Welcome to our exceptional teaching
Our ground-breaking curriculum offers a holistic approach to teaching that focuses on developing your academic and personal skills to prepare you for the jobs of the future.
The exceptionally high standards of teaching have been recognised by our students – 95 per cent of those questioned in the 2023 National Student Survey said their learning is supported well by our faculty.
Why study at Richmond?
Experience a truly international university
What makes Richmond so special, providing diversity, choice and freedom:
- Our multi-disciplinary Liberal Arts degree programmes for undergraduates
- Our international and specialist education for postgraduates
- The UK university where you can graduate with both a UK and US degree
- Exceptional teaching – 95 per cent of our students said their learning has been supported well by faculty in the 2023 National Student Survey (NSS)
- Experience life in London, the top student city in the world
- A state-of-the-art campus location in Chiswick Park, west London
- Internships to enhance your employability
- Our scholarships are making studying with us more affordable
- Study Abroad opportunities for undergraduates on a global scale
Scholarships to make studying more affordable
There are a number of scholarship opportunities open to students at Richmond American University London 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.
Making it easier to find the support our students need
It can be difficult sometimes for students to know where to turn to for any help. Our Student Affairs team are here to listen and to support, and there are lots of options for you to try at Richmond if you find yourself struggling.
Whether it’s your mental health, your studies, money, housing, relationships or something else, you can find support for whatever challenge you’re facing.
The team offers personalised support, unique to each individual student, signposting them to specialist services if required.
Take a look at our dedicated Student Life webpage to view the services our students can access.
University Calendar Key Dates
Fall 2026
Level | Date | Activity |
| Undergraduate Y2 | 1st September 2026 | Move-in to student accommodation |
| 2nd-4th September 2026 | Orientation, Registration for new students | |
| 7th September 2026 | First day of classes | |
| Undergraduate Y1 | 1st October 2026 | Move-in to student accommodation |
| 1st-2nd October 2026 | Orientation, Registration for new students | |
| 5th October 2026 | First day of classes | |
| Postgraduate | 19th-20th September 2026 | Orientation, Registration for new students |
| 21st September 2026 | First day of classes |
Spring 2027
Level | Date | Activity |
| Undergraduate Y2 | 11th January 2027 | Move-in to student accommodation |
| 12th – 15th January 2027 | Orientation, Registration for new students | |
| 18th January 2027 | First day of classes | |
| Undergraduate Y1 | 11th February 2027 | Move-in to student accommodation |
| 11th – 12th February 2027 | Orientation, Registration for new students | |
| 15th February 2027 | First day of classes | |
| Postgraduate | 30th – 31st January 2027 | Orientation, Registration for new students |
| 1st February 2027 | First day of classes |
More detailed information on the University academic calendar can be found here.
Contact us
If you would like more information or have any questions, our Admissions and Recruitment team would be happy to help. Please email our team on [email protected]. If you are in the US, please email [email protected].
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