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Join us in the UK – study on an award-winning parkland campus, steeped in over 150 years of history.

By studying at the University of Reading, you will become part of a truly international community of more than 5000 international students from over 140 countries.

The University was established in 1892 and originated as a University of Oxford extension college. Today, we are among the top 30 UK universities in world rankings (University of Reading is 29th out of 84 UK universities featured in the QS World University Rankings, 2020), and we have a world-class reputation for the quality of our teaching, research and links to business. Additionally, we have recently invested in a state-of-the-art campus in Malaysia.

Our Whiteknights campus is set in 130 hectares of beautiful parkland. It's the perfect place for you to make a home away from home in the UK, and achieve your academic and career goals.

Find out more at about student life at the University of Reading.

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Fees and costs

Read our fees information for international students looking to undertake either undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

Living costs are an important part of budgeting for your degree. You will need to budget for accommodation, food, travel and entertainment, as well as some additional costs for course materials such as books. Find out more about accommodation and living costs.

Entry and English language requirements

Country-specific information

If you are an international student looking to undertake one of our degree programmes, you may need to take a foundation course or pre-sessional course if you do not have qualifications that are equivalent to British A levels, or if you need to improve your English language level.

Immigration advice

Visa information

You will generally need a visa to study in the UK if you are a national of a country outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland.

If the course you are applying to is shorter than six months, you can enter on a Short-term study visa. If your course is longer than six months, you will need a Tier 4 (General) visa. More information about student visas can be found on the GOV.UK website.

You can only apply for a visa once you have been offered a place on a course and can meet all other eligibility pre-requisites. It is your responsibility to meet the requirements of your visa and leave the country by the date it specifies.

You can obtain visa advice from your local Embassy or UK High Commission. The UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) also provides a detailed guide on making a Tier 4 application.

Immigration advice service

We provide an on-campus immigration advice service should you need any information or guidance regarding your visa while you are here.

Read more information on visas and immigration.

Chevening Scholarships

Chevening Scholarships

These scholarships fund international students studying some postgraduate taught degrees. You can find out more on our finance pages.

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Academic English support and development

If English is not your first language there is lots of free support and development available throughout your degree.
Academic English Programme
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accommodation

We offer quality accommodation in our halls of residence, which include rooms of all types and at a range of prices.

You can live in an en-suite room, in a traditional hall around a courtyard, or in a shared flat in a modern residential block. Each hall has its own character, offering a secure environment in which to truly make yourself at home.

Find out more about our accommodation.

The benefits of living in halls
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Only 30 minutes from London

Your time studying in the UK wouldn't be complete without a visit to one of the world's most famous capital cities. Fortunately, Reading's close proximity and excellent transport links to London mean that getting there is both easy and simple.

Frequent, direct trains from Reading train station can get you into London Paddington in just half an hour. Major cities such as Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Bristol and Cardiff are also within reach by train.

Just a short journey from Heathrow and Gatwick airports
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Culture and faith

Religious facilities and spiritual care

The University of Reading is a welcoming community for people of all faiths and none. Our Chaplaincy Centre is a central point on campus, providing a good place to go for a quiet coffee and a listening ear.

The Centre offers a signposting service for all the different faiths, with information about places of worship both on campus and in Reading itself. Additionally, there is a Muslim Prayer Centre and Atheist/Humanist/Secularist, Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim and Sikh student-run societies on campus.

Cultural societies on campus

The University of Reading has a great reputation for their academic courses. The most enjoyable thing is that there are a lot of international students from all over the world, and you can learn about their culture – and they can learn about yours.

Yazeed Al Ghuraibi – Saudi Arabia
International Foundation Programme student

I have more confidence in my degree next year after taking the IFP.  I think that my language has improved a lot since I came here to study. If you want to experience something nice, then come to Reading. It’s really worth your visit.

Hai Tran – Vietnam
Winner of the 2013 IFP award for Excellence, now studying Pharmacy at Reading
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