Anglia Ruskin University (ARU)

Why study at ARU?

Here are some good reasons to consider ARU:

University of the Year 2023 – We’re proud to be the Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023.

Gold standard teaching – One of the 20% of universities in the country awarded a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework.

Award-winning facilities – ARU is home to world-class facilities, the result of sustained investment in our campuses and learning spaces.

Career support from day one – All our students can access dedicated employability support, while they’re here and after they graduate.

World-leading research – We’re recipients of the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for outstanding research work that delivers real public benefit.

A sustainable university – We’re incorporating sustainability and environmental awareness into every aspect of university life.

Where is ARU located?

ARU has four campuses with the main campus located in Cambridge. Other campuses include Chelmsford, Peterborough and London. Cambridge and Peterborough are approximately 50 minutes away from Kings Cross Station in London and Chelmsford is only 35 minutes away to London’s Liverpool Station. ARU’s London Campus is located in Central London near Farringdon Station and offers a selection of Masters programming.

What can you study at ARU?

There are a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate subjects for you to consider for your studies from the following faculties at ARU. Click on the link provided for each faculty to view the subject area that is right for you:

How much does it cost for an international student to attend ARU?

As part of the Pathways/Credit Recognition Agreement between Anglia Ruskin University and Fanshawe College, Fanshawe students are eligible to receive a £4,000.00 (approximately $7,200.00 Canadian) tuition discount for their first year of study at ARU.[1]

In addition, Canadian students are eligible to access the Canada Student Loan component of the Ontario Student Assistance Program. The Canada Student Loan (CSL) program provides funding for accommodation and living expenses for your study outside of Canada. For further information regarding CSL contact the Student Aid office at the college. You may also want to contact the Pathway and Partnership Office to discuss other financial aid and scholarship options that may be available to you from Fanshawe.

Tuition for the 2025/26 academic year for international students studying at the undergraduate level can range from £16,700.00 ($30,000.00 Canadian) for International Business Management to £17,500.00 ($31,500.00 Canadian) if you intend to study Computer Game Art.

At the graduate level, in 2025/26 international student tuition can range from £18,600.00 (approximately $33,500 Canadian) for a student seeking an MA in Human Resource Management to £19,500.00 for a student wishing to enrol in a MA in Computer Games Development-Art (approximately $35,000.00 Canadian).

In terms of living costs related to items such as accommodation, food, clothing and transportation, ARU provides a rough guide of the total cost of £1,117.00 per month (approximately $2,000.00 Canadian).


[1] All currency values in this document are based on exchange rates quoted for September 27, 2024 and are subject to change based on the value of the currency on the currency exchange rate for the specific day the transaction takes place.