Arden named Higher Education Institution of the Year 2025

Arden University has been named Higher Education Institution of the Year at the Education Investor Awards for a third time.

The award, which follows successes in 2021 and 2023, comes on the back of a series of enhancements to the student experience. Changes have included simplifying the faculty structure, putting further support mechanisms in place during their time with us, and redefinining the campus experience.

Arden named Higher Education Institution of the Year 2025

It also comes as the university prepares to celebrate it’s 10th anniversary in July.

Carl Lygo, CEO and Vice Chancellor, said: "We’re absolutely delighted to have been named Higher Education Institution of the Year at the Education Investor Awards for the third time in five years.

“This has been a transformative year for our university as we rolled out a strategic plan to enhance the student experience, drive engagement on our campuses, and ensure our students receive the very best learning opportunities which support their future careers.

“As we prepare to celebrate our university’s 10th anniversary this summer, we’re excited to take this opportunity to celebrate the ways in which our teams are unlocking pathways to higher education for people across the UK, and around the world."