Accreditations
Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
Richmond, The American International University in London is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. (267-284-5000). The MSCHE is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Office for Students (OfS)
Richmond, the American International University in London, is registered with the Office for Students as an approved provider, and has taught degree awarding powers granted by the Privy Council. The Office for Students (OfS) is a non-departmental public body of the Department for Education, acting as the regulator for the higher education sector in England.
Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA)
Richmond, the American International University in London has undergone a Higher Education Review (Alternative Providers) (see below for further details on the review) by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) and has received its final report, which is available in full on the: QAA Website.
We have received the following judgements from QAA:
- The maintenance of the academic standards of awards offered on behalf of degree-awarding bodies and/or other awarding organisations meets UK expectations.
- The quality of student learning opportunities meets UK expectations.
- The quality of the information about learning opportunities meets UK expectations.
- The enhancement of student learning opportunities meets UK expectations.
Our action plan following our successful QAA HER (AP) review is found here.
The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
The University has become a member of an internationally renowned business organisation, AACSB International (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business). AACSB connects educators, students, and business to achieve a common goal: to create the next generation of great leaders.
Synonymous with the highest standards of excellence since 1916, AACSB provides quality assurance, business education intelligence, and professional development services to over 1,700 member organisations and more than 840 accredited business schools worldwide.
The British Psychological Society (BPS)
The BPS accreditation gives Richmond Psychology graduates the opportunity to gain Graduate and/or Chartered Membership of the Society and access to the widest range of training, development and employment opportunities.
UK Visas and Immigration Register of Licensed Sponsors: Students
Richmond, The American International University in London has been awarded a Highly Trusted Sponsorship licence (license number TMDJD286X) by the United Kingdom Visas and Immigration agency. This Sponsor’s Licence permits Richmond to issue Certificates of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) to prospective students. A CAS is required by UKVI for any non-EEA international student seeking to obtain entry clearance to the UK.
Click here to view the Register of Sponsors: Students.
Recognized by UK NARIC
UK NARIC is the National Agency responsible for providing information, advice and expert opinion on vocational, academic and professional skills and qualifications from over 180 countries worldwide. Managed on behalf of the UK Government, UK NARIC provides the only official source of information on international qualifications to organisations recruiting from overseas and to individuals wishing to work or study in the UK.
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