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Welcome to Richmond

With a vision to be a leading liberal arts university, Richmond offers students an unparalleled education in London, blending two of the finest education systems in the world.

The University’s mission is to educate and inform future generations by providing them with the knowledge and support to think critically, the freedom to challenge assumptions and the skills to work with others. Find out more about our Universities Vision, Mission and Values here.

“I would like to wish you a very warm welcome to Richmond. I’m honoured to be President and Vice Chancellor of Richmond, a diverse, dynamic, vibrant and international University that is passionate about its mission to educate and to inform.”

Professor Phil Deans
President and Vice Chancellor
Richmond American University London

Explore and find out more about Richmond

The Liberal Arts

A different way of learning

Vision, Mission & Values

Why we do what we do

Social & Community Responsibility

The University has always had a strong social mission

Richmond at 50

Richmond celebrated 50 years of education in 2022

Board of Trustees

Meet our Board of Trustees

The Executive Team

Meet our Executive Team

Environmental Sustainability

We are committed to the environment and its future

Student Affairs

A hub for students to see what life is like here

Honorary Degree Recipients

Students that received honorary degrees from Richmond

Work for us

Find employment opportunities at Richmond

Coronavirus Advice & Guidance

Important information regarding our response to Coronavirus (Covid-19)

A New Home

We have moved, but we are still Richmond

Our Faculty

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Communications & The Arts, Social Sciences and Psychology

We invite you to join us and to add your own creativity to the exploration of these rich and diverse disciplines.

Liberal Arts

Richmond’s core curriculum has liberal arts at its heart, academic ties are strong with other departments and programmes.

Richmond Business School

Richmond Business School aims to provide high quality and vocationally relevant business education at undergraduate and postgraduate level.

A strong heritage

Choosing a university is about more than finding a programme. It’s about asking questions and taking a step towards fulfilling your potential. From the University’s inception almost 50 years ago, more than 15,000 students from over 100 countries have graduated from Richmond, creating a vibrant global network of alumni.

Our graduates are highly employable. Richmond students not only achieve a qualification, but leave the University equipped with life-changing skills. We ensure our students graduate as confident and career-ready individuals prepared to make a difference in their chosen field.

Ever since Richmond was established as a community with ‘a scholarly yet social purpose’, the University has offered an international experience and a global outlook. This is more important now than ever.

Today, Richmond is a leading liberal arts university and the UK university which awards both a UK and US degree.

Students who come to Richmond become part of a vibrant and diverse international student community, where students are encouraged and supported to flourish in a mix of diverse cultures, backgrounds and perspectives.

Richmond is committed to developing students’ passion for learning. Students are fully supported throughout their programme so they engage, work with and participate in a vibrant academic community where interdisciplinary teaching and learning is key to the curriculum.

Top 5 reasons to choose Richmond

Number 1

Dually-accredited UK & US Undergraduate and Master’s Degrees

Number 2

Scholarships that can reduce student debt & Funding available (including SFE +US Government loans)

Number 3

Flexible American Liberal Arts system, extensive contact hours and mentorship (average 15 hours per week)

Number 4

Integrated Internships (in the UK and overseas)

Number 5

Two great London locations (in Chiswick Park & Kensington) with range of managed accommodation options

News

‘Between Nations, Across Seas’ – Richmond Professor Keynote Speaker at International Conference

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January 26, 2023
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There’s still time to enter @lovestudentleftovers competition

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January 23, 2023
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Launch event for Richmond Professor’s new book on ‘When This Is Over: Reflections on an Unequal Pandemic’

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January 23, 2023
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Welcome to our visiting students!

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January 20, 2023
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Let’s take you on a journey – from West Hampstead to Chiswick Park

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January 19, 2023
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Richmond marks Martin Luther King Jnr Day at new campus

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January 18, 2023
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Join Richmond Business School for online talk, Friday 20 January

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Richmond American University London commemorates Martin Luther King Jr Day

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Richmond Theatre Society

We know how stressful uni can be– with countless hours of work to do it, occasionally you just need to let out some steam. Through exciting activities and events we encourage students to de-stress while developing teamwork and problem solving skills and most importantly having fun!

Some of our notable events include movie/musical nights, themed events and weekly Karaoke nights.

Since the start of the pandemic, the Theatre and performing arts industry has taken a heavy toll so starting this year, we aim to host a variety of fund-raising events in which part will be donated to the West End Theatre Support fund.

Chair: Sheila Mancilla
Contact: raiultheatresociety@richmond.ac.uk
Social: @raiul_theatresociety

Royal Richmond

This club will give proper coaching and will teach the techniques need to play cricket with proper guidance and intelligence. The aim is to produce full squad of cricket, and to debut our university cricket team to league matches.

Chair: Shaunak Jani
Contact: 000102888@richmond.ac.uk

MATRIX

Matrix is a new ‘incubator’ initiative that has been launched by Richmond Business School, it will be available to all Richmond’s students, staff and alumni. Visit MATRIX webpage.

Chair: Axelina Eriksson
Contact: matrix@richmond.ac.uk
Webpage: MATRIX

Nine Pentacles

The mission of the club is to bring a sense of peace, balance among the physical, emotional, social and spiritual aspects of an individuals life. We will be practising and reading tarot cards, meditation, manifestations, moon rituals, learning about crystals.

Chair: Semphung Limbu
Contact: 000107767@richmond.ac.uk

SM@RT

Students who are interested in Math!

Art Society is about providing a place and time for students during university life to create art, develop their techniques and portfolios, create bonds with fellow artists in the school, and build skills that will benefit their careers after university.

Chair: Amanda Falcon Ramirez & Maitreya Ravenstar
Contact: artsociety@richmond.ac.uk
Social: @richmond_art_society

Women of Richmond

Our mission is to have events to network with alumni and other inspiring women in leadership. Creating a bridge between the students at Richmond and the professional world while empowering women. Also, Students at Richmond come from diverse backgrounds and have unique experiences, women in leadership society aim to be a place where students can also network with each other.

Chair: Zhanae James
Contact: 000100054@richmond.ac.uk
Social: womenofrichmond

United in Diversity

United in Diversity is RAIUL’s LGBTQIA+ Student Society. Its goal is to provide a safe and inclusive space for our university’s LGBTQIA+ students. We organize events such as film screenings, game nights and other social events.

Chair: Jonathan Cassanova
Contact: 000099907@richmond.ac.uk
Social: @raiul_unitedindiversity

Richmond Stags Football Club

This club aims to create a full functioning squad of football players, and will be competing in a league throughout the academic year hoping for the best league finish possible.

Chair: Yara Mansour and Ali Toema
Contact: 000097253@richmond.ac.uk

Richmond Psychology Association

RPA exists to promote/support mental health across Richmond University, as well as provide educational talks and events focused around psychology.

Chair: Mya Chopra-McFarlane
Contact: 000094874@richmond.ac.uk

Richmond Dance Club

Dance club brings people together who would love to spend their free time exploring dance in different styles.

Chair: Sabina Novicka
Contact: 000105041@richmond.ac.uk
Social: richmonddanceclub

Richmond Book Club

Read and discuss books!

Chair: Tamar Dimbert
Contact: 000097730@richmond.ac.uk

One World, Many Cultures

Our main goal is to provide a community for those who feel like they don’t really belong in a ‘national’ society and to take pride in our hybrid identities and values. Most of all, we are here to promote the fun that can sometimes lack because of the pressures of uni life!

We hope to provide a safe space for you to be yourself, shake off the imposter syndrome through organising social events and will be collaborating with other societies to ensure you really get a taste of what Richmond society life is really like!

Chair: Zhanae James
Contact: 000100054@richmond.ac.uk

Korean Culture Society

The society is open to everyone regardless of how much you already know about Korean Culture.We aim to create a vibrant and welcoming environment that provide a opportunity to share your love and interests in Korean Culture. It can be K-pop, Kdramas, beauty and fashion, language, food or history.

Chair: Rabia Zulfiqar
Contact: 000102453@richmond.ac.uk
Social: @RichmondKoreanSociety

Her Campus

Her Campus is an online magazine at Richmond which is part of a global community of other chapters. We create written and social media content, host events and most importantly have fun while getting to know our female student community.

Chair: Olivia Fox
Contact: 000097249@richmond.ac.uk
Social: @hcatrichmondlondon

Green Project

We’re a team of dedicated tree-huggers who hope to contribute to sustainable living on campus and in the London community.

Chair: Sabrina Fielden
Contact: 000101456@richmond.ac.uk
Social: raiulgreenproject

Great British Baking Society

We are a society who finds laughter and joy in watching the Great British Bake Off! We love providing baked goods for the people in our community who are volunteering as well as donating money from our bake sales to the local charities we support.

Chair: Amanda Einberg
Contact: 000096872@richmond.ac.uk
Social: raiul.baking

Film Society

Weekly or biweekly movie nights, discussions on upcoming movies, movie trivia, movie/tv show theme week, voting polls on favorite/least favorite characters.

Fashion Society

Fashion Society aims to bring together like minded students to discuss the latest trends and come together to create something unique. Fashion society is inclusive to all no matter how much experience you have. If you like to create, talk, or even just wear cloths fashion society is the place for you.

Chairs: Raphaella Pope and Bella Hoffman
Contact: 000101253@richmond.ac.uk

Economics & Investment Banking Club

Economics and Investment Banking Forum aims to provide opportunities for students to gain knowledge and experience in Finance, Economics and Investment Banking fields, hopefully increasing their future career perspectives. Our club is open to all students so everyone has the opportunity to explore their fields of interest and contribute to the club’s direction. Currently, we are mostly focused on Investment Banking (M&A’s) and Corporate Finance aspects such as market research, financial analysis, business valuation and financial modelling.

Chair: Marcin Stryjecki
Contact: economicsinvestmentbankingforum@richmond.ac.uk

Coding Society

Code is the language of the modern world. The coding society is here to give a better understanding of coding and a beginner level of skills. Coding skills are good for your career prospects and more job roles now require them. And as a little bonus, coding skills attract higher wages.

Chair: Tamilla Zohdi
Contact: 000092728@richmond.ac.uk