ARU College
ARU College
Overview for International Students
Undergraduate and postgraduate paths are available at ARU College (formerly known as Cambridge Ruskin International College or CRIC) for students who do not fulfil the prerequisites for direct admission, who have not already studied the subjects needed for their desired degree, or who have taken a break from school. If a student completes the ARU College track, they are guaranteed admission to an ARU degree programme.
Commencing immediately. Enrollment at ARU College enrols you in the same status as a direct student at ARU, granting you access to all services and facilities as well as the issuance of an ARU ID card. This is because ARU College functions as a faculty of the university.
History
They began in 1858, when John Ruskin, a patron, art critic, and philanthropist, founded the Cambridge School of Art. Their current Cambridge campus still has its roots in the original art school, which evolved into Anglia Ruskin University (or ARU for short).
The affiliation of ARU with several educational institutions has grown over the years. Included in this group are CCAT in Cambridgeshire and the Essex Institute of Higher Education, originally known as the Chelmer Institute (established from Mid-Essex Technical College and Brentwood College of Education), another name for this institution. Before its 1992 rebranding as Anglia Polytechnic University, these institutions were formerly known as Anglia Polytechnic.
University Programmes
Foundation
Architecture
Art and Design
Business
Engineering, Computing and Technology
English, Media, Drama and Writing
Healthcare (International)
Humanities and Education
Law and Policing
Medical and Life Science
Music
Psychology
Public Health
Sports Science
Working with Children, Families and Communities
Pre-Masters
Business, Finance and Management
Computing, Engineering and Technology
Criminology and Law
Education, English Language, and Creative Writing
Life and Medical Sciences
Psychology
Public Health and Social Sciences
University Rankings
- Named one of the top 20 global ‘rising star’ institutions by Firetail.
- Ranked one of the top 40 universities in the UK and the top 350 institutions in the world in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2022.
- Recognised for the quality and value of its facilities, including praise for its ‘excellent’ learning environment.
- Ranked 1st in the UK and 20th in the world for health and wellbeing in the 2022 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings.
- ARU is an innovative global university with students from 185 countries
- One of the top 10 universities for international graduates in employment in the UK (HESA, July 2021).
Accommodation For International Students
Not all students will be able to reserve the limited number of on-campus university housing options. Not all students will be eligible, and ARU Residential Services cannot guarantee availability.
Prior to your trip to the UK, they advise that you look into off-campus private housing choices.
Other possible places to stay: while making a reservation, be sure to specify that you are a student at ARU College.
Cambridge student accommodation providers:
- studentcastle.co.uk
- apartostudent.com
- brunswickhouse.com
- downingstudents.com
- nidostudent.com
- thestudenthousingcompany.com
- Collegiate-ac.com
- homestayconsultancy.com
Chelmsford letting agencies that rent to students (subject to availability):
- Adrians
- Belvoir!
- Haart
- Intercounty Estate Agents
- Leaders
Available Scholarships
Undergraduate
- Stage 1: Foundation (Business) 2 semesters: £12,650
- Stage 1: Foundation (non-business) 2 semesters: £12,800
- International Foundation in Healthcare 3 semesters: £13,700
- Stage 2: First Year Degree (Business): £14,600
- Stage 2: First Year Degree (non-business): £14,900
- Stage 3 and 4: Second and Final Year Degree: £15,000 to £18,100
Postgraduate
- Stage 1: Pre-masters: £7,650
- Stage 2: Masters: from £15,000 to £18,100
- Stage: MBA : £18,10
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