Anglia Ruskin University
(ARU)
About
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) is a public research university in the region of East Anglia, United Kingdom. Its origins date back to the Cambridge School of Art (CSA), founded in 1858 by William John Beamont, a Fellow of Trinity College at the University of Cambridge. The institution became a university in 1992 and was renamed after John Ruskin, the Oxford University professor and author, in 2005...
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) is a public research university in the region of East Anglia, United Kingdom. Its origins date back to the Cambridge School of Art (CSA), founded in 1858 by William John Beamont, a Fellow of Trinity College at the University of Cambridge. The institution became a university in 1992 and was renamed after John Ruskin, the Oxford University professor and author, in 2005. Ruskin delivered the inaugural speech at the Cambridge School of Art in 1858. ARU is classified as one of the "post-1992 universities." The university's motto is in Latin: Excellentia per societatem, which translates to Excellence through partnership in English.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 601 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 14 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 28,065
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 27.2 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 49%
- Female : Male
- 62 : 38
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
5 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitality & Tourism Management | 201-300 | - | 2020 |
| Clinical Medicine | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Public Health | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Education & Training | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
| Psychology | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
US News
3 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychiatry/Psychology | =263 | 45.5 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =645 | 45.5 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =680 | 45.5 | 2026 |
THE
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Health | 301–400 | 40.1 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 301–400 | 38.3 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 401–500 | 27.4 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 501–600 | 35.5 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 501–600 | 29.0 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 601–800 | 26.6 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 601–800 | 28.8 | 2026 |
QS
1 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Anglia Ruskin University?
Anglia Ruskin University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1001-1200, THE Rank 601–800, US News Rank =772.
When was Anglia Ruskin University founded?
Anglia Ruskin University was founded in 1992.
What are the top subjects at Anglia Ruskin University?
Top subjects at Anglia Ruskin University include: Hospitality & Tourism Management, Psychiatry/Psychology, Clinical & Health, Psychology, Clinical Medicine.
Where is Anglia Ruskin University located?
Anglia Ruskin University is located in Cambridge, United Kingdom.