Arden University is a private institution headquartered in the UK. It specializes in online and blended learning programs, offering undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. Established in 1990 as Resource Development International, it gained university status in 2015.
Unlike public universities funded by the government, Arden operates as a for-profit entity. It caters primarily to working professionals and international students, with campuses in Berlin and Birmingham. Its accreditation by the British government ensures recognized qualifications, but it remains independent of public funding.