University of Reading

PO Box 217, Reading

  • #172 QS Global World Ranking
  • PublicStatus
  • Very HighResearch Output
  • 15,790Total Students
  • 1,109Faculty
  • 4,653Int'l Students

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Students can choose from over 250 undergraduate courses from a diverse range of subjects. All undergraduate programmes offer students the opportunity to take part in a work placement to enhance their employability skills. 

The University of Reading offers undergraduate students a number of study abroad opportunities at partner institutions across the world, and all students can learn a language alongside their studies for free via the Institution-Wide Language Programme. Languages currently include Arabic, Chinese Mandarin, French, German, modern Greek, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, and British Sign Language.

The University is proud to offer an extensive range of joint honour undergraduate programmes, giving students the opportunity to combine two subjects. 


About

Students can choose from over 250 undergraduate courses from a diverse range of subjects. All undergraduate programmes offer students the opportunity to take part in a work placement to enhance their employability skills. 

The University of Reading offers undergraduate students a number of study abroad opportunities at partner institutions across the world, and all students can learn a language alongside their studies for free via the Institution-Wide Language Programme. Languages currently include Arabic, Chinese Mandarin, French, German, modern Greek, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, and British Sign Language.

The University is proud to offer an extensive range of joint honour undergraduate programmes, giving students the opportunity to combine two subjects. 


Available programs

University highlights

QS World University Ranking

  • 2012
    #215
  • 2014
    #213
  • 2015
    #=202
  • 2016
    #=156
  • 2017
    #175
  • 2018
    #=188
  • 2019
    #=195
  • 2020
    #205
  • 2021
    #205
  • 2022
    #202
  • 2023
    #229
  • 2024
    #=169
  • 2025
    #172

Student & Staff

Total students
15,790

25%
75%

International students
4,653

35%
65%

Total faculty staff
1,109

371
738

Total students
15,790

25%
75%

International students
4,653

35%
65%

Total faculty staff
1,109

738
371
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Scholarships

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The Scholarships above offer some form of financial aid to prospective students. Please always check the specific requirements and restrictions on scholarship availability.

Campus locations

Whiteknights Campus,

PO Box 217 , Reading , Berkshire , United Kingdom , RG6 6AH

Greenlands Campus,

Greenlands , Reading , Oxfordshire , United Kingdom , RG9 3AU

London Road Campus,

27 London Road , Reading , United Kingdom , RG1 5AG

London Road Campus,

Reading , Berkshire , United Kingdom , RG1 5AQ

University of Reading Malaysia,

Kota Ilmu , Educity, 79200 Nusajaya, , Johor , Malaysia ,

+ 2 More Locations

English language requirements

University of Reading EN