Germany
Key facts
Number of students:
We currently have around 170 students from Germany studying at the University each year.
Societies and clubs:
Alongside a wide range of interest based societies, there are several international student societies within Reading University Students' Union (RUSU). Click here to find out more about student societies at Reading.
There is also a group for international students at Reading called International Students at Reading University who have a facebook group.
Profiles:
Read what some of our international students have to say about their experiences of living and studying at Reading.
Alumni:
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The University of Reading welcomes students from Germany.Entry requirements
Entry Requirements
The level at which you can start your study at the University of Reading depends on what level of qualification you have completed currently.| Your highest qualification | Likely entry level |
| Abitur with overall 2.0-1.3 | Undergraduate Degree (Bachelors Degree) |
| International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma | Undergraduate Degree (Bachelors Degree) |
| British/International A Levels | Undergraduate Degree (Bachelors Degree) |
| Other international qualifications such as Australian HSC, US SAT or AP Certificates | Undergraduate Degree (Bachelors Degree) |
| Apolytirion of Eniaio Lykeio with + 1 A Level depending on course | Undergraduate Degree (Bachelors Degree) |
| Successfully completed first part (first two years) of a University of Germany degree | Undergraduate Degree (Bachelors Degree) |
| Diploma or Baccalaureat, or minimum of 3 years of study | Taught Postgraduate (Masters Degree) |
International Foundation Programme
The International Foundation Programme (IFP) enables students that don�t have qualifications equivalent to British A-levels to access undergraduate university degree courses. If your highest level of qualification is the Abitur with overall 2.0-1.3, it is likely that you will need to complete this Programme before you can study for a degree. 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
The minimum English language levels for courses at the University of Reading are IELTS 6.5, TOEFL (paper) 570, TOEFL (internet) 88. Some courses require higher levels - you should always check with the department or faculty you are applying to. For more detailed information see the English Language requirement page. We offer courses that will help prepare you for study in the UK, including English language as well as study skills to help your prepare for our degree programmes.Applications and funding
How to apply
All undergraduate applications must be made through the UCAS website. The UCAS UCAS website code name and number for this University is READG R12. Postgraduate applications should be made directly to the University. More information on applying for postgraduate courses is available here.Scholarships
The University offers £4M worth of scholarships each year in addition to national programmes from both the British government and German government.- The following website addresses will take you directly to information on scholarship opportunities at the University of Reading:Research student funding search
External Scholarships
- This is a direct link to the Chevening Scholarships
- This is a direct link to the Department for International Development website, which offers a shared scholarship scheme.
- The World bank funding offers scholarships for graduate programmes in certain areas. Details can be found on their website.
The University of Reading in your region
Our Representatives in Germany
We have representatives who are able and willing to assist you with your application. Find an approved representative>>>
Please use only one representative.
Meet us in your region
Staff from the University of Reading attend a number of fairs and education exhibitions across the world. The list below gives details of when we will be in your region. You can find out more information about each event by clicking on the entry.
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