Private university in England
About the Arden University
Arden University is a private, for-profit teaching university in the UK. The Arden University offers undergraduate and post-graduate programmes with blended studying methods. The head office of Arden University is in Coventry, and it also has study centres in Birmingham, Manchester, London, and Berlin.
Arden University was originally established as Resource Development International (RDI) in 1990. Later, Capella Education bought RDI and the British Government gave it a university status in 2015. Since August 2016, it has been owned by Global University Systems, it’s named after the Arden area of England.
Accommodation
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Graduate Careers
3.9/5
Course Quality
4.0/5
Social Life
4.0/5
Arden University World Rankings
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Latest Reviews
Great Tutors, But Poor Support Experience
The tutors at Arden University are excellent, and the course content is engaging and valuable. However, the administrative and student support services have been a consistent disappointment.
In the past, I’ve struggled to get basic assistance, such as resetting login details, with no option to speak to someone directly. Responses are limited to automated emails stating, “we will reply within 5 days,” which is unacceptable for an online university serving students across different time zones. Issues with submissions or payments often lead to immediate account suspensions, with little support to resolve matters promptly.
While my recent experience was more positive—prompt and helpful support that allowed me to continue my studies—I hope this marks a lasting improvement. It’s frustrating that such great tutors and quality content are overshadowed by poor administrative support. If these areas are improved, the overall experience would be significantly better.