Anglia Ruskin University's Cambridge campus is the main campus of ARU, a modern university with further campuses in Chelmsford, Peterborough and London. It is best known for business, computing, creative arts, psychology, nursing and health, with a city-centre site in one of the world's most famous university towns. Choose it for an affordable degree in Cambridge.
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Official website: anglia.ac.uk
1858 as the Cambridge School of Art
Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023
Cambridge, Chelmsford, Peterborough and London
£16,000 – £18,500
International students, undergraduate and taught Master's
£12,000 – £15,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on anglia.ac.uk before you apply.
MSc Computer Science
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
MSc International Business
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
BSc Psychology
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 72
BA Illustration
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 72
Cambridge School of Art — one of the UK's oldest art schools.
City-centre campus in Cambridge beside Parker's Piece.
Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023.
Graduates join Cambridge's tech, biotech and research companies such as Arm and AstraZeneca.
Creative alumni work in illustration, publishing and design.
Graduates can work in the UK for two years on the Graduate visa.
Undergrad
14 Jan 2027
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
The Cambridge campus is on East Road in the city centre, with teaching buildings, the library and student halls within walking distance.
Cambridge is a historic university city with a large technology and life sciences sector. Rent is high, and London is under an hour by train.
CAS from Anglia Ruskin University
Proof of funds for fees and living costs
English test at B2 level or above
TB test certificate, if required
Immigration Health Surcharge payment
Valid passport with blank pages
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS with an equal-consideration deadline of 14 January 2027. Master's applications are rolling, with most closing in July for September and November for January.
September is the main intake. Computer science, the MBA and international business also start in January.
You need a Student route visa. ARU issues your CAS once you accept an unconditional offer and pay the deposit. Apply online up to six months before your course starts and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge.
Computer science, the MBA, international business, psychology and illustration are popular. Master's courses need a 2:2 or above and IELTS 6.5.
Yes. ARU offers international scholarships that reduce tuition, usually assessed automatically. Check the university's scholarships page for current amounts.
