The University of Reading is an integral part of the town and makes a valuable contribution to the local area. Positive engagement with the local community is important to us and we offer a wide range of events and activities open to all.
- #198 Ranking
- 174 Bachelors
- 983 Academic Staff
- 15,433 Students
- 4,784 Students (int'l)
- 8,797 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
Bachelor's programmes
Humanities (56)
- B.A. Ancient History
- B.A. Archaeology
- B.A. Art and Film
- B.A. Art and Philosophy
- B.A. Art and Psychology
- B.A. Classical Studies
- B.A. Classics
- B.A. History
- B.A. History and Politics
- B.A. Modern Languages
- B.A. Philosophy
Social Sciences (56)
- B.Sc. Archaeological Science
- B.A. Archaeology
- B.A. Art and Psychology
- B.Sc. Business Economics
- B.A. Classical Studies
- B.A. Classics
- B.A. Economics
- B.Sc. Economics
- B.Sc. Economics and Finance
- B.Sc. Geography (Human)
- B.Sc. Geography (Physical)
- B.A. History and Politics
- B.A. Philosophy
- B.Sc. Psychology
- B.Sc. Psychology
- B.Sc. Quantity Surveying
Business & Management (49)
- B.Sc. Accounting and Finance
- B.Sc. Accounting and Finance
- B.Sc. Business Economics
- B.A. Business Management
- B.Sc. Business and Management
- B.Sc. Construction Management
- B.Sc. Economics and Finance
- B.Sc. Finance
- B.Sc. Finance (FinTech)
- B.Sc. Mathematics
- B.Sc. Quantity Surveying
- B.Sc. Real Estate
- B.Sc. Real Estate
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (40)
- B.Sc. Accounting and Finance
- B.Sc. Accounting and Finance
- B.Sc. Biochemistry
- B.Sc. Biological Sciences
- B.Sc. Biomedical Sciences
- B.Sc. Chemistry
- MChem Chemistry
- B.A. Economics
- B.Sc. Economics
- B.Sc. Economics and Finance
- B.Sc. Food Science
- B.Sc. Mathematics
- B.Sc. Microbiology
- B.Sc. Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- B.Sc. Pharmacology
- MPharm Pharmacy
- B.Sc. Zoology
Arts, Design & Architecture (24)
- B.Eng. Architectural Engineering
- B.A. Architecture
- B.A. Art
- B.A. Art and Film
- B.A. Art and Philosophy
- B.A. Art and Psychology
- B.A. Art and Theatre
- B.A. Film and Television
- B.A. Film and Theatre
- B.A. Fine Art
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (21)
- B.Sc. Agriculture
- B.Sc. Economics
- B.A. Economics
- B.Sc. Environmental Science
- B.Sc. Geography (Human)
- B.Sc. Geography (Physical)
- B.Sc. Meteorology and Climate
Applied Sciences & Professions (19)
- B.Sc. Food Science
- B.Sc. Real Estate
- B.Sc. Real Estate
Medicine & Health (19)
- B.Sc. Animal Science
- B.Eng. Biomedical Engineering
- B.Sc. Biomedical Sciences
- B.Sc. Medical Science
- B.Sc. Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- MPharm Pharmacy
- B.Sc. Psychology
- B.Sc. Psychology
- B.Sc. Zoology
Engineering & Technology (13)
- B.Eng. Architectural Engineering
- B.Eng. Biomedical Engineering
- B.Sc. Building Surveying
- B.Sc. Chemistry
- MChem Chemistry
- B.Sc. Construction Management
- B.Sc. Quantity Surveying
- B.Sc. Quantity Surveying
Education & Training (7)
Agriculture & Forestry (6)
- B.Sc. Agriculture
- B.Sc. Animal Science
- B.Sc. Zoology
Computer Science & IT (4)
Journalism & Media (4)
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (2)
- B.Sc. Food Science
Law (2)
Pre-Bachelor's programmes
Humanities (40)
- Pre-Bachelor Ancient History - Undergraduate Foundation Programme
- Pre-Bachelor Archaeology - Undergraduate Foundation Programme
- Pre-Bachelor Classics - Undergraduate Foundation Programme
- Pre-Bachelor French - Undergraduate Foundation Programme
- Pre-Bachelor German - Undergraduate Foundation Programme
- Pre-Bachelor Philosophy - Undergraduate Foundation Programme
- Pre-Bachelor Undergraduate Foundation Programme - Art and Design
Social Sciences (35)
- Pre-Bachelor Archaeology - Undergraduate Foundation Programme
- Pre-Bachelor Economics - Undergraduate Foundation Programme
- Pre-Bachelor Psychology - Undergraduate Foundation Programme
Business & Management (23)
- Pre-Bachelor Foundation in Business
- Pre-Bachelor International Foundation Programme
Applied Sciences & Professions (13)
- Pre-Bachelor Food Science - Undergraduate Foundation Programme
- Pre-Bachelor Real Estate - Undergraduate Foundation Programme
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (11)
- Pre-Bachelor Agriculture - Undergraduate Foundation Programme
- Pre-Bachelor Biochemistry - Undergraduate Foundation Programme
- Pre-Bachelor Microbiology - Undergraduate Foundation Programme
- Pre-Bachelor Psychology - Undergraduate Foundation Programme
- Pre-Bachelor Undergraduate Foundation Programme - Life Sciences
Arts, Design & Architecture (10)
- Pre-Bachelor Architecture - Undergraduate Foundation Programme
- Pre-Bachelor Art and Film - Undergraduate Foundation Programme
- Pre-Bachelor Art and Theatre - Undergraduate Foundation Programme
- Pre-Bachelor Undergraduate Foundation Programme - Art and Design
Engineering & Technology (8)
- Pre-Bachelor Architecture - Undergraduate Foundation Programme
- Pre-Bachelor Real Estate - Undergraduate Foundation Programme
Medicine & Health (8)
- Pre-Bachelor Biochemistry - Undergraduate Foundation Programme
- Pre-Bachelor Pharmacy - Undergraduate Foundation Programme
Agriculture & Forestry (4)
- Pre-Bachelor Agriculture - Undergraduate Foundation Programme
- Pre-Bachelor Animal Science - Undergraduate Foundation Programme
- Pre-Bachelor Zoology - Undergraduate Foundation Programme
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (4)
Education & Training (3)
Computer Science & IT (2)
- Pre-Bachelor International Foundation Programme
Journalism & Media (1)
Law (1)
- Pre-Bachelor International Foundation Programme
About
History
The University was established in 1892 and originated as a University of Oxford extension college. Today, it is ranked in the top 200 universities worldwide (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2016/17 and QS World University Rankings 2018) and holds a world-class reputation for the quality of its teaching, research and links to business.
Education
Reading is consistently one of the most popular higher education choices in the UK. Our unusually broad portfolio of full- and part-time degree programmes covers the arts, humanities, sciences and social sciences. We regularly update our programmes as new ideas emerge and industry needs change and are involved with four national Centres for Excellence in Teaching and Learning.First-class resources support world-class teaching. Our ongoing investment in high-quality teaching and learning facilities ensures our academic staff and students can achieve their full potential. We provide extensive resources from libraries and computing to language labs and wireless networking.
Research
Research at the University of Reading aims to solve some of the biggest problems facing people today, based on five themes: environment, food, health, heritage and creativity and prosperity and resilience. Working across continents and disciplines, our researchers explore ways to tackle climate change, improve human health, provide food security and understand human culture.
Career
We organise an extensive programme of career development workshops and on campus recruitment events providing something for everyone.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2021
GSSA 2021
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2021. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 8 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
University Ranking
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2023
198 3
2022
201
2021
201
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2023
229 -27
2022
202 3
2021
205
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2022
301
2021
301 -100
2020
201
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2023
333 -3
2022
330 -3
2021
327
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
The University has a range of academic services to help you excel. From Study Advice and Maths Support to Peer Assisted Learning and Liaison Librarians.
There are a number of services available to all students, to provide help and support with any aspect of academic life. They can be accessed by one-on-one appointments, at regular drop-ins or via email and telephone.
Housing services
We have a range of rooms available for full or part-year bookings.
- For Whiteknights Campus - Halls accommodation
- For London Road Campus - Accommodation at Kendrick Hall
Library services
The University Library and its staff can support your studies, providing you with access to information - online, multimedia or printed - and the skills to make the most of it.
ICT services
IT provides help and advice with using computer software and hardware.
- On-line forms provide a quick way to apply for services.
- Training in the use of common software is available from IT.
- Open access PC and Unix workstation facilities are available on-campus.
- The software list is a quick way to locate software on central computing facilities.
- The University also provides options for storing files.
Medical services
If you are resident in an EEA/non-UK European Economic Area (EEA) member state and are visiting or studying in England you can access free NHS treatment that is medically necessary during your stay by showing a valid EHIC. This allows the UK to recover the cost of your care from your country of residence.
Student Life
Campus life
- Whiteknights Campus
Our main campus is set in 130 hectares of beautiful parkland, so you’ll find plenty of places to relax during the day. The site has received seven consecutive Green Flag awards, recognising it as one of Britain’s top green spaces.
- London Road Campus
The London Road campus has recently undergone a £30 million transformation. This historic site, one of the University’s original campuses, is home to the Institute of Education. It also features the Great Hall, which is used for concerts and graduation ceremonies, and a bar/café that serves hot and cold food.
- Greenlands Campus
It features a fully equipped fitness centre, business facilities, a conference centre, accommodation and dining room.
Sports facilities
As a student you will have access to the extensive sports facilities on offer, both indoors and outdoors. On campus you will find courts, pitches and playing fields for a wide range of sports, as well as a fully-equipped sports centre with gym
Student clubs
The Union is home to a wide range of societies and clubs, all of which are run voluntarily by students. There are currently over 150 societies and sports clubs, which all students are welcome to join.
Student Reviews
University of Reading
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good University, with lots of outdoors space for students and growth for improvement both socially and academically.
UoR
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good experience overall, the art department could be better funded.
Worlds best university. Proud to be part of the Reading family👌😁
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
I have not yet studied there but i have seen that their academic curriculum is good and strong and the university is ranked highly in the world. It woukd be an honour to graduate there.
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