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 (PDF, 1.2 MB)
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)
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.
Crosscheck the courses you found in the host course catalogue with the Credit Precedent Database to see if UQ credit has previously been granted. The database should be used as a general guide only. Few courses from each host will be in the database and many course precedents in the database may have expired. Note, the credit precedent database does not replace the host course catalogue. If a course is not listed in the CPD, you can still ask for it to be assessed on your study plan.
Study areas taught in English
Academic restrictions
Additional academic information
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)
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
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)
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
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)