Study in the UK 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, it is ranked in the top 200 universities worldwide (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2016/17 and QS World University Rankings 2018) and holds a world-class reputation for the quality of its teaching, research and links to business. Additionally, it has recently invested in a state-of-the-art campus in Malaysia.

Our award-winning 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 about life at the University of Reading

Missed the UCAS deadline? It's not too late to apply to Reading

Don’t worry if you missed the UCAS deadline; at the University of Reading we are still welcoming applications for our undergraduate courses starting in September 2017.

We have more than 250 undergraduate courses taught by leading academics to choose from. Take a look at our courses to find the subject that interests you and discover more about student life at the University of Reading.

Not made an application to UCAS yet?

You can register and make an application for our courses starting in September 2017 via UCAS until 30 June 2017. Once you submit your application, you can view its progress by using UCAS Track. Take a look at our undergraduate courses to find the one you are interested in.

Our UCAS code is READG R12.

Not used all five choices?

If you already submitted a UCAS application but applied to less than five choices on your application, you can still add Reading via UCAS Track as long as you haven’t accepted or declined your offers yet, and paid £24 for multiple choices when applying. The deadline is 30 June 2017.

UCAS Extra

If you've used all five choices and you're not holding any offers or if you declined the offers you’ve received, you may be able to apply make additional applications via UCAS Extra.

You can check your eligibility via Track, after the 25 February ‘Add an Extra choice’ option will appear on your dashboard and you’ll be able to apply to one university at a time. There is no limit to the number of universities you can apply with Extra; you can continue to add choices until you receive an offer before the deadline of 4 July.

Clearing

If you make an application through UCAS after 30 June, your application is automatically entered into Clearing. You can also use Clearing to apply to a place at a university if you have no offers, declined all the offers received and didn’t meet the conditions of your offers. Clearing will be available from 5July to September 2017.

Get help with your application

We will be happy to help you find the right course and guide you through your application. Fill in our form and we’ll get back to you. Or you can call our Global Recruitment Team on +44 (0) 118 378 6982 or send an email to international@reading.ac.uk.

Find out more

Find the right course for you

Choose from over 350 undergraduate and postgraduate courses taught by leading academics.
Find out more about postgraduate research opportunities.

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.

Fees and costs

View full fees information for international students looking to undertake undergraduate and postgraduate courses in 2015/16.

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.

Chevening Scholarships

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

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.

Academic English support and development

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

The Academic English Programme (AEP) enables international and EU students at the University of Reading to develop their academic English skills. We’ll support you through the challenges of your studies, and we’ll develop your academic English skills to help you achieve your full potential.

The programme is free to all fee-paying students from all departments, and at any stage of study.

Academic English Programme

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 city centre 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

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

You have a wide choice of places to live, including catered or self-catered options
Our on-campus cafeterias and restaurants provide for different dietary needs
All accommodation is either on campus or within easy walking distance
Living in halls is a great way to meet people
Halls are safe and secure – with on-site wardens, security patrols and CCTV
Your rent is inclusive: bills, Wi-Fi and a basic level of contents insurance are all included
Each hall has a dedicated and experienced team of on-site staff wardens whose job it is to help you feel at home

The benefits of living in halls

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 6 months, you can enter on a Short-term study visa. If your course is longer than 6 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. 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.

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.

Feel at home by joining a cultural society

The University is home to many student-run cultural societies giving you an opportunity for you to meet people from your home country or region who are also studying at the University. These friendly communities are a great way to meet people who share your cultural identity or learn about a culture that's different from your own.

We have the following student-run cultural societies:

Afro-Caribbean society
Asian society
Balkan society
Chinese society
Cypriot and Hellenic society
East African society
Iraqi society
Latin American and Spanish society
Lithuanian society
Malaysian, Bruneian and Singaporean society
Nepalese society
Nigerian society
Omani society
Pakistani society

New societies are created on a regular basis and you can even set up your own society during your time here.

Cultural societies on campus

I have confidence in my degree next year now after taking the IFP year and 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.

International students

Missed the UCAS deadline? It's not too late to apply to Reading

Find the right course for you

Fees and costs

Chevening Scholarships

Country-specific information

Academic English support and development

Only 30 minutes from London

accommodation

Visa information

Immigration advice service

Culture and faith

Religious facilities and spiritual care

Feel at home by joining a cultural society

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