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.
Aid appears available: the university lists a £2,500-per-year merit tuition reduction and a cash award of up to £4,000 for UK or international students. However, the undergraduate International Futures Scholarship does not apply to Vietnam.
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+. If the English score is not there yet, the school can still admit conditionally.
Cost for a year. One year comes to about 31,261 GBP, before any scholarship. 2 scholarships are confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear.
Deadline and visa. The school has not published an application deadline. You apply through Common App. 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. Aid appears available: the university lists a £2,500-per-year merit tuition reduction and a cash award of up to £4,000 for UK or international students. However, the undergraduate International Futures Scholarship does not apply to Vietnam.
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.There are scholarships open to international students, but the pages do not say whether they need their own application.
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/year≈ ₫157M
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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 full-time international tuition for standard undergraduate programmes for students starting in September 2026.
Tuition by group
- Undergraduate Programmes (start September 2026)17,500 GBP≈ ₫609M
- International Sports Management with Football BA (Hons), RIASA Leeds campus (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 university generally says scholarship eligibility is reviewed automatically after an offer, but the page does not clearly confirm this for merit aid available to Vietnamese students.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearThe supplied pages do not state whether admissions decisions consider international students’ ability to pay.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearThe pages do not require a CSS Profile or a dedicated international aid form; they only state that some scholarships require an application.
Scholarships at this school
Undergraduate academic-achievement tuition reductionMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page2,500 GBP/year≈ ₫87M
This tuition reduction explicitly lists UK or international students with ABB or an equivalent 3.5 GPA.
Undergraduate cash award for priority groupsNeed-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Separate application requiredSchool page4,000 GBP≈ ₫139M
This award lists UK or international students and prioritizes low-income or other high-need groups.
- 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
Admission requirements
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptRequired
- EssaysiThe personal statement is on the list of items required for the application to be complete.Required
- English proficiencyRequired
- InterviewiAn interview is only needed if the university requires one.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.
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
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 10/10/2026How Duckling sources data