Richmond, The American International University in London

The distinguishing feature of Richmond, The American International University in London study programmes is its American-style four-year degree system which makes study of liberal arts compulsory for all students The United Kingdoms only American university and somewhat curiously titled Richmond, The American International University in London (RTAIUL, estb.1972) offers 1,150 students from over 100 countries American-style undergrad and postgraduate education. Richmond is the only university in the UK accredited by the US-based Middle States Commission on Higher Education and the island kingdoms sole member of the Association of American International Colleges & Universities. Also fully certified by the major higher education authorities in the UK, RTAIUL is the only dual US-UK accredited university in Britain. Spread across two campuses in London, because its four-year undergrad study programmes are accepted in the US and UK, students receive two degree certificates on graduation. The distinguishing feature of Richmonds study programmes is its American style four-year degree system (cf. three year programmes in UK universities) which makes one year study of liberal arts compulsory for all enrolled students. Study of communications and fine arts, computing, mathematics and science, the humanities and social sciences is mandatory during the first two years. Thereafter in the third and fourth year students specialise in any one of the 21 undergraduate majors that the university offers across the departments of business and economics, arts and sciences, humanities, social sciences and communications. We offer the best features of the US and British systems of education: the US focus on the liberal arts, and the British system of specialisation. However the universitys most compelling charact-eristic is its long standing emphasis on globalisation, international relations, world awareness and cultural diversity. Its clear that the next generation of leaders, in fields from business and finance to communications and public service, will be those who have a sophisticated appreciation, under-standing and familiarity with the broader world. Our student population enables a rich interchange both within and beyond the classroom, says Ian D. C. Newbould, president of the university. An independent, not-for-profit, international, liberal arts and professional studies university, RTAIUL offers an enviable teacher-pupil ratio of 1:16 and a highly-qualified faculty. The original Richmond College, founded in 1843, was a constituent institution of the University of London until it was taken over, reconstituted and renamed in 1972. London. With a population of 10 million — of whom over 350,000 are students — London boasts some of the worlds best-known monuments, buildings, museums, galleries, sports clubs, restaurants, clubs, shopping centres and theatres. The two campuses of the American International University — in Richmond and Kensington — are located in London, and offer students an enviable opportunity to learn by osmosis. Students have easy access to museums, art galleries, the University of London Library, the British Library, as well as the archives of numerous professional organisations. Moreover university students are ideally located to network with globally respected corporates and employers for internships and job placements. There are also many part-time work opportunities in London for students…