We're here to change the world.You should be here too.
The University of Reading is among the top 30 UK universities in world rankings1, and we’re recognised for our world leading research2 in climate change. This is a place where all our students and staff passionately share one aim – to make the world a better place. We’re all about improving futures and we’ll help you to shape yours, to create new opportunities, and to future-proof your skills and aspirations.
A competitive edge
Our main campuses are located close to Reading’s thriving town centre. From there, it’s only 30 minutes to central London by train, and 45 minutes to Heathrow airport by coach. We’re surrounded by international businesses including Microsoft, Oracle, PwC and Mars to name just a few. With 94% of our graduates in work or further study within 15 months of graduation3, there’s a wide range of career support services that will guide you to develop a competitive edge for your future career.
A global community
Join us and study on an award-winning parkland campus, steeped in over 150 years of history. You’ll become part of a truly international community of more than 22,000 students from over 140 countries, all benefitting from an outstanding educational experience informed by our world-class4 research and quality of teaching.
Funding your degree
We understand that finances are an important factor in your decision, and we aim to make studying with us as affordable as possible. We offer many options for funding your degree through a range of scholarships, bursaries and alumni discounts.
1. University of Reading is 27th out of 90 UK universities featured in the QS World University Rankings, 2022 2. We are ranked 2nd in the world for Meteorology and Atmospheric Sciences in the latest Center for World University Rankings by Subject, 2017. 3. Graduate Outcomes Survey 2018/19, based on first degree/other undergraduate, postgraduate (taught), and postgraduate (research) responders. 4. 98% of our research overall was rated world leading, internationally excellent or internationally recognised in REF 2014.
