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TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Looking at 239 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently commend the staff for being friendly, caring, and incredibly knowledgeable, often highlighting instances where individuals went above and beyond in their assistance. Many people express deep gratitude for the supportive nature of the support team, noting their patience and willingness to help resolve complex situations. However, some reviewers felt negative experiences regarding the administrative processes or lack of support for specific needs. A few other people also felt that assistance was missing for health or wellbeing concerns, or that there were issues with communication and response times regarding different matters.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I received aid from Teesha on my last interaction with student support department. She answered promptly and with helpful information regarding my concern. I give 4* just because is taking a lot of ti... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Gabrielle King was outstanding throughout. She took ownership of my case, liaised with the Registry, and secured the release of my elective, even during mid-semester. Her updates were prompt and clear... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Joyce has helped me multiple times before, always caring and very attentive. I had troubles sorting out something about my timetable and when she picked up the phone today I recognised her voice and... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had such a wonderful experience! LASH helped me, she went above and beyond to make sure I got exactly what I needed. She was patient, kind, and incredibly knowledgeable — you can tell she truly care... See more


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Education provider, delivering programmes via Distance Learning, and Blended Learning at study centres in London, Birmingham, Manchester and Berlin.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Summahyah was so helpful

Summahyah was so helpful. Needed a withdrawal letter asap and she got it done in less than an hour . So helpful and reliable . Always polite and considerate . Ardern staff are always great

18 August 2026
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Reply from Arden University

Hi Michala,

Thank you for your lovely feedback. We're so pleased to hear that you had a positive experience and found our support helpful when you needed it most. We'll be sure to share your kind words with the team.

Wishing you all the best. 💫

Booda

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

DO NOT EVER MAKE THE MISTAKE TO ENROLL…

DO NOT EVER MAKE THE MISTAKE TO ENROLL WITH THIS UNIVERSITY. This is nothing even close to university, student support and lecturers are completely incopemetent and complete amateurs.

1 August 2026
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Reply from Arden University

Hi Evgeniya,

We're sorry to hear that your experience didn't meet your expectations. We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback.

If you'd like to discuss your concerns further, please contact studentfeedback@arden.ac.uk.

Booda

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Amreet took my case and the feedback…

Amreet took my case and the feedback was quick and precise. Very helpful!

11 August 2026
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Reply from Arden University

Hi Nathalie,

Thank you for your feedback. We're delighted to hear that you found our support helpful and that your case was handled quickly and efficiently.

Wishing you all the best on your journey with Arden.

Booda

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a really helpful session with Arden Distance Learning Success Coaching

I had a really helpful session with Petronela from Arden University’s Student Success Coaching Team. She took the time to understand where I am at the beginning of my educational journey and helped me turn what initially felt like a lot of information into more manageable next steps.

We discussed how to approach my module access and project/ethics approval, understand the project requirements, familiarise myself with the relevant academic resources and databases, and start building a realistic weekly study routine.

I particularly appreciated that the advice was practical rather than overwhelming. We discussed using techniques such as Pomodoro flexibly, while also allowing proper breaks and time away from studying.

The session helped me feel more organised and gave me a clearer idea of what to focus on first as I settle into the program. Petronela was approachable, supportive and genuinely helpful throughout the session.

Thank you, Petronela, for the guidance and support.

6 August 2026
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Reply from Arden University

Hi Moiz,

Thank you for sharing your experience. We're so pleased to hear that you found the coaching session helpful and that you felt supported as you started your educational journey. It's great to know the guidance helped make things feel more manageable and gave you confidence in your next steps.

We wish you every success with your studies and look forward to supporting you along the way. 🌟

Booda

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My educational advisor was Naomi…

My educational advisor was Naomi Kan.She was brilliant throughout the process of admission. She guided me step by step. Moreover coordinating between other departments as well.Then comes the student support department, here every one supported me for my IT issues. Thanks everyone ☺️.

21 July 2026
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Reply from Arden University

Hi Ahmad,

Thank you for your kind words. We're really pleased to hear that you felt supported throughout your experience with us and that our team was able to help when needed.

Wishing you every success with your studies.

Booda

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent feedback and commmunication

6 August 2026
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Reply from Arden University

Hi Frank,

Thanks for your feedback! We're glad you found our communication helpful and had a positive experience.

Best of luck with your studies at Arden. 🌟

Booda

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am very satisfied of the support…

I am very satisfied of the support received from Julie B. Their feedback and involvement are genuinely felt and appreciated. I received regular updates of the progress of my case and assurance of their efforts.

3 August 2026
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Reply from Arden University

Hi Mel,

Thank you for your kind feedback. We're delighted to hear that you felt supported throughout the process and that our regular updates provided reassurance along the way. Your appreciation means a great deal to us.

We wish you all the very best moving forward and look forward to supporting you on your journey with Arden. 🎓

Booda

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Support and…

Returning to education after more than 20 years was a daunting experience, but the support I received from the Student Success Coaching Team at Arden University made a huge difference to my confidence and progress.
My coach, Petronela, provided encouragement, practical advice, and effective study strategies that helped me stay organised, manage my workload, and develop positive study habits. The guidance I received enabled me to approach assignments with greater confidence and balance my studies alongside work and family commitments.
I particularly appreciated the personalised support, patience, and genuine commitment to helping me succeed. Thanks to the coaching programme, I feel much more confident in my abilities and better equipped to continue my academic journey.
I would highly recommend Arden University's Student Success Coaching service to any student who would benefit from additional guidance, motivation, and practical study support.

1 July 2026
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Reply from Arden University

Hi Karolina,

Thank you for such a thoughtful review. Returning to education after more than 20 years takes real courage, and we're incredibly proud to have been part of your journey. It's wonderful to hear that Petronela's encouragement, patience, and personalised support helped you regain your confidence and find balance between your studies, work, and family life.

Knowing that the coaching programme has helped you believe in your abilities and move forward with confidence means so much to us. Thank you for sharing your experience, and we wish you every success as you continue your studies with Arden. 😊

Booda

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sumayah in Arden Leeds campus did very…

Sumayah in Arden Leeds campus did very best help me abut sorting out the issues
Thanks sum bless u

28 July 2026
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Reply from Arden University

Hi Eric,

Thank you for your wonderful review. We are proud to support our students in achieving their goals and are pleased to know you had a great experience with Arden University. 😊

Booda

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I have now been studying at Arden for 2 Years

I have now been studying at Arden University for 2 years and I am beginning my third year, based on the course timeline and payment arrangement I understood when I enrolled in October.

My experience with Arden University has been extremely disappointing. The biggest issue is the complete lack of support and communication when students need help.

When you contact Student Support, you often wait a long time for a response, and when they do reply, the response does not always address the problem or provide any real help. I have also contacted the Finance Team several times regarding an urgent issue, but instead of reviewing my situation, they have repeatedly sent the same response without acknowledging the points I raised.

The university changed the payment expectations after I had already signed the original agreement. I explained that I am unable to make the payment under the new terms and asked for solutions, but my concerns have not been properly considered. It feels like students are expected to accept changes made by the university without any support or discussion.

The overall student experience does not feel like what you would expect from a university. A large part of the learning feels like being given written materials and being left to study alone. There is very little teaching, guidance, or personal support. For the amount students pay, it often feels like we are paying for access to documents rather than receiving a proper education and support system.

After two years as a student, I expected better communication, better teaching, and a university that listens to its students. Unfortunately, my experience has been that when problems happen, students are left to deal with them alone and receive little meaningful help.

31 July 2026
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Reply from Arden University

Hi Monica,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're genuinely sorry to hear that your experience has not met your expectations and apologise for any frustration caused.
We understand how important clear communication and timely support are.
At Arden, we strive to provide a supportive learning environment, so it's disappointing to hear that you have felt unsupported during your studies. Your comments regarding communication, student support, and your overall learning experience are important and help us understand where improvements may be needed.

If you would like your concerns to be reviewed in more detail, please contact our dedicated feedback team at studentfeedback@arden.ac.uk, who will be able to investigate your experience further and provide a formal response.

We appreciate your honesty and wish you the very best with the remainder of your studies.

Booda

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Id like to say thank u to miss meena…

Id like to say thank u to miss meena for all the clarity,care supprt and concern that she has displayed she was so helpful to me she made my day i was a lil stressed but the phone call she made to me lifted my spirit please keep up the great work mam i hope i meet more people like you who are willing to help at arden in my time spent there you are appreciated.

24 July 2026
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Reply from Arden University

Hi Marven,

Thank you for taking the time to share such wonderful feedback. It's great to hear that Meena's support, kindness, and dedication made such a positive difference to your Journey. We'll make sure your comments are passed on to her. 😊

Booda

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Formal Complaint Regarding Incorrect Fee Information and Tuition Fee Offer

I am writing to formally express my disappointment regarding the tuition fee offer I have received for my Master’s application.

Before submitting my application, I spoke with both Sian Witcombe and Matthew Linnell, who confirmed, both by email and during a telephone conversation, that I would be eligible for a 50% tuition fee discount, meaning the total course fee would be £4,750. During our phone conversation, Matthew specifically confirmed this amount.

I made the decision to apply based on these assurances and expected the offer to reflect what had been discussed. However, after all of my communications with both Sian and Matthew, I received an offer of £8,550, reduced from the full tuition fee of £9,500—a discount of only £950. This was completely different from the 50% discount that had been confirmed to me and was both unexpected and deeply disappointing.

It is extremely concerning that prospective students are provided with inaccurate information and then, when the discrepancy is raised, an explanation is offered instead of acknowledging that incorrect advice was given. This has significantly undermined my confidence in the admissions process.

What is even more disappointing is that I am an Arden University graduate, yet I have received a far less favourable offer than students I personally know who graduated from other universities. Family members, friends, and other students have received substantially larger discounts despite not having studied at Arden. I had expected Arden to value and support its own alumni, not place them at a disadvantage.

Furthermore, I have seen Facebook advertisements promoting the MBA programme for only 7000£ .This makes the situation even more confusing and raises serious concerns about the consistency and transparency of the information provided to prospective students. The fee advertised publicly, the fee I was personally promised before applying, and the offer I ultimately received are all significantly different.

I applied in good faith, relying on the information provided by Arden University representatives. Had I been given the correct information from the outset, I could have made an informed decision before investing my time and effort in the application process.

22 July 2026
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Reply from Arden University

Hi IG,

Thank you for taking the time to share your concerns. First and foremost, we'd like to apologise for any possible miscommunication regarding the tuition fees and discounts available.

To clarify, the 50% alumni discount is subject to specific eligibility criteria. This includes having completed a minimum of 300 credits with Arden University and graduating with at least a 2:2 classification. Eligibility is assessed against the relevant criteria at the time of application.

We understand your disappointment, particularly given the information you received before applying, and we appreciate how important clear and accurate guidance is when making decisions about further study.

If you would like your case to be reviewed in more detail, please contact our dedicated feedback team at studentfeedback@arden.ac.uk, who will be happy to investigate your concerns further and provide a detailed response.

We appreciate your feedback and wish you all the best.

Booda

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing help …

Mia helped me a lot didn’t mind me she had patience good customer service support made me feel comfortable to talk about my situation thanks Mia

24 July 2026
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Reply from Arden University

Hi Bilal,

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. It's great to hear that Mia's patience and support helped you feel comfortable discussing your situation, we'll make sure she sees them😊

Booda

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Arden support service is so helpful and…

Arden support service is so helpful and it’s reduced my worrying significantly. Julie has helped me constantly and has replied very fast to emails. I highly reccomend any student to always get in touch with Julie and even student support as they are very kind and supportive.

13 July 2026
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Reply from Arden University

Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you received such helpful and reassuring support throughout your studies. We’ll make sure your appreciation is shared with the team.

Kind regards,
Booda

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Arden University Student support team are fantastic!

Ms Amreet is from the student support team and she has recently helped me to resolve some important issues very professionally and sincerely. I felt very happy and I had a big relief in my mind after settling this issue. Thanks to Ms Amreet to make my journey in Arden University very successful. I have been in this university since 2022 and I am always been assisted by the student support team very professionally and sincerely. Everyone in this student support team are performing their duties really well and they are a fantantic team! They are the best group of professional associates and I am confident that everyone who join Arden University will become successful because of the student support team!

17 July 2026
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Reply from Arden University

Thank you for sharing your experience with Ms. Amreet and the student support team. It's great to hear how their professionalism and sincerity have made your journey at Arden University so successful. We appreciate your confidence in our team and are thrilled to have you with us since 2022.

Booda

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Julie B at student services was just…

Julie B at student services was just amazing at helping me with something I have spent a lifetime' just getting on with,' many times to the detriment in sutuations. She supported me, clarifying the situation and giving me the push I needed to ask for help. So far, all of my experiences with Arden have been supportive and open.

16 July 2026
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Reply from Arden University

Thanks for sharing your experience! It's great to hear that Julie B at student services was able to provide the support and clarity you needed. We're glad your time with Arden has been positive and supportive.

Booda

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The support given today was very helpful

The support given today was very helpful and reassured me that I had not failed.

14 July 2026
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Reply from Arden University

Thanks for sharing your experience! It's great to hear that the support you received was helpful and reassuring. We’re always here to help you succeed.

Booda

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really helpful and responsive time is…

Really helpful and responsive time is quite quick. Supportive people and so understanding

13 July 2026
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Reply from Arden University

Thanks so much for your kind words! It's great to hear that you found our team helpful and quick to respond. We're glad to have been able to support you.
Booda

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good teachers

Salman Khalid and Jonathon Adams are the best teachers they are so kind and helpful🥰

11 July 2026
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Reply from Arden University

Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re pleased to hear that Salman Khalid and Jonathon Adams have provided such helpful and supportive guidance.

Kind regards,
Booda

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

1 Star

1 Star

I am extremely disappointed with my recent experience with Arden University.

I have been helping someone with their application process as a former Arden student and former ambassador. During the application process, an email was received asking the applicant to complete the funding section. Unfortunately, the email was not clear. It did not explain that this step was simply to confirm how the course would be funded (for example, through Student Finance) rather than making a payment.

Because Student Finance was still being processed and the relevant forms were being completed, it was reasonably understood that this step needed to wait. This was an honest misunderstanding caused by unclear communication.

What made the situation far worse was a phone call from a member of the admissions team. Instead of simply explaining the misunderstanding, they stated that “the lady helping you doesn’t know what she’s doing,” referring to me.

I found this comment completely unnecessary and unprofessional. A simple explanation such as, “This isn’t asking you to pay; it’s only asking you to confirm your funding method,” would have resolved the situation immediately. Instead, blame was placed on someone who was simply trying to support the applicant through the process.

To make matters worse, when clarification was requested about which email was being referred to, the staff member could not provide the date it had been sent and only referred to the email subject, despite there being multiple emails within the same email thread. This made it unnecessarily difficult to identify the correct information.

I have no issue admitting when something has been misunderstood. However, I do expect staff representing a university to communicate professionally and respectfully. Applicants and those supporting them should be guided through the process, not criticised.

I hope Arden University reviews both the clarity of its funding communication and the standard of communication expected from staff when dealing with applicants and those supporting them.

9 July 2026
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Reply from Arden University

Thank you for sharing your feedback and for supporting a prospective Arden student.

We’re sorry to hear about your experience. We appreciate your comments regarding communication and professionalism, and we would like the opportunity to review this further.

Please send your feedback and any relevant details to studentfeedback@arden.ac.uk so the appropriate team can look into this.

Kind regards,
Matt

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