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QS 2027 scores, out of 100

Academic Reputation
5.1
Employer Reputation
5.2
Faculty Student Ratio
3
Citations per Faculty
13.1
International Faculty Ratio
66.9
International Student Ratio
100
International Research Network
53.1
Employment Outcomes
10.6
Sustainability
44

QS World University Rankings. Source: QS Quacquarelli Symonds (www.qs.com). With permission from QS Quacquarelli Symonds. Copyright © QS Quacquarelli Symonds Ltd. topuniversities.com

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Scholarships

13 scholarships
Care Leaver Bursaryundergraduate
Number of awards
Not specified
Who can apply
All International
Covers
Tuition fees
Study mode
part_time
Intake
September 2026

£1500 per year (increasing to £2000 in final year).

Eligibility

Other eligibility requirements Full-time/Part-time Undergraduates and Postgraduates On a registered course Bursary for UG and PG students who are aged under 25 and are Care Leavers or who have lived in a Foyer.

Mature students

How to apply

You need to apply separately for this scholarship

Digital Support Fundundergraduate
Number of awards
Not specified
Who can apply
All International
Covers
Varies
Study mode
part_time
Intake
September 2026

Currently £400 one off payment (not pro-rata for PT students).

Eligibility

Other eligibility requirements Full-time/Part-time Undergraduates HHI less than £25,000 On a registered course Support for FT/PT UG students from a low household income to help with the purchase of a laptop.

Income related

How to apply

You need to apply separately for this scholarship

Disability Support Fundundergraduate
Number of awards
Not specified
Who can apply
All International
Covers
Varies
Study mode
part_time
Intake
September 2026

Cost of diagnostic test will be £50 to the student (remaining balance paid) and £200 towards DSA equipment as a one off payment.

Eligibility

Other eligibility requirements Full-time/Part-time Undergraduates HHI less than £25,000 for £200 contribution support HHI less than £42,875 for diagnostic testing On a registered course Support for FT UG students from low and mid income households towards the cost of a diagnostic test and purchase of equipment via Disabled Students Allowance (DSA).

Income related

How to apply

You need to apply separately for this scholarship

Full Payment Discount£1,000.00 (US$ 1,291)undergraduate
Award
£1,000.00 (US$ 1,291)
Number of awards
Not specified
Who can apply
All International
Covers
Tuition fees
Study mode
full_time
Intake
All intakes

£1,000 in your first year of study.

Eligibility

Other eligibility requirements £1,000 in your first year of study if you pay your tuition fees in full by the Friday before the start of teaching. This discount can be combined with other scholarships up to the value of £4,000.

Mature students

How to apply

You need to apply separately for this scholarship

GO! International£500.00 (US$ 646)undergraduate
Award
£500.00 (US$ 646)
Number of awards
Not specified
Who can apply
All International
Covers
Varies
Study mode
part_time
Intake
September 2026

£500 per year

Eligibility

Other eligibility requirements Full-time/Part-time Undergraduate HHI less than £25,000 On a registered course Extra help with the cost of an overseas experience whether it is a field trip, a conference or volunteering.

Income related

How to apply

You need to apply separately for this scholarship

GTRSB Bursary£500.00 (US$ 646)undergraduate
Award
£500.00 (US$ 646)
Number of awards
Not specified
Who can apply
All International
Covers
Tuition fees
Study mode
part_time
Intake
September 2026

£500 per year

Eligibility

Other eligibility requirements Full-time/Part-time Undergraduates and Postgraduates On a registered course Identify as part of either the Gypsy, Traveller, Roma, Showman or Boater community Bursary for UG and PG students who identify as part of the Gypsy, Traveller, Roma, Showman or Boater community.

Mature students

How to apply

You need to apply separately for this scholarship

International Postgraduate Scholarshippostgraduate
Number of awards
Not specified
Who can apply
All International
Covers
Tuition fees
Study mode
full_time
Intake
All intakes

Up to £4,000

Eligibility

Other eligibility requirements To be eligible for consideration for our International Postgraduate Scholarship you must satisfy one of the following: studying for an MBA an ARU graduate meet the eligibility criteria, including exceeding minimum entry requirements.

Mature students

How to apply

You will be automatically considered for scholarship eligibility when you apply for the relevant course at this institution

There is no need to apply. You’ll automatically receive our International Postgraduate Scholarship if you meet the eligibility criteria. Applicants sponsored by an organisation such as an employer, charitable body, or government department, or those receiving federal tuition fee loans may not be eligible, depending on the terms and conditions of their respective funding body. Candidates will be required to meet all conditions of registration before the discount is awarded. For students that withdraw (both student & university initiated); all discounts will be adjusted on a pro-rata basis in line with the fee related liability and all discounts or scholarships will be subject to the terms and conditions of the award.

International Undergraduate Scholarshipundergraduate
Number of awards
Not specified
Who can apply
All International
Covers
Tuition fees
Study mode
full_time
Intake
All intakes

Lower award – up to £5,000; Higher award – up to £7,000.

Eligibility

Other eligibility requirements Eligibility To be eligible for consideration for our International Undergraduate Scholarship you must be: an international student (international tuition fee payer) starting a full-time bachelors degree at one of our core campuses studying full-time, unless there are exceptional circumstances preventing full-time study. Degree apprenticeships, foundation degrees, distance learning or work-based degrees and students applying to ARU College are excluded. Value Lower award – up to £5,000 You will receive £2,000 in the first year and £1,000 in each of the subsequent years subject to eligibility, up to a maximum of three further years of study. To receive £2,000, we assess the overall standard of the application including entry qualifications. To qualify for a further £1,000 in subsequent years you must have successfully completed the previous level and not be carrying forward any additional credits to the following academic year. *Please note Writtle applicants are automatically awarded £2k in their first year. Higher award – up to £7,000 You will receive £4,000 in the first year and £1,000 in each of the subsequent years subject to eligibility, up to a maximum of three further years of study. To receive this award, your overall application standard must exceed minimum requirements including entry qualifications. To qualify for a further £1,000 in subsequent years you must have successfully completed the previous level and not be carrying forward any additional credits to the following academic year.

Mature students

How to apply

You will be automatically considered for scholarship eligibility when you apply for the relevant course at this institution

There is no need to apply. You’ll automatically receive our International Undergraduate Scholarship if you meet the eligibility criteria.

Music Therapy Entry Bursarypostgraduate
Number of awards
Not specified
Who can apply
All International
Covers
Books | Cost of living | Tuition fees
Study mode
full_time
Intake
All intakes

Up to £1,000 (exact amount depends on the number of bursaries we award each round).

Eligibility

Other eligibility requirements If you’re registered on our MA Music Therapy degree, this bursary can help pay for fees, books, living expenses and other costs during your training. The Music Therapy Entry Bursary is generously funded by the ARU Foundation Music Therapy Appeal and The Music Therapy Charity. Eligibility If you're registered for our MA Music Therapy degree you are eligible to apply for the bursary. If you have specific health or disability needs and/or are experiencing financial hardship, you will receive priority consideration for this bursary.

Income related, Music, Disability

How to apply

You need to apply separately for this scholarship

Email a letter to the Course Director, Claire Molyneux, with the subject line Application for Entry Bursary 2026.

Placement Travel Bursary£500.00 (US$ 646)undergraduate
Award
£500.00 (US$ 646)
Number of awards
Not specified
Who can apply
All International
Covers
Travel tuition
Study mode
full_time
Intake
September 2026

£500 per year

Eligibility

Other eligibility requirements Full-time Undergraduate On either: BSc Nursing, BSc Midwifery, BSc ODP, BSc Paramedic Science Tuition Fee Loan only students Extra support for the cost of travel to placement for students who are not eligible for the NHS Learning Support Fund due to residency.

Mature students

How to apply

You need to apply separately for this scholarship

Sport Scholarshipundergraduate
Number of awards
Not specified
Who can apply
EU, UK, All International
Covers
Tuition fees
Study mode
full_time
Intake
All intakes

£1,400 per year for Elite Level. This is a cash bursary; up to £12,500 per year for Podium Level. This is a full or partial fee waiver.

Eligibility

Other eligibility requirements To be eligible for a Sport Scholarship you should: meet the entry requirements for your chosen course be a UK, EU or international student be studying an undergraduate or postgraduate taught course at ARU in Cambridge, Chelmsford or Peterborough be competing at regional or national level to qualify for our Elite Level scholarship be competing at national or international level to qualify for our Podium Level scholarship be able to demonstrate that you’ll have a significant impact on the performance of the sports team you join at ARU (if applicable) and/or on BUCS points. Foundation, extended, degree apprenticeship, distance learning degree programmes and/or CPD and short courses are excluded.

Sport, Academic excellence

How to apply

You need to apply separately for this scholarship

To find out more and submit a scholarship application, email our Clubs and Performance Sport Manager, Cherrelle Emanuel. Applications are open year-round. You’ll remain eligible for our Sport Scholarship up to the point you start your course at ARU.

The Mark Wood CBE Art and Design Award£2,500.00 (US$ 3,229)postgraduate
Award
£2,500.00 (US$ 3,229)
Number of awards
Not specified
Who can apply
UK, All International
Covers
Tuition fees
Study mode
part_time
Intake
All intakes

£2,500. The scholarship is paid directly to one student in the year of entry to the postgraduate course.

Eligibility

Other eligibility requirements To be eligible you should have: studied your undergraduate degree at ARU been accepted to study one of the courses above. Full-time and part-time students are eligible. For courses longer than one year in duration, the scholarship will be awarded in the first year of study only. Both UK and international students are eligible. This scholarship covers: MA Art, Health and Wellbeing MA Children's Book Illustration MA Fine Art MA Graphic Design MA Illustration

Academic excellence

How to apply

You will be automatically considered for scholarship eligibility when you apply for the relevant course at this institution

There’s no need to apply for this scholarship. We’ll automatically award it to the applicant who has achieved the highest marks in their undergraduate degree. Applicants will be selected based on actual marks (percentage) achieved.

Work Experience Bursaryundergraduate
Number of awards
Not specified
Who can apply
All International
Covers
Varies
Study mode
part_time
Intake
September 2026

£50 Interview bursary; £300 Work Experience bursary.

Eligibility

Other eligibility requirements Full-time/Part-time Undergraduate HHI less than £42,875 On a registered course Help towards the cost of interview clothing and/or extra costs associated with a low paid internship or voluntary experience with a charity.

Income related

How to apply

You need to apply separately for this scholarship

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