Language of instruction
Generally available as a second or third preference.
The University of Richmond is a private institution with all of the features and opportunities you expect from a top-ranked national university. Fun fact: Richmond is the only university with a spider mascot.
The campus, which has tied for most beautiful liberal arts college in America, is only six miles from vibrant downtown Richmond, the capital of Virginia. Two hours away you’ll find Washington, DC, the Blue Ridge Mountains and Virginia's beaches.
Semester dates
| UQ Semester | Host Semester | Dates |
| Semester 1 | Spring Semester | January–May |
| Semester 2 | Fall Semester | August–December |
View UR's academic calendar.
Guides and additional information
UR has online resources to help get the most out of your exchange:
- Practical matters, including eligibility, housing and meals, how to apply, and orientation
- Center for Student Involvement, including clubs and societies
- Cultural and language campus programs
- Disability services
- University of Richmond Fact Sheet 2025-2026 (PDF, 1.3 MB)
Exchange deadlines
Exchange deadlines
The Semester-based Exchange application process begins one year before the exchange starts. For example, if you plan to start your exchange in UQ’s Semester 1, 2027, you must apply in UQ’s Semester 1, 2026.
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 April
Applications close: 31 May
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 September
Applications close: 31 October
Student testimonials
- Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Business ManagementSemester 1, 2023
The best weekend trip I did was to Charlotte, North Carolina and in a way had nothing to do with the city itself.
- B Business ManagementSemester 2, 2019
- B Advanced Finance and Economics (Honours)Semester 1, 2019
My exchange was the best time of my life, and something I would recommend to everyone at UQ.
Full-time study load
Law Students: 12 semester hours per semester is equivalent to 8 UQ units.
* Law is a graduate-level course in the USA, hence students are expected to complete 12 semester hours.
Host university requirements
GPA
- You will need a minimum cumulative GPA of 5 to study at UR.
- Law students need a minimum cumulative GPA of 5.5 to study at UR.
Study Options
You must choose one admission faculty from the available list. Further details are outlined in the Additional Academic Information section below.
Find courses
Search UR's course catalogue.
UQ Credit Precedent Database
The first step is to review the host university's most recent course catalogue and identify the courses available to exchange students in the semester you plan to attend (e.g. Fall/Spring or Semester 1/Semester 2).
Once you have identified suitable courses, you can search the Credit Precedent Database (CPD) to check whether any of those courses have previously been assessed for UQ credit.
Please note:
- Always use the host university course catalogue to identify available courses. The CPD should only be used to check whether those courses have previously been assessed for UQ credit.
- The CPD is a guide only and does not represent the full or current range of courses available at a host institution.
- Previous credit assessments may have expired or no longer reflect the current course content.
- Courses that do not appear in the CPD can still be considered for UQ credit through the Study Plan assessment process.
Study areas taught in English
Academic restrictions
Additional academic information
Exchange deadlines
Exchange deadlines
The Semester-based Exchange application process begins one year before the exchange starts. For example, if you plan to start your exchange in UQ’s Semester 1, 2027, you must apply in UQ’s Semester 1, 2026.
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 April
Applications close: 31 May
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 September
Applications close: 31 October
Accommodation
All exchange students are required to live on-campus during their exchange program at UR. After applying for housing, students will be assigned a room either in Residence Halls or University Apartments. Housing will be assigned based on roommate compatibility. UR provides information about the on-campus housing options for exchange students.
Cost of living
UR provides an outline of the estimated cost of attendance for exchange students studying in Richmond. Keep in mind that exchange students do not pay tuition to their host university . The university also provides an estimated cost of attendance specific to law students at UR.
Additional Mandatory Fees
The University of Richmond has additional mandatory fees which are outlined on the estimated cost of attendance page. These fees cannot not be waived. The Immunization Requirements fee is subjects to the student's past immunizations
Note: In addition to the above, UR has a mandatory J-1 student visa fee. This fee cannot be waived.
Financial support
A range of funding for student exchange including scholarships, grants and loans are available to UQ students.
Insurance
Students approved to participate in a Semester-based Exchange are automatically covered by UQ’s Travel Insurance for the country of their host university only.
For more information, read the Student Travel Insurance Policy Summary on UQ’s Travel Insurance web page (login required).
If you plan to travel outside of your host country, you should purchase additional insurance.
All exchange students are required to purchase UR's mandatory health insurance plan. Exchange students are not eligible to waive this requirement. The cost of insurance at URichmond can be found on the URichmond Fact Sheet (see overview tab).
Exchange deadlines
Exchange deadlines
The Semester-based Exchange application process begins one year before the exchange starts. For example, if you plan to start your exchange in UQ’s Semester 1, 2027, you must apply in UQ’s Semester 1, 2026.
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 April
Applications close: 31 May
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 September
Applications close: 31 October
Organise your visa
It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.
UR provides visa and immigration information for international and exchange students.
Contact the US Embassy and Consulates for more visa information.
Travel risk levels
The University of Queensland cannot and does not allow students to travel to any country with a risk level of 3 (Reconsider your need to travel) or above, as assessed by the Australian Government.
If a country's risk level changes to 3 or above, experiences to that country are suspended until the risk level improves.
Find out the risk level and travel advice, and sign up to receive updates for your host country on the Smartraveller website.
Exchange deadlines
Exchange deadlines
The Semester-based Exchange application process begins one year before the exchange starts. For example, if you plan to start your exchange in UQ’s Semester 1, 2027, you must apply in UQ’s Semester 1, 2026.
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 April
Applications close: 31 May
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 September
Applications close: 31 October