Anglia Ruskin University
Anglia Ruskin University admissions for Nepalese students
A career-focused university with campuses in Cambridge, Chelmsford, Peterborough, Writtle and London, named University of the Year 2023 by Times Higher Education. Apply with free, end-to-end guidance from Real Dreams.
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About Anglia Ruskin University
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) began life in 1858 as the Cambridge School of Art, founded by William John Beamont. It became Anglia Polytechnic after merging with the Cambridgeshire College of Arts and Technology and the Essex Institute of Higher Education, gained university status in 1992, and took its present name in 2005 in honour of John Ruskin, who gave the school its inaugural address.
Today it teaches around 34,400 students across four faculties: Business and Law; Arts, Humanities, Education and Social Sciences; Health, Medicine and Social Care; and Science and Engineering. ARU is an applied, career-focused university rather than a research-first one, which suits students who want practical teaching, placements and employability support alongside their degree.
- Named University of the Year 2023 by Times Higher Education
- Lord Ashcroft International Business School, one of the largest business schools in the East of England
- Strong provision in nursing, health and medical sciences
- Dedicated international student support team
Where you would study
Anglia Ruskin University Campuses
ARU teaches across five sites. The campus matters: it decides your living costs, your commute and, for some subjects, whether the course is offered at all.
Cambridge
The original and main campus, a short walk from the city centre. Home to most subject areas, the Mumford Theatre and one of only a handful of optometry schools in the UK. Living costs in Cambridge are higher than the other sites.
Chelmsford
Home to the School of Medicine, medical science SuperLabs and the Lord Ashcroft Building. Strong in medicine, health, business, law, engineering and computing. Around 35 minutes by train from London Liverpool Street.
Peterborough
ARU Peterborough opened to students in September 2022 and is the newest site, with business, health, engineering, education and creative courses taught in purpose-built facilities. Living costs here are among the lowest of the five.
Writtle
ARU Writtle joined the university in February 2024 and specialises in agriculture, animal science, equine studies and horticulture, with a working farm and equine centre on site.
London
ARU London delivers business and management degrees in the capital for students who want to study in London itself.
Applying from Nepal
Anglia Ruskin University for Nepalese Students
Real Dreams has guided Nepali students to UK universities since 2003, and ARU is a regular destination for the students we place each intake. We are a British Council recognised education agent with offices in Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan, Butwal and Bhairahawa, plus our London head office, Woolwich and Sydney.
We handle the whole process at no cost to you: choosing the course and campus, checking your documents before anything is submitted, the application itself, the offer letter, your deposit and CAS, the financial documents, and the UK student visa application. Students of every nationality are welcome at ARU, though the majority of those we place are Nepali.
Talk to your nearest office or send us your documents and we will tell you which ARU courses you qualify for.
What we check before you apply
- Your academic transcripts against the course entry requirements
- Whether your English result meets the course level, or whether an MOI route is possible
- Any study gap, and how ARU treats it for your intake
- Your financial documents against the current UKVI maintenance rules
- Your SOP and CV before submission
Entry criteria
Anglia Ruskin University Entry Requirements for Nepalese Students
Academic requirements
Undergraduate courses typically ask for +2, A levels or an equivalent qualification with good grades. Taught postgraduate courses typically ask for a bachelor degree equivalent to a UK 2:2 honours degree, and some professional courses ask for relevant work experience as well. Requirements vary by course and campus, so send us your transcripts and we will confirm exactly what you need rather than guess.
English language requirements
Most undergraduate courses look for IELTS 6.0 overall and most taught postgraduate courses IELTS 6.5, with minimum scores in each component. PTE, TOEFL and other accepted tests are considered, and some courses will accept a Medium of Instruction letter. Compare what different universities ask for on our IELTS score comparison page.
Entry requirements change between intakes. Send your documents and we will check them against the current criteria before you pay anything.
Intakes
Intakes at Anglia Ruskin University
ARU runs more than one start date a year, which matters if you have missed September or need time to prepare your documents.
Applications are considered on a rolling basis while places remain, so applying early matters more than any single deadline. See other options on our mid-intake universities page.
Costs
Anglia Ruskin University Tuition Fees for Nepalese Students
Indicative international fees for 2026/27 entry. Treat these as a guide only.
| Undergraduate | From around £17,500 per year |
| Postgraduate taught | Around £17,500 to £21,200 per year |
| Deposit | Paid before your CAS is issued; ask us for the current amount |
| Scholarships | Merit and international scholarships are offered each year; we will tell you which ones your grades qualify for |
Tuition fees are set by the university and reviewed every academic year, so treat any figure on this page as indicative. Ask us to confirm the current fee for your course, campus and intake before you budget or pay a deposit. See also our guide to UK university fees for international students.
The process
Anglia Ruskin University Admission Steps for Nepalese Students
- Send us your academic transcripts, passport and English test result if you have one.
- We shortlist the ARU courses and campuses you qualify for, and tell you what is missing.
- We prepare your CV and statement of purpose with you and submit the application.
- ARU issues the offer letter; we go through the conditions with you line by line.
- You pay the deposit, and we request your CAS once it has cleared.
- We prepare your financial documents and submit your UK student visa application.
- Pre-departure briefing, accommodation advice and airport guidance before you fly.
Our service is free to students. We are paid by the universities we represent.
Subjects
Popular Courses for Nepalese Students
ARU teaches across four faculties. These are the areas Nepali students most often apply for. Browse everything we can place you on in our course list.
Business, management and law
Business management, international business, project management, accounting and finance, marketing, and LLB and LLM law, taught through the Lord Ashcroft International Business School.
Computing and engineering
Computer science, cyber security, artificial intelligence, data science, and mechanical, electronic and civil engineering.
Health and medical sciences
Public health, biomedical science, healthcare management and allied health subjects. Pre-registration nursing has restricted places for international students, so ask us before you plan around it.
Social sciences and education
Psychology, criminology, education, social work and sociology.
Questions
Anglia Ruskin University FAQs
Where is Anglia Ruskin University?
ARU has campuses in Cambridge, Chelmsford, Peterborough, Writtle and London. Cambridge is the main campus and the original site, founded in 1858 as the Cambridge School of Art.
What IELTS score do I need for Anglia Ruskin University?
Most undergraduate courses look for IELTS 6.0 overall and most taught postgraduate courses IELTS 6.5, with minimum component scores. Some courses accept a Medium of Instruction letter instead. Send us your result and we will confirm whether it meets your course.
What are the tuition fees at Anglia Ruskin University for international students?
Indicative 2026/27 international fees start from around £17,500 a year for undergraduate courses and run from around £17,500 to £21,200 for taught postgraduate courses. Fees are set per course and reviewed annually, so ask us to confirm the figure for your course before you budget.
What are the intakes at Anglia Ruskin University?
September is the main intake and January is a substantial second intake, with some courses offering additional start dates. Applications are considered on a rolling basis while places remain.
Does Anglia Ruskin University accept a study gap?
Gap policy varies by course and intake. Tell us how long your gap is and what you did during it, and we will check the current position before you apply.
How can Nepalese students apply to Anglia Ruskin University?
Send your documents to Real Dreams through our application form or visit any of our offices. We handle the application, offer, CAS and visa at no cost to you.
Ready to apply to Anglia Ruskin University?
Send us your documents and a counsellor will come back with the courses and campuses you qualify for, the fees to budget for, and the next intake you can realistically make.
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