Anglia Ruskin University

Es. 1858 | Excellentia Per Societatem

Es. 1858 | Excellentia Per Societatem

Type of Institution

Public

Number of Students

35,195

Student Faculty Ratio

38.26

Internationality Factor

20%

Avg Tuition per Student

£7,759

Net assets (2024)

£185.0 milion

Total Income

£317.9 milion

Nobel Laureates

N/A

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About

Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) is a renowned institution of higher learning that emphasizes both academic excellence and practical skill development. Established initially as the Cambridge School of Art in 1858, ARU has evolved into a modern university that caters to the diverse needs of its student body through a variety of flexible undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

ARU operates across four main campuses located in Cambridge, Chelmsford, Peterborough, and Writtle, each offering a distinct academic and cultural environment. Recently, the Peterborough campus, which opened in September 2022, has garnered significant acclaim for its...

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Campus life

Gender Population Graph

Female62%

Male38%

Not known0%

Other0%

Staff Distribution Graph

Non-academic54%

Academic46%

Student Distribution Graph

First degree68%

Postgraduate (taught)26%

Other undergraduate4%

Postgraduate (research)2%

Domicile per Region Graph

Academic Requirements

Each postgraduate course at Anglia Ruskin University requires an honours degree (2:2 or above) in a related subject for admission to a master’s program. For MPhil with progression to a PhD, a 2:1 or first in a related bachelor’s degree is required. To directly enroll in a PhD program, a master’s degree or equivalent in a related field is required. Some medical master’s programs require a minimum of one year of professional practice. Proficiency in English language (IELTS 6.5 overall with no band lower than 5.5 or equivalent) is mandatory for non-native speakers. Course-specific requirements should be checked with the department concerned.

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Programs

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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
Creative Arts and Design
Business and Management
Education
Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Medicine and Health

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Year Founded

1858

The foundation of the art school.

1960

The launch of the Cambridgeshire College of Arts and Technology (CCAT).

1992

The establishment of the Anglia Polytechnic University (APU).

2005

Awarded university status and became Anglia Ruskin University.

2017

The opening of the School of Medicine in Chelmsford.

Public Figures

Simon Stephens

Alumnus - award-winning playwright, screenwriter and theatre director.

Sarah Perry

Alumna - award-winning author.

Claire Eastham

Alumna - mental health blogger and author.