Chelmsford campus

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Welcome to Chelmsford

Chelmsford is a city that has something for everyone. Fantastic shopping, restaurants, cafes and bars, plus year-round entertainment and events. Here's what to expect when you move to Chelmsford.

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Why we're a good fit

Top 3 in the UK for 'satisfied with teaching'

Guardian University Guide 2020

Brilliant facilities

Our Business School, SuperLabs, plus many more.

A* teachers

76% of ARU staff have professional teaching qualifications.

90% overall satisfaction score from our students.

Subject ranking for Academic studies in Education, NSS 2020

Real-world experience

Get career-ready with work placements and live briefs.

Innovate your ideas

Our Arise centre supports businesses just starting out.

William Harvey Building is home to nursing skills labs that mirror real-life hospital wards
Tindal Building houses our Students' Union and the 92 cafe/bar
Mill Pond and Lord Ashcroft International Business School
Cafe in our Lord Ashcroft Building
Our campus library is packed full of the equipment and resources you need
Ssshhh... quiet study zone in our campus library
Mock hospital ward for nursing and midwifery students
Simulation suite in the Postgraduate Medical Institute
Marconi and Tindal buildings
Our Early Years Resource Room lets education students research and experiment
Playing pool in the the Students' Union lounge
Sports clubs, health walks, fitness classes, gym memberships... they're all on offer in Chelmsford
Chelmsford is home to student societies including Yoga, Cheerleading, and Cakes and Bakes