China (People's Republic)
The University of Reading welcomes students from China.
To find out if one of our team is visiting your country, please look at our overseas schedule.
Student Numbers
We have over 400 Chinese students studying each year at the University of Reading. They are following a number of different courses at all levels including undergraduate, taught postgraduates and research postgraduates. We also have a number of students on other courses at Reading including preparation courses and non-degree level courses.
Chinese students make up 3% of our full-time student population and 24% of our international student population.
What do our students from China think?
Read what some of our students from China have to say about their experiences of living and studying at Reading.
Societies
Alongside a wide range of interest based societies, there is a Chinese Students' Society within Reading University Students’ Union (RUSU). You can find out more about the societies here.
There is also a group for international students at Reading called International Students at Reading University who have a facebook group.
Entry Requirements
The information provided below is provided as general guidance only. Entry requirements will vary for particular programmes or Academic Departments and admission is dependant upon additional criteria. The University reserves the right to withdraw or change the entry requirements listed below without notice.
All undergraduate applications must be made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). The UCAS code name and number for this University is READG R12.
Postgraduate applications should be made directly to the University. More information on applying for postrgraduate courses is available here.
You may be studying overseas at the moment and not studying your national curriculum. If this is your situation, please refer to information about the country in which you are studying.
If you are unable to study for a full degree programme, the University of Reading offers the opportunity to study with us for one, two or three terms via our study abroad programmes. We can offer you a wide range of credit bearing modules, in a wide variety of academic disciplines. Please visit the Study Abroad website for more information.
| Your highest qualification | Likely entry level |
| Senior High School Graduation Examination | International Foundation Programme |
| Gau Cau (Chinese University Entrance Exam) | International Foundation Programme |
| Gau Cau (Chinese University Entrance Exam) combined with a successfully completed appropriate foundation/bridging programme. (Visit our International Foundation Programme) | Undergraduate Degree (Bachelors Degree) |
| International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma | Undergraduate Degree (Bachelors Degree) |
| British/International A Levels | Undergraduate Degree (Bachelors Degree) |
| Chinese-medium A Levels in Mathematics and Sciences (Cambridge Examinations Board) |
Undergraduate Degree (Bachelors Degree) in a relevant subject |
| Other international qualifications such as Australian HSC, US SAT or AP Certificates | Undergraduate Degree (Bachelors Degree) |
| Successfully completed first year of a Chinese University degree | Undergraduate Degree (Bachelors Degree) |
| 4-year Bachelor degree | Taught Postgraduate (Masters Degree) |
| Masters degree study | Research Postgraduate (Doctoral Degree) |
International Foundation Programme
The International Foundation Programme (IFP) at the University of Reading is an intensive, one-year access course with a long established reputation for academic excellence and student support.
The course has been especially designed for international students without British A level qualifications or the equivalent.
The IFP will provide you with the academic training, language and study skills to start your undergraduate studies with knowledge and confidence and will prepare you for undergraduate study in three ways:
- by providing academic training in three subjects
- by developing your English language abilities
- by enabling you to acquire the study and life skills which you will need on your degree programme.
Please see the International Foundation Programme pages for more details.
English Language Requirements
If English is not your first language, please select this link for guidance: English Language requirements
We offer courses that will help prepare you for study in the UK, including English language as well as study skills to help you prepare for our degree programmes.
Scholarships
The University offers £4M worth of scholarships each year in addition to national programmes from both the British government and Chinese government.
- The following website addresses will take you directly to information on scholarship opportunities at the University of Reading:
Scholarship Opportunities for Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Research
External scholarships
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Sino-British Friendship Scholarship Scheme, for further information contact the Cultural and Education Section, British Embassy, 4th Floor Landmark Building, 8 North Dongsanhuan Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 10004, China.
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This is a direct link to the Chevening scholarship website
- This is a direct link to the Department for International Development website, which offers a shared scholarship scheme.
- The World Bank offers scholarships for graduate programmes in certain areas. Details can be found on their website.
Our Representatives in China
We have a number of representatives across China who are able and willing to assist you with your application. If you would like to find an approved representative, please follow this link.
Please use only one representative.
