Bachelor in History (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Tuition for the 2026-2027 academic year is $58,500 per year., and applications for the Jan 2027 intake are due by Nov 1, 2026.

Students in this programme analyze historical events through primary sources, archival research, and critical writing. They engage in semester-long research projects and present findings in departmental forums. The curriculum emphasizes global perspectives with coursework spanning Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas. Faculty-led seminars focus on themes like identity, power, and social change across time.

Focus areas include European History, American History, African History, Asian History, LGBTQ+ History, Global Migration.

The programme requires 36 credits in history courses, including 12 credits at the 300-400 level. Students complete a senior capstone project based on original research.

Graduates pursue roles in archival work, public history, education, policy research, and nonprofit organizations.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is recommended. Required documents include official transcripts and a personal statement.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 23% of applicants.

Founded in 1830, the University of Richmond is a private liberal arts university in Richmond, Virginia. Its schools include Arts & Sciences, Business, Leadership Studies, Law, and Professional and Continuing Studies. Professional preparation is closely connected to the undergraduate experience: 96% of recent graduates seeking employment were employed within one year, and students can pursue internships with government agencies and companies such as Capital One and CarMax. Through the Richmond Guarantee, every undergraduate is eligible for up to $5,300 toward an unpaid or underpaid summer internship or faculty-mentored research project.

Students can choose from more than 60 undergraduate majors and combine programs across disciplines, including double majors and minors. Faculty mentorship is central, with a 7:1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio, an average undergraduate class size of 16, and no undergraduate classes taught by teaching assistants. Research, creative expression, and experiential learning can begin in the first year. The university includes 17 NCAA Division I varsity sports, more than 175 student organizations, and residential living for most students across all four years.

The campus covers 378 acres and features Collegiate Gothic architecture, woodland trails, formal flowerbeds, and a 13-acre lake. Richmond’s city setting adds access to arts, culture, history, outdoor activities, volunteering, internships, and community events. International students join a diverse undergraduate community representing 72 countries, with international students making up 12% of undergraduates. Study-abroad partnerships span more than 60 countries, and financial aid travels with students who study abroad.