Chongqing Institute of Foreign Studies (CIFS) collaborates with Richmond, The American International University in London to deliver this credit-transfer dual award programme validated by the UK's Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA). The scheme provides full-time undergraduate education encompassing general education curriculum and disciplinary specialisation courses, with selected modules delivered through English-medium instruction or bilingual pedagogy using internationally recognised teaching materials. Upon fulfilling academic requirements, graduates will be awarded an undergraduate diploma and bachelor's degree from CIFS alongside a British bachelor's degree from Richmond University.

Our institute remains committed to advancing internationalised higher education through transnational partnerships. Since achieving QAA institutional approval, we have consistently enhanced teaching quality, becoming the first Chinese universities to receive QAA validation for our English Language and International Business programmes - a testament to our educational excellence.

Richmond University holds unique status as the only institution globally conferring dual US-UK accredited degrees recognised by China's Ministry of Education, ensuring global degree portability. This tripartite academic framework integrates premium educational resources from China, Britain and America, establishing seamless academic pathways. Graduates benefit from exceptional progression opportunities to US or UK universities for postgraduate studies, a distinctive advantage that continues to attract aspiring scholars worldwide.