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Anglia Ruskin University

Cambridge · QS World #1001

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University of Cambridge

Cambridge · QS World #6

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 11 datapoints

We looked at 11 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/11

Anglia Ruskin

scored higher in 3 categories

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8/11

Cambridge

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Cambridge leads in 8 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary). Anglia Ruskin University is ahead on employment, courses, scholarship.

Anglia Ruskin University vs University of Cambridge at a glance

Anglia Ruskin University and University of Cambridge both teach 44 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Sociology & Criminology and Law. Anglia Ruskin University offers 512 courses across 83 subject areas; University of Cambridge offers 336 courses across 79 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Anglia Ruskin University and £32,890 at University of Cambridge: Anglia Ruskin University is about £15,390 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,600 a year at Anglia Ruskin University and £41,300 at University of Cambridge: Anglia Ruskin University is about £22,700 a year cheaper.

Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Cambridge is higher in 10 and Anglia Ruskin University in 0. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £26,500 three years after graduating from Anglia Ruskin University, against £63,500 from University of Cambridge. Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Cambridge is higher in 7 and Anglia Ruskin University in 2, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

#1001
QS World
#6
#601
THE World
#3
—
Guardian UK
#2
1858
Established
1209
No
Russell Group
Yes
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Anglia Ruskin University

University of Cambridge

82.5%
92.1%

Satisfaction

Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)

£30,700
£49,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82%
76.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

20.8%
32.2%

International

International student share

512
336

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

12
0

Scholarships

Number of scholarships

International Community

Where do international students come from?

Top source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.

Anglia Ruskin

93 countries · 20.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India43.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan12.2%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria9.4%
  • 🇰🇪Kenya5.3%
  • 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates4%
VS

Cambridge

96 countries · 32.2% international

  • 🇨🇳China28.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States10.3%
  • 🇸🇬Singapore6.6%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.3%
  • 🇮🇳India4.7%

Subjects

44 subjects you can study at both

Courses listed at each university in the subject, and the typical (median) international fee a year. Select a count to see the courses.

Anglia Ruskin University

University of Cambridge

Also taught at both: Creative Writing, Finance & Actuarial Science, Politics & International Relations, Mathematics, Architecture, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Economics, Education Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Technology & Logistics, Biology, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Music, Anatomy & Pathology, Human Geography & Environment, Computing & IT, Theology & Religious Studies, Chemical Engineering, English Studies, Health & Social Care, Civil Engineering, Social Policy & Public Policy, Zoology & Animal Biology, Linguistics, Pharmacology, Planning & Housing, Clinical & Health Psychology, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology.

Only at Anglia Ruskin University

Only at University of Cambridge

Fees

What it costs international students

The typical (median) international tuition fee a year across each university's published course fees. Individual courses vary; each course page shows its own fee.

Undergraduate

Anglia Ruskin University
£17,500
University of Cambridge
£32,890

Anglia Ruskin University is about £15,390 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Anglia Ruskin University
£18,600
University of Cambridge
£41,300

Anglia Ruskin University is about £22,700 a year cheaper.

Outcomes

Graduate outcomes by subject

Median graduate salary three years after graduating, and student satisfaction with teaching, across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject. Source: Discover Uni.

Anglia Ruskin University

University of Cambridge

  • Law

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£49,000
    82%Satisfaction96%

  • Computer Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£63,500
    84%Satisfaction94%

  • History

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    94%Satisfaction95%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    86%Satisfaction92%

  • Philosophy

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    94%Satisfaction93%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£34,000
    85%SatisfactionNo data

  • Architecture

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£38,000
    88%Satisfaction88%

  • Economics

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£59,500
    88%Satisfaction86%

  • Education Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)No data
    89%Satisfaction92%

  • Music

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    75%Satisfaction97%

  • English Studies

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    76%Satisfaction96%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Anglia Ruskin University

Vice Chancellor's PhD Scholarships

£20,780

Deadline: N/A

GREAT Scholarships 2026

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

International Undergraduate Scholarship

£7,000

Deadline: N/A

Training Grant for Healthcare Students

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

International Postgraduate Scholarship

£4,000

Deadline: N/A

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University of Cambridge

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FAQ

Anglia Ruskin University vs University of Cambridge: common questions

Is Anglia Ruskin University or University of Cambridge cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Anglia Ruskin University and £32,890 at University of Cambridge: Anglia Ruskin University is about £15,390 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,600 a year at Anglia Ruskin University and £41,300 at University of Cambridge: Anglia Ruskin University is about £22,700 a year cheaper. These are medians of the international tuition fees each university publishes for its courses; the fee for a specific course is on its course page.

What subjects can you study at both Anglia Ruskin University and University of Cambridge?

Both universities teach 44 subject areas: Business Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Law, Biomedical Sciences, Software Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Computer Science, History, Building & Construction, Business & Management (General), Psychology (General), Animal Science and 32 more.

Is Anglia Ruskin University or University of Cambridge better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £22,000 three years after graduating from Anglia Ruskin University, and £49,000 from University of Cambridge. Student satisfaction with teaching is 82% at Anglia Ruskin University and 96% at University of Cambridge. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Anglia Ruskin University or University of Cambridge offer more courses?

Anglia Ruskin University lists 512 courses on CourseOptions and University of Cambridge lists 336 courses.

What can you study at Anglia Ruskin University but not at University of Cambridge?

Anglia Ruskin University teaches 39 subject areas that University of Cambridge does not, including Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Games Design & Computer Animation, Agriculture & Land Management, Drama & Theatre, Mechanical Engineering, Accounting, Forensic Science and 31 more.

What can you study at University of Cambridge but not at Anglia Ruskin University?

University of Cambridge teaches 35 subject areas that Anglia Ruskin University does not, including Biological Sciences (General), Asian Languages & Studies, General Engineering, Archaeology, Clinical Specialities, Physics, Genetics & Genomics, Astronomy & Astrophysics and 27 more.

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Anglia Ruskin University512 courses · 12 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Cambridge336 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses