University of Reading

Rank 201
Established 1892
Famous for

Business, Food, Agriculture

Fees £22,350.00 - £27,650.00

Overview

The University of Reading offers world-class teaching and research across foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees from a stunningly beautiful, award-winning campus.

Rated as one of the top 30 UK universities in the QS World University Rankings and The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024, the University of Reading has created an environment where students from all walks of life can thrive and build successful futures.

Reading’s dynamic and diverse student body is represented by an award-winning Students’ Union, with sports societies, activities, student media and entertainment all provided in one of the best rated student venues in the UK. The main Whiteknights campus and London Road campus are close to Reading’s town centre and just 30 minutes from London Paddington by train. The Whiteknights campus is located in a 130-hectare park and won the Green Flag Award for the thirteenth time in 2023.

Reading has a global presence, with two overseas campuses – including the University of Reading Malaysia – and links with organisations in nearly 50 countries. The University is also delighted to host a huge international student cohort and welcome individuals from every faith and culture in a warm and friendly environment.

Services

The University of Reading is home to more than 5,000 international students. Support includes:

  • Dedicated help from an international student adviser
  • In-country briefings and advice before students leave home
  • Meet-and-greet service at London Heathrow airport
  • Visa support from dedicated immigration advisers on campus
  • Clubs and societies to help international students feel more at home in the UK.

The University offers an International Foundation Programme for international students whose qualifications are not equivalent to A levels, and do not meet its traditional undergraduate entry requirements. It also offers pre-sessional English courses to help prepare international students for academic study in England.

Rankings

  • 34th in the Times University Guide 2024
  • 44th in the Guardian University Guide 2024
  • 169th in the QS World University Rankings 2024
  • 201-250th in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024

REF 2021 confirmed the University of Reading's place as a leading research-intensive university in a competitive UK research environment. The university's research (overall outputs, impact and environment) was assessed as:

  • 40% world-leading (4*)
  • 46% internationally excellent (3*)
  • 13% recognised internationally (2*)
  • 2% recognised nationally (1*)

Courses

Accommodation

University accommodation at Reading is safe and secure, and rent prices are all-inclusive, meaning that utility bills and wifi are included. University-owned halls of residence provide more than 5,000 rooms and all accommodation is either on or within a 15-minute walk of the main Whiteknights campus or London Road campus.

Rooms come in various styles and sizes, including studios, rooms in catered halls, self-catered en-suites and shared bathroom options, and a wide range of study, domestic and social facilities available.

NEWS

University of Reading news and blogs

Jul 29, 2022

Overall student satisfaction rises at University of Reading following 2022 NSS

Overall student satisfaction at the University of Reading has risen following

Nov 04, 2021

Law, linguistics and English language teaching courses available at Reading in January 2022

The University of Reading have announced a huge variety of courses available

Mar 04, 2021

University of Reading launch 50 £4,000 scholarships for international students

The University of Reading has announced that 50 scholarships of £4000 e

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