Volleyball: information for prospective students

Our high-performance volleyball programme is based on our Cambridge campus. We're seeking motivated, talented and hard-working student-athletes, those who could really thrive as members of our University and volleyball programme and support our continued success.

Members of our high-performance teams receive:

  • Individual Practice
  • Strength and conditioning programming
  • Physiotherapy support
  • Scouting / performance analysis
  • Club membership fees waived
  • Team training kit

Our Sport Scholarship is designed to support talented athletes during their time at ARU.
There are two levels of scholarship, ranging from £1,400 up to £12,500 per year.

Podium level

Offered to students who are of an international standard and can successfully compete at the highest level of university sport and above, this scholarship is worth up to £12,500 per year. It is given as a full or partial fee waiver.

Elite level

We offer scholarships of £1,400 per year to cover performance-related costs for students who compete at regional or national level. It is given as a cash bursary.

Find out more about eligibility and how to apply.

Our men’s volleyball team have been very successful over recent years winning multiple cup and league trophies. They compete in both British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) and, in partnership with Cambridge Volleyball Club, national league competition. In 2019/20 the BUCS team won 6 and lost 5 to finish 2nd in their division of tier 2. The Cambridge Volleyball Club and Anglia Ruskin University national league team had a 9:4 overall record and also finished as runners-up in division 1.

Our women’s team competes in British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS). They finished top of Midlands Tier 2 and won the Conference Cup in 2019 and reached the semi-finals of the Trophy in 2020 and were 5th in Tier 1 when the season was cancelled. Our athletes can also compete in the National League with our composite team, Cambridge Volleyball Club and Anglia Ruskin University which competes in the Super League.

“Anglia Ruskin University has been a highlight in my life and in my volleyball career. It is highly professional and keeps improving every year. I would highly recommend this programme.”

Domininkas Zalys, BA (Hons) Photography