ARU london

Name

ARU london

Legal name

LCA London Ltd

Website

https://london.aru.ac.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1858

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Business and Secretarial Schools (61141)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International Branch Campus & Offshore Program Partnerships (EDAIABAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Integrated Language + Academic Skills (EAP) Bridging Programs (EDAIAJAF)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Postgraduate degrees
• Undergraduate programs
• Business management education
• Professional accreditation

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees - Home/UK Students: ARU London generates primary revenue from tuition fees charged to UK home students for undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs. Fees vary by program with MBA Health and Social Care at £9,500 per year (2026/27) and MSc International Project Management at £9,000 per year. Alumni receive discounted rates.
2. Tuition Fees - International Students: International students pay higher tuition fees with MBA Health and Social Care at £21,200 and MSc International Project Management at £19,500 (2026/27). This represents a significant revenue stream reflecting the institution's international recruitment focus.
3. Scholarship Programs: ARU London offers scholarship programs including 50% tuition fee scholarships for postgraduate students and £2,000 entry scholarships for alumni continuing to postgraduate level. While these reduce per-student revenue, they serve as a marketing and recruitment tool.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ARU London offers undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs in business, management, marketing, accounting, hospitality, law, public health, and project management, validated by Anglia Ruskin University. Programs carry embedded accreditations from CIPD, CIM, and APM, and are delivered through on-campus teaching (daytime, evening, and weekend options). Tuition fees are differentiated for home and international students, supported by scholarships and alumni discounts.

Product overview

ARU London is a higher education institution offering a portfolio of postgraduate and undergraduate degree programmes across business, management, law, and health disciplines. The core offerings include MBA programmes (International and Health and Social Care), MSc programmes in International Project Management, International Marketing, Accounting and Financial Management, International Hospitality and Tourism Management, LLM International Law, Master of Public Health, and BSc Digital Marketing and Management. Student support services include the Enterprise Hub for entrepreneurship, Employability Service for career development, and Law Clinic for practical legal experience. ARU London is the trading name of LCA London Ltd, a proud partner of Anglia Ruskin University delivering ARU-validated degrees.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) - International A postgraduate degree for professionals seeking to improve management and leadership skills across organisations with global operations, covering international finance, marketing, supply chain management, strategic decision-making, and leadership. Delivered at ARU London's London campus.
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Health and Social Care A postgraduate MBA providing knowledge and understanding of strategic management within health and social care contexts, addressing demands on professionals leading policy, strategy, and services in public, private, or voluntary-aided sectors.
• MSc International Project Management A postgraduate master's degree for modern professional project managers, exploring project management in public, private, and not-for-profit contexts, with accreditation from the Association for Project Management (APM).
• MSc International Marketing A postgraduate marketing degree with accreditation from the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), providing exemptions on CIM qualifications to accelerate professional certification.
• MSc Accounting and Financial Management A postgraduate degree in accounting and financial management providing advanced analytical, strategic, and decision-making skills for senior finance roles.
• MSc International Hospitality and Tourism Management A postgraduate degree focusing on international hospitality and tourism management in global marketplaces.
• LLM International Law A Master of Laws programme focusing on public international law, human rights, trade law, and dispute resolution, preparing graduates for careers in international organisations and cross-border legal practice.
• Master of Public Health A postgraduate degree providing research skills, policy insight, and practical tools for contributing to public health at a broader scale, with a foundation for doctoral study.
• BSc Digital Marketing and Management An undergraduate degree in digital marketing and management with CIM accreditation, providing exemptions on Chartered Institute of Marketing qualifications to support accelerated professional certification.

Quantifiable outcome

• Health and Social Care sector employs over 4 million people and will grow by 18% by 2026, with staffing shortfall expected to reach 450,000 by 2030
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Black Minds Matter UKcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026ARU London has officially partnered with Black Minds Matter UK as part of their Ambassador Programme, supporting the organization's mission to remove barriers to access and progress in therapy and other mental health services for Black individuals and communities in the UK.
• Anglia Ruskin UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerARU London operates as LCA London Ltd, a proud partner of Anglia Ruskin University, delivering ARU-validated degrees. This partnership provides degree validation, quality assurance through ARU's institutional frameworks, access to broader university resources including digital library access through Anglia Ruskin's Primo system, and institutional credibility derived from ARU's university status and recognition including THE University of the Year 2023.
• Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional accreditation partnership providing CIPD membership pathways and professional certification opportunities for students completing BSc (Hons) Business and HR Management and MBA International programs. Students gain access to exclusive CIPD resources, professional networking, and clear pathways to industry membership.
• Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional accreditation partnership enabling students studying BSc Digital Marketing and Management and MSc International Marketing to gain CIM exemptions and accelerated pace towards industry-recognized professional marketing qualifications. Teaching content developed alongside CIM learning outcomes.
• Association for Project Management (APM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional accreditation for MSc International Project Management program. APM accreditation is described as a widely recognized mark of quality for organizations, training providers and academic institutions, providing assurance for professional development services and career advancement in project management.
• Koroma's KitchenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAn enterprise led by an ARU London alumnus providing refreshments for students completing the National Student Survey (NSS) as part of ARU London's appreciation program for survey participants.
• Republic (Student Union Collaboration Partner)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerARU London collaborates with Republic (student union partnership) for events including International Women's Day celebrations and Women's History Month activities, demonstrating cross-departmental engagement and student involvement in campus initiatives.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BPP University: BPP University is a private, for-profit UK higher education provider specializing in professionally accredited business, law, and health programs with strong London presence. Highly comparable to ARU London given its professional accreditation partnerships, career-focused curriculum, and postgraduate-heavy portfolio.
• University of Law: The University of Law is the UK's largest private provider of legal and business education, operating multiple UK campuses including London. Directly comparable as a private, postgraduate-focused institution with strong professional accreditation pathways and a similar career-outcomes value proposition.
• Hult International Business School: Hult is a globally oriented private business school with a London campus offering MBA and master's programs with international student focus. Comparable to ARU London in targeting international students with one-year, career-focused postgraduate business programs.
• London School of Business and Finance (LSBF): LSBF is a private London-based institution offering MBA, MSc, and professional programs aimed at international students. Directly comparable in revenue model, international recruitment focus, and professional accreditation pathways (ACCA, CIM).
• Global Banking School: Global Banking School is a London-based private higher education provider focused on business, accounting, and healthcare postgraduate programs with international student recruitment. Closely mirrors ARU London's for-profit, professionally accredited model in the London market.
• Regent's University London: Regent's University London is a private, independent London-based university offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs with significant international student enrollment. Comparable as a smaller-scale, privately operated London higher education institution with liberal and business offerings.
• London School of Planning and Management (LSPM): LSPM is a London-based private higher education provider offering business and management postgraduate programs, often operating in partnership validation arrangements. Comparable given its London location, postgraduate emphasis, and for-profit private structure.

Broad incumbents

• London Metropolitan University: London Metropolitan University is a large public London-based higher education institution with a wide portfolio including business, law, and health programs. Comparable as a London HE provider in overlapping subject areas, though much broader in scale and scope.
• London South Bank University: London South Bank University is a public London university with strong health, business, and law faculties offering postgraduate professional programs. Comparable as a London-based HE provider competing for similar professional and international student segments.
• University of East London: University of East London is a public London university with diverse undergraduate and postgraduate offerings and significant international student enrollment. Comparable as a London HE competitor with overlapping business and professional postgraduate programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

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