Fees and funding

Tuition fees

For students starting university from 2012/13 the UK Government has introduced a permitted fee range of between £6,000 and £9,000 per annum and announced changes to the way in which UK universities will be funded.

In order to continue to provide all our students with the highest quality experience, support students in financial hardship and continue to develop wider access to the University, we will need to charge £9,000, which in effect replaces the loss in state funding. We take pride in the excellence of the student experience we provide: the high-quality, research-led teaching, excellent facilities and a comprehensive range of student support services have led our students to consistently score us highly in the National Student Survey. Please see further information. Students who start university before 2012 will not be affected.

No student will have to find the funds for tuition fees up front or during their period of study. Tuition fee loans are available and are only paid back after graduating.

Scholarships and funding

Other sources of funding

Additional University-wide and other sources of funding may be available, including the International Baccalaureate Scholarship, the Vice-Chancellor's Bursary and Achievement Prizes. A disability support fund, hardship fund and access bursaries are also available. Please see the undergraduate funding pages for further information on the options available or email studentships@reading.ac.uk.

Student loans

Students who live in England can apply for a student loan (and non-repayable grants). For more information visit the student finance pages on the Directgov website. You should aim to apply by January during the year of entry.