Richmond American University London
- 4 Year
- United Kingdom
College
Richmond American University London Reviews
Rating 3.32 out of 5 122 reviews
As a first-semester MSc International Business student at Richmond American University London, I am excited to share my academic journey so far. The university's commitment to excellence is clear in every aspect of its programs, faculty, and campus environment.
Each instructor brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to their subjects, which helps students grow academically and intellectually.
The curriculum is designed to give students a good understanding of key concepts in international business, so they can succeed in today's global marketplace. The emphasis on practical learning through case studies, group projects, and guest lectures ensures that theoretical knowledge is complemented by real-world applications.
Richmond American University London is a vibrant and inclusive community that encourages personal and professional development. The campus facilities are modern and good for learning, so students can do well in their studies.
Each instructor brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to their subjects, which helps students grow academically and intellectually.
The curriculum is designed to give students a good understanding of key concepts in international business, so they can succeed in today's global marketplace. The emphasis on practical learning through case studies, group projects, and guest lectures ensures that theoretical knowledge is complemented by real-world applications.
Richmond American University London is a vibrant and inclusive community that encourages personal and professional development. The campus facilities are modern and good for learning, so students can do well in their studies.
This was a great place to be a student. I got to explore one of the best cities in the world with friends from loads of different cultures. Richmond created a space for students to share their cultures and perspectives and learn from each other. It's not for everyone, but if you like a genuinely international experience, this is a fantastic option. Don't come here for a varsity football game, come here to be in London and build and international network of lifelong friends. Be prepared to step outside of your own cultural comfort zone. If you're open to it, go for it!.... and London is amazing!
I only spent a year here and overall enjoyed the experience. Due to the very low number of students and the lack of social scene as well as my own changing academic goals I chose to move to another institution but it was enjoyable for a year, I made a few good friends I still keep in touch with and took some very unique and interesting classes.
My student went to Richmond American College. This school is the biggest scam. There are no academics, there are no athletics, no homework, no assignments. I am not sure where they get their accreditation as a university, but it is 1 building with dorms located upstairs. Some classrooms are located in the basement. They have agreements with few American Universities to offer their students a semester abroad. It is a joke and a scam. There is no oversight, kids get drank, party and travel around all semester. WASTE OF MONEY AND TIME!!!!
Blackboard... really? Disorganised through COVID most students left and were pleased to be leaving shockingly poor dorm accommodation
Everything is poor, dorm rooms are a disgrace, the college buildings are in a poor state of repair, facilities minimal, student union non-existent, pastoral support poor. The uni has severe financial issues and50% of the campuses have been closed down. However, the staff are extremely well paid and live in a nice part of the city. No diversity, no academic focus and poor Liberal Arts options, you are being sold a pup. Avoid at all costs. No wonder the major benefactor pulled the plug on financing to this Uni. They could see what was so very wrong. A Chinese corporate has taken over, no facilities improved but expect an influx of Chinese students in Fall 2021
Classes were offered in online and blended mode during the covid pandemic. This was well planned and executed.
I really enjoy studying at Richmond, the professors are great and highly qualified. The flexibility of arranging your own schedule is a major advantage. Double accreditation by both UK and US institutions provides a very global qualification for graduates.
If you want a vibrant university experience with top notch facilities and a wonderful and supportive system to support students as they study, dont go to this university. They are a bunch of money grubbing bastards that will try and fine students for any type of minor dismeanor. The security guards are always finding reasons to harass students and the university resident life members are not supportive of the students.
This is the biggest SCAM of a "school" ever.
Classes are remedial, teachers pull grades out of their asses. You're taking english classes with people who don't speak english so teachers will take off points for random stuff like (the essay uses too much advanced grammar). A lot of the english teachers are not english speakers themselves.
The food provided is acquired from the same vendors that services UK prisons - completely inedible. They will not refund you for the meal plan even if you ask on the first day.
American students, you should know you're paying over 3x what everyone else pays as they know you need this for USC. They lie about their partnership with USC. The truth is USC values Community Colleges higher than the European schools.
Save your parents $50k and DO NOT GO.
Classes are remedial, teachers pull grades out of their asses. You're taking english classes with people who don't speak english so teachers will take off points for random stuff like (the essay uses too much advanced grammar). A lot of the english teachers are not english speakers themselves.
The food provided is acquired from the same vendors that services UK prisons - completely inedible. They will not refund you for the meal plan even if you ask on the first day.
American students, you should know you're paying over 3x what everyone else pays as they know you need this for USC. They lie about their partnership with USC. The truth is USC values Community Colleges higher than the European schools.
Save your parents $50k and DO NOT GO.
Small university with a big city feel, because of location! Great academics, even better experience.
Richmond is a very good university for specific types of people. It has hard grading, a small campus, and extremely small class sizes. If you want the stereotypical college experience it’s not for you. If you want personalized learning and work experience with professionals currently working in their fields it’s a good place.
Really nice Chancellor's Scholarship, $19,000 per year, and it's London. The price is rather high, as other private Unis are, but with the scholarship, and taking a paid internship or job, it's manageable.
The biggest pro of Richmond is undoubtedly the location- living in London is a great opportunity. I've also found that the professors for the most part really do enjoy what they're teaching and want to help. It also helps that the classes are so small, so the professors really do get to know you personally. My classes are also very interesting and challenging without being a ton of work. I haven't really enjoyed my time at Richmond as much as I had hoped. The student body is so small- it is hard to make a lot of friends as things are cliquey and the school feels like a boarding school rather than a university. Housing is iffy- you could wind up in a very large, nice single room, or you could pay the same amount for a 5 ft x 10 ft room. The food is also really bad. I got food poisoning from the salad! Richmond is a great place to spend a year as a study abroad student, but full time is a different story. I think I will be transferring as soon as I can.
This university is a scam. It is a place where kids from wealthy families go to buy a degree. Most of these kids are nice but a lot of them are absolutely irresponsible and have no ability to work. It's not their faults, they were never taught to. To do their assignments they hire kids from actual universities to write their essays and do their homework. During in-door exams, they do terrible and a lot of them don't even show up but the administration still let them pass through the next year because this place is run like a business and they want to claim the tuition fees from the families or sign up other loans with the students. Yes they are not a bank but they generously provide loans to (priviliged) kids and set up the whole thing so that they can have a long term income source. People who contributed to this should be ashamed of themselves as it reaches a degree of corruption (though apparently legal) that should be heavily punished in the academic system.
Richmond University is a really safe university with little to no crime. Additionally the campus is located in one of the most upscale and safest boroughs of London. I have never not felt safe on campus and the students usually feel that the safety measures of the security team on campus are a bit extreme and actually need to be dialled back.
The majority of courses offered at this University are really great. I am not a fan of the Liberal Arts courses that have to be taken as a freshman but the major courses are really interesting. The majority of the professors are really helpful, however, I feel like the best professors are the International Relations and International Business professors. The class size will always be less than 20 students in every class unless it is a Liberal Arts course. The most in a liberal arts course will be about 30 students. However, the courses are interesting as long as you are interested in your chosen major.
Richmond University offers amazing internships, real world experience, study abroad programs, and has a great employment rate upon graduation. The internships can be taken by any student with a 3.0 GPA or higher once you have reached your third year at University. A student can either take an internship in London during the Fall, Spring or Summer semester or a student can take an internship in countries like South Africa, Ghana, China, India, Argentina, Spain, and Italy during the summer semester. Also if you cannot find the internship you want from one of these countries, then the school will help you find the one thats right for you. I know some students who have had internships with London Fashion Week, Touchstone Pictures, National Geographic, Warner Bros, and more. I will be taking part in a world internship soon with a film agency in Cape Town, South Africa. Additionally, the study abroad programs are amazing with opportunities to study in Australia, New Zealand, The United States, Canada, Argentina, Lebanon, United Arab Emirates, Belgium, France, Greece, Russia, Switzerland, and China. Richmond University gives students many opportunities to excel and to give real world experience to add to their CV for future employment.
The dorms are not very good. A lot of the dorms are really small and not worth the price. However, some students luck out and get spacious rooms and for the same price as the smaller single rooms. It depends on the location. If you get a dorm in George House, Red House, Parkview, or Montford House then you have really good room sizes. Montford also has optional meal plan where you have your own kitchen. Main building housing is not very good and sizes of room vary and overall housing is not worth the price. Main building is a 2 minute walk to classes and overall has a better social life. Parkview and Montford tend to be like the Greek Life (however, we do not have greek life). These houses tend to stick together and make friends with one another. However, these building are about a 10-15 minute walk to classes. George house is the newer building located next to Main building and has a 2 minute walk to classes. This building has the nicest bathrooms on campus and have just been refurnished. Amenities in all buildings are nearly non-existant. However, Parkview and Main Building do have a common room with a television, lounge, ping-pong table, pool table, and vending machines. Additionally there is a small gym in main building. Though no on-campus housing is worth the price. Finding off-campus housing is ultimately the best option for saving money and having a spacious and comfortable environment.
There are not many athletic programs at Richmond. The ones that Richmond does have are not advertised properly and lack school support. Richmond has a football team (soccer) and a cheerleading team. Sometimes student government will organise intramural sports but it rarely has much participation. Sports are not a big part of Richmond. However, the campus is located right next to Twickenham stadium so it is relatively easy to catch a rugby or football game.