Academics

U.S. News Ranks UR 23rd for national liberal arts colleges

U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges 2020 guide ranked the University of Richmond #23 overall and #24 for "Best Value," #10 on the list for "Most Innovative Schools," and #20 for "Learning Communities" among national liberal arts colleges. Read more

2019-20 UR Festival of Literature and the Arts features performances amplifying Richmond's history

Presented by the Department of Theatre & Dance throughout the year, the festival’s theme “Dancing Histories: This Ground” embraces a series of works that reflect a unique engagement with contemporary politics and the interplay between history and memory.

Professor's project earns $1M through NSF pilot program

Chemistry professor Carol Parish and her colleagues from Virginia Commonwealth University and University of Florida are working on a nearly $1M project to create the "Alexa of Chemistry."Read more

UR's WILL* program celebrates 40 years with speaker series featuring celebrated authors, poets, and educators

The University of Richmond’s WILL* Program and the Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies program are hosting a variety of renowned authors, poets, and educators for the annual WILL*/WGSS speaker series, which honors WILL*’s 40th anniversary this year.Read more

Professor's NSF grant expands student research opportunities

Assistant professor of biology Kristine Grayson is the principal investigator on a nearly $135,000 grant from the National Science Foundation.Read more

The curiosity within us fuels endless discovery.

The people you’ll find at the University of Richmond are insatiably curious, always digging deeper to reveal new insights and information. Through research, discovery, and artistic expression, we create new knowledge, cultivate creativity, amplify voices, and champion innovation. Our students become part of a community of thinkers, creators, and achievers who bring everything they have to make this place everything it is.

And while our idyllic brick buildings and lush green spaces may look traditional — the programs we offer are anything but. Whether it’s creating the first leadership school, facilitating research opportunities for all students, or ensuring access and attainment through innovative admissions policies and academic programs, we’re setting a higher standard in higher education.

Undergraduate

Majors, Minors, and Concentrations

Program	Major	Minor	Concentration
Accounting	Available		Available
American Studies	Available	Available
Anthropology	Available	Available
Arabic	Available	Available
Archaeology		Available
Art History	Available	Available
Art, Visual Media and Arts Practice	Available	Available
Arts Management			Available
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology	Available
Biology	Available	Available
Business Administration	Available	Available
Accounting			Available
Business Analytics			Available
Business Economics			Available
Finance			Available
International Business			Available
Management Consulting			Available
Management Entrepreneurship			Available
Marketing			Available
Chemistry	Available	Available
Chinese Studies	Available	Available
Chinese and International Business	Available
Classical Civilization	Available	Available
Cognitive Science	Available
Communications (See Rhetoric and Communications Studies)	Available	Available
Comparative Literature			Available
Computer Science	Available	Available
Creative Writing		Available
Dance	Available	Available
Economics (Arts & Sciences)	Available	Available
Economics (Business)	Available		Available
Education		Available
Education and Society		Available
English	Available	Available
Combined major in Classics	Available
Combined major in French	Available
Combined major in German	Available
Combined major in Greek	Available
Combined major in Latin	Available
Combined major in Theatre	Available
Combined major in WGSS	Available
Entrepreneurship		Available
Environmental Studies	Available	Available
Film Studies	Available	Available
French	Available	Available
French and International Business	Available
Geography	Available	Available
German Studies	Available	Available
German and International Business	Available
Global Studies	Available
Cultures and Communication			Available
Development and Change			Available
International Economics			Available
Politics and Governance			Available
Greek	Available	Available
Healthcare Studies	Available	Available
History	Available	Available
Integrated Science		Available
Interdisciplinary Studies	Available
Italian Studies	Available	Available
Italian and International Business	Available
Japanese		Available
Jewish Studies		Available
Journalism	Available	Available
Latin	Available	Available
Latin American, Latino, and Iberian Studies	Available	Available
LALIS and International Business	Available
Law and the Liberal Arts		Available
Leadership Studies	Available	Available
Linguistics		Available
Luso-Brazilian Studies		Available
Mathematical Economics	Available
Mathematics	Available	Available
Medieval and Renaissance Studies			Available
Music	Available	Available
Neuroscience			Available
Philosophy	Available	Available
Physics	Available	Available
Physics - Interdisciplinary	Available
Political Science	Available
Philosophy, Politics, Economics and Law (PPEL)	Available
Psychology	Available	Available
Religious Studies	Available	Available
Rhetoric and Communication Studies	Available	Available
Russian Studies	Available	Available
Self-Designed Concentrations			Available
Sociology	Available	Available
Spanish (see LALIS)	Available	Available
Theatre	Available	Available
Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies	Available	Available

Master's Degrees

The University of Richmond offers master's degrees and graduate certificates.

Master's Degrees

Graduate Certificates

Professional & Continuing Studies

The School of Professional & Continuing Studies (SPCS) offers degree and certificate programs, enrichment opportunities, professional training and summer programs to part-time and non-traditional students of all ages.

Undergraduate Majors

The school also offers a variety of optional minors plus concentrations for liberal arts majors.

Undergraduate Certificates

Graduate Certificates

Master's Degrees

Noncredit

The School of Professional and Continuing Studies offers a wide array of noncredit courses and programs for enrichment and professional development. We offer classroom-based programs, and in conjunction with our educational partners, a wide array of online noncredit programs.

MBA & Executive Education

The University of Richmond offers MBA, Executive Education, and Mini MBA programs through the Robins School of Business.

Master's of Business Administration (MBA)

The Richmond MBA, ranked among the top 30 programs for professionals nationally, aims to enhance the strategic thinking of experienced individuals through rigorous courses that feature applied learning opportunities. The success of The Richmond MBA program is a result of close collaboration among a high-quality student body, outstanding faculty, and local business and community leaders. The curriculum is designed to be flexible, so students may complete the program in either two or three years.

Executive Education

Executive Education is a customizable program offering a wide range of classes and workshops, consulting and coaching services, and development programs personalized and tailored to the needs and culture of your individual organization.

Mini MBA

Executive Education at the Robins School offers a practical foundation in current business practices through the Mini MBA, a non-credit certificate program in an intensive, 14-week format. This one-night-per-week, evening program is designed to fit the needs of working professionals.

Law School

Law

The University of Richmond School of Law combines a rigorous academic program with an extensive selection of clinical placements and experiential learning opportunities to create an extraordinary legal education. The Law School’s highly regarded faculty of teacher-scholars includes nationally and internationally recognized experts, and its low student-faculty ratio reinforces a culture of professional mentoring and mutual support.

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