents and carers