Ranked in the world’s top 350 institutions in the 2021 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive, and entrepreneurial education and research. The students are at the heart of the University: their educational experience engages, challenges, and empowers them to reach their full potential.

Based in East Anglia, the university has four campuses and partner institutes in the country as well as in international locations. University’s four campuses are located in Chelmsford, Cambridge, Peterborough, and London. Its flagship Cambridge campus is home to high-tech clinical skills labs, which also include mock hospital areas. Initially based in the city center, the Chelmsford campus moved to a new location in the year 1992. One of the main highlights of this riverside campus is the School of Medicine, which was set up in 2018 and is the foremost such school in Essex. The Chelmsford campus also boasts of its Queen’s building, which was opened by none other than the Queen herself.

While studying at ARU, you’ll have access to a range of online and on-campus support services, including money advice, employability, start-up and enterprise, counseling, disability, and dyslexia support, a dedicated international support team, health and wellbeing services as well as our Study Skills Plus scheme and a Personal Development Tutor to assist with academic growth. You’ll also benefit from the support of our Students’ Union and sports clubs.

How long does it take to receive an offer?

A decision will be made on your application once we have all the necessary information – this may include interview outcomes, test results, portfolio, or written work. Once we have all the required information we aim to make a decision within five working days. This may take longer if an interview is required, or if your application has to be referred to the faculty for a decision.