Anglia Ruskin University
Chelmsford · UKPRN 10000291
Sponsor Licence Status
Checked against the Home Office register on 9 September 2026.
verifiedOn the sponsor registerThis institution can issue the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) you need for a Student visa application.
Quick Facts
- Official website
- aru.ac.uk
- Address
- Bishop Hall Lane
Chelmsford
Cm1 1Sq - UKPRN
- 10000291 · UKRLP record
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How Anglia Ruskin University compares
With 34,370 enrolled students, Anglia Ruskin University is the 14th largest of the 304 UK higher education providers in the HESA statistics we track — putting it in the top 5% by size. The student body is 60% female and 40% male.
It is one of 3 licensed student sponsors in Chelmsford, a city whose 1 higher education providers enrol a combined 34,370 students. You can compare them all on the Chelmsford sponsors page.
What “Track Record” status means for you
Anglia Ruskin University holds Student Sponsor – Track Record status, the strongest rating on the register. It is given to sponsors with a sustained history of immigration compliance and low visa refusal rates. In practice this can work in your favour: track-record sponsors are permitted to assess your English language ability themselves rather than requiring a Secure English Language Test, and applicants sponsored by them are more often placed under the differentiation arrangements, which means financial and qualification documents may not need to be submitted up front. You must still genuinely meet every requirement — the Home Office can ask for the evidence at any point.
About Anglia Ruskin University
Anglia Ruskin University is a UK higher education provider based in Chelmsford, with around 34,370 enrolled students according to the latest HESA data, making it one of the UK's larger higher education providers.
It currently holds a Home Office student sponsor licence with Student Sponsor - Track Record status on the Student route, which means international students can obtain a CAS and apply for a UK Student visa to study here. Check the live status above before accepting any offer, as the register changes regularly.
Compare more options in our full sponsor list or see every licensed sponsor in Chelmsford. To budget for your application, try the visa fee calculator.
Money you need to show for a course at Anglia Ruskin University
Anglia Ruskin University sits outside London, so the lower maintenance figure applies: £1,171 per month for up to nine months (a maximum of £10,539), plus one academic year of tuition fees. That is £13,761 − £10,539 = £3,222 less than a London course requires. See the financial requirements guide for the 28-day rule and which accounts qualify.
Those are the funds you must hold, separate from what you pay: the visa application costs £558 and the Immigration Health Surcharge £776 for each year of your course. Work out your own total with the fee calculator.
Anglia Ruskin University: frequently asked questions
Is Anglia Ruskin University a licensed student visa sponsor?
Yes. Anglia Ruskin University appears on the Home Office register of licensed student sponsors with Student Sponsor - Track Record status on the Student route, so it can issue a CAS for a UK Student visa application. We re-check the register every day; this page was last verified on 9 September 2026.
How many students study at Anglia Ruskin University?
Around 34,370 students are enrolled according to the latest HESA statistics, making it the 14th largest of the 304 UK providers we track.
How much money do I need to study at Anglia Ruskin University?
You must show £1,171 per month for up to nine months (maximum £10,539) plus one year of tuition fees, because Anglia Ruskin University is outside London.
Where is Anglia Ruskin University located?
Anglia Ruskin University is based in Chelmsford (CM1 1SQ). Its UK Provider Reference Number (UKPRN) is 10000291, which you can use to verify it on the UK Register of Learning Providers.
Sources: Home Office register of licensed student sponsors (checked daily), UK Register of Learning Providers (address details), HESA student statistics and Wikidata (official website). Page rebuilt on 9 September 2026.