Key facts
- TUITION FEES – $11,000
- DURATION 1 semester (Full-time)
- ACCREDITATION Richmond University QAA / Middle States Commission of Higher Education (US)
- LOCATION Chiswick Park Campus
Southern Methodist University’s:
London International Semester
in partnership with the Southern Methodist University (SMU)
Richmond, The American International University in London, is delighted to be part of the Southern Methodist University’s London International Semester (LIS).
Study at the UK’s pioneering liberal arts university in one of the world’s most dynamic global cities, with students from over 60 different nations.
Ever since Richmond was established 50 years ago we have offered an international experience and a global outlook. We would like to wish you a warm welcome to our vibrant and diverse international student community, where students are encouraged and supported to flourish in a mix of diverse cultures, backgrounds and perspectives.
You will be based in one of the world’s top student cities, a vibrant cultural hub, which is home to spectacular shopping streets, world-class museums, exhibitions and attractions.
Southern Methodist University LIS students may apply for admission to Richmond for the Fall semester and study on courses that academic credit will automatically transfer to SMU and count towards their SMU degree (pending successful completion of these courses and SMU nomination).
Top reasons to study this programme:
- Study your freshman year abroad in vibrant and cosmopolitan London
- Choose from a range of courses including art history, business management and psychology
- Credit will automatically transfer to SMU and count towards your SMU degree
- Join Richmond’s diverse student body, with other students from over 60 different nations
- Improve your analytical and inter-disciplinary skills as part of our core curriculum
What you will study
Richmond’s three academic schools offer a variety of classes* in the American Liberal Arts tradition.
The School of Communications, Arts & Social Sciences
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Richmond Business School
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Richmond School of Liberal Arts
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*Classes may change
Click here to find out which Richmond classes you can transfer back to SMU.
About Richmond
SMU LIS students will study at our new Chiswick Park campus, opening in July 2022.
Everything about this state of the art campus building in a beautiful parkland location has been designed with students in mind. It is set in a vibrant community offering a gym, cafes, bars and restaurants, with easy access to everything the world’s number one student city can offer – learning and employment opportunities, shops, museums, attractions and sporting and cultural events.
We are offering a range of options for managed student accommodation, with varying price, size, location and facilities.
Entry requirements
Southern Methodist University LIS students may apply for admission to Richmond for the Fall semester and study on courses that academic credit will automatically transfer to SMU and count towards their SMU degree (pending successful completion of these courses and SMU nomination).
Fees & funding
Tuition fees for students starting their programme in the 2021/22 academic year are as follows:
UK/ EU/ International/ United States |
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| 2021/2022 | 2022/2023 | |
| Freshman Semester in London | $11,000 per semester | $11,000 per semester |
Tuition confirmation deposit for USD fee payers only – $250* (Hint: Scroll left & right to view the full table)
How to apply
Applying to Richmond as a SMU LIS student in London is easy.
Simply fill out the Direct Online Application form.
Once you have submitted the application form to Richmond, we will liaise with SMU on your application. SMU will share application data with Richmond, including:
- Transcript(s)
- Personal statement/essay
- At least one recommendation from a teacher or counselor
You can usually expect an admissions decision from Richmond within one week of Richmond’s receipt of your application.
How to accept your offer
If you would like to accept your offer and join us in London this Fall, please submit the following:
If you have any questions about Richmond or the admissions process, please feel free to contact our Admissions Office at admissions@richmond.ac.uk or by phone on 011 44 20 8332 8330.
What our students say
“I had such a wonderful experience at Richmond University. The beautiful campus was close to all the London attractions. The professors work hard with you to succeed, and I made some incredible life-long friends there. I did not want to come home.”
Contact Us
Applying
If you have any questions about applying, please contact our Admissions Office:
Email: admissions@richmond.ac.uk
Call: +44 (0) 208 332 8330
Students joining this programme have their own personal academic advisor. Any specific queries about classes can be addressed to:
Chiara Mortarino Bowie
chiara.mortarino@richmond.ac.uk
Accommodation
Any queries about housing, the meal plan or living in Richmond, please direct to:
Student Affairs
Email: studentaffairs@richmond.ac.uk
Call: +44 (0)20 8332 8218
Study Abroad at Richmond
Dena, from California, decided to study abroad at Richmond, The American International University in London. Studying in London is a fantastic opportunity to broaden your horizons and meet new people from all over the World, while still learning within the liberal arts framework.
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