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Have Your Say

We are committed to working in partnership with you to ensure you have everything you need to succeed during your time studying at Reading. That is why we take student surveys seriously - it's a way for us to listen, understand and act on your views.

The Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey and Blackboard Feedback Survey are now open for your feedback.

Surveys available now

Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 

The Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) is now closed.

National Student Survey

The National Student Survey (NSS) is now open until 30 April 2026

Join half a million undergraduate students in the UK to have your say about your university experience in the NSS.

What is the National Student Survey (NSS)?

The National Student Survey (NSS) invites all final-year undergraduates in the UK to share their views on the quality of their course. The National Student Survey (NSS) is your chance to look back on your higher education experience and speak out on everything from the teaching on your course, access to resources and equipment, and even about the student voice. It is the largest survey of undergraduates in the UK, run independently by Ipsos for the the Office for Students (OfS).

The NSS helps universities improve the student experience. Your views can make a difference - with your feedback, we can make changes to improve our courses for future students. The NSS, which is a UK-wide, official survey, also supports prospective students in making informed choices - results are published on the OfS and Discover Uni websites.

The questions ask you about aspects of your course such as teaching, feedback and assessment, and learning resources. All responses are strictly anonymous, and it takes around 15 minutes to complete.

Why take part?

Because your experiences are important. Your feedback is invaluable in highlighting what works well and what could be improved at the University of Reading. The survey asks about key aspects of your academic experience and includes space for optional comments.

We take your feedback and views seriously because they help us understand what we are doing well and what we can do better. This is your opportunity to shape the experience for future Reading students.

Complete the survey

You will receive an email from Ipsos with a unique link to complete the NSS, or you can visit thestudentsurvey.co.uk. You have until 30 April 2026 if you wish to complete the survey.

Please note that Ipsos may send reminders by text and, after three weeks, by phone if you haven't yet responded. Once completed, you will not be contacted again. If you have any questions please contact us, or email thestudentsurvey@ipsos.com.

Prize Draw

As a thank you for your time completing the survey, the University of Reading is offering 10 prizes for students who enter the online survey prize draw. All entries must be received by midnight on 30 April 2026.

First prize is a pair of BEATS In-Ear Headphones
Second prize is a University of Reading organic comfort hoodie plus a £50 Love2Shop e-gift card
Eight runners up will win a £50 Love2Shop e-gift card.

A cash alternative cannot be substituted for any prize mentioned. The prize draw winners will be chosen at random and contacted by Friday 8 May.

Inappropriate influence

Inappropriate influence is defined as:

‘Any activity which may encourage students to reflect anything other than their true opinion of their experiences during their course in their NSS responses’.

Universities often promote the survey directly to their students in a range of ways, but the NSS should reflect what you think about your course. Your university should not influence your response.

If you think that your university or college is inappropriately influencing students’ responses to the NSS, email the Office for Students (OfS) at NSSallegations@officeforstudents.org.uk.

Find out more in the NSS FAQs.