Why study with us?

• We are among the top 30 UK universities in two world rankings* We have been consistently placed among the top 20% of world institutions ranked by QS, currently at 194 in the world.**
• Henley Business School is one of only 145 global business schools to hold triple-accredited status
• Henley Business School is 1st in the UK for overall subject in Land and Property Management (Complete University Guide 2026).
• Henley Business School is ranked 1st in the UK for overall subject in 'Business and Management' (Daily Mail League Table Guide 2026).
• Henley Business School is ranked 9th in the UK for graduate prospects in 'Business and Management' (Complete University Guide 2026).
• University-owned international foundation programme with 40 years of experience ensuring the highest quality of preparation for success on an undergraduate degree.
• In 2024, 98% passed the IFP and 92% were able to progress to a University of Reading degree.
• Teaching by expert University of Reading lecturers who will help you develop the knowledge and skills required for success in your undergraduate studies.
• High level of student support. You will get a personal tutor who will monitor your progress throughout the year, meet with you twice a term and provide help and guidance whenever you need it.
• Studying and living on the award-winning main University of Reading Whiteknights campus with access to all the University facilities including the library, study areas, student support, clubs and societies.
• A diverse mix of nationalities and cultures enabling you to study, make friends and improve your English with students from across the world.
• Only 30 minutes from central London by train. Reading is a lovely British town with plenty of things to do in leisure time and is located close to London and Heathrow airport. 
• Guaranteed university accommodation including modern study rooms with bathroom facilities.
• A fantastic social programme including city visits to places like Oxford, Brighton and Bath that makes it easy to make friends and settle into life at University.

* University of Reading is 27th in the UK of UK universities featured in the QS World University Rankings 2026, and 27th in the Times Higher Education University Rankings 2026
** University of Reading is ranked 194 in the QS World University Rankings 2026

Our halls of residence are a place to live, study, meet friends and socialise. We offer a range of options to suit different budgets and requirements.

To apply for accommodation at Reading, you need to:

• be at least 17 years old at the start of the accommodation contract
• have firmly accepted a place (conditional or unconditional) on the programme.

You will be sent instructions on how to apply for accommodation after accepting your place, and we recommend that you apply as soon as possible:

• for IFP programmes that start in September, you must apply for accommodation by 1 August and meet any outstanding conditions by 31 August

• for IFP programmes that start in January, you can apply from 22 September in the year before you start.