We welcome applications from international and EU students, and accept a range of international qualifications.
This page is a guide to help you make sure you know what we need from you in order to join our exciting academic community.
There are few things you need to be aware of if you're planning to join one of our undergraduate, postgraduate taught or postgraduate research courses. We split our requirements into two main categories:
For more details about each of the above requirements, please refer to the relevant study level.
To join the first year of our undergraduate course you’ll need one of the following.
If you've already completed one or two years of study
If you've completed study at university level in the UK or your home country you may be eligible to enter directly into Year 2 or 3 of a related degree course at Anglia Ruskin. Please see Accreditation of Prior Learning for information and guidance on entry criteria and the application process.
For entry into a postgraduate taught course you'll need one of the following.
For entry into a postgraduate research course you'll need one of the following:
For more information about entry requirements, please visit our postgraduate research course pages
If you don't yet meet the standard academic requirements to study at Anglia Ruskin University, you can prepare with our partners, Cambridge Ruskin International College (CRIC).
CRIC offers a number of foundation, year 1 and Pre-master’s pathways onto over 100 Anglia Ruskin University Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. This option may be suitable for you if you don't quite meet the ARU entry requirements, are looking for more flexible start times or enhanced support at the start of your University career.