Interested in studying at Anglia Ruskin University? You’ll find everything you need on this page including events in the USA, entry requirements, stories from other US students and popular courses.
We’re coming to visit you in country, find out more:
Meet us in countryTuesday, September 9, 2025
9am – 12:30pm & 5:30pm – 8pm (PDT)
Pasadena Conference Centre
Sunday, September 14, 2025
1pm – 3pm (PDT)
University of San Francisco
Can’t make the events? Book a 1-2-1 with me, Beth, and we can talk about all things ARU, how to apply and what to expect.
Anglia Ruskin University participates in the US Federal Direct Loan programme (Direct Loans) which can provide funding to cover your tuition fees and living expenses, subject to approval by the US Funding team.
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Here are some links to important information that’ll help you with your application to Anglia Ruskin University:
How to apply Contact usFor students coming from the United States to ARU
For entry to a Bachelor’s degree (year 1), we will consider the following qualifications:
For entry to a Master’s degree, we will consider the following qualifications:
For entry to a research degree, we will consider overseas qualifications equivalent to a UK Master’s degree. Please visit our postgraduate research pages for more information on the application requirements.
The above is a guide only and not all qualifications are listed. There may be additional course requirements, such specific subjects or grades, a portfolio or an interview, for example. These requirements will be detailed on each individual course page.
If you don't hold one of the qualifications above then ARU College can help. ARU College provides foundation, first year and pre-Masters courses, designed to prepare you for entry to your chosen degree.
If English is not your first language you will need to be able to show you have the required level of English language. This is so we can ensure you'll be able to follow your course.
Our standard entry criteria for undergraduate courses is IELTS 6.0 or equivalent, with nothing lower than 5.5 in any of the four elements (listening, speaking, reading and writing).
Our standard entry criteria for postgraduate taught and postgraduate research courses is IELTS 6.5, with nothing lower than 5.5 in any of the four elements (listening, speaking, reading and writing).
If you don't meet our English language requirements, our Language Centre offers a range of courses which could help you achieve the level required for entry onto a degree course.
Our Language Centre also offers the English Language Proficiency Test (ELPT) in the UK and overseas. Check our events page for dates or contact our country managers for more information.
Cambridge has been renowned as a centre of learning since the 13th century – and our friendly, bustling campus is a stone’s throw from the historic city centre with its vibrant cultural and social scene.
Life around Cambridge Find out more about the city
Dominique, originally from the USA, is now working as a Mental Health Practitioner for the NHS after completing her MA in Music Therapy at Anglia Ruskin University. In her video, she shares how the university’s careers service supported her in applying for jobs after graduation.
"The course has pretty much opened doors for me to finally do what I wanted to do, so I've always had these ideas and I've always had little projects, but now that I'm in Uni I can actually make them come to life."
Read Michael's spotlightOur Cambridge School of Art has been inspiring creativity since 1858. Choose from Film and Media, Animation and illustration and many more.
Both our historic campus in Cambridge and countryside campus in Writtle offer a variety of courses in animal care, veterinary and ecology.
Explore the science of how we think. Study psychology, counselling or mental health nursing at ARU.
3rd in the UK for the number of international postgraduates employed as managers, directors, or senior officials.
We’re proud to have received a Gold award for the quality of our education in a UK-wide review of university teaching standards.
We're proud to be the Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023. The award recognises our success in delivering high-impact initiatives across our campuses.
