Anglia Ruskin University

Choosing where you're going to live is one of the most exciting parts of coming to University! Make sure you choose the accommodation that will suit you best by doing some research via our website before you apply.

You'll be able to log in to book your accommodation 24 hours after accepting a conditional or unconditional offer to study a full-time course at ARU.

If you have any problems with logging in or applying please contact the Residential Service.

Logging in for the first time

Please go to ‘Set Password’ in the blue bar at the top of the page and follow the instructions.

September 2023 starters

The Accommodation Portal is open.

We are accepting bookings from students who have firmly accepted a conditional or unconditional offer to study a full time course from September 2023 only.

Our House Hunting team will also be able to assist students looking for accommodation in the Private Sector. please contact our House Hunting team by email househunting@aru.ac.uk.

Chelmsford accommodation availability update:

September 2023 starters

All room types available

Accommodation in Chelmsford will only be available to students who will be over 18 years old at the start of the contracts in September..

Our House Hunting team will also be able to assist students looking for accommodation in the Private Sector. please contact our House Hunting team by email househunting@aru.ac.uk.

Cambridge accommodation availability update:

September 2023 starters

Most Accommodation options in Cambridge will only be available to students who will be over 18 years old at the start of the contracts in September.

Under 18 in September 2023?

The YMCA will accept application from students who are 17 years old during the contract period.. The Railyard will also accept applications from students who will be 18 within 3 months of the contract start date willl be eligible. Anglia House will accept application from students who will be 18 before the contract end date of 26 June 2024.

Our House Hunting team will also be able to assist students looking for accommodation in the Private Sector. please contact our House Hunting team by email househunting@aru.ac.uk.

If you would like help looking for accommodation in the private sector instead please contact our House Hunting team by email househunting@aru.ac.uk.