
Anglia Ruskin University Overview
Anglia Ruskin University - Overview & Background
Established |
1858 (as a school) |
Founder |
John Ruskin & William John Beamont |
University Type |
Public Research University |
University Motto |
Excellence through partnership |
University City |
Cambridge, Chelmsford, Peterborough, and London |
Acceptance Rate |
52% |
Faculty to Student Ratio |
1:23 |
Endowment |
£0.7 m |
Campus Size |
NA |
Graduation Rate |
88.8% |
Employment Rate |
86% |
Official Website Link |
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Contact Details |
+44 (0)1245 493131 |
Anglia Ruskin University Virtual Tour
USPs of the University
- High Levels of Student Satisfaction
- 78% of Teaching Staff Recognised by HEA
- 10-year Strategy for Excellence
- Among Top 16 Universities in England For Staff Having a Teaching Degree
Infrastructural Facilities
The university won a higher education award for the quality of its learning facilities. The award was based on student surveys. The university invested GBP 115 million in the last five years for infrastructure. The university also plans to invest GBP 200 million over the next ten years. In 2018, the university started the first School of Medicine in Essex. The library and IT facilities can be accessed round the clock. The university also has a gym where students can be members for a fee.
Residence - Accommodation Option Names
- Anastasia House
- CB1
- Peter Taylor House
- The Railyard
- Sedley Court
- Swinhoe Hall
- University shared houses
- YMCA
Notable Alumni
Some famous alumni from Anglia Ruskin University include:
- Michael Ashcroft and Baron Ashcroft, Billionaire and former Conservative vice-chairman
- Syd Barrett and David Gilmour, Members of Pink Floyd
- Chris Beckett, Academic and science-fiction novelist
- Manish Bhasin, Sports journalist
- Kim Howells, Labour politician and former Chair of the Intelligence and Security Committee
- Patrick Le Quément, Automobile engineer and former chief designer at Renault
Anglia Ruskin University Location
The university has main campuses in Cambridge and Chelmsford.
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Address
- Cambridge - East Rd, Cambridge
- Chelmsford - Bishop Hall Lane, Chelmsford
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Bus Services
- Cambridge - Drummer Street bus station using the Stagecoach bus.
- Chelmsford - Duke Street bus station using the First Group bus.
- Peterborough - Queensgate bus station
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Train Services
- Cambridge - There are frequent services from Ipswich, Birmingham, Peterborough
- Chelmsford - The nearest station is London Liverpool Street with frequent trains on the Norwich line
- Peterborough - London North East Railway. London’s King Cross is 50 minutes away
- Nearest Airport - Cambridge. You can also go through Heathrow - 2 hours away.
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Recreational Sites
- Helmore Gym
- Fitness studio
- Tennis court
- Kelsey Kerridge Sports Centre
- Mildmay Sports Hall
- Sawyers Gym
- Riverside Ice and Leisure Centre
- Chelmsford Sports and Athletic Centre
Anglia Ruskin University Map Location
Address: Anglia Ruskin University, East Rd, Cambridge CB1 1PT, United Kingdom