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Arden University

Coventry, United Kingdom · Private · Est. Degree awarding powers granted in 2015

Updated 28 Oct 2026

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Established

Degree awarding powers granted in 2015

Type

Private

Location

Coventry, United Kingdom

Ranking

Not ranked

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About the university

Arden University is a private UK university that gained degree awarding powers in 2015. It is best known for online and blended learning, with more than 40,000 students, and has study centres in several UK cities and Berlin. Its head office is in Coventry.

International students on a Student visa study full time by blended learning at the London Stratford or Manchester campus. That means two four-hour classes on campus each week plus about 25 hours of self-study.

Indian students look at Arden for one-year master's degrees in data science, cyber security, business, project management and public health, with several start dates a year and relatively low fees after Arden's offers. The standard postgraduate fee is £17,500, but current offers bring it down to £13,000 to £14,000 depending on campus.

Degree awarding powers
Granted by the UK Government in 2015
Type
Private university, mainly online and blended learning; head office in Coventry
Total students
More than 40,000 (online and on campus)
Campuses for international students
London Stratford and Manchester (blended learning, two days a week on campus)
Intakes
Several a year; for example November 2026, February 2027 and May 2027
Course length
Most master's and top-up degrees for international students take 1 year full time

Rankings

    Popular courses with Indian students

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    Fees for international students

    Course fees
    CourseDurationFee / year (GBP)Approx. in rupees
    MSc Data Science1 year (full time, blended)£17,500≈ ₹21.4 lakh
    MSc Cyber Security1 year (full time, blended)£17,500≈ ₹21.4 lakh
    MBA (Master of Business Administration)1 year (full time, blended)£17,500≈ ₹21.4 lakh
    MSc International Business Management1 year (full time, blended)£17,500≈ ₹21.4 lakh
    MSc Project Management1 year (full time, blended)£17,500≈ ₹21.4 lakh
    MSc Engineering Management1 year (full time, blended)£17,500≈ ₹21.4 lakh
    Master of Public Health1 year (full time, blended)£17,500≈ ₹21.4 lakh
    BSc (Hons) Computing (Top-Up)1 year (full time, blended)£16,000≈ ₹19.5 lakh

    Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

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    Scholarships

    • Undergraduate top-up and postgraduate, UK campuses

      Arden University UK Offer for International Students

      Value: Up to £4,500 off: postgraduate fees fall to £14,000 (London) or £13,000 (Manchester); undergraduate to £13,500 (London) or £12,500 (Manchester)

      Eligibility: International students enrolling at a UK campus for the November 2026, February 2027 or May 2027 intake. Terms and conditions apply.

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    • Eligible programmes at UK campuses

      UK International Super Early Bird Offer

      Value: £3,000 off the programme fee; can be combined with other Arden offers

      Eligibility: Unconditional offer and deposit paid by 29 October 2026 (November 2026 intake), 25 January 2027 (February 2027) or 12 April 2027 (May 2027).

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    Admission requirements

    Undergraduate

    • International students on a Student visa join top-up degrees (final year of a bachelor's) in London or Manchester. BSc Computing (Top-Up) needs a relevant HND or equivalent covering web design, databases, programming and networking.
    • Applications are considered case by case, including non-standard qualifications and work experience.

    Postgraduate

    • Most master's courses ask for a bachelor's degree at UK 2:2 or equivalent. MSc Data Science needs a numerate subject; MSc Cyber Security a computing-related subject (or 18 months of computing work experience).
    • Non-standard entry with several years of relevant work experience is possible on some courses.
    • You must meet the academic entry requirements to get a CAS for the Student visa.

    Documents

    • Valid passport
    • Degree certificate and transcripts (or HND for top-ups)
    • English test score, or a medium-of-instruction letter where accepted
    • Personal statement
    • CV (needed for the MBA if your degree is more than five years old)
    • References and evidence of relevant experience if asked

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    English language requirements

    English requirements
    Test or routeTypical requirement
    IELTS Academic6.0 overall with no element below 5.5 (also the Student visa requirement on course pages)
    TOEFL iBT60–78 or equivalent
    Medium of instructionEvidence of previous study in English, such as a letter confirming English-medium teaching, may be accepted

    Accommodation and living costs

    Arden's international pages do not list university halls or rent prices. Students on the London Stratford and Manchester campuses usually arrange private accommodation, so budget for London or Manchester rents.

    Accommodation and living costs
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    Campus and location

    International students attend Arden's London Stratford or Manchester campus two days a week, in a morning or afternoon slot, and study independently for the rest of the week.

    • Two four-hour on-campus classes a week for full-time blended students.
    • About 25 hours of self-guided study each week.
    • Study centres also in Birmingham, Leeds, Nottingham, Newcastle and other London sites, plus Berlin.
    • Accreditations and partnerships include the British Psychological Society, AACSB, ACCA, CIMA and CMI.

    Careers and graduate outcomes

    Arden says its courses are developed with UK employers and use practical assessments instead of traditional exams. Students can work up to 20 hours a week in term time under visa rules; see our UK guide for details.

    Graduate outcomes
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    Studying in the UK

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    FAQs

    How much is a master's at Arden for international students?

    The standard international postgraduate fee is £17,500 for a one-year course. For November 2026, February 2027 and May 2027 intakes, Arden's UK offer brings it to £14,000 in London or £13,000 in Manchester, and an early deposit can take off another £3,000.

    Is Arden an online university?

    Arden teaches many students online, but international students on a Student visa study full time by blended learning, attending a London or Manchester campus two days a week.

    Can I start outside September?

    Yes. Arden has several intakes, for example November 2026, February 2027 and May 2027.

    What English score do I need?

    IELTS 6.0 with no element below 5.5, or TOEFL iBT 60–78. A medium-of-instruction letter may also be accepted.

    Sources

    1. Arden University: fees for international students (opens in a new tab)
    2. Arden University: international scholarships and offers (opens in a new tab)
    3. Arden University: courses for international students (opens in a new tab)
    4. Arden University: blended learning for international students (opens in a new tab)
    5. Arden University: MSc Data Science (opens in a new tab)
    6. Arden University: MBA (opens in a new tab)
    7. Arden University: About Arden (opens in a new tab)

    Official website: arden.ac.uk (opens in a new tab)

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