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Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) has campuses in Cambridge and Chelmsford and suits Nepali students who want a Cambridge address without Oxbridge-level entry. It is known for health sciences, business and creative arts, with flexible entry routes. House of Admissions (HOA) gives free guidance from Kathmandu and Pokhara.

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ARU is a modern university in Cambridge and Chelmsford with more flexible entry than Cambridge's collegiate university. It is strongest in health, business and creative subjects, and Cambridge living costs sit near the higher end outside London.

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Anglia Ruskin University — Guide for Nepali Students

Study in Cambridge without Oxbridge-level entry requirements — Anglia Ruskin offers flexible pathways with a genuine Cambridge address.

Anglia Ruskin University campus in Cambridge

What Is Anglia Ruskin University Like for Nepali Students?

Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) has campuses in Cambridge and Chelmsford. It offers a practical, industry-focused alternative to the city's more selective institutions, with flexible entry requirements and a strong reputation for health sciences, business, and creative arts programmes.

What Are the Entry Requirements and Fees at Anglia Ruskin University?

Undergraduate: NEB Grade 12 with relevant grades; IELTS 6.0 overall (5.5 minimum per band).

Postgraduate: Bachelor's degree, Second Class or equivalent; IELTS 6.0 overall, with PTE and MOI accepted for many programmes.

Fees: Approximately £13,500–£16,000/year for postgraduate programmes.

How Much Does It Cost to Live in Cambridge?

Cambridge has a reputation for being expensive, but student living costs at ARU are generally more moderate than the city's academic reputation suggests, particularly with shared accommodation outside the immediate city centre. Chelmsford, ARU's second campus, offers a notably lower cost of living than Cambridge.

Keep reading: How to choose a UK university · Russell Group guide · UK universities page

Key Facts — 2026

UK Visa Fee
£558 (from 8 Apr 2026)
IHS (NHS Surcharge)
£776/yearA 1-year master’s is granted ~16 months leave, so you pay £1,164 (UKVI, 2026)
Bank Balance (Outside London)
£10,539/year£1,171/month × 9 months (NPR 20.5L). From 30 Nov 2026: £1,203/month, £10,827/year
Bank Balance (London)
£13,761/year£1,529/month × 9 months (NPR 26.8L). From 30 Nov 2026: £1,570/month, £14,130/year
HOA Guidance Fee
100% Free
Part-time Earnings
≈ £1,017/month (20 hrs × £12.71)

Which maintenance figure applies to you is set by the date you submit the visa application, not your course start date. The increase is in Statement of Changes HC 584. Full breakdown in NPR →

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