Richmond The American International University in London
- Liberal arts college
Richmond The American International University in London: international tuition 17,500 GBP per year, one-year total cost ≈ 31,261 GBP. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 79.
A first-year Vietnamese student may be considered for the £2,500-per-year Liberal Arts Academic Excellence merit scholarship if charged the International Fee and meeting the 3.5 GPA-equivalent criterion. Need-based aid remains unclear.
Getting in. The school has not published an admit rate or the SAT range of admitted students. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6+ or TOEFL iBT 79+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to about 31,261 GBP. Take off 2,500 GBP a year from 1 scholarship confirmed for international students, and about 28,761 GBP is left.
Deadline and visa. The school has not published an application deadline. You apply through UCAS. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 13/10/2026Cost checked 13/10/2026
What is the tuition at Richmond The American International University in London?
International tuition is 17,500 GBP per year. The total cost for one year is ≈ 31,261 GBP.
Does Richmond The American International University in London offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. A first-year Vietnamese student may be considered for the £2,500-per-year Liberal Arts Academic Excellence merit scholarship if charged the International Fee and meeting the 3.5 GPA-equivalent criterion. Need-based aid remains unclear.
What English scores does Richmond The American International University in London require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 79.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school has merit scholarships for international students, but does not say whether they are automatic or need their own application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Country or region-specific scholarships
Richmond International Futures ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Country or region specificCountry or region specificReserved for students from specific countries or regions.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page4,500 GBP≈ ₫157M
Deadline: January 2027 entry; scholarship open for 2026-27 academic year.
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Tuition and cost for a year
Compared with 12 United Kingdom schools with published tuition in Duckling's data.
This is the annual tuition for full-time international undergraduates starting in September 2026; living costs and books are not included.
Tuition by group
- Undergraduate Programmes, International Full Time (start September 2026)17,500 GBP≈ ₫609M
- International Sports Management with Football BA (Hons), International Full Time (start September 2026)36,000 GBP≈ ₫1.25B
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearThe site states general automatic scholarship review, but does not explicitly tie this to an international merit scholarship.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearThe provided pages do not state whether admissions considers international applicants’ ability to pay.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearThe provided pages do not mention a CSS Profile or a dedicated international financial-aid form.
Scholarships at this school
Liberal Arts Academic Excellence ScholarshipMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page2,500 GBP/year≈ ₫87M
The scholarship covers first-time students paying the International Fee and requires a 3.5 GPA or equivalent.
- Renewable in later years
Richmond International Futures ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Country or region specificCountry or region specificReserved for students from specific countries or regions.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
Deadline: January 2027 entry; scholarship open for 2026-27 academic year.
Admission requirements
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptRequired
- EssaysRequired
- English proficiencyRequired
- InterviewiAn interview is only needed if the university requires it.Optional
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 20 United Kingdom schools that publish it in Duckling's data.
Compared with 12 United Kingdom schools that publish it in Duckling's data.
Credit for exams
A Levels at BBC-BBB or above may count as first-year credit and allow faster degree progression.
Scores that countfrom BBC-BBB
Programs
Staying in United Kingdom after graduation
Graduate visa: 2 years if you apply by 31 December 2026, cut to 18 months for applications from 1 January 2027 (PhD: 3 years). You must be in the UK on a Student visa and have completed an eligible course.
Climate
School & campus
Where the school is
Detailed map
Updated 10/10/2026How Duckling sources data