Five students sitting outside the main building on Anglia Ruskin University's Writtle campus

Writtle campus

Nestled in the Essex countryside, our 150-hectare campus in Writtle features beautiful landscaped gardens and state-of-the-art facilities.

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Welcome to campus

Find out more about the beautiful campus in Writtle, and highlights of the surrounding area.

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Explore Writtle

Find out more about the village of Writtle, or book to attend an Open Day.

Life in Writtle University and college Open Days in Writtle

Why study in Writtle

Specialist subject areas
Specialise in animal, environmental, agricultural and horticultural courses, at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
Brilliant facilities
Writtle is home to specialist teaching spaces and facilities including dedicated equine and canine centres, and a working farm.
Student satisfaction
Writtle University College was ranked No 1 in the East of England for 'Overall satisfaction with teaching' in the National Student Survey 2023.
Track record
First established in 1893, Writtle has been producing leaders in the land-based industries for 130 years.

Main entrance to the Writtle campus
Sturgeons Farm
Writtle campus is home to farm animals including sheep, cows and pigs
Pig unit on Sturgeons Farm
Monarch Stables with resident horses
Riding arena
Work with horses on our dedicated equine campus
Canine therapy clinic
Canine hydrotherapy pool
Research glasshouse
Science Centre
Reptile room
Centre of Sport and Health
Writtle's countryside campus covers 150 hectares

Courses in Writtle

Undergraduate degrees

Postgraduate degrees

College courses

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Writtle campus map and buildings

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Get in touch

If you're thinking about applying to ARU or have questions about your application, contact us:

Monday-Thursday 9am-5pm (Please note we close at 3.30pm on the first and third Thursday of the month for staff training)
Friday 9am-4.30pm

Lordship Road
Writtle CM1 3RR
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