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Richmond American University in London

Richmond American University in London

Richmond is an American International University is the first and the only university in the UK that has been granted the power to award dual taught degrees, which mean students will receive a UK and US degree that will impact enormously our graduates while looking for employment opportunities and make them stand out from the crowd.

Top reasons to study here

  • Dually-Accredited UK & US Undergraduate and Master’s Degrees
  • Scholarships that can reduce student debt & Funding available (including SFE +US Government loans)
  • Flexible American Liberal Arts system, extensive contact hours and mentorship (average 15 hours per week)

History

  • Since its opening in 1978, the Kensington campus buildings on St Albans Grove and Ansdell Street accommodate the third and fourth year undergraduate students as well as all postgraduate students. 
  • Richmond is an American International University, established in 1972 and based in West London with two campuses in Richmond Hill and close to Kensington High Street.

Education

  • Academic Excellence Programmes
  • Minors
  • Undergraduate programmes

Research

Our Research Centres contain groups of faculty and staff conducting research in cognate areas, both within and across existing schools and Departments.

There are currently five Research Centres:

  • The Centre for the Study of Persuasive Industries (CSPI)
  • The Centre for International Visual Arts and Cultures (IVAC)
  • The State, Power and Globalisation (SPG)
  • Wellbeing Research
  • Mind in Society Research Centre

Career

  • The Careers & Internships Office supports and empowers current students and alumni in their pursuit of opportunities spanning employment, self-employment, academia, volunteering and internships.
  • The Office aims to facilitate a wide range of activities and resources in an efficient and effective manner, utilizing both personable face-to-face support as well as on online platforms. In addition, the Office shall build on the accessible, proactive and innovative reputation of the wider Student Affairs department.

PhD Programmes

Richmond American University in London Scholarships

Below you will find scholarships related to Richmond American University in London. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.

Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
28 Feb 2025
Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship
Merit-based

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Boustany Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Full Support for Tuition and Costs of Living- PhD Scholarship at the University of Essex
Merit-based

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Junhua Li
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 GBP
Deadline
10 Jun 2024
GREAT Scholarship
Merit-based

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British Council - Accreditation UK
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2024
ACES Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1652 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids
Merit-based Need-based

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UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
14 Oct 2024
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Merit-based Need-based

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
29 Jun 2024
The London Pass Education Scholarship
Merit-based

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Go City
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
25 Aug 2024
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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The Ramsay Centre
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Merit-based Need-based

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Anonymous Hope Fund
Merit-based Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 May 2024
iVisa Annual Scholarship
Merit-based

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iVisa
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2024
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2024
$1,500 Annual Essay Writing Contest Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Ocean Country Partnership Programme Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Mar 2025
Boustany Cambridge Pembroke Scholarship in Philosophy
Merit-based

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Student services

Elected by the student body, Richmond students serve as a valuable resource for getting students’ needs heard on campus.

Housing services

Accommodation comprises of single, double and multiple occupancy rooms split over two campuses at the University – Richmond and Kensington. Richmond is a quiet residential area and accommodation here is mainly for first and second year students. Kensington, too, is a quiet residential area, yet sits snugly in the heart of London and caters for our third and fourth year students, as well as postgraduate students. 

Library services

Our Library Portal gives you easy access to all the library resources you need to support your studies.

What can you do in our libraries?

  • Access print and electronic library resources
  • Access video, audio and images online
  • Use IT facilities including print, copy and scan
  • Borrow books, DVDs and equipment
  • Get support at the helpdesk

ICT services

  • There is a range of IT and AV services and facilities available to students at Richmond.
  • Located on both campuses, networked computers can be found in dedicated computer labs and open access areas.  
  • Richmond operates its own university-wide WIFI service.  
  • Mac labs can be found at the Richmond and Kensington campuses.  

Medical services

While you are studying at Richmond as a full-time degree student, you may access the nation’s health care system (called the NHS) free of charge. During new student orientation, you will have the opportunity to register with a local doctor’s office and meet with a nurse from the practice. 

Campus life

  • First and second-year students attend our Richmond Hill campus. The campus is set in a splendid six-acre site at the top of Richmond Hill, one of London’s most sought-after areas. An impressive neo-Gothic building constructed in 1843 and a modern five-level library, house classrooms, computer and science laboratories, art and photography studios and an auditorium.

  • Third-year, fourth-year and postgraduate students attend our Central London campus in Kensington, one of London’s most beautiful residential areas. Its several buildings within 2 minutes’ walk from the main Atlantic House on St Albans Street have all necessary facilities from house classrooms, pc labs, library, a dining hall and University offices.

Student clubs

  • Economics and Investment Banking Forum
  • Faith Explored
  • Fashion Society
  • Film Society
  • Great British Bake Off Club
  • The Green Project
  • History of Art Technique Society (HATS)
  • International Affairs Society
  • Richmond Book Club
  • Richmond Entrepreneurial Society
  • Richmond Free Press
  • Richmond Keyboard Warriors
  • Richmond Psychology Association
  • Richmond Theatre Society
  • Society of Mathematics at Richmond Today (SM@RT)
  • United in Diversity LGBT+ Society

Richmond, The American International University in London is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. (267-284-5000).  

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