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ARU is one of the largest universities in the east of England, with campuses in two of the UK’s most exciting cities, Cambridge and Chelmsford.

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

ARU College Key Statistics & Highlights

  • #501 Ranking
  • 35 Scholarships
  • Public Institution Type

ARU College Overview

ARU College Scholarships

ARU College Scholarships

Below you will find scholarships related to ARU College. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.

Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 GBP
Deadline
21 Jun 2026
GREAT Scholarship
Merit-based

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British Council - Accreditation UK
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
28 Feb 2027
Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship
Merit-based

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Boustany Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
19000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarships for PhD Students
Merit-based

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Junhua Li
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based

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Amber Student
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based

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Amber Scholar
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
The New York Pass® Education Scholarship
Merit-based

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Go City
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based

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Admit Lab
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
22500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids

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UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
Merit-based

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PlagiarismSearch
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available

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ARU College Rankings

Study Portals Meta Ranking

Top 18.3% United Kingdom
Top 13.3% Worldwide

Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.

World University Rankings

501

By Times Higher Education

Dropped 200 places compared to 2023

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.

3 year trend World University Rankings

2022 2023 2024
301 301 501

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.

ARU College Campus Locations

#1 Main Campus
United Kingdom Country
Cambridge City
#2 Branch Campus
United Kingdom Country
Chelmsford City

ARU College Student Reviews & Awards

3.4

Based on 5 reviews

  • 5 Star
    1 Review
  • 4 Star
    2 Reviews
  • 3 Star
    1 Review
  • 2 Star
    0 Reviews
  • 1 Star
    1 Review
5/5

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I am a mature woman who was out of school for a while. on enrolment they considered my prior education and vast work experience. The lectured where delivered in a very interactive way, with the lecturer sincerely acknowledging that post experience of all the student in my class who were coming from various professional backgrounds. I particularly enjoyed the service programme where there was opportunity to apply the concepts of study into real-life scenario. The work on the dissertation research paper was a great exercise to end the studies before a defense panel.

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Aug 2021 - May 2023
Posted on May 2024
4/5

Empowered Learning.

The professors were incredibly knowledgeable and approachable, often going out of their way to provide extra help. The curriculum had a good balance of theory and practical application. I’ve had a great opportunity to experience both the academic and social aspects of campus life. Overall, my time at Arel University has been immensely rewarding. I’ve grown academically and personally.

Posted by Provided by ESN
Studied from Nov 2022 - Jun 2024
Posted on Apr 2025
4/5

Review for Arel University, Translation Department

The first thing I would say is that most of my lecturers are considerably successful at their jobs. They really imroved me, especially in my writing. They also help me with my problems and questions any time I need them. The only thing they should enhance is their Erasmus programme.

Posted by Provided by ESN
Studied from Jul 2023 - Sep 2023
Posted on Apr 2025
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