United Kingdom
Est 1858
University Type - PublicAnglia Ruskin is a public research university located in the UK, in the East of England. Its roots lie in the Cambridge School of Art (CSA), founded by Sir William John Beamont, a fellow of Trinity College at the University of Cambridge, while the Inaugural address was delivered by John Ruskin, who is often mistaken as the founder of Anglia University. In 1992, it was recognized as a university, its motto is the Latin word Excellentia per societatem, which means “Excellence through Partnership in English”.
It has a long rich history, earlier in the 1960s, the Institution known as the Cambridgeshire College of Arts and Technology (CCAT). In 1989 it merged with Chelmer Institute of Higher Education and Essex Technical College to form Anglia Higher Education College. Then in 1991, it became a Polytechnic College renowned as Anglia Polytechnic College. After a long period of 9 years, It proposed a name change but desired to keep the abbreviation ‘APU’ recommended ‘Anglia Prior University’ but eventually ended up with adopting the surname of Sir John Ruskin and became “Anglia Prior University”, this change came into force only after the approval from the Privy council on 29th of September 2005.
Later in 2007, APU allied with the London College of Accountancy and the outcome was ARU London.
ARU became the first university in the UK to sign UNISON's Anti-Racism charter in October 2023. In 2024, it merged with Writtle University College and grow- into ARU Writtle.
Anglia Ruskin University offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional programs to cater to the needs of students across different subject areas, including Allied Healthcare, law, art, and business management.
ARU offers a total of 642 courses out of which 211 undergraduate courses, 131 postgraduate courses, 44 Research courses & 201 CPD and short courses, and so on.
Business & Management: ARU offers many courses like International Business Management, Business with Tourism Management, Business, and Human Resource Management, Animal Care and Management, etc., along with a placement year that equips students with such necessary skills.
Computer Science: Anglia Ruskin is well known for its world-class computer science programs, where you can learn and gain knowledge for developing software, learn fundamentals of AI and cyber security, and implement and oversee computer networks. Besides this, you will also gain valuable industry experience.
Nursing and Healthcare: ARU offers several short, undergraduate, and postgraduate courses where you learn how to take care of patients efficiently. Develop complex skills as modern healthcare demands highly skilled leaders & professionals, and polish your care management skills while evolving your passion for assisting others.
Finance is one of the major aspects that need due attention while planning to study abroad. The fee structure at Anglia Ruskin differs for taught, undergraduate, postgraduate, college courses, short courses, CPD short courses, and for Research programs.
Tuition fees for Undergraduate programs for home students at ARU charge a maximum amount of £9,535 per annum, while for international students’ fee for undergraduate courses ranges between £16,700 and £17,500, depending upon the type of course chosen by students.
Tuition fees for Postgraduate Programs: Fees for Home students start from £9,800 to £11,100. In the case of international students, ARU charges a minimum of £17,500 and goes as high as £19,500.
Research Programs: For research programs, university fees are £15,900 while in some research courses, a bench fee is applicable along with the tuition fee. But for UK home students’ fee for a full-time research program is £4,786 per annum.
For the seventh consecutive year, Anglia Ruskin University has been listed in the top 350 universities worldwide. ARU also secured its place in the top 40 on the UK universities list conducted by the Times Higher Education World University Ranking 2023. ARU has been specifically praised for its ‘international outlook’ and ' Researcher Influence'.
It is also ranked in 5th position in the UK for SDG3 (Sustainable Health Goals) for Good Health and Well-being published by the Times Higher Education magazine in June 2024 by The Impact Rankings.
Besides these, the Universities have also been awarded many awards.
ARU accepted IELTS/PTE/TOEFL & other English Language Proficiency Test Scores.
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Level of Education
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IELTS |
PTE |
TOEFL |
OTHER |
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UG |
Overall 6.0 with no band less than 5.5 in each of the four modules i.e. Reading, writing, listening, speaking |
60 overall with 59 in each of the four modules i.e. Reading, writing, listening & speaking |
80 overall with 17 in writing & English, 18 in reading & 20 in speaking |
University accepts IELTS score of 5.5 overall, TOEFL iBT 72 overall, and PTE Academic 59 overall for UG degrees with a foundation year. |
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PG |
Overall 6.0 with no band less than 5.5 in each of the four modules i.e. Reading, writing, listening, speaking |
61 overall with 59 in each of the four modules i.e. Reading, writing, listening & speaking |
88 overall with 17 in writing & English, 18 in reading & 20 in speaking
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For a Student visa, you must achieve a minimum level of CEFR B2 in each of the four language skills. |
* Anglia Ruskin University accepts IELTS One-skill retake Test & TOEFL iBT, MyBest scores on an individual basis.
NOTE- The above-mentioned information is just a general overview, for course-specific entry requirements consult with experts at Jagvimal Consultants.
Anglia Ruskin University offers many scholarships & grants to reduce the financial burden on international students.
*International Postgraduate scholarship:- As the name depicts, it is available for postgraduate studies only. To avail of the benefit of this scholarship you need not apply separately, but it will be awarded automatically if you fulfil certain criteria. It is worth up to £4000.
Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible you have to meet one of the following conditions.
*International Undergraduate Scholarship:- Under this scholarship, there are two types of awards granted based on the status of your application.
The first one is a Lower-value scholarship of up to £4000. In this students will receive £2000 in 1st year & £1000 each in later years of study up to a maximum of three years, subject to eligibility.
*Writtle campus students are automatically eligible for £2000 in the first year of study.
The second one is a Higher award of up to £7000, under this students will receive £4000 in 1st year & £1000 each in further years of study up to a maximum of three years, subject to eligibility.
Applicant must be an international tuition fee payer enrolled in one of ARU`s core campuses except the London campus for a full-time bachelor's degree.
Note: Only available for fresh applicants & not for ARU graduates.
*International Early Payment Discount:- If you fully pay your tuition fee by Friday, right before commencing of teaching. Then you can avail of a discount of £1000 in your 1st yr. Of Study. Also, you can combine it with other available scholarships up to £4,000.
*Sports Scholarship: Two types of scholarship are offered under sports scholarship, one is podium level, another one is elite level, ranging from £1,400 up to £12,500 per year. It is applicable for all, including home students, EU, and international students. It covers the full-time duration of a degree course. This scholarship is offered to basketball & volleyball students who are competing at the highest level, but in some exceptional situations, it is also offered to those who are participating in individual sports.
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