The University of Richmond in London has campuses in Richmond Hill and Kensington respectively, with alumni in more than 65,438+000 countries around the world, with students mainly from Britain, Europe and the United States. The University of Richmond, London, with the approval of the Privy Council of the British Privy Council, has the overall right to award master's and bachelor's degrees. At the same time, it is certified by the Higher Education Committee of the Central States of the United States. It is the only university in the world that has been certified by Britain and the United States, two countries with the highest standards of higher education in the world, and can award both British and American degrees at the same time.
The school combines the essence of the world's two leading higher education systems, the American concern for liberal arts education and personal development, and the British emphasis on subject inquiry and career development. After graduating from the University of Richmond in London, China students will receive degree certification from Britain, the United States and China, which will have a very positive impact on their further studies and job hunting.
The history of the school can be traced back to Richmond Wesleyan College, which was founded in 1843. Since 1902, it has become a subordinate college of University of London (with LSE, UCL, King's College of London, LBS of London Business School, Royal Conservatory of Music, etc.).
1972 Sir Cyril Taylor, British social entrepreneur and politician, winner of the Grand Cross of the British Empire, and educational think tank of British Thatcher and Blair governments. He founded Richmond College in London on the former site of Richmond Wesleyan College, and later upgraded to Richmond American International University in London.
The campus in Kensington was opened by Princess Diana on 1988. The campus is just a stone's throw from Hyde Park, Natural History Museum and Harrods Department Store, attracting many famous students, including members of the royal family and the most influential family members.
The main building of Richmond Campus was built in 1843, which is a Gothic revival building. There are also modern libraries, student dormitories, restaurants, multi-functional sports fields and various cultural and sports facilities.
The University of Richmond in London has students from more than 60 countries living and studying together, mainly from Europe and the United States (40% in Britain, 25% in the European Union and 20% in the United States). The school is characterized by internationalization. While teaching traditional academic knowledge, it also cultivates students' effective communication ability across national and cultural boundaries. The University of Richmond in London provides a global perspective and an interactive learning environment to promote students' diversity of thinking, teamwork and international leadership. As a free international university, the school also attaches great importance to cultivating students' autonomous learning ability in the international environment, and integrates various cultural factors into exchanges and discussions. The school strongly encourages students to cultivate independent opinions, think with others when making decisions or participating in curriculum projects, and cultivate students' personal advantages and professional skills as future international team leaders.