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 1% of universities worldwide 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

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

• Undergraduate degree fees for international students
• Postgraduate taught and postgraduate research degree fees for international students

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.

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

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.

• Look at entry requirements by country
• Find out the English language requirements for our courses and our pre-sessional English programme
• Learn more about our international foundation programme

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.

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

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.

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.

• Find out more about the Chaplaincy
• Church services close to campus
• Places of worship in Reading