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Overseas Study Partners
At Richmond, we believe in providing access to education on a global scale. We strive to provide Richmond students and faculty, together with those of our partners, an opportunity for an international educational experience through exchange and collaboration programmes.
Our partners come from Europe, North and South America, Asia, the Middle East, South East Asia, the South Pacific and Africa. You can find the full list of our global partners below.
Prior to applying for the partnership exchange programme, please keep in mind:
- You must have a 3.0 (or B average)
- You must be in your sophomore (2nd) or junior (3rd year) of study when you complete the exchange
- You must be in good financial standing and have a clean disciplinary record.
- Classes taken while abroad at the partner institution will transfer back to your Richmond degree as TR (credit only – your GPA will not be affected).
- All 6000 senior level (4th year) courses must be taken at Richmond
You must complete an online Transfer Credit Approval Form and receive your Transfer Credit Evaluation from Registry Services prior to your departure. It is your responsibly to ensure all course equivalencies are evaluated. Failure to do so, in advance of your planned departure, can lead to delayed graduation and additional fees later if the courses you register for do not transfer back as you initially plan.
What our students say
“As a visiting undergraduate student from Randolph Macon College in Ashland, Virginia, USA, I had an amazing experience at Richmond. During the time I spent at Richmond and in London, I grew academically and personally. Throughout my time, I studied fashion marketing, mass communications, public relations, and advertising. These were areas in which I had no previous experience and valued the ability to study new subjects in a new city – London. Its location as a major communications and fashion capital drew me to the city.”
“The classes were well structured and engaging. The instructors were all highly intelligent and approachable. I am extremely happy with the classes I took and learned a lot from the content.”
“My time in Richmond was one of the best times of my life, not only because of its location but also because I’ve had the best teachers in my entire university degree. I can also say that you will find friends for life, and that there is always something to do in London!”
“I would recommend the programme to other students. It has been the opportunity of a lifetime, gaining independence, accelerating personal growth and meeting people from various parts of the world. I absolutely loved my time here.”
“The programme was academically and professionally demanding but not in such a way that I was not able to enjoy being in London.”
“Really fun and a good way to adapt to American college life and make international friends”
Deadlines for internal applications:
Fall 2026 & Spring 2027: 30 January 2026
If you would like to apply, click below to download our Global Mobility Application Form.
Once completed, please attach the application form, sample budget form,
unofficial transcript and academic reference to an email and send to: [email protected]
Reference for Study Abroad
We need a reference from a member of current academic staff in order to make an assessment.
Sample Budgeting Form
We have created a sample budgeting form to help you plan your finances.
Pre-departure Information Presentation
Everything you need to before coming to Richmond American University London.
Study Abroad Partners
Asia, South East Asia & the Middle East
View and download our visiting student brochure
Special Programmes
Micro Credential in Criminal Justice Studies - Westminster College, PA
In partnership with Westminster College, PA, USA.
This special one-year study abroad micro-credential allows students to learn about Criminal Justice Studies in the US and the world and includes a chance to participate in Westminster’s Inside Out special prison programme. This is a great opportunity to not only Study Abroad in America but to enhance your career and interests in the field of Criminal Justice.
Students thinking of participating in this programme are reminded that some classes may not transfer depending on their RAUL degree, and that students who go on this programme, after getting approval from their advisor and the registrar, may have to take additional courses at RAUL to complete their degree. Students are also required to check any funding which they receive before participating, to ensure that they are able to get it for more than one semester’s leave.
Program Requirements
- CJS 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice Studies
- CJS 202 Criminology
- 4 (2-credit) Criminal Justice elective
- 2 (4-credit) Criminal Justice elective
- Participation in the Inside-Out Prison Exchange Program®
Courses taught by Westminster professors that are taken by both traditional college students and incarcerated students in a prison setting.
Funding Information
U.S. students are eligible to receive FAFSA funding while studying abroad at the following partner universities.
- American College of Greece
- Franklin University, Switzerland
- John Cabot University, Italy
- St Thomas University, Canada
- Murdoch University, Australia
- Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand
- University of Cairo, Egypt
Exchange and Study Abroad students must be nominated by the International Programmes department of Richmond University before contacting or submitting an application to another partner university. Applications will be assessed on the basis of academic merit and disciplinary records.
Students interested in studying abroad at a non-partnership university need to contact the academic registry directly.
The SFE tuition loan is currently capped at £920 for SFE students studying abroad for the full academic year.
International Accredited Programmes
Before an institution can offer programmes that lead to a Richmond UK award, the institution must go through the process of Institutional Approval. This process ensures that Richmond’s validation partner institutions meet the required set of principles covering structures, management arrangements and procedures, and demonstrates it is trusted to provide a satisfactory environment for the delivery of programmes leading to a Richmond UK award.
Explore the International Partnerships: Richmond Validated Programmes webpage.
List of Articulation Partners and Agreements
Richmond, the American International University in London also has several articulation agreements with various university partners around the globe. These agreements allow students at specific universities and their partners to come to London to undertake studies with us.
China Education Group (CEG), Hong Kong
Guangdong Baiyun University (BaiyunU), Guangzhou City, Guangzhou, is a private university with more than 18,000 students; it offers bachelor’s degree programmes under the auspices of Guangdong Provincial Government.
Website: en.baiyunu.edu.cn
- 2+2 Marketing
Jiangxi University of Technology, Nanchang, Jiangxi, has been ranked #1 amongst private universities in China. It has 32,000 students, some 60 plus bachelor programmes and 35 postgraduate programmes.
Website: jxut.edu.cn/
- 3+1 Media Studies
- 3+1 Business Management: International Business
- 3+1 Finance & Investment
- 3+1 Film Studies
