Anglia Ruskin University

Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) is a UK university with four main campuses, in Cambridge, Chelmsford, Peterborough and Writtle. Its history begins in 1858, when John Ruskin opened the Cambridge School of Art. Several colleges later combined to form Anglia Polytechnic University in 1992, and Writtle University College merged with ARU on 29 February 2024. ARU also works with partner institutions in the UK and abroad, including ARU London. According to the university, students from more than 185 countries study there.

• Undergraduate degrees, many with an optional placement year, and two-year accelerated degrees
• Master's degrees
• Research degrees: PhD, MPhil and Professional Doctorate
• Degree apprenticeships
• Short courses and CPD
• College courses for 16-18 year olds and adults at Writtle College

Subjects range from art and education to health and social care (including nursing, midwifery, medicine and paramedic science), computing, engineering, law, business, agriculture and animal and equine sciences. ARU holds a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework, and REF 2021 rated its research in 16 subject areas as world-leading. First-year students starting a full-time course from September 2026 in Cambridge, Chelmsford or Writtle are guaranteed accommodation. International students can apply for ARU scholarships and, on a Student Visa, may work up to 20 hours a week during term time.