The university has delivered high quality education since 1892 when it was established as an extension college of Oxford University. The Royal Charter turned it into a university in its own right in 1926. In the 21st century, the University of Reading is a global research institution renowned for the highest standards of teaching and intense research activity. 98% of its research is of global importance.
Many of the university’s subjects are within the top ten in the country including Building Land and Property Management, Agriculture and Forestry, as well as Aural and Oral Sciences. Overall, it offers over 500 courses across a large number of subjects. You can also benefit from a joint honours degree that allows combining two or more subjects into a single qualification.
20,000 people from 150 countries make up the university’s student body. It is not only the students that make Reading international, but also its global presence. It has two overseas campuses and links with institutions from more than 50 countries. This makes it possible for students to spend a semester or an entire academic year abroad to broaden their horizons. Students can also benefit from a number of scholarships including a £4,000 worth Vice-Chancellor Global Scholarship, EU bursary, sanctuary scholarships as well as scholarships from specific schools and courses.
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Overview
Reading is spread along the south bank of the River Thames not far from London and Oxford. It is divided across three beautiful campuses – Whiteknights, London Road and Greenlands. The main Whiteknights campus occupies 130 hectares of breathtaking parkland near the centre of the city. It is recognized as one of the UK’s best green spaces and nine consecutive Green Flag awards are proof of that. The smaller London Road campus is also nearby to the historical centre of Reading. Both of these campuses are 30 minutes from London Paddington via train. The university has invested £500 million to improve campus facilities including accommodation, teaching buildings and research centres.
The University’s accommodation is safe and all inclusive with utility bills included in the price. All of the halls of residence are within a 15 minute walk from two of its Reading campuses. In total, it has 5,000 rooms in catered and self-catered residence buildings.
An International Foundation Programme is available to students whose current level of English doesn’t meet entry requirements. Pre-sessional English courses can also help international students get ready to study at the university.
Subject Areas
Business & Management Studies
Accounting & Finance
Education
Land & Property Management
Geography & Environmental Science
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Building
Food Science
Law
Psychology
Biological Sciences
Librarianship & Information Management
Marketing
Agriculture & Forestry
Economics
Art & Design
English
Linguistics
History
Archaeology
Politics
Chemistry
Town & Country Planning and Landscape Design
Mathematics
Aural & Oral Sciences
Classics & Ancient History
Philosophy
Drama, Dance & Cinematics
Anatomy & Physiology
Computer Science
General Engineering
Social Policy
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Civil Engineering
Nursing
Italian
Architecture
American Studies
