Rankings of Anglia Ruskin University

Founded in 1858, Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) is located in Cambridge, England, just a 15-minute walk from the City Centre. This university offers an extensive catalogue of Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses, as well as 8 student housing options at distinct price points. Cambridge is famous for being a student city, and those at ARU can benefit from that by mixing with those students working at the numerous universities throughout the city.

Latest ranking updates for Anglia Ruskin University
  • July 2024: Webometrics announced latest results of Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities with Anglia Ruskin University in position 1006.
  • June 2024: Anglia Ruskin University ranks 814 in the latest US News: Best Global Universities from Us News.
  • June 2024: Anglia Ruskin University ranks 1486 in the latest Nature Index: Research Leaders Academic Sector from Nature Index.
  • June 2024: Publication of Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions by Subject (Health Sciences). Ranking position #890.
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University rankings

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

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Subject rankings

Architecture, Building & Planning

    • #35 
    • #43 
    Architecture
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #42 
    • #52 
    Architecture
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #45 
    • #55 
    Architecture
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Arts Visual & Performing

    • #21 
    • #23 
    Creative Writing
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #32 
    • #35 
    Creative Writing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #43 
    • #53 
    Music
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #44 
    • #53 
    Music
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #55 
    • #65 
    Music
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]

Business

    • #40 
    • #48 
    Marketing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Computer Science

    • #86 
    • #107 
    Computer Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #86 
    • #108 
    Computer Science
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]

Design

    • #37 
    • #42 
    Graphic Design
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Education

    • #6 
    • #7 
    Education
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #23 
    • #32 
    Education
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #53 
    • #65 
    Education
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #45 
    • #401 
    Education
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]

Engineering

    • #32 
    • #45 
    Civil Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #42 
    • #56 
    Civil Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #45 
    • #59 
    Civil Engineering
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #45 
    • #56 
    Mechanical Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #60 
    • #75 
    Mechanical Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Languages & Literature

    • #10 
    • #11 
    English
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #43 
    • #54 
    English
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #42 
    • #54 
    English
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]

Law

    • #63 
    • #79 
    Law
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #63 
    • #80 
    Law
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #78 
    • #95 
    Law
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Medicine & Health

    • #26 
    • #34 
    Medicine
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #30 
    • #501 
    Medicine
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]

Natural Sciences

    • #65 
    • #82 
    Biology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #59 
    • #1766 
    Chemistry
    Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions by Subject
    [Published 15 June, 2024]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #44 
    • #56 
    History
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #48 
    • #59 
    History
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #63 
    • #83 
    Psychology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #77 
    • #97 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #79 
    • #99 
    Psychology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #35 
    • #301 
    Psychology
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #34 
    • #301 
    Psychology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #32 
    • #357 
    Psychology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #57 
    • #501 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #5 
    Social Work
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #12 
    Social Work
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #32 
    • #39 
    Social Work
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #38 
    • #49 
    Sociology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #70 
    • #83 
    Sociology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Sports Science

    • #7 
    • #10 
    Sports Science
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #49 
    • #63 
    Sports Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #55 
    • #70 
    Sports Science
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]

Highest subject rankings for Anglia Ruskin University

Social Work The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#5 
Social Studies & Humanities
Education The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#7 
Education
Sports Science The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#10 
Sports Science
English The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#11 
Languages & Literature
Creative Writing The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#23 
Arts Visual & Performing
Medicine CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#34 
Medicine & Health
Graphic Design The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#42 
Design
Architecture The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#43 
Architecture, Building & Planning
Civil Engineering The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#45 
Engineering
Marketing CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#48 
Business

Student Ratings for Anglia Ruskin University

Student satisfaction
All - aggregated:
3.9 (based on 2083 student ratings)
NSS logo NSS ratings:
3.7 (based on 1740 student ratings)
google logo Google ratings:
3.9 (based on 343 student ratings)

“As an international student, Cambridge is different from what I’m used to, but the city has a vibrant energy thanks to all the students that you find everywhere. Of course, this means there can be a lot of noise in or around your student accommodation, but the connections I’ve made are worth it.”

“The level of information and teaching you get is excellent, but for me it was a challenge trying to get a hold of my teachers for feedback sessions outside of class hours, which is just a little bit disappointing for me. I managed to find work as an Elderly Care Assistant just 2 months after leaving here.”

About Anglia Ruskin University

PROS

  • Ranked among the top 400 in the world by Times Higher Education, and among the top 100 in the United Kingdom by the Guardian.
  • A welcoming and multicultural university, which international students appreciate because it helps them feel more at home in Cambridge.
  • Many students agree that the campus culture is mutually supportive, and that you can expect to receive advice and assistance from other students as much as from the excellent teaching staff.

CONS

  • There tend to be delays with with grading and feedback, which can be problematic as it can result in students not having the opportunity to quickly improve the way they’re working.

Key facts

Foundation year:
1858
Telephone:
+44 845 271 3333
Address:
East Road
CB1 1PT, Cambridge
England UK
Website:
https://aru.ac.uk/
Social:

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 4.5
    • Foundation / Pathway Courses
    • 5.5
    • Foundation Law
    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 7.0
    • Graduate Degrees Law
    • 5.5
    • Undergraduate Degrees
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  • What's it like being an International student at Anglia Ruskin University?
  • Shree discuss student life at ARU Cambridge | ARU International Student Ambassador
  • Why choose Anglia Ruskin University?
  • Anglia Ruskin University London

NSS Aggregate Student reviews

Below you see the results of Anglia Ruskin University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK universities.

Overall student satisfaction
74 /100
1740 total respondents
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Source: National Student Survey NSS 2023. The Overall student satisfaction data point is from 2022 (latest available year). The Office for Students made the unfortunate decision to discontinue collecting overall student satisfaction data points per course.
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

THE Student Experience Survey by Times Higher Education

Times Higher Education has surveyed 20251 undergraduate students in the UK about their study experience. 155 students of Anglia Ruskin University participated in the survey.

Below you'll find the results for each of the survey questions for Anglia Ruskin University in comparison to the average for all UK universities.

Overall score: 71.9

Chart Data
Source: Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2018
Data is from 2018 which was the last year for which the survey was published. Survey was discontinued after 2018. Details of Methodology

Student composition of Anglia Ruskin University

Students by level of study Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
undergraduates:
23010
postgraduates:
5190
Total:
28200
Students by subject Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
Business and Management:
11760
Nursing and Midwifery:
4940
Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology:
1445
Sociology:
1125
Biosciences:
1055
Computing:
1010
Education and Teaching:
910
Architecture, Building and Planning:
815
Creative Arts and Design:
780
Psychology:
690
Law:
575
Social Policy:
510
Allied Health:
485
Medicine (Non-Specific):
425
Performing Arts:
390
Chemistry:
345
Civil Engineering:
205
English Studies:
180
Mechanical Engineering:
165
History:
80
Philosophy:
65
Electrical And Electronic Engineering:
55
Theology and Religious Studies:
55
Languages and Area Studies :
10
Foreign students by nationality Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
India:
1965
United Arab Emirates:
345
Nigeria:
310
China:
175
United States:
70
Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China):
60
Zimbabwe:
60
Saudi Arabia:
50
Uzbekistan:
50
Egypt:
45
Jordan:
45
Turkey:
45
Ghana:
40
Philippines:
40
Thailand:
35
Malaysia:
30
Kenya:
30
Morocco:
25
Lebanon:
20
Kazakhstan:
20
Kuwait:
20
Korea (South):
20
Pakistan:
20
Taiwan:
20
Russia:
20
Oman:
15
South Africa:
15
Canada:
15
Bangladesh:
15
Vietnam:
15
Norway:
15
Iran:
15
Nepal:
10
Singapore:
10
Sri Lanka:
10
Australia:
10
Bahrain:
10
Japan:
10
Albania:
10
Zambia:
10
Sudan:
10
Mexico:
10
Angola:
10
Ukraine:
10
Israel:
5
Qatar:
5
Syria:
5
Yemen:
5
Dominica:
5
Brazil:
5
Colombia:
5
Indonesia:
5
Mozambique:
5
Iceland:
5
Switzerland:
5
Algeria:
5
Cameroon:
5
Ivory Coast:
5
Liberia:
5
Libya:
5
Mauritius:
5
Macao (Special Administrative Region of China):
5
Namibia:
5
Rwanda:
5
Sierra Leone:
5
Tanzania:
5
Tunisia:
5
Uganda:
5
Kyrgyzstan:
5
Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023

Campuses of Anglia Ruskin University

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Anglia Ruskin University achieved #102 in The Guardian League Table. This is the university’s highest ranking in the 123 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for Anglia Ruskin University.

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