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Accommodation

We want you to be happy in every aspect of your life at university, and that includes finding a home which is friendly, comfortable and safe.

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Get guaranteed accommodation

Available when you apply for a full-time undergraduate course starting in September 2025, and firmly accept your place at ARU. Accommodation available at Cambridge and Chelmsford campuses.*

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Accommodation in Cambridge
Accommodation in Chelmsford
Accommodation in Peterborough
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Accommodation in Writtle
Renting privately
Short-term accommodation
Four students outside accommodation at ARU's Chelmsford campus

Learn more about accommodation at ARU

How to apply Frequently asked questions Information for students with a disability or medical condition
A communal kitchen in Peter Taylor House, Cambridge

Virtual accommodation tours

Take a look around our accommodation any time, anywhere with our 360 VR tour experience.

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Accommodation videos

Anastasia House in Cambridge Look around Anastasia House

Anastasia House

The flats in Anastasia House are right across the road from our Cambridge campus.

CB1 student accommodation in Cambridge Look around CB1

CB1

CB1 in central Cambridge has more than 500 rooms for Anglia Ruskin students.

Student village on Chelmsford campus Look around Chelmsford Student Village

Chelmsford Student Village

Chelmsford Student Village is right next door to campus.

Exterior of Peter Taylor House and its courtyard, Cambridge Look around Peter Taylor House

Peter Taylor House

Peter Taylor House offers bright, modern accommodation on-campus in Cambridge.

Railyard student accommodation in Cambridge Look around The Railyard

The Railyard

The Railyard offers 244 rooms to students in Cambridge.

Exterior shot of Sedley Court and its bike park, Cambridge Look around Sedley Court

Sedley Court

Sedley Court in Cambridge is available exclusively to Anglia Ruskin students Sedley Court in Cambridge is available exclusively to Anglia Ruskin students.

Shared house student accommodation in Cambridge Look around shared houses

Shared houses

Many of our Cambridge students live in university shared houses.

The archway at the entrance to Swinhoe House, Cambridge Look around Swinhoe House

Swinhoe House

Swinhoe House is conveniently located on our Cambridge Campus.

Entrance to the Cambridge YMCA Look around Cambridge YMCA

YMCA

Cambridge YMCA reserves two floors exclusively for Anglia Ruskin students

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Information for current students

Student Accommodation Code

It’s important to us that your accommodation is safe and of a good standard. The University’s eligible properties are signed up to the Student Accommodation Code. All off-campus houses are subject to House of Multiple Occupation (HMO) licensing laws and several of our houses are accredited by the local council. Externally-managed accommodation is covered by Unipol/ANUK National Code.


*Conditions apply. Accommodation guarantee not available in Peterborough or Writtle. Applicable when you firmly accept a place at ARU.