ARU in Cambridge, Chelmsford and Peterborough

Writtle University College and ARU have merged. Writtle’s full range of college, degree, postgraduate and short courses will still be delivered on the Writtle campus. See our guide to finding Writtle information on this site.

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Discover our research

Explore the work of our researchers in four areas - society, health, environment and discovery - at this year's Cambridge Festival.

Browse events and book free tickets

University of the Year

We're proud to be the Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023. The award recognises our success in delivering high-impact initiatives across our campuses.

THE University of the Year award

Undergraduate degrees

Study with us in Cambridge, Chelmsford, Peterborough or Writtle. Apply today.

Find an undergraduate course

College courses

Unlock your potential at Writtle College, with courses for 16-18 year olds and adult learners.

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Masters degrees

Study a Masters at ARU and take your career to the next level.

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Research programmes

Join our research community: study a PhD, MPhil or Professional Doctorate.

Explore research opportunities

Explore our campuses

Cambridge
Chelmsford
Peterborough
Writtle

Why ARU

News

Merger takes place between ARU and Writtle

Full range of university and college courses remains available.

Read about the merger

ARU's gender equality work is celebrated

Faculty of Science and Engineering receives an Athena Swan Silver Award.

See how we're addressing gender equality

Project explores benefits of social prescribing

Cultural activities could help improve people's health and wellbeing.

Read more about the project
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Research at ARU

With three research themes – exploring sustainability and social justice; health and wellbeing; and rights, equality and inclusion – we're making a positive difference to the societies we live in.

Health, Performance and Wellbeing Safe and Inclusive Communities Sustainable Futures

Unlocking the secrets of the Antarctic

ARU StoryLab and UK Antarctic Heritage Trust bring the unique heritage of the Antarctic to life with immersive virtual reality experience.

Read more about Dr Fabrizio Galeazzi's work

Events

Neurodiversity Week campus visits

20-21 March
Cambridge

Book a place

How AI is Impacting the Music Industry

27 March
Online

Register for Emma Brown's talk

Amplify Your Summer

July
Cambridge and Chelmsford

Explore our free Year 12 summer experience programmes
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Working at ARU

We welcome talent from a diverse range of backgrounds. Our aim is to provide a supportive environment in which to work and we're proud to offer an extensive range of employee benefits.

Find out more about working here

Armed Forces Covenant

We are proud to hold an Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Award, and are applying for a Gold Award.

Our Armed Forces Covenant