How to apply
Undergraduate
Start your application, apply to us direct, via UCAS or the Common App
Important information for prospective students
At Richmond, undergraduate students follow an American-style curriculum with flexibility to add a minor to their major, and optional electives. Each degree student will also need to complete Liberal Arts courses to meet requirements for graduation.
You can apply for undergraduate study using our online application form.
How do I apply to an undergraduate programme?
Admission to programmes at Richmond will require filling out an online application, uploading supporting documents (personal statement, official transcripts) and if required, an interview. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis at any time of the year. English language test results may also be required.
Undergraduate students can apply in three ways: direct application via the Richmond admissions portal, via UCAS, or via the Common App.
Direct
Apply directly for undergraduate study using our online application form.
UCAS
If you are a UK or EU national then you can apply for an undergraduate course through UCAS. Non-EU nationals, including students from the US, can use UCAS if they are also applying to other UK universities.
- The institutions UCAS code is R20.
Students applying via UCAS will receive their admission decision both directly from the Office of Admissions and also in the UCAS system.
CommonApp
Students from the USA can apply through The Common Application. Non US students can also use The Common Application if they are applying to other US universities.
Many students applying from the United States prefer to use The Common Application. Students wishing to apply to Richmond via The Common Application may need to search for the following institution names:
- “Richmond University”
- “Richmond University in London”
- “Richmond, The American International University in London”
Should I apply for the three year programme or the four year programme?
Depending on your educational and work experience background, we will review your application and advise you on whether you can start in year one (UK level 2, Foundation year) or year 2 of the programme (if you have UK A Levels, BTEC or equivalent, if you have more than 24 transferable US credits, for example).
What are the entry requirements to start in Year 1 (Level 3, Liberal Arts Foundation)
If you are applying to Year one, you will need one of the following, or international qualifications that are equivalent to:
- A Levels CCC/96 points
- BTEC National Extended Diploma MMM
- USA High School Diploma 2.8GPA
- International Baccalaureate (IB) 26 points
- Chinese Senior High School Graduation Certificate (year 11 and 12) 75% and the Gaokao (National College Entrance Examination) 70% overall
- Indian Standard 60% overall
We accept many types of qualifications from around the world. so do contact the Office of Admissions if you don’t see yours listed here.
What are the entry requirements to start in Year 2 (Level 4)?
If you are applying to Year two, you will need to meet the requirements for the programme you are applying for.
For programmes requiring BBB profile:
- BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance
- BA (Hons) Arts and Visual Cultures
- BA (Hons) Criminology
- BSc (Hons) Economics and Finance
- BSc (Hons Finance and Investment
- BA (Hons) International History
- BA (Hons) International Relations
- BA (Hons) Political Science
- BSc (Hons) Psychology
You will need one of these, or an international equivalent, with a minimum of:
- A Levels BBB/120 points
- BTEC National Extended Diploma DDM
- US High School Diploma 3.0 GPA
- International Baccalaureate (IB) 32 points with 4 points in all Higher Level and Standard Level subjects
- French Baccalaureate, Option Internationale du Baccalauréat (OIB Baccalauréat Français International (BFI) 12.5/20 overall with a minimum of 10 in six subjects
- Diploma di Esame di Stato 80% overall with a minimum of 6 each in six subjects
Have you also completed up to 24 US credits (BBB profile)?
If so, you may be able to start the programme between year one and two of the curriculum. This means you could complete it in 3.5 years rather than four.
- US High School Diploma 3.1 GPA and two (2) College Board Advanced Placements (AP), with each result at a minimum of 4
- Indian Standard 12 75% overall with a minimum of 50% each in four subjects
- Chinese Senior High School Graduation Certificate (year 11 and 12) 75% overall and the Gaokao (National College Entrance Examination) with 76% overall
For programmes requiring BBC profile:
- BA (Hons) Advertising and Public Relations
- BSc (Hons) Business and Data Analytics
- BA (Hons) Business Enterprise and Innovation
- BA (Hons) Communications and Media Studies
- BSc (Hons) Computer Science
- BA (Hons) Fashion Management and Marketing
- BA (Hons) Film
- BA (Hons) International Business Management
- BA (Hons) International Sports Management
- BA (Hons) Marketing
- BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Data Science
- BSc (Hons) Software Engineering (AI)
You will need:
- A Levels BBC/112 points
- BTEC National Extended Diploma DMM
- US High School Diploma 2.8 GPA (Student will be evaluated for entry to year or year three depending on transfer credits)
- International Baccalaureate (IB) 30 points with four (4) IB points in all Higher Level and Standard Level subjects
- French Baccalaureate, Option Internationale du Baccalauréat (OIB Baccalauréat Français International (BFI) 12/20 overall with a minimum of 10 in six subjects
- Diploma di Esame di Stato 75% overall with a minimum of 6 each in six subjects
For UK students applying to year 2 entry of programmes requiring BBC profiles:
- *You will also need to have GCSE Maths at Grade 5 or above (or international equivalent)
For US transfers applying to year 2 and higher that require a BBC profile:
- *If you have a two-year Associate degree, you may be able to join part-way through year three.
Have you also completed up to 24 US credits?
If so, you will enter the programme in year one of the programme.
For programmes requiring BBC profile:
- US High Schol Diploma 3.0 GPA and two (2) College Board Advanced Placements (AP), with each result at a minimum of 4
- Indian Standard 12 70% overall with a minimum of 50% each in four subjects
- Chinese Senior High School Graduation Certificate (year 11 and 12) 75% overall
- Gaokao (National College Entrance Examination) 75% overall and the Gaokao (National College Entrance Examination) with 73% overall
Have you also completed up to 24 US credits?
If so, you will enter the programme in year one of programmes requiring the BBC profile:
- US High School Diploma 3.0 GPA and two (2) College Board Advanced Placements (AP), with each result at a minimum of 4
- Indian Standard 12 70% overall with a minimum of 50% each in four subjects
- Chinese Senior High School Graduation Certificate (year 11 and 12) 75% overall and the Gaokao (National College Entrance Examination) 73% overall
What are the supporting documents that I need to send to admissions for my application?
Additional entry requirements (please note, your application will not be complete until all items below are received by admissions).
- Application for undergraduate admission
- Your personal statement
- Official school transcripts (if you are a transfer applicant with less than 30 credits, you must also submit official secondary school transcripts)
- English language test scores (required for students whose native language is not English. Please see below regarding this requirement)
- If you have not been at school or college within the last six months please provide a copy of your Curriculum Vitae (CV) / Resume
Do I need to show English Language test results?
If your first language is not English, we will require evidence of English language proficiency. Minimum requirements are:
- Academic IELTS: 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each of the four components (Please note, we are not able to accept the Home Edition)
- For tests taken before 21 January 2026: TOEFL iBT: 79 overall with 17 in Listening, 18 in Reading, 17 in Writing, 20 in Speaking (Please note, we are not able to accept the Home Edition).
For tests taken on or after 21 January 2026: TOEFL iBT: 4.5 overall with 4.0 in each component. - Pearson Test of English: 60 overall with 55 in each of the four components (Please note, we are not able to accept the Home Edition)
- Cambridge: 169 overall with 162 in each of the four components
- International Baccalaureate Diploma: English Language
- A Higher Level grade 5 / Standard Level grade 5
- B Higher Level grade 5 / Standard Level grade 5
Alternative English Language qualifications
We also accept a range of alternative qualifications to demonstrate your level of English Language proficiency. Validity: For admissions and CAS purposes, period of validity for all country-specific English language waivers is two years.
Alternative English language qualifications - Undergraduate
| Qualification | Equivalent to IELTS 6.0 |
| GCSE (English language) | C or 4 |
| A Level (GCE A-Level/AS-Level English Language or English Language & Literature) | C |
| Edexcel iGCSE – English as first language (including speaking and listening) | C |
| Edexcel iGCSE – English as a second language | B |
| Cambridge International Education (CIE) iGCSE English as first language (syllabus 0500 & 0522)* | C |
| Cambridge International Education (CIE) iGCSE English as a second language (syllabus 0510 & 0511)* | B |
| O level | C |
| Singapore Cambridge O level | C |
| Singapore Integrated Programme (IP) | Language Arts grade C or CAP 2.0 |
| NUS National University of Singapore High School (English language component) | Grade B (grade point 3.5) |
| Irish Leaving Certificate (Higher level) (For qualifications awarded from 2017 onwards) | H4 |
| International Baccalaureate (English component) | English A (HL/SL): Grade 5 |
| English B (HL/SL): Grade 5 | |
| Indian Year 12 (English component CBSE and ISC boards only) | 70% overall |
| European Baccalaureate | English as L1: 6 |
| English as L2: 6 | |
| English as L3: 7 | |
| HKDSE (English core component) | Level 4 |
| US High School Diploma | CGPA 3.0 |
| French Baccalaureat (General- English writing and speaking combined) | 13 (bien) where the co-efficient applied to the subject is greater than 1 |
| French Baccalaureat (OIB English/American - overall) | 12 |
| Norwegian Vitnemal (English component) | 4 |
| German Abitur (English component) | 12 (gut) |
| Dutch Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO) (English component) | 7 (goed) |
| Finnish Ylioppilastutkinto (English component) | 5 (magna cum laude approbatur) |
| Swedish Avgångsbetyg / Slutbetyg (English component) | VG or C (must include at least 300 credits combined) |
| Danish STX/HF/HHX or HTX (English component) | Writing 7, Oral 7 |
| West African Examinations Council - West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) | C6 |
| Malaysian SPM 1119 | CEFR B2 |
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When should I apply?
Richmond runs a rolling admissions procedure for all its degree courses. Once we have received your completed forms and all the necessary accompanying documentation, we will consider your application and provide you with a decision as soon as possible.
Can I apply if I don’t have all my documents or final results yet?
If you are waiting for references or final exam results, you may still send your application and may be accepted on a conditional basis. Any remaining documents required by the University must be submitted to the Admissions Office before registration.
We understand that not every student is in the same situation, if you have any questions about your qualifications, please get in touch with us [email protected].
Is there a deadline to apply?
Richmond runs a rolling admissions procedure for all its degree courses. Once we have received your completed forms and all the necessary accompanying documentation, we will consider your application and provide you with a decision as soon as possible.
Can I apply if I am still waiting for final results or documents?
If you are waiting for references or final exam results, you may still send your application and may be accepted on a conditional basis. Any remaining documents required by the University must be submitted to the Admissions Office before registration.
When do programmes start?
- If you are accepted to the three year programme, programmes will start in September (Fall semester) or January (Spring semester), as indicated on the programme page.
- If you are accepted to the four year programme, programmes will start in October (Fall semester) or February (Spring semester) as indicated on the programme page.
Find other key dates on the Academic Calendar.
Need a question answered?
Check our Frequently Asked Questions webpage for more details
Visa & Immigration
In order to study in the UK, you’ll need to meet the various visa and immigration conditions outlined by the Home Office. Our team of specialist and experienced student advisers can help you with guidance on all of these matters.
Visit our Visa & Immigration webpage for more details on both the Student Route and Standard Visitor visa options.
Find help in your country
If you need assistance with your application or meeting University requirements, please visit our dedicated webpage for approved Agents & Partners.
Additional information
Admissions Policy
The admissions process is a multi-step team approach. Typically, applications are reviewed by the Undergraduate Applications Review Committee which consists of the Programme Director and the Head of Admissions. These parties will be responsible for deciding upon all matters pertaining to this area. Read our Admissions Policy.
Applications are reviewed holistically. Applications are not eliminated for admission based on test scores, nationality, gender, ethnicity or other factors. Each criterion is considered to provide a holistic picture of an applicant’s qualifications. This process allows the committee to select those candidates most likely to be successful in our Programmes.
Council of International Schools
The Council of International Schools (CIS) is the leading organizing body in International Education for the accreditation of schools and in the development of best practice in education standards and development. Richmond, the American International University in London has been a proud and active member since 1972. As a member we uphold the same standards of international education and service to our students as championed by the Council and as practiced amongst all member schools.
The central purpose of CIS is to enable member organizations to achieve and deliver the highest standards in International Education and continually improve the outcome of student learning.
Here are some aspects of CIS membership services:
CIS Accreditation Service
Sets and develops standards for international education worldwide and manages the accreditation process.
CIS Teacher Recruitment Service
Assists schools in recruiting quality staff, and helps teacher candidates to find rewarding employment.
CIS Leadership/Governance Services
Assists schools in selecting the key players to fill senior positions, while assisting school boards and heads to work together efficiently and constructively.
CIS and Richmond
Most if not all CIS members have sent students to us, and many of those students have earned scholarships at Richmond. We believe passionately that if students are looking to extend their international education, here at Richmond we offer an obvious choice for higher education.
Uniquely positioned for a world that is becoming more interconnected and interdependent, Richmond’s dual accreditation and flexible academic programs develop the whole person for positions of international influence after University.
