Overview

ARU is an innovative global university with students from 185 countries coming to study with us. We've once again been named as one of the top 350 institutions in the world in The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022 – and one of the top 40 universities in the UK.

Our story starts in 1858 when the art critic, patron and philanthropist John Ruskin opened the Cambridge School of Art. The art school grew to become Anglia Ruskin University, shortened to ARU, and it’s still at the heart of our modern-day campus in Cambridge.

Over the years, a number of colleges and institutes have become part of ARU. They include the Cambridgeshire College of Arts and Technology (CCAT) and the Essex Institute of Higher Education (formerly the Chelmer Institute – itself formed from the Mid-Essex Technical College and the Brentwood College of Education). At first, these colleges combined to become Anglia Polytechnic, and then Anglia Polytechnic University in 1992.

London Campus
Based in the heart of the city of London, ARU London focuses on delivering a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses of the highest calibre.

Our central location, convenient transport links and established relationships across the city all come together to help you take advantage of studying in one of the world’s best student cities*. Choosing to study in a leading global city famed for history, business, culture and one of the truly international capitals of the world will not disappoint.

ARU London is the perfect place for you to gain the knowledge which will propel you to a successful career. We have a focus on your employability during and after your degree, aiming to give you unprecedented access to a host of potential employers and careers. Our Employability Scheme runs alongside every course, so you graduate with an excellent degree and the skills to achieve your full potential.

By studying at ARU London, you can be sure of academic standards and the quality of learning opportunities. Not only are our lecturers highly qualified, they also boast significant real-world business experience. That means you don’t just receive theoretical knowledge from textbooks, but valuable practical knowledge, too.

Programs Offered in Anglia Ruskin University - London Campus

Highlights

• We’ve been named one of the top 350 institutions in the world in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022, for the sixth successive year – and one of the top 40 universities in the UK. We're also listed in the top 15% for social inclusion in The Times Good University Guide 2022.
• We were named as one of the top five UK universities for education and sports science courses in the Guardian League Table 2022.
• In November 2021, we were proud to receive The Queen’s Anniversary Prize for our world-leading music therapy work – and in particular our research with people living with dementia, and their families. The Queen’s Anniversary Prizes recognise outstanding work by UK universities and colleges that shows the highest levels of quality and innovation and delivers significant public benefit.