History
A long history in providing education and internationally recognised degrees: established in 1858 as the Cambridge School of Art, ARUprovides degrees in over 100 academic areas to over 35,000 full and part-time students.
Education
ARU College (formerly known as Cambridge Ruskin International College or CRIC) offers undergraduate and postgraduate pathways at ARU for students that do not meet the requirements for direct entry, have not studied the subjects required for their chosen degree or spent some time out of education. Following completion of the ARU College pathway students benefit from guaranteed entry into an ARU degree.
Career
Renowned for the employability of its graduates, ARU is committed to providing its students with the very best career advice from the beginning of their course. In order to enhance employment prospects, the university has created partnerships with some of the UK’s most prestigious and successful businesses
Short Courses
University Ranking
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2024
501 -200
2023
301
2022
301
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Student services
The Student Support team looks after all our students’ needs, including:
- Academic performance monitoring — Students in Jeopardy programme
- Assignment help
- Attendance monitoring
- Disability support
- English language support
- Enrolment on your pathway
- Learning support
- Orientation programmes
- Registration with Anglia Ruskin University
- Registration with ARU College
- Social activities
- Student welfare
- Study skills training
- 24/7 emergency assistance
Housing services
Moving to a new city can be a little daunting. But with so many accommodation options to choose from, finding the perfect room for you has never been easier.
Campus life
At ARU College we believe that excellent campus facilities are essential in providing the support and resources required to make the most of your studies. In the last five years ARU has invested over £80 million in campus developments, with a further £124 million planned over the next 5 years. Among the specialist facilities are:
- a suite of forensic science laboratories, complete with a scene of crime unit;
- 4 University Libraries (including an extensive Digital Library in addition to our on-site print collections);
- a suite of multimedia sound and recording studios;
- a Human Energetics Sports Science Laboratory;
- a University Eye Clinic;
- simulated hospital wards and operating theatres;
- bespoke counselling rooms;
Sports facilities
- Our East Road campus hosts a new gym for students, staff and alumni, which is just 183 metres from the city’s Parkside swimming pool and the Kelsey Kerridge sports centre. Anglia Ruskin students also have use of three football pitches and a rugby pitch
- An industry standard, fully-equipped 3-camera TV studio with a full lighting rig, professional-standard gallery, complete with mixer, autocue and more!
- The new FDM_Xperimental suite of animation and visual effects facilities for both internal and external projects.
Student clubs
- At ARU College we organise events every semester. Previously we have held talent shows, sports events (including football and cricket tournaments), visits to the coast and theme parks.
- Being part of sports and cultural societies while you are at ARU will open up many social and career opportunities to you. We encourage our students to participate in such activities as much as possible.