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Business, Finance and Management

Join other international students, including many from India, studying business at Anglia Ruskin University. Explore flexible courses designed to prepare you for global success.

Computing and IT

Get ready to make your mark on the tech world. At ARU, you’ll learn in our coding and Cisco labs and computer suites, gaining the skills and insights you need for a rewarding career.

Engineering

Play your part in building a sustainable future. Choose to study from a range of courses including architecture to quantity surveying and construction to civil and mechanical engineering.

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How to apply

Here are some links to important information that’ll help you with your application to Anglia Ruskin University:

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For students coming from India to ARU

For entry to a bachelor’s degree (year 1), we will consider the following qualifications:

  • A recognised foundation programme
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma
  • International Advanced Levels (A Levels)
  • HSC/Standard 12 with an overall average of 50% from the West Bengal exam board
  • HSC/Standard 12 with an overall average of 55% from the following exam boards: Delhi, Mumbai, Tamil Nadu, Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations New Delhi (CISCE), Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
  • HSC/Standard 12 with an overall average of 60% with at least 40% in a minimum of 5 subjects from any other exam board

For entry to a Master’s degree, we will consider the following qualifications:

  • A recognised pre-Masters course
  • 3 year Bachelors or 4 year Bachelor Engineering or Technology, minimum division 2 (50% - 59%) in relevant subjects
  • 4 year Bachelor of Laws complying with above for entry to LLM
  • Bachelor’s degree from the University of Delhi or the University of Calcutta with 45%

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 foundationfirst year and pre-Masters courses, designed to prepare you for entry to your chosen degree.

English requirements

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.

Read more about entry requirements if you are from the united states.

What our students are doing now

Video still of ARU student, Zeel Our place, your university

An Indian student's Journey to a job in the UK

Meet Zeel, from India, who studied BSc Biomedical Science at our Cambridge Campus. Take a look at her video to find out more about studying at Anglia Ruskin University and how that helped her land her job role in the UK.

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From BEng Computer Science to IT Consultant in Cambridge

Mohammed studied BEng Computer Science with us and is now working as an IT consultant for a company in Cambridge on the Graduate Route visa. Find out more about his journey by watching his video interview.

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Scholarships and Bursaries

We offer a variety of scholarships to international students. Find out more about our generous scholarships and what we can offer you.

Find out more about the International Undergraduate Scholarship Find out more about the International Postgraduate Scholarship

Why choose ARU

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Chat to our students and staff

Do you want to know more about a course or student life at ARU? Send a message to our students or staff – they'll be happy to answer any questions you have.