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Welcome to ARU Writtle

Nestled in the Essex countryside, our 150-hectare campus features landscaped gardens and state-of-the-art facilities, including dedicated equine and canine centres and a working farm. First established in 1893, Writtle has been producing leaders in the land-based industries for 130 years.

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07 Jun 25

Find your undergraduate course

We specialise in animal, environmental, agricultural and horticultural courses, blending theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience.

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Postgraduate courses

Interested in studying a postgraduate course on the Writtle campus?

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College courses

Interested in studying a college course on the Writtle campus?

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Get in touch

If you're thinking about applying to ARU or have questions about your application, contact us:

Monday-Thursday 9am-5pm, Friday 9am-4.30pm

Lordship Road
Writtle CM1 3RR
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