University of Reading

The University of Reading has three UK campuses: 

•Whiteknights campus

•London Road campus

•Greenlands campus

There are a wide variety of facilities available:

•University SportsPark

•Rehearsal and performance spaces

•Reading University Students’ Union (RUSU) is home to several venues including 3sixty (which is Reading’s largest venue) and Mojo’s Bar

•Library - £40 million refurbishment project completed in 2019

•Chaplaincy Centre - available for all different faiths

•Health and wellbeing services

The University offers several support systems to its students:

•International Student Advice, academic support, disability support and employability support

•The University Medical and Dental Practice

•Counselling and Wellbeing Services

•Students' Union Advice Teams

•Disability Support

The University has 22,480 students in total from around 180 countries, including over 5,000 international/EU students. The total student population is made up of 14,330 undergraduate students, 6,285 master’s students and 1,870 postgraduate research students. 

The Reading University Students' Union (RUSU) is home to a wide range of sports clubs, societies, and volunteering projects. There are more than 100 different societies at RUSU run for students, by students.

These include societies for: Academic & Career interests, Arts, Campaigns & Causes, Culture & Faith, Hobbies & Interests, and Politics. Multiple societies also offer opportunities in drama, music, and dance, as well as media, film, comedy, and fine art.

Reading offers a wide range of catered and self-catered accommodation for both undergraduate and postgraduate students, providing a home away from home in a supported community. Students can either choose a flexible catering package that includes access to catering outlets across campus or cook for themselves using shared kitchen facilities. There are also en-suite and shared bathroom options available.

Accommodation is guaranteed for all international students for one year, provided they have applied for halls by the 1st August before their intended year of entry. Student accommodation is all either on campus, or within a 10-minute walk from the main campus buildings.

Each degree programme at the University of Reading has specific entry requirements and most courses will list a typical offer with their course information.

If you are an international student looking to study on one of their undergraduate degree programmes, you may need to take a foundation course if you do not have the required academic qualifications that are equivalent to British A Levels. If you need to improve your English language level, you may also need to take a Pre-sessional English course.

Postgraduate students should apply directly to the University using the online application service. All students must write a personal statement setting out why they wish to apply to their chosen degree, stating how their prior academic and professional background make them a good fit for the programme. Two academic references must also be supplied at the time of application. Postgraduate applications are free to submit except for applications to the ICMA Centre, where a small application fee is required prior to submission. 

There are several scholarships and discounts available for International Foundation Programme (IFP) students, as well as an extensive fund of general and subject-specific master's scholarships. There is also an alumni discount, if you completed your undergraduate degree at the University of Reading. The University also collaborates with external scholarship bodies such as the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission, Chevening and Felix to offer additional awards for students from eligible countries. Full scholarship information is available on the University’s website. 

Overall, 94 percent of graduates are in work or further study six months after graduating (DLHE, 2018).

The range of employability support on offer from the Careers Centre includes:

•Professional careers consultants

•Dedicated placements

•Student experience and development schemes to help you boost your employability

•Online resources, including free videos and assessment tools

•A full events calendar

•An online job board exclusively for University of Reading students – My Jobs Online