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UCAS code: A60

ARU is an innovative global university with students from 185 countries coming to study with us. 

Our community is incredibly important to us, and we're proud of the role we play in our cities and the wider region – including the positive effect on jobs and the local economy.

Students, businesses, and partners benefit from outstanding facilities, which include our new School of Medicine in Chelmsford, and Science Centre in Cambridge. Many of our facilities, activities and events are open to the wider community.
Source: Anglia Ruskin University website

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How students describe this university

We asked more than 11,000 undergraduates to say how far they would describe their uni as having the following characteristics. We carry out this analysis where we have scores from at least 30 students. You can also see whether these ratings are high, medium or low compared to other universities.

Varied union activities

61%

Low

Diverse local nightlife

58%

Medium

Sporty

56%

Low

Creative

55%

Low

Political

50%

Medium

Vital stats

Sources: NSS, DLHE & HESA
% of graduates in work or further study 95% Medium
Average graduate salary £21k Medium
Student satisfaction score 77% Low

Number of students

35,200

students attended last year

Undergraduate / Postgraduate

73%

of students are undergrads

Full-time / Part-time

9%

of students are part-time

Male / Female

36%

of students are male

Young / Mature

64%

of students aged over 21

UK / Non-UK

10%

of students here are from outside the UK

What students say about this university

297 comments (87 students)
    • Five stars: Excellent

      2023, Graduate, Business And Management

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    • Four stars: Great

      2023, Graduate, Business And Management

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    • Five stars: Excellent

      2023, Graduate, Business And Management

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    • Five stars: Excellent

      2023, Graduate, Business And Management

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    • heavy financial burden

      2023, 1st year student, Optometry

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    • good uni however staff are very laidback during lectures and expect a long of self learning compared to other unis when speaking to friends

      2023, 1st year student, Optometry

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