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ARU ranked 1st in the UK and 20th in the world for health and wellbeing in the 2022 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings.

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Your pathway to a degree from ARU

ARU College (formerly known as Cambridge Ruskin International College or CRIC) offers undergraduate and postgraduate pathways at ARU for applicants 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 direct entry onto an ARU degree.

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Courses

Undergraduate

Architecture

Art and design

Business and finance

Engineering, Computing and Technology

English, media, drama and writing

Health and social care professions

Humanities and education

Law and policing

Music

Medical and Life sciences

Psychology

Sports science

Postgraduate

Business, finance and management

Computing, Engineering and Technology

Criminology and Law

Public Health and Social Sciences

Psychology and Sports Science

Life and Medical Sciences

Education, English Language, and Creative Writing

One university, two great locations!

ARU

With ARU, you’ll develop the expertise that’ll make you stand out and take you further. Our innovative, global university offers you industry-recognised courses, outstanding facilities, student support and award-winning lecturers.

Cambridge

Cambridge is internationally renowned as a centre of learning. ARU has been in Cambridge since 1858. Our friendly, bustling campus is a five minute walk from the historic city centre with its vibrant cultural and social scene.

Chelmsford

Chelmsford has a great mix of independent stores, high street retailers, restaurants, bars and cafes. Our striking, modern campus is a five minute walk from Chelmsford city centre and the train station.