Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) is a public research university in the region of East Anglia, United Kingdom. Its origins date back to the Cambridge School of Art (CSA), founded in 1858 by William John Beamont, a Fellow of Trinity College at the University of Cambridge. The institution became a university in 1992 and was renamed after John Ruskin, the Oxford University professor and author, in 2005. Ruskin delivered the inaugural speech at the Cambridge School of Art in 1858. ARU is classified as one of the "post-1992 universities." The university's motto is in Latin: Excellentia per societatem, which translates to Excellence through partnership in English.
As of 2022, Anglia Ruskin had 35,195 students. ARU has six campuses across the south-eastern portion of the United Kingdom in Cambridgeshire, Essex, and Greater London.
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Community Safety3/10
Relative safety and crime rates
GP & Healthcare Access3/10
Proximity and access to local GPs
Air Quality1/10
Local air quality and emissions
Housing Quality10/10
Condition of local housing stock
Economic Health4/10
Local income and poverty levels
Overall Deprivation5/10
UK Indices of Multiple Deprivation
*Data represents the Lower Super Output Area (LSOA) indices immediately contiguous to the campus perimeter.
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The curriculum is highly engaging. An impressive 69% of students found this course to be consistently intellectually stimulating.
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Marking and assessment is viewed as largely fair, with 81% of cohorts agreeing exams and essays were graded appropriately.
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Academic support is accessible; 81% of students stated good advice was readily available when evaluating their module options.
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Course organization structure is perfectly solid. Over 85% say the timetables were well-organized and running smoothly.
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The community feel here is incredible. 96% of students agreed that they truly feel part of a community of staff and students.
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The Students' Union does a massive amount of work here. 82% of us feel they effectively represent our academic interests.
Student Living Costs
East of England
Est. Annual Total
£9,660
*Based on NatWest Student Index
Monthly Breakdown£805
Rent£550
Groceries£105
Bills & Transport£150
Average Pint£4.80
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