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Open Day

There's still time to apply before the UCAS deadline of 14 January. Discover our courses and campuses at our award winning career-focused university.

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Apply through UCAS by 14 January, and start your university journey this September.

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Why ARU

Gold standard teaching
One of the 20% of universities in the country awarded a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework.
University of the Year 2023
We were proud to be named Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023.
Award-winning facilities
Study in world-class facilities, the result of sustained investment in our campuses and learning spaces.
Career support from day one
Employability support while studying, and lifelong access to professional career services.
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.

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Undergraduate degrees

Study with us in Cambridge, Chelmsford, Peterborough or Writtle. Apply today.

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College courses

Unlock your potential at Writtle College, with courses for 16-18 year olds and adult learners.

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Masters degrees

Study a Masters at ARU and take your career to the next level.

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Research programmes

Join our research community: study a PhD, MPhil or Professional Doctorate.

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News

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Ellie's book, Super Teddy, raises awareness as well as funds for charity.

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Business students named European Champions

'Team Alpha' managed a simulated investment portfolio in global Bloomberg Challenge.

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ARU partners with charity to help bereaved pupils

Free resources will help teachers support young people who are experiencing grief.

Research at ARU

With three research themes – exploring sustainability and social justice; health and wellbeing; and equality and inclusion – we're producing real outcomes that impact real people locally, and globally.

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