A student typing on a tablet keyboard at the desk in a halls room, surrounded by decorations such as plants, pictures and fairy lights, as well as a lamp and stationery

Accommodation & commuting

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. Explore options for living on campus or commuting.

Guaranteed accommodation Apply before 17 August and get guaranteed accommodation in Cambridge, Chelmsford or Writtle*
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Living at uni

Anastasia House in Cambridge on a sunny day
Accommodation in Cambridge
Student Village accommodation on ARU's Chelmsford campus
Accommodation in Chelmsford
Peterborough Embankment on a sunny day, with blocks of flats in the distance across the river
Accommodation in Peterborough
Exterior view of Maddison Halls
Accommodation in Writtle
Renting privately Information and support on finding and living in rented accommodation.
Four students walking outside the Anglia Ruskin University campus in Cambridge

Commuting to ARU

Choosing to live at home and travel to uni could work for you. And you can still embrace student life, with access to the same support, facilities and social events.

Find out about commuting

Learn more about Accommodation

How to apply
Students with a disability or medical condition
Current students
Frequently asked questions

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.

Four students outside accommodation at ARU's Chelmsford campus

Contact the residential service team

Contact details for university accommodation and private tenants.
Contact the residential service team

*Guaranteed accommodation is available to first-year students starting a full-time course in September 2026 at ARU in Cambridge, Chelmsford or Writtle.