Richmond offers something unusual in London: an American-style liberal arts degree, with students earning both a US degree and a UK degree. Undergraduates take a broad general education before settling on a major such as international business, international relations, communications or psychology. Founded in 1972, it is a small, private university with a very international student body. Internships in London are built into many programmes.
London, United Kingdom
Official website: richmond.ac.uk
Private American-style university
1972
US and UK awards
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
£17,000 – £22,000
International students, undergraduate tuition
£15,000 – £20,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on richmond.ac.uk before you apply.
BA International Business
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
BA International Relations
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
BA Communications
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
BA Psychology
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
MA International Relations
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 88
American liberal arts study in London.
Dual American and British degrees.
Small classes with students from dozens of countries.
Graduates work in business, media, diplomacy and nonprofits in London and abroad.
Internships during the degree help students build London work experience.
Graduates can stay in the UK on the Graduate visa after their degree.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Selected programmes
Richmond teaches in west London, with the Thames, big royal parks and the South Kensington museums all easy to reach by Tube or bus.
London is expensive, especially rent, so budget carefully. In return you get free national museums, cheap theatre tickets for students and internships in a major business city.
CAS from Richmond The American University in London
Proof of funds for fees and living costs
English test at B2 level or above
TB test certificate, if required
Immigration Health Surcharge payment
Valid passport with blank pages
Richmond accepts applications on a rolling basis, directly or through UCAS or the Common App. International students should apply at least three months before the start date to allow time for the CAS and visa.
Undergraduates can start in September or January. Most postgraduate courses start in September.
A UK Student visa, sponsored by Richmond The American University in London. Once you hold a CAS, apply online, show funds held for 28 days, and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge. Most decisions come back within three weeks from outside the UK.
International business, international relations, communications and psychology are popular, and the MA in international relations draws graduate students. Undergraduate entry is based on secondary school grades with IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 80.
Richmond offers merit scholarships to international students, usually as a tuition discount decided at admission.
