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Arden University
Coventry, United Kingdom
"A private UK university with full-time international study in Manchester and London"
At a Glance
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PSW VISA
18 months (PhD 3 years)
About Arden University
Arden University was founded in 1990 as Resource Development International and received university status in 2015. It has been owned by Global University Systems since 2016 and its head office is in Coventry. Arden teaches online, blended and full-time on-campus, and over 7,000 international students already study with it. International students can study full-time in Manchester or at the Stratford campus in London.
Rankings & Recognition
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Arden reports a 96% employability rate six months after graduation (approx., third-party).
Accreditations & Memberships
Private university, England
Part of Global University Systems
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Arden University's global standing for that metric.
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Key Facts
1990
Founded
2015
University Status
7,000+
International Students
Coventry
Headquarters
Global University Systems
Owner
Popular Programs
Business Management
MBA
Law
Psychology
IT and Data Analytics
Health and Social Care
Application Details
Application Route
Online via Arden
Application Fee
No application fee
Intakes
February, May, November
Entry
Non-standard entry accepted
Standardized Test Requirements
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IELTS (approx.)
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6.0 overall, no band below 5.5 |
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TOEFL iBT (approx.)
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80 |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
95%
I-20 Processing
Student visa (CAS from university)
Post-Study Work
18 months (PhD 3 years)
Green Card Pathway
Skilled Worker visa
Financials
Application Fee
No application fee
Avg Scholarship
N/A
Career Outcomes
18 months (PhD 3 years)
Post-Study Work
20
Work While Study
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
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Campus & Location
Arden's head office is in Coventry. International students study full-time on campus in Manchester or at the Stratford campus in London. Arden also has study centres in Birmingham and Leeds and a centre in Berlin.
Campus Details
Manchester
campus
Stratford
London campus
Coventry
head office
Campus Forecast
Mild winters
Cool summers
Rain through the year
Cloudy skies
Student Life & Housing
Housing
Partner student housing in city centres
Private rentals
No university halls
Dining
City centre cafes and restaurants
Study centre cafes
Health & Wellness
Language workshops
International employment advisors
Activities & Clubs
Multicultural campus community
Student events
Online student community
Diversity & Demographics
International Students
7,000+
Cost Deep-Dive
UG Top-up (full fee)
GBP 16,000
UG Top-up with offer (Manchester)
GBP 12,000
UG Top-up with offer (London)
GBP 13,000
Postgraduate (full fee)
GBP 17,500
Postgraduate with offer (Manchester)
GBP 12,500
Postgraduate with offer (London)
GBP 13,500
Intakes & Deadlines
Arden's recent international intakes were November, February and May. A deposit is paid after accepting an offer, and fees can be paid in full or in instalments for each year of study.
Scholarships at Arden University
1 scholarship available
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
Undergraduate top-up for international students. Non-standard entry accepted. IELTS about 6.0.
Postgraduate
Relevant bachelor's degree. Non-standard entry accepted.
English Proficiency
IELTS (approx.)
6.0 overall, no band below 5.5TOEFL iBT (approx.)
Required Documents
Passport copy
Academic transcripts and certificates
English test result (IELTS / TOEFL)
Personal statement
Academic reference
CV (postgraduate)
Passport photo
Application Process
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Choose course
Pick a course on the university website.
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Apply online
Apply directly or through UCAS for undergraduate courses.
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Offer
Receive an offer and accept it.
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Pay deposit
Pay the tuition deposit if the university asks for one.
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Get CAS
Receive the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS).
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Student visa
Apply for the UK Student visa, then arrive and enrol.
Campus & Location
Arden's head office is in Coventry. International students study full-time on campus in Manchester or at the Stratford campus in London. Arden also has study centres in Birmingham and Leeds and a centre in Berlin.
Master's
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