Campuses and facilities

Whiteknights campus

Our main campus is set in 130 hectares of beautiful parkland, so you’ll find plenty of places to relax during the day. The site has received nine consecutive Green Flag awards, recognising it as one of Britain’s top green spaces.

The campus is a thriving community and features the Students' Union, Library, places to eat, and one the UK’s best student clubs. It also boasts two on-site museums, housing specialist collections relating to zoology (Cole Museum) and Greek archaeology (Ure Museum). You’ll have everything you need right on your doorstep.

London Road campus

The London Road campus has recently undergone a £30-million transformation. This historic site, one of the University’s original campuses, is home to the Institute of Education and the School of Architecture. It also features the Great Hall, which is used for concerts and graduation ceremonies, and a bar/cafe that serves hot and cold food.

Greenlands campus

Home to one of Europe’s top business schools, our stunning Greenlands campus is situated on the banks of the River Thames near Henley. It features a fully equipped fitness centre, business facilities, a conference centre, accommodation and a dining room. Greenlands is used by the University's Henley Business School as the base for its MBA programme and corporate learning.

We were delighted to welcome Her Majesty the Queen to Greenlands' beautiful lawns during the summer of 2012, as the campus was chosen as a venue for one of the region's Diamond Jubilee Celebrations.

Mondial

Mondial cafe is the place to get your Starbucks fix, relax with friends, have some lunch or take advantage of free Wi-Fi. It also serves breakfast from Monday to Friday.

Dol.cHe Vita

Dol.cHe Vita is a recently refurbished 100% vegetarian cafe, serving salads, sandwiches, hot drinks, snacks and more. With indoor seating and a large patio area, Dol.cHe Vita can be found in the Palmer building at the centre of the Whiteknights campus.

The Dairy, London Road

This modern food outlet, bar and restaurant is open to all and features a wide range of alcoholic and soft drinks, snacks and a full restaurant menu. The venue boasts five screens with Sky and BT Sports, two full-sized pool tables, a darts board, table football, a pinball machine, two up-to-date quiz machines and an internet jukebox.

It also offers takeaway options, a full coffee bar, outside seating and free Wi-Fi – all a short walk away from Reading town centre, university accommodation and regular bus routes.

Eat at The Square

A modern food court located in the centre of the Whiteknights campus, Eat at The Square offers freshly prepared hot and cold meals from three serving counters. It features a patio area and a new coffee shop, serving barista-made beverages and snacks.

Mojo's

Mojo's is the largest bar on Whiteknights campus and serves a wide selection of pub-style food and drink. It's open six days a week and is a great place to catch up with old friends and meet new ones. It's also the venue for comedy nights and Thursday's Quiz & Karaoke evening.

During the summer months you can take advantage of Mojo's huge outside patio, and enjoy a cold drink while watching the ducks and the geese on Whiteknights Lake.

3Sixty

3sixty is one of the best Student Union venues in the country and is certainly the largest nightclub in Reading. With a capacity of over 2000, 3sixty hosts a wide variety of events day and night and to suit all tastes. The lively venue has hosted conferences, comedians, club nights and live bands. Pendulum, Zane Lowe, Scott Mills, Wretch 32, Tinie Tempah, Chipmunk, Professor Green and Greg James have all performed on stage here.

Catered accommodation

Don't want the hassle of food shopping and preparing your own meals while you're here? Find out more about our catered accommodation options.