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

University Managed accommodation is full

Chelmsford accommodation update

There are a very limited number of rooms available. We are allocating rooms manually. please email us essexaccom@aru.ac.uk or visit our office if you wish to book a room in University accommodation in Chelmsford (September 2023 starters only)

Cambridge accommodation update

There are a very limited number of rooms available. We are allocating rooms manually. please email us camaccom@aru.ac.uk or visit our office if you wish to book a room in University accommodation in Cambridge (September 2023 starters only)

Online induction and arrival slot booking

The Online induction is open. Please note that students with confirmed bookings at CB1 cannot access the Induction at this time. We will email you when you can access the induction.

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

There are a very limited number of rooms available. We are allocating rooms manually. please email us essexaccom@aru.ac.uk if you wish to book a room in University accommodation in Chelmsford (September 2023 starters only)

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

There are a very limited number of rooms available. We are allocating rooms manually. please email us camaccom@aru.ac.uk or visit our office if you wish to book a room in University accommodation in Cambridge (September 2023 starters only)

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.

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.