AIFS London - Richmond, The American International University in London

Spend a semester, summer, January term or academic year in the classic city of London, England, studying at Richmond, The American International University in London. Please visit website for program-specific details and eligibility requirements.

Because of the wide range of degrees offered by Richmond, semester and academic year students have an array of courses to choose from to help fulfill and complement their degrees. With access to the full curriculum, students may opt to do a Certificate in British Studies Program, focusing on courses related to British culture or choose from a myriad of courses in business, finance, economics, public relations, psychology, sociology, journalism, communications, art, history and more on the Traditional Academic Program. A Freshman and Sophomore Program and volunteer opportunities are also available.

Live in a Residence Hall in the central London neighborhood of Kensington. Students share a double or triple room with a shared bathroom and breakfast and dinner provided by the residence cafeteria. Internet access is included in all housing. Alternative housing is available for students on the Freshmen and Sophomore Program on campus at Richmond Hill.

January term offers a history or literature course to earn 3 credits over winter break abroad. 
Summer sessions offer an array of courses: 3 weeks/3 credits | 6 weeks/6 credits | 9 weeks/9 credits.

You’ll enjoy cultural and social activities such as guided city tours, museum visits, theater and musical performances, sporting events, and day trips to nearby cities such as Bath, Brighton, Oxford, Cambridge and Stratford-upon-Avon. An optional 3-day trip to Paris (taking students through the Channel Tunnel) is also offered.

London is a diverse, modern and thriving city. And with AIFS, central London is just outside your door. Situated in the Royal Borough of Kensington, the Royal Albert Hall and Kensington Palace are just part of the neighborhood. A major political, financial and cultural center, London is one of the world’s most cosmopolitan cities. Home to a multitude of museums and galleries, concert halls, theaters, historic buildings and a host of beautiful urban parks, London has something for everyone.