University of Reading
University of Reading, Reading, United Kingdom
University of Reading
The University of Reading was founded in 1892 and received its Royal Charter in 1926. The main campus, Whiteknights, is situated close to Reading town centre and hosts more than 23,000 students from over 160 different countries. The University of Reading has been in the top 20% of world institutions for ten years (QS World University Rankings 2015 - 2025). They offer a wide range of programmes from the pure and applied sciences to languages, humanities, social sciences, business and arts The University is also known for its many partnerships with overseas universities and institutions, from student exchanges to research collaborations. Its award-winning campuses—in Reading, Henley-upon-Thames, South Africa, and Malaysia—house contemporary study facilities, halls of residence, support services, cafes, and bars.
Features
Sustainability is ingrained in its identity—Reading was #1 in the UK for eco‑friendly attitude, notably reducing campus emissions by nearly 60% since 2008, and has received 14 consecutive Green Flag Awards.
Accommodation
Off-Campus Accommodations Students wishing to live off-campus need to research availability on their own, and should arrive well before the start of term to do so.
Work While Studying
See guidelines on working while studying here.
Co-op/Internship Participation
Even if you do NOT meet our minimum English requirement (IELTS or TOEFL), you still can get conditionally accepted in the program of your choice with the condition of completing our English program prior to starting your chosen program.
Featured Programmes
Average Time To Receive Acceptance Letter
January - June
4 days
Location
Whiteknights House, Reading RG6 6UR, United Kingdom
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