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Richmond American University London

London, United Kingdom · Private · Est. 1972

Updated 28 Oct 2026

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Established

1972

Type

Private

Location

London, United Kingdom

Ranking

Not ranked

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About the university

Richmond American University London, founded in 1972, is a private university at Chiswick Park in west London. Its bachelor's graduates receive both a UK and a US degree, and the four-year US-style structure can be fast-tracked to three years depending on prior qualifications.

Indian students look at it for computing, data analytics, business and finance degrees with January and September starts, and for one-year master's degrees in AI, applied computer science, digital marketing with data analytics and international business. The fees page lists one international undergraduate fee for all programmes except the football sports management degrees.

Founded
1972
Type
Private American-style university awarding UK and US degrees
Campus
Chiswick Park, west London
Intakes
September and January (May for some master's preparatory routes)
Accreditation
Degrees described as UK and US accredited (Richmond homepage)

Rankings

    Popular courses with Indian students

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    Fees for international students

    Course fees
    CourseDurationFee / year (GBP)Approx. in rupees
    MSc Artificial Intelligence12 months full time (about 16 months with preparatory semester)£19,000≈ ₹23.2 lakh
    MSc Applied Computer Science (conversion)About 12 months full time (about 16 months with preparatory semester)£19,000≈ ₹23.2 lakh
    MSc Digital Marketing with Data Analytics12 months (September) or 16 months (January) full time£19,000≈ ₹23.2 lakh
    MSc International Business Management12 months (September) or 16 months (January) full time£19,000≈ ₹23.2 lakh
    Master of Business Administration (MBA)1 year or 16 months full time£20,000≈ ₹24.4 lakh
    Computer Science BSc (Hons)3 or 4 years (UK and US degree)£18,200≈ ₹22.2 lakh
    Business and Data Analytics BSc (Hons)3 or 4 years (UK and US degree)£18,200≈ ₹22.2 lakh
    Software Engineering (AI) BSc (Hons)3 or 4 years (UK and US degree)£18,200≈ ₹22.2 lakh

    Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

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    Scholarships

    • UG

      Liberal Arts Academic Excellence Scholarship

      Value: £2,500 off tuition per year

      Eligibility: Undergraduate applicants with ABB at A level, a 3.5 GPA or equivalent; considered automatically on receiving an offer.

      Official page (opens in a new tab)
    • UG

      English Language Academic Excellence Award

      Value: £2,500 off tuition per year

      Eligibility: Undergraduate applicants with IELTS 6.0 or above in all elements.

      Official page (opens in a new tab)
    • UG

      Cyril Taylor Bursaries

      Value: Up to £4,000 cash award

      Eligibility: UK and international students; priority for carers, care leavers, refugees and low-income applicants; separate application.

      Official page (opens in a new tab)
    • PG

      Master's Recognition of Excellence / Achievement Awards

      Value: 15% (3.7 GPA equivalent) or 10% (3.5 GPA equivalent) off tuition

      Eligibility: International master's applicants with the stated GPA equivalent.

      Official page (opens in a new tab)
    • PG

      Masters (MSc) Success Award

      Value: 15% off tuition

      Eligibility: MSc students studying at the Chiswick Park campus; a deposit must be paid to receive the award.

      Official page (opens in a new tab)

    Admission requirements

    Undergraduate

    • Year 1 entry: Indian Standard 12 with 60%.
    • Some programmes give advanced standing to Indian Standard 12 students with 70–75% overall and 50% in four subjects (Software Engineering (AI): 70%; Accounting and Finance: 75%).
    • Year 2 entry is for A levels (BBC or above), the IB Diploma or an associate degree; it also needs GCSE Maths at grade 5 or equivalent.

    Postgraduate

    • A UK 2:2 honours degree, a US degree with a 2.5–3.0 GPA, or an international equivalent.
    • Students who do not meet direct entry can take a preparatory semester first.

    Documents

    • Passport
    • Class 12 marksheet, or degree transcripts and certificate for master's
    • IELTS Academic, PTE, TOEFL iBT or Cambridge result (Home Edition not accepted)

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    English language requirements

    English requirements
    Test or routeTypical requirement
    IELTS AcademicUndergraduate 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each component; master's direct entry 6.5 with 6.0 in each component. Home Edition not accepted.
    PTE AcademicUndergraduate 60 with 55 in each component; master's 65 with 60 in each component.
    TOEFL iBTUndergraduate 79 (tests before 21 January 2026) or 4.5 with 4.0 in each component on the new scale; master's 5.0 with 4.5 in each component.
    Cambridge EnglishUndergraduate 169 (162 in each component); master's 176 (169 in each component).

    Accommodation and living costs

    First-year students typically live in university accommodation. Richmond holds an allocation of rooms at Stay Club North Acton, about 25–30 minutes from Chiswick Park, which students book through the university. The page also lists external halls in Kensington, Holland Park and Hammersmith; it notes that costs may have changed.

    Accommodation and living costs
    ItemIn GBPApprox. in rupees
    Stay Club North Acton, ensuite studio (degree-seeking students)35-week contract; £250 damage deposit£393per week≈ ₹47,946
    External halls (Lee Abbey, Yara, Ravenscourt House)Listed on Richmond's accommodation page; costs may have changed£345–350per week, from≈ ₹42,090 – ₹42,700

    Campus and location

    Richmond teaches at its Chiswick Park campus in west London.

    • Bachelor's graduates receive a UK and a US degree.
    • January and September starts for most bachelor's and master's programmes.
    • Preparatory semester for master's applicants who need it.
    • Stay Club North Acton studios are near the Central and Elizabeth lines.

    Careers and graduate outcomes

    Richmond does not publish graduate employment figures on the pages we opened. For the Graduate Route, see our UK guide.

    Graduate outcomes
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    FAQs

    What are Richmond's fees for Indian students?

    For September 2027 starts, the international undergraduate fee is £18,200 a year (£17,500 for January 2027). Master's programme pages show £19,000 for MSc degrees and £20,000 for the MBA; from Fall 2027 the fees page lists £19,700 (MSc) and £20,700 (MBA).

    What Class 12 marks do I need?

    Indian Standard 12 with 60% for Year 1 entry. Some programmes give advanced standing at 70–75% with 50% in four subjects.

    Does Richmond have a January intake?

    Yes. Most bachelor's programmes and the MSc and MBA programmes we checked start in January and September.

    Do I get a US degree too?

    Yes. Richmond says its bachelor's graduates receive both a UK and a US degree.

    Sources

    1. Richmond American University London: homepage (opens in a new tab)
    2. Richmond: undergraduate tuition fees and funding (opens in a new tab)
    3. Richmond: postgraduate tuition fees (opens in a new tab)
    4. Richmond: international undergraduate student finance (opens in a new tab)
    5. Richmond: international postgraduate scholarships (opens in a new tab)
    6. Richmond: postgraduate programmes (opens in a new tab)
    7. Richmond: undergraduate programmes (opens in a new tab)
    8. Richmond: Computer Science BSc (Hons) (opens in a new tab)
    9. Richmond: MSc Artificial Intelligence (opens in a new tab)
    10. Richmond: accommodation (opens in a new tab)

    Official website: www.richmond.ac.uk (opens in a new tab)

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