Richmond American University London

There’s always something happening at Richmond American University London, with a range of events and activities helping to keep student life engaging, alongside new developments and partnerships to open up exciting opportunities.

This engaging academic environment means that students can participate in workshops, seminars, and guest lectures led by industry experts and global scholars.

Recent events have included sessions on AI assisted video production, how to inspire action on sustainability, and how to use social media for brand marketing working as a female magician in a male-dominated field.  All students are invited to attend these sessions, whatever their degree programme.

A diverse range of clubs and societies are a great way for students to meet new people and learn new skills.  From academic groups to soccer, there’s something for everyone.  Richmond students also have access to discounted tickets for top London shows, sports matches, museum exhibitions, music events and more.

All Richmond students are now based in a campus building (opened in 2022) situated in Chiswick Park. The location is excellent – it allows for students to access everything that London has to offer, while also having on-site amenities including a gym, cafes, bars and restaurants so that students can enjoy a comfortable and well-rounded lifestyle around their studies.

The campus building itself is very modern and equipped with contemporary IT resources and comfortable learning spaces that are flexible, suitable for both larger lectures and smaller, more interactive workshops.

With its proximity to and relationships with local businesses, the university is well-placed to provide exciting opportunities to students through use of their facilities.

While the university doesn’t own its own accommodation for students, it does partner with iQ Student Accommodation at iQ Hayward House in West Hampstead which is a short train journey away, with Richmond’s own student support system represented at the private halls to ensure all Richmond students get the help they need whilst staying in London.

The support network at Richmond American University London is robust – all students who are enrolled can expect to receive the necessary care from the friendly and welcoming student affairs team.

If students have any issues related to their academic life, they’re encouraged to seek help from the support staff. They’ll be signposted to any relevant department, whether it’s financial guidance, careers advice, or assistance with academic skills. There is always a team that can provide the right answers, keeping the student on-track for success.

Health and wellbeing is a priority – there are dedicated services to ensure that students’ physical and mental health is well looked after while they are enrolled. A free counselling service is available to all Richmond students, should they require it.

As well as in-person support, there are plenty of online resources provided to allow students to access the help they need quickly and efficiently.

The entry requirements for study at Richmond American University London vary depending on students’ country of residence. Broadly, students should meet at least one of the following criteria, depending on where they have completed high school education:

• A Level: 96 UCAS tariff points
• US High School Diploma (or equivalent): 2.5 GPA minimum (on 4.0 scale)
• International Baccalaureate: 24 IB points
• BTEC National Diploma: Merit Merit Merit (MMM)

Students with other equivalent qualifications will also be considered but should contact the university directly to discuss their application.

Additional documents that are required as part of the application include:

• A personal statement
• A curriculum vitae (CV) or resume for students who have not been in education for six months prior to applying.

All courses at Richmond are taught in English, and so any student from a country where English is not the primary language will be required to provide approved English language test scores, proving their ability to complete the course.

There are a number of scholarship opportunities open to students at Richmond to help lighten the financial cost of university study. Scholarships are split between those open to undergraduate and postgraduate students, and again by the home residency of the student – there are some specific to UK students, as well as those for EU, US and international students.

The value of scholarships at Richmond varies, but all offer significant help towards the costs of tuition. They mean that students either need to pay less upfront for their tuition or they can take out a lower value loan, depending on where they are applying from.

Undergraduate scholarships require students to maintain active participation in the university community throughout their time in Richmond, committing voluntary hours towards helping other students or the local area. Students must also ensure they keep their grades on track if they wish for continued financial support.

The fact that students can graduate from Richmond American University London with both a UK and US degree opens up exciting global opportunities for employment – students are uniquely positioned with dual qualifications that can give them the advantage when applying for roles in international companies.

But there’s so much more to the experience at Richmond than just the degrees – the university’s Careers & Internships Office offers an extensive array of services to ensure students have the best chance at success upon graduation.

This includes a range of for-credit internship options that allow students to complete part of their degree in a working setting, giving them practical insights into employment and also allowing them to network and build connections for potential future career moves.

There are also several in-person and online resources available to give students as much support as possible in preparing for their next steps upon completion of their studies.